As the wheel of the year turns toward high summer, the spirit of Elder (Sambucus nigra) calls to us — wise, wild, and cloaked in mystery. In our latest blog post, we dive deep into the folklore, herbal medicine, and spiritual essence of this sacred tree. Once known as the “Elder Mother,” she’s long been honoured as a powerful plant ally of protection, death and rebirth, healing, and magical transformation.

Meet Mama Elder — the Wise Crone, Queen of Witches, guardian of the gateway to the ancestral realms. A shamanic gong journey to open her protection, sharpen your inner sight, and root you deeper into your own strength.