With NASA recently announcing that there was a 13th star sign, and throwing many astrology enthusiasts into disarray, we took the time to go back in time, and revisit Celtic tree astrology.
Background:
Celtic tree astrology is based on the ancient idea that our time of birth is pivotal to the formation of our personality and behaviour. But when the Druids devised their astrology charts, they didn’t use constellations like other cultures. Instead, their symbols were trees. The druids had a profound connection with trees and believed they were vessels of infinite wisdom.
Each Celtic Zodiac Sign corresponds to a given tree, a letter of the Ogham alphabet, a Guardian Animal, a Celtic God, and other items such as Gemstones.
Find your Celtic Zodiac
Date | Tree | Nickname | Attributes | Animal | Gemstone |
Dec 24 - Jan 20 | Birch | The Achiever | You are driven motivate others with your passion for many subjects and have ambition to die for. | Golden Eagle, White Stag | Rock Crystal |
Jan 21 - Feb 17 | Rowan | The Thinker | You are a progressive thinker, artistic and original. Rowans are keen visionaries, with high ideals. | Green Dragon | Peridot |
Feb 18 - March 17 | Ash | The Enchanter | You are a free thinker and naturally artistic, have a wild imagination and are very intuitive. You are spontaneous but also sometimes like to withdraw. | Seal, Seahorse, Seagull | Coral |
March 18 - April 14 | Alder | The Traliblazer | You will blaze a trail before anyone else with a burning passion. | Bear, Fox, Hawk | Ruby |
April 15 - May 12 | Willow | The Observer | You are creative, intuitive, and super-smart in all the right ways. You are excellent at retaining knowledge and often impress people around you. | Adder, Hare, Sea Serpent | Moonstone |
May 13 - June 9 | Hawthorn | The Illusionist | You are good at making yourself content and also making others content around you. You are naturally curious and a great listener. | Bee, Owl | Topaz |
June 10 - July 7 | Oak | The Stabiliser | You are a protector of people who cannot find their voice. You are a gentle giant with confidence and with a positivity that flows over all who are with you. | Wren, Otter, White Horse | Diamond |
July 8 - August 4 | Holly | The Ruler | You are noble and often take on positions of high status and leadership. Holly signs take on challenges without a second thought. | Cat, Unicorn | Carnelian |
August 5 - September 1 | Hazel | The Knower | The overlord of knowledge and the best kind of employee, you excel in the classroom and in academic situations. | Crane, Salmon | Amethyst |
September 2 - September 29 | Vine | The Equaliser | Vine signs are born within the autumnal equinox. This makes your personality both changeable and unpredictable. | Lizard, Hound, White Swan | Emerald |
September 30 - October 27 | Ivy | The Survivor | You are very charming and intensely magnetic. You can also be restless and flighty. You are optimistic and attract partners easily. | Boar, Butterfly, Goose | Opal |
October 28 - November 24 | Reed | The Leader | You have great strength of character and rarely compromise. You also love stories and prefer historical sagas over other types of literature. | Hound, Owl | Jasper |
November 25 - December 25 | Elder | The Scholar | You love freedom and live in the fast lane. You are outspoken and don't try to hide or edit your views about life. You refuse to be pressed by other people into anything. | Badger, Black Horse, Raven | Jet |
Which Zodiac are you? Do you agree or disagree?