The Celtic Ogham Zodiac
The Celtic Zodiac is based on the Ogham Calendar.
The Druids believed the human race originally descended from the trees, and that each tree had particular magical qualities. The 13 Oghamic months each correspond to a Tree, a Celtic Symbol and/or Guardian Animal, a Celtic Deity and a Planet.
Beithe
December 24 - January 20
The Birch Tree
Drudic Animal: The White Stag symbolises high ideals and aspirations - Birch people need a goal in life or they become depressed and pessimistic.
The Ruling Diety: The Celtic Warrior God Lugh, inventor of all arts and crafts, rules this sign.
Ruling Planet : The Sun - Sul
Luis
January 21st - February 17th
The Rowan Tree
Drudic Animal: The Green Dragon symbolises inspiration and imagination - Rowans need an outlet for their imagination or they can become restless and quarrelsome.
Ruling Deity: Brigid, the Goddess of fertility and poetry, rules this sign.
Ruling Planet : Uranus - Brigantia
Nion
February 18 - March 17
The Ash Tree
Celtic Symbol : The Trident Or Sea-horse
Drudic Animal: The Adder symbolises wisdom and spiritual energy - Ash people need to focus their mental abilities or they can become nervous and irritable.
Ruling Deity: The Magician, storyteller and trickster. Gwydion rules the sign.
Ruling Planet : Neptune - Lir
Féarn
March 18 - April 14
The Alder Tree
Celtic Symbol: Pentacle Or The Hawk
Drudic Animal: The Fox symbolises skill in diplomacy- Alders must learn the art of diplomacy or they waste energy in fruitless disputes.
Ruling Deity: The God of the spirit world, Bran the Blessed, rules this sign.
Ruling Planet : Mars - Maurth
Saille
April 15th - May 12th
The Willow Tree
Celtic Symbol : The Sea Serpent
Drudic Animal: The Hare symbolises adaptation and intuition. Willows must trust their inner voice ot they can become moody and chronically indecisive.
Ruling Deity: The Celtic Moon Goddess Ceridwen rules this sign.
Ruling Planet : The Moon -Llun
Uath
May 13 - June 9
The Hawthorn Tree
Celtic Symbol : The Chalice
Drudic Animal: The Owl symbolises wisdom and patience - Hawthorns must develop patience or hasty action can sabotage their best efforts.
Ruling Deity: The summer flower maiden Olwen rules this sign.
Ruling Planet : Vulcan - Govannan
Duir
June 10th - July 7th
The Oak Tree
Celtic Symbol : The White Horse Or The Golden Wheel
Drudic Animal: The Wren, the Celtic king of the birds, symbolises wit and subtlety - Oaks must temper pride with humor or they become pompous and overbearing.
Ruling Deity: The Father of all Gods, The Dagda rules this sign.
Ruling Planet : Jupiter - Jovyn Ancient Gods Associated With Jupiter :
Tinne
July 8th - August 4th
The Holly Tree
Celtic Symbol : The Flaming Spear
Drudic Animal: The Unicorn symbolises purity and strength - Hollies must be less perfectionistic or they may suffer loss of confidence and direction.
Ruling Deity: The Smith God Govannon rules this sign
Ruling Planet : Earth - Abred
Coll
August 5 - September 1
The Hazel Tree
Drudic Animal: To the Celts, the Rainbow Salmon was the oldest and wisest animal, symbolising inspiration - Hazels need to express their creativity or they can become morbid and introspective
Ruling Deity: The Sea God Manannan Mac Lir, a master of disguise, rules this sign
Ruling Planet : Mercury - Mugher
Muin
September 2nd - September 29th
The Vine
Drudic Animal: The White Swan symbolises grace and beauty - Vines must overcome a tendency to procrastinate or they can become lost in worry and negativity
Ruling Deity: The Tuatha De Danaan, Gods of Light rule this sign
Ruling Planet : Venus - Gwena
Gort
September 30th - October 27th
The Ivy
Drudic Animal: The Butterfly symbolises faery faith - Ivy people must not get too caught up in others problems or they can suffer disappointment and betrayal
Ruling Deity: The faery bride Guinevere rules this sign
Ruling Planet : Persephone Veiled By The Moon
Ngetal
October 28th - November 24th
The Reed
Celtic Symbol : The Stone
Drudic Animal: Hound or Dog was a title of honour for Celtic Chieftains as the Dog symbolized enduring loyalty - Reeds must unite a sense of purpose with their strong will or they can become self destructive
Ruling Deity: The Celtic God of the Underworld, Pwyll rules this sign
Ruling Planet : Pluto - Pwyll
Ruis
November 25 - December 22
The Elder Tree
Celtic Symbol : The Black Horse
Drudic Animal: The Raven symbolises healing and protection - Elders must learn to use change as a positive force in their lives or they can become reckless and confused
Ruling Deity: The crown Goddess and celtic tribal mother Cailleach Beara rules this sign
Ruling Planet : Saturn - Sadorn
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