Celtic tree month of alder

The Alder month, called Fearn by the Celts, and pronounced fairin and runs from March 18th - April 14th.  At the time of the Spring Equinox, or Ostara, the Alder is flourishing on riverbanks, roots in the water it is a time for making spiritual decisions, magic relating to prophecy and divination, and getting in touch with your own intuitive processes and abilities. Alder flowers and twigs are known as charms to be used in Faerie magic. Whistles were once made out of Alder shoots to call upon Air spirits, so it's an ideal wood for making a pipe or flute if you're musically inclined.