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Botanical name:
Ilex aquifolium
Other names: Holme Oak
Name
origins: In ogham the holly is
known as "Tinne", meaning "fire". From it we get the word "tinder"
because it is a dense, stable wood which will burn when freshly
felled.
Folklore:
The holly is considered to be
protective against evil spirits and was especially powerful if
gathered for this purpose on Midwinter's eve. It was also used for
divination.
Magickal
uses:
Magickally, the holly
represents life as it is green all year round. It is also a masculine
tree of warrior magick and spiritual strength. It calls upon the
seeker to recognise inner strengths.
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