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Cedar is the name of a number of trees, primarily of the Cedrus genus, Cypress family, some mahoganies, and a few other species. Cedar is naturally resistant to both rot and insect damage.
- botanical information
- essential oil
- astrological correspondences
- magick correspondences and uses
- ritual uses
- Goddesses and deities
- health care
- external skin care
botanical information:
Botanical name: Cedrus libani or Cedrus spp., Cypress family, some mahoganies
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
Threatened species: The East African pencil cedar tree, Juniperus procea, found in Ethiopia and Kenya is a threatened species. The Himalayan cedarwood tree, Cedrus deodara, which grows on the Himalayan slopes of northern India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, is a threatened species.
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Sun 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Incense:
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Choose from six scents:
Douglas Fir: A cozy wood-smoke scent, reminiscent of campfires.
Juniper: Subtly sweet, with cinnamon-like undertones.
Pinon: Has a wonderful smoky “Southwest” aroma.
Cedar: Distinctively Pacific woods scent, with ginger undertones.
Sweetgrass: A lovely sweet vanilla-like aroma, and a centering energy.
White Sage: A rich sage scent, with all the magic of real White Sage leaves.
Each package contains 40 sticks —.Mountain Rose Herbs
Cedar incense is the magick incense certain days, based on planetary influences. You may want to burn cedar incense these days. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like cedar. The juniper incense magick days for 2009 are: February 3, March 31, April 28, June 30, August 18, September 15, and November 24.
Gender: masculine (traditional western European magickal gender)
Solar spells: Cedarwood (as herb or essential oil) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to solar matters (healing, illumination, magickal power, physical energy, protection, success, and putting an end to legal matters). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on the Sun for a list of herbal substitutes for cedarwood.
Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
Magical Uses  purification and healing. used in dream pillows to help with religious concerns and help one attain a connection to the divine. Healing, Purification, Money, Protection
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ritual uses:
Nine Woods: Cedar is one of the nine woods traditionally placed in the traditional Celtic Druid balefire.
deities associated with cedar:
- Artemis (Greek Goddess)
essential oil:
Essential Oil: Cedarwood essential oil can be used for both aromatherapy and magick.
Aromatherapy Uses: fear, insecurity
Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.
health care uses:
Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.
external care:
External skin care: Cedar wood essential oil in Rhonda Allison Peptide Serum: “Elegant, silky blend delivers immediate firmness and suppleness. Skin will be plumper and more taut. Fine lines will diminish and skin will glow. Advanced formula is loaded with the latest “must-have” in skincare-peptides. These nutrient-rich proteins tighten and brighten, revitalize, refine, and rejuvenate. You will see the years melt away with only 30 days of daily use. Apply a few drops to cleansed and toned skin morning and night before moisturizer and sun protection.” Rhonda Allison Peptide Serum
Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden.
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