I hear a rustling whisper: “We are the spirit of the North. We live in gracious balance with some of the harshest conditions of this world, so that we do not merely survive, we THRIVE. The magic and mystery of the North is embodied in our physical forms, which combine the strength of our sturdy trunks with the delicacy of springy branch tips which easily shed the heaviest of snowfalls. We are complete in our perfection. This was Creator’s plan, and we are his creation.”
Peggy: Thank you, I’m tingling all over after hearing your words!
Birch: This is appropriate, for you have had a special connection with the Birch Folk since the moment of your conception. It was no accident that your parent transplanted one of our trees from Up North (northern Michigan) to your front yard, where it would be daily in your view to constantly refresh our connection.
Like many of your people, you have always sought out wild places in which to feel deeply your true self. This is one of our gifts to humankind: wherever a Birch tree grows, it is willing to facilitate that connection for those who wish it.
Peggy: What is the significance of birches preferring to grow in northerly places?
Birch: We are part of Creator’s system for managing supervising directing the magnetic poles of the Earth. We are but one of many species who participate in this work.
Peggy: The magnetic poles have reversed several times that our scientists know of. Can you describe how this is accomplished?
Birch: You may think of it as being similar to energies being carefully guided into the desired paths. The magnetic energies themselves know what to do, and we assist the process. You are visualizing sheep dogs showing sheep which way to go. Not pushing, or forcing, but guiding.
Peggy: I’d like to hear more about the energetic aspects of Birch-ness.
Birch: The gift of birches is in our biology, our structure, our energies and how we use those energies. Those who are sensitive enough can “see” or feel our energies, like what you call an aura.
Our energy fields are infinite. Each tree extends its auric field to other trees. In this way we are all connected at all times, regardless of physical distance. We support each other when one of us is harmed, we rejoice when a new seedling sprouts, we grieve when one of us dies.
Peggy: Thank you. Will you speak about your relationship with humankind?
Birch: Gladly. You are thinking about the many uses for our wood and bark for producing useful and beautiful objects. That, too, is part of Creator’s plan. Early humans who lived in close relationship with the natural world were able to easily perceive our energies. When they cut down a birch tree (or any other kind of plant) they understood the energies, they worked with and took advantage of those energies. By this I mean that when they built a canoe or a dwelling with the bark, they also blessed and shaped the energies of the bark to increase the effectiveness of the bark’s intended use.
Peggy: Do you mean to say that a dwelling created in harmony with the energies of the tree and bark, will shed rain and snow and hold heat better than a dwelling made by someone who simply built a shelter with the same kind of bark without awareness of the energetic aspects?
Birch: Yes. Benevolent partnership is far more effective than simply taking and using something you need.
Peggy: Is this kind of deeply connected relationship still possible today?
Birch: Certainly, it has always been available to those who wish it.
Peggy: Are you aware of the countless songs, myths, stories, and customs that connect you with humans?
Birch: Yes. We are able to feel that energy.
Peggy: Do your people take pride in all these accomplishments?
Birch: We feel deep satisfaction and contentment, yes. Just as you and other humans feel, when you devote yourselves to the path you are meant to be on for this lifetime.
Peggy: Is there anything else you’d like to share today?
Birch: Our connection with humans is eternal, and our blessings are available to all. This was Creator’s plan, and we are his creation.
Angels, Fairies and Life 