Green Man Essences

Ash Talisman

harmony and flexibility

A large, fast growing tree with delicate long leaves, ash spirit brings strength with flexibility, an ability to harmonise with one’s environment, to blend in, to remain focused

Supporter

Birch Talisman

bright beauty

The silver white bark of the birch and its graceful form brings beauty to wherever it grows. It encourages tolerance, calm, enjoyment and new beginnings.

Revealer

Cherry Talisman

soothing and healing

The gean or wild cherry brightens woodlands in April with its sprinkle of palest pink blossoms. It is a spirit of healing hurts and soothing pain, encouraging calm and harmony on all levels.

Healer

Elm Talisman

quiet messages

Despite its recent decline, the elm is a powerful spirit of the English landscape its energy is encouraging and quietening, revealing of finer levels of perception and communication.

Teacher

Juniper Talisman

safe passage

An upland tree of light and air, juniper is used throughout the world to purify and protect sacred space, driving away harm and summoning aid.

Ancestor

Lime Talisman

calm progress

The lime or linden is often found at the heart of ancient villages throughout Europe. It has a light, calming influence that promotes relaxed and measured progress, increases awareness and confidence.

Nurturer

Oak Talisman

strong support

The mainstay of lowland valleys and mountain woods, the oak has a stabilising energy that enables one to make the best of all situations, encouraging practical activity and achievement of goals.

Manifestor

Tree Lichen Talisman

wisdom and freedom

Found wherever the air is fresh and clear, tree lichen cleaves and protects trees upon which it grows. Its spirit brings detachment from worry, a sense of independence and access to ancient wisdom.

Enlightener

Willow Talisman

clear spirit

This is the white willow, the largest of the family that can be seen in river valleys shimmering silver in the sun. The willow spirit brings clarity and bliss, energising and uplifting to the soul.

Invigorator

Yew Talisman

protected vitality

The yew tree is one of the longest lived in the world, often surviving for well over two thousand years. It’s energy is protecting and enlivening. It brings strength and hope, vision and courage.

Guardian