Rune Oracle

Herb of fire

Oak

Quercus robur

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Latin name
Quercus robur
Element
fire
Planet
Jupiter
Safe to eat?
No, not for eating or drinking

How to use it

  1. Carry an acorn as a charm for strength
  2. Place acorns on a windowsill against lightning
  3. Burn a little fallen oak wood in a ritual fire
  4. Lay leaves and acorns on the altar at the solstices

Lore

The oak was sacred to Zeus, whose oracle at Dodona spoke through the rustling of its leaves, and to thunder gods such as Thor and Perun. Pliny wrote that the Druids held nothing more sacred than mistletoe growing on an oak.

Safety

Raw acorns and oak leaves contain tannins that are toxic to horses, cattle and dogs, and can upset human stomachs. Do not eat acorns unless properly leached. Keep acorns away from dogs.

Not for eating or drinking.

Gods linked with it

  • Thor The Thunderer, protector of gods and people
  • Zeus King of the gods and keeper of oaths
  • Jupiter Best and greatest, guardian of Rome
  • Perun The thunder god of oak and axe
  • The Dagda The good god, father of all

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