Ancient Celtic Trees and Druidic Birth Signs Prints

Description

Ancient Celtic Lore- the Druids used trees as birth signs. The spiritual connection to nature inspired their lives. Natures air cleansers, nourishing and sheltering, feeding and protecting them, the trees embodied life.

Trees: Rowan (January 18th - February 17th), Ash (February 18th - March17th), Alder (March 18th -April 17th), Willow (April 18th - May 17th), Hawthorn (May 18th - June 17th), Oak (June 18th - July 17th), Holly (July 18th - August 17th), Hazel (August 18th - September 17th), Vine (September 18th - October 17th), Ivy (October 18th - November 17th), Reed (November 18th- Decmeber 17th), and Birch ( Decmber 18th - January 17th).

These trees are native to Ireland and many can still be found dotted about the countryside. Many druids felt that the trees had spiritual powers and wisdom.
Fairy folk lived within and near some of the trees. Mysterious events occured if certain trees were cut down. Wands were made from various trees and used to cast bledings and spells.
Hawthorn hailed in the Spring with it's white flowers. Rowan was used to protect and for divining water. The Celtic lore surrounding the trees was often based on the uses, herbal remedies, and usefulness of both structure and form of particular wood.
The tree sign was significant to your personality and each had a part to play in the living and quality of lives within the community. Strong or weak, tall or small, thorny or plain, berries or flowers, all were of equal importance.