Celtic Astrological Signs( Total Set 05Nos.)

The ancient Ogham stone.

By Sally Painter

Celtic astrological signs were derived from Druidism, a religion that believes trees provide a sacred place for spirits to reside.

Irish Astrology and Modern Celtic Astrology

The existence of an ancient Celtic astrologicalsystem evokes a heated debate among scholars. Some claim there was none, while others turn to references made in ancient Irish texts. Others cite ancient Greek text acknowledging the Celts' accomplishments in astronomy as proof that an ancient astrological system once existed. It's documented that the astrology practiced by the Irish between the twelfth and seventeenth centuries was a form of Arabic astrology.

Celtic astrology, as known today, was created by the poet Robert Graves in his bookThe White Goddess (published in 1946). According to Graves, the Celtic lunar calendar comprised of thirteen months was the basis of Irish astrology. Graves's book gave birth to a new astrology commonly accepted by the general population as the ancient Celtic astrology. Scholars claim that his tree zodiac is a

misrepresentation of the ancient Celts' belief systems. You must decide for yourself if Graves' astrology has value.

Lunar Power

In Celtic (Druid) symbolism, the moon represents the subconscious mind and hidden matters while the sun represents the conscious mind. The moon is the repository of the subconscious mind where true knowledge of past lives resides. Using the lunar calendar, Celtic astrology unlocks your past life memories and other hidden mysteries.

Lunar Months SignsEach lunar calendar month, thirteen in all, is assigned a tree symbol. The trees' energies are said to be revealed through the Tree Alphabet.

Tree AlphabetThe Ogham (commonly pronounced Oh-m) glyphs are the only written form left by the Druids. Graves created an alphabet by assigning a different tree for each of the twenty letters (a series of markings).

Unlocking Celtic Symbolism

To unlock the mysteries of Celtic astrology, it's important for you to understand the two premises of Druid spirituality of reincarnation and cellular memory. By unlocking past life knowledge, you can then build upon knowledge you've accumulated from many lifetimes.

Tree SpiritsDruidism respects nature and your place within the world. Like other tribal cultures, the Celts lived in harmony with nature. They believed in energy and that all living matter had energy. This belief stretched beyond the physical world into the supernatural world. Druidism espoused the ideology of creating balance between opposites. This oneness is symbolized by the joining of male and female energies.

The Celtic Astrological Signs

According to scholar, Peter B. Ellis, the Celtic calendar was similar to the Vedic one. Another aspect of Celtic astrology is the animal symbols used to depict the conscious mind. When the animal symbols are used in conjunction with the tree signs, a bridge is formed between the conscious and subsconscious mind. In Western Astrology, the animal zodiac would be called the rising sign.

Below are two charts. The first depicts the Celtic tree, alphabet, dates and meanings. The second gives the Celtic animals for each sign:

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Celtic Astrology Signs Dates

Tree Sign Tree Alphabet

Dates Meaning

Birch Tree Beth Dec. 24 - Jan. 20 Achiever

Rowan Tree Luis Jan. 21 - Feb. 17 Thinker

Ash Tree Nion Feb. 18 - Mar. 17 Enchanter

Alder Tree Fearn Mar. 18 - Apr. 14 Trailblazer

Willow Tree Saille Apr. 15 - May 12 Observer

Hawthorn Tree Uath May 13 - June 9 Illusionist

Oak Tree Duir June 10 - July 7 Stabilizer

Holly Tree Tinne July 8 - Aug. 4 Ruler

Hazel Tree Coll Aug. 5 - Sept. 1 Knower

Vine Muin Sept. 2 - Sept. 29 Equalizer

Ivy Gort Sept. 30 - Oct. 27 Survivor

Reed Ngetal Oct. 28 - Nov. 24 Inquisitor

Elder Tree Ruis Nov. 5 - Dec. 23 Seeker

Animal Symbols and Dates

Sign Date

Stag (Deer) Dec. 24-Jan. 20

Cat Jan. 21 - Feb. 17

Snake Feb. 18 - Mar. 17

Fox Mar. 18 - Apr. 14

Cow Apr. 15 - May 12

Seahorse May 13 - June 9

Wren June 10 - July 7

Horse July 8 - Aug. 4

Salmon Aug. 5 - Sept. 1

Swan Sept. 2 - Sept. 29

Butterfly Sept. 30 - Oct. 27

Wolf Oct. 28 - Nov. 24

Falcon Nov. 5 - Dec. 23

Celtic Signs and Meanings

The meaning of each sign is specific according to the energies it attracts and bestows to you.

Tree Signs

Birch: Achiever - Motivates you to achieve and become a leader

Rowan: Thinker - Sharp-thinker, visionary, original, creative

Ash: Enchanter - Free thinker, imaginative, psychic, artistic, loner

Alder: Trailblazer - Born pathfinder, explorer, risk-taker, doesn't suffer fools

Willow: Observer - Patient, intelligent, information collector, modest

Hawthorn: Illusionist - Passionate, well-spring of creativity, sense of humor

Oak: Stabilizer - Protective, nurturing, needs to feel in control, family-oriented

Holly: Ruler - Noble, high ideals, academic, confident, leader

Hazel: Knower - Organized, attention to detail, scientific

Vine: Equalizer - Unpredictable, empathizer, charmer, artistic

Ivy: Survivor - Giver by nature, spiritual, charismatic

Reed: Inquisitor - Investigative, victim of gossip and mystery, seeks truth

Elder: Seeker - Freedom-lover, thinker, bluntly honest