Although prayer cloths can be tied to any Tree, when asking for a nurturing love or a release of grief, Willow will serve this purpose best. By the same token, for a wish to be granted, ask permission of Willow, explaining your desired goal. When the wish is ful lled, return and untie the knot, remembering to thank your Friend and leaving a Gift of gratitude. A circlet can be woven of Willow to wear during any of the Spring celebrations and Lunar rituals. Fresh owers, or silk if you prefer, can be inserted in this crown, ribbons be woven throughout the circlet.
Wands made from osier are very effective.
Often it is best to visit after a recent storm to see if there are any fresh falls about. Even when picking up falls, ask permission and leave a Gift. When cutting, tie the branch as close to the body of the Tree as possible, massaging the life-force in the branch back into the trunk. Tighten the tourniquet and then cut. Use wax or tar to cauterize the cut.