B  BEITH - BIRCH 

  A new start and beginning, cleansing. 

      Looking out into the forest, the Birch stands out as a graceful, slender tree with a characteristic white bole. The white indecates cleanliness and determination in overcoming difficulties.

     So choosing this card means that a new start is likly. Before this can be safely embarked upon, however, all old ideas, unhelpful influences and bad thoughts need to be cast aside. In making your spiritual journey with this tree as a guide, remember to concentrate your mind on the uplifting slender whiteness that stands out clearly
from the tangled undergrowth and confusion of shrubs and thorny bushes that cover the forest floor and, hence, may inhibit an easy journey.

     Travel must have a purpose, one that should be understood before the journey is undertaken. The image of the result you desire should be held in mind so that no distractions impede progess.

     If, however, the card is chosen reversed, it is problably not the time to make a start. There may be problems that need to be cleared up before the way is clear and a direction can be established.

 Reference The Celtic Tree Oracle

By Liz and Colin Murray