DIVINE TIMING

Divine Timing is the idea that everything happens at its exact right time. I like to think of it as the time it takes from when I receive an epiphany or inspired thought of where I should go next in my life, to when this thought is manifested into reality.

In this modern age of multi-tasking and speedy wireless internet and superhighways, people have gotten used to getting whatever they want whenever they want it.
Sometimes, Spirit(or whatever you call your Higher Power) has different ideas than we do on how long it should take to create what we want. We want things to happen immediately, but the time may simply not be right.
There may be some pieces to the puzzle that need to be put into place first. Perhaps there are other people involved in the situation who need to play their parts before your desire can come to fruition. There could be any number of reasons why you cannot manifest what you want right away.

Luckily, there are some things you can do to ease the flow of Divine Timing. You may not necessarily make things happen faster, but you will certainly save yourself some frustration and disappointment.

First, let go of your fears and limiting beliefs. These are all of the "What ifs" and "Yeah buts" that can pervade your thinking as you wait oh so impatiently for your desires to manifest. These negative thoughts can cause you to give up on your dream altogether. Believe that everything is happening as it should.

Second, don't drop the ball. You have your own part to play in creating your dreams too! Nurture that vision. Feed it with your desire and how you will feel when this happens for you. Take inspired action every day and watch your vision grow into reality.

Third, have faith and trust the process. Surrender all the "Hows" to Spirit and let yourself be guided through each step of the journey. Know in your heart that you will be shown what to do next when the time is right and that the perfect people will come into your life to make your dream happen.
Do these three things and let the Universe and Divine Timing do the rest! The more you resist this process, the longer it will take to make your dreams real, if they happen at all. By giving in and letting things flow, you will enjoy the journey much more.

By Shela Skarp.

CELTIC TREE ASTROLOGY

The Celtic Year is split into thirteen Lunar months which mirrors the cycles of the moon, each are linked to a tree that is sacred to the Druids.

 The Druids encoded the mysteries of the Trees into a covert Shamanic alphabet, known as the Ogham, an attribute of the Celtic God of Poetry, Ogma.

 Each month is assigned a Tree, Letter of the Alphabet, an Animal God and a Celtic God which is with you for life and is very significant to your being. 

The Druids understood that human’s originally came from the trees and that each tree holds a specific magical eminence.

 As well as a Tree for each month there is a specific Tree also assigned to your date of birth...Below you will find the Names of the Celtic Tree's, Animals, God/Goddess, Planet's,Birthstones and Word's associated with your month and date of birth... 

BIRCH TREE   24 Dec- 20 Jan  ~~~  ALSO June 24 

According to Celtic astrology you were born under the Birch moon, the Celtic calendar begins with the month of the birch moon. The birch is the first tree to leaf after the winter months are behind us. It is the time of rebirth, inception, contemplation and new beginnings, a time for planning what spiritual seeds you would like to sew later on in the New Year.

As a birch person you have a clear cut personality with a strong mind and sense of loyalty. You make those around you feel youthful, brand new, and re-energized. Your vocation in life is to aid others in removing the clutter they have accumulated through there past life cycles, enabling them to establish solid foundations so that they may move freely in this one and the next.

Animal: Stag 

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with December 24 - January 20 is the Stag whose Gaelic name is Damh (pronounced as Dav). (Riuros is the Celtic name for this season and means cold time.)

Stag people are very proud and independent; they have an air of splendour about them and take great pride in their honesty and appearance. Stags are very sensitive to the spiritual world, they have an in-bread sixth sense and are able to camouflage their appearance when needed, and they are masters of disguise. Stags like to initiate new beginnings and like to go on adventures, travelling as far as they can to see the beauty of this land.

Compatibility: Harmonious relations with the signs of adder and salmon. Will also relate well to the signs of seal, otter & goose. 

The stags birthstone is Crystal, a spiritual stone. 

The Ruling planet is the Sun, the bringer of life and worshipped by many

The Ruling God/Goddess is The Celtic Warrior God Lugh, creator of all arts and crafts.

 APPLE TREE  The 'Tree of Love'. ~~ December 23 to January 1 ALSO ~~ June 25 to July 4

Apple trees are the most common bearers of the sacred mistletoe. It symbolise healing and immortality and indicates the ability to make choices.Apple orchards were traditionally protected as sacred ground.

An apple Tree is of slight build, holds lots of charm, is appealing and attractive, has a pleasant aura and is flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner;very generous, has scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with plenty of imagination. 

 FIR (mysterious)TREE  ~~  January 2 to January 11 ALSO ~~ July 5 to July 14

Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncounted lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable. 

 ELM TREE (Noble Mindedness) ~~ January 12 to January 24 ALSO ~ July 15 to July 25

Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends to not forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, tends to a know-all-attitude and making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. 

ROWAN (Sensitivity)  TREE  ~~ 21 Jan - 17 Feb ~ April 1 to April 10 ALSO October 4 to October 13 

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Rowan moon, the second month in the Celtic calendar. Rowans were planted near doors and gates to ward off evil and are believed to safeguard the gateway to the spirit world. 

The Rowan Tree is known as the Tree of Sensitivity and has a reputation for protecting those it surrounds from the lure of the evil eye so that their spirit may roam free in the light of love…it is said to represent poetic inspiration, is a tree of life and said to be a guardian of the home. 

This is a time for focussing on how you are going to reap what you sew in the coming year, a time for forethought on how your dreams can be achieved. You are a mysterious and wonderful person who likes nothing more than to appease those close to your heart; you have the ability to make others see how wonderful this world really is. Your calling in life is to develop your magical and spiritual side, for the purpose of helping all that you can. It is said that Rowans need an outlet for their powerful, imaginary mind else they may become restless and argumentative.

Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

 They were planted near doors and gates to ward off evil and are believed to safeguard the gateway to the spirit world. Rowan spirits are charming, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent and independent; has good taste and is artistic, passionate, emotional, good company. The one lesson they must learn in life is to forgive.

Animal: Crane

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with January 21 - February 17 is the Crane whose Gaelic name is Corr (Anagantios is the Celtic name for this season and translates as stay at home time.)

Crane People are very secretive; they have a thirst for knowledge and are affluent in many eccentric subjects. Cranes often appear to be gregarious but are actually quite shy on the inside. They are patient people with a sense of evolving spirituality. Cranes are unusually talented and intellectual people with many specialist skills they can be extremely tolerant and have a healthy outlook on life. Cranes love to travel into the realms of the unknown and like the thought of magic and spirituality as their spirit is forever evolving. The Dragon is also associated with this month and symbolises inspiration and imagination.

Compatible with the signs of bee and swan. Will also relate well to the signs of bear, owl and cat. 

The Cranes birthstone is Peridot, born from volcanic action and in Greek meanss “giving plenty”.

The peridot symbolizes expression and persuasiveness and in ancient times was used to ward off evil. 

The ruling planet is Uranus named after an ancient Greek God.The Ruling God/Goddess is Brigid, the Goddess of fertility and poetry.

 CYPRESS TREE  (faithfulness) ~~ January 25 to February 3 ALSO  July 26 to August 4 

Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy content, optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgement, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic and careless.

 POPLAR (Uncertainty) TREE ~~ February 4 to February 8 ~~May 1 to May 14 ALSO  August 5 to August 13  

Looks very decorative, no self-confident behavior, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious. 

 CEDAR (Confidence) TREE ~~ February 9 to February 18 ALSO  August 14 to August 23 

Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions. 

ASH TREE ~~ 18 Feb - 17 Mar,ALSO ~  November 22 to December 1

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Ash moon, the third moon/month in the Celtic calendar. The Ashes wood was believed to be enchanted and was used to make wands and spears for the druids. It is a hallowed tree, said to "court the flash" as it is prone to lightning strike. 

This is a time for love and romance; it’s what makes you the enchanting person you are. Your task in life is to illustrate to others how beautiful this world is and how we are the gardeners of not only this land but our own souls. Your challenge in life is to keep your feet firmly on the ground as you tend to daydream; you need to avoid living in outer space completely, if you do visit the outer realms you must come back.

Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trust-worthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious

Animal: Seal 

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with February 18 – March 17

Seal people are incredibly sensitive, artistic, loving and Spiritual; they have a gift that provides them with great kindness and are generally flexible individuals. Their heads are always in the clouds as they are dreamers, romanticists and can be very affectionate. Seal people make excellent spiritualists as they are very connected to the higher realms and will have practiced the art of shape shifting.

The birthstone for this period is Coral, worn by many as a protective charm that will ward off evil, soothe you fears and encourage positivity. 

Its ruling planet is Neptune named after the Roman God of the sea

The Ruling God is Gwydion, a magician, storyteller and trickster. 

 PINE TREE (Particularity) ~~ February 19 to February 28 ALSO  August 24 to September 2 

Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical. 

 WILLOW (Melancholy)TREE ~~ March 1 to March 10

Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner. 

 LIME (Doubt) TREE ~~ March 11 to March 20 ALSO  September 13 to September 22 

Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labor, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal. 

ALDER TREE  ~~ 18 Mar - 14 Apr

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Alder moon, the fourth moon/month in the Celtic calendar, a time of new growth and rebirth and finding a balance between work and play. Alders have a defence against rotting in water and are used to build bridges, boats, wooden shoes/clogs and milk jugs and was considered to be a crime to fell an alder, as the angry tree spirit was believed to burn down dwellings.

Being born at this time professes that you are the doers of the Celtic Zodiac. This is the time to make your business and academic ventures work, to sew the seeds of success. You are a busy person who likes to take on new projects. You must however allow yourself to take time out other wise you may find yourself burnt out and having to rebuild again and again. 

Animal: Bear

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with March 18 – April 14 is the Bear whose Gaelic name is Art (pronounced as AiRCH). (Cutios is the Celtic name for this season and means windy time.)

Bear people are primitively powerful, courageous, playful and extrovert with an inherited sixth sense, they are sensitive to the mystical side of life and very connected to their native roots. They are extremely protective of their loved ones, have a great sense of adventure and like to roam the land.

Compatibility:

Harmonious relations with the signs of cat and owl. Will also relate well to the signs of crane, bee and swan. 

The birthstone is Ruby which symbolises freedom from worry, brilliance and innocence.

The ruling planet is Mars, the red planet, named after the Roman god of war.

The Ruling God/Goddess is Bran the Blessed God of the spirit world.

 OAK TREE   (robust nature) ~~ March 21

Courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not love changes, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action. 

 HAZELNUT TREE  (Extraordinary) ~~ March 22 to March 31

Charming, undermining, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment. 

 MAPLE TREE (Independence of Mind) ~~ April 11 to April 20 ALSO ~  October 14 to October 23  

No ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress. 

WILLOW TREE ~~ 15 Apr - 12 May ALSO September 3 to September 12

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Willow moon, it is a time for making good impressions, attracting new love or career into your life. The Willow is sacred to the Moon and in Celtic myth the universe was hatched from two eggs hidden among the boughs of the Willow

You are the children of change in the Celtic Zodiac and will deal successfully with a lifetime of change. Being a willow you tend to grow fast and furious, if you get cut back by the storms of life and you  are wiftly re-root and grow again, becoming much stronger and wiser. You grow to be accustomed to all the ups and downs that life has to offer, and will end this life with the same indispensable soul but with a very different outer shell. 

Animal: Adder

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with April 15 – May 12 is the Adder whose Gaelic name is Nathair (pronounced as: na-CHair.) (Giamonios is the Celtic name for this season and means shoots-show.)As an Adder you have an excellent memory, are very family orientated and can alter your image and appearance very quickly. You are exceptionally resourceful which is one of your greatest assets. You are magical and mystical and are drawn to natural methods of healing and will a make a first-class spiritual healer as you are truly influenced by the magical properties of the moon.

Compatibility:

Harmonious relations with the signs of stag and salmon. Will also relate well to the signs of seal, otter and goose.

The birthstone is the Moonstone and is considered a sacred and magical gemstone, a dream stone.

The ruling planet is the moon. 

The Ruling God/Goddess is Ceridwen, The Celtic Moon Goddess.

WALNUT TREE (Passion) ~~ April 21 to April 30 ALSO ~ October 24 to November 11

Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises

HAWTHORN  TREE ~~ 13 May - 9 Jun ALSO ~  December 2 to December 11

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Hawthorn moon, a time for focusing on putting a barrier between you and your insecurities and the things you do not want or like in your life. The Hawthorn is a symbol of psychic protection due and were planted for protection around Churches, land and dwellings…It is believed that Faerie Spirits live amongst the hawthorns.  

Being a hawthorn is what makes you an old-fashioned, deep rooted, cautious and conservative person with an affectionate nature. You set your roots into solid ground, are natural performers and protect your family and those around you using your thorns as a means for security; you are the foundation stone for your family. You will spend your life to some extent, at loggerheads with the rest of humankind, ironically shielding all that you love. Your ancient roots enable you to communicate with your ancestors, allowing you to feel their presence and pass on the ancient supremacy and power of the people. 

Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, tends to egoism, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads reasonable, disciplined life, looks for kindness, an emotional partner and acknowledgement, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with his/her feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very consciences. 

Animal: Bee

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with May 13 – June 9 is the Bee whose Gaelic name is Beách (pronounced as beh-ach.) (Simivisonios is the Celtic name for this season and means bright time.) 

As a Bee you are a very busy, social person who likes to take the lead and get involved with organising events. You can be quite methodical in your way of thinking and you often come up with new inventive ideas. You are a divine, fruitful, charismatic, creative being and can communicate on any level.

Compatibility:

Amicable relationships with the signs of crane and swan. Will also relate well to the signs of bear, cat and owl. 

The birthstone is Topaz and is considered to be the gem of the setting sun; it is also linked to the Egyptian sun god “Ra” and the Roman god of the sun “Jupiter”. 

The ruling planet is Vulcan, (the heavenly ghost) whose orbit is so close to the Sun that it can only be seen in the twilight of sunrise or sunset, and throughout an eclipse of the sun.

The Ruling God/Goddess is Olwen, The summer flower maiden.

 CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) ~~ May 15 to May 24

Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritate and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self-confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in  finding a partner. 

 ASH TREE (Ambition) ~~ May 25 to June 3. ALSO ~ November 22 to December 1

Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trust-worthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious. 

 HORNBEAM TREE (Good Taste) ~~ June 4 to June 13  ALSO ~ December 2 to December 11 

Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, tends to egoism, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads reasonable, disciplined life, looks for kindness, an emotional partner and acknowledgement, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with his/her feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very consciences. 

OAK TREE ~~  10 Jun - 7 July

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Oak moon, a time of growth and fruitfulness and a time for focussing on constructing and uniting your wisdom, energy, survival and safekeeping. The Oak was the sacred tree of the Druids, symbolising truth and steadfast knowledge and it was believed that doors made of Oak kept out evil. 

As an oak person you are self-possessed, very wise, ever the Optimist with great self confidence and you seem to just know things, you see with clarity. This is because you are directly linked (personally) to the primal knowledge of the Druids who adopted their name from the Celtic for Oak: Duir. This link is unique and sacred; you will most likely squander the first half of your existence learning to put together and identify with this gift, until then your belief will help you through to the second half of your life. You will be fully aware of your gift by the second half of your life and will completely understand the power of your inherent gift, using it for the good of all. 

Animal:Otter

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with June 10 – July 7 is the Otter whose Gaelic name is Dobhran (pronounced dav-rhan.) (Equos is the Celtic name for this season and means horse time.) 

As an Otter you have a strong bond with your family. Your helpful nature will extend to anyone in need. You were born with an intuitive gift and an ability to see things that most others cannot, this is a quality that most admire and few envy. You are extremely creative with the ability to visualise yours and others dreams and lifestyles, you learn in all directions and have an optimistic outlook with a magnetic personality. You like to feel secure and can be very defensive when threatened; you are a shape shifter, a free spirit who likes to roam the land searching for pastures new, gathering information on your playful adventures. 

Compatibility:

Amicable relationships with the signs of goose and seal. Will also relate well to the signs of salmon, adder, and stag.

The birthstone of the Otter is a diamond, the product of regeneration and reincarnation.

The ruling Planet is Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, said to be able (if hollow) to hold 100 planet earths inside of it.

The Ruling God/Goddess is Dagda, The Father of all Gods. 

 FIG TREE (Sensibility) ~~ June 14 to June 23 ALSO ~  December 12 to December 21

Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. 

 BIRCH TREE (Inspiration) ~~ June 24 

Vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere. 

HOLLY TREE ~~  8 Jul - 4 Aug

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Holly (Tinne) Moon it is a time to focus on putting the bad times behind you.

Celtic warriors carried with them clubs made from Holly wood as Holly was thought to repel evil and enemies and successors of Celtic chieftains were crowned with a holly wreaths. Being a Holly person suggests that you have a deep understanding of the dark, hidden side of humanity; the holly is evergreen and fruits in the winter, the dark side of the year.

Once you fully under stand all that grows in the dark and master your gift you will be able to bring such things out of the dark and into the light. The "new moon" Holly being is more likely to become involved with the dreams and ambitions of others by providing both financial and emotional support. 

Animal:Cat/Unicorn

In Celtic astrology the animal associated with July 8 – August 4 is the Cat whose Gaelic name is Kati (pronounced as ka-Chi.) (Elembiuos is the Celtic name for this season and means claim time.)

Cat people have a creative mind; are very Sensual, loyal and trustworthy and have an air of nobility about them. They are exceptionally honest and their main beliefs are crystal-clear.

They are extremely loving, protective and loyal to their family. They change and adapt quickly and are very connected to the spiritual world. 

The Unicorn is also associated with this time and symbolises purity and strength. 

Compatibility: Amicable relationships with the signs of owl and bear. Will also relate well to the signs of the crane, bee, and swan. 

The Cats birthstone is Red Carnelian, a good luck stone mainly found in India.

The ruling Planet is Earth, the land of the living and the land of plenty.

The Ruling God/Goddess is Govannon, The Smith God.

ELM TREE (Noble Mindedness) ~~ July 15 to July 25

Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends to not forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, tends to a know-all-attitude and making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. 

HAZELNUT TREE ~~   5 Aug - 1 Sep ALSO  September 24 to October 3 

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Hazel moon, a time for focussing on gaining more knowledge and wisdom and enhancing your senses and awareness. Magical skills and knowledge are believed to be gained from eating Hazel nuts.

 People perceive you to be very wise, artistic and understanding although you find it hard to grasp this conception of yourself, you are a radical thinker and an idealist; it will be worth your while to gain understanding of your inner strength and identity. As a Hazel child you may feel heavily burdened with being so wise and knowledgeable but as you mature it will become one of your most valuable assets, for the Hazel contains all the knowledge of the world and make superb teachers.

Charming, undermining, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment. 

Animal: Salmon

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with August 5 – September 1 is the Salmon whose Gaelic name is Bradan (pronounced as bra-TAN.) (Edrinios is the Celtic name for this season and means arbitration time.)

As a salmon person you are remarkably fresh, inspiring and wise in your thinking, a clever being that has knowledge of the arts and science. You like to take the initiative with projects in life and have great communication skills.

You are a very perceptive and intuitive person who is a keen observer of life with a connection to the mystical side of life.Compatibility: Amicable relationships with the signs of the adder and stag. Will also relate well to the signs of otter, seal and goose.

The Birthstone is the Amethyst, a royal and spiritual stone that will enhance intelligence and symbolises sobriety.

The ruling planet is Mercury, (named after the winged Roman messenger god) the second smallest planet in the solar system that is so close to the Sun you can only see it near sunrise or sunset.

The Ruling God/Goddess is Manannan Mac Lir The Sea God and a master of disguise.

BRAMBLE/VINE TREE  ~~ 2 Sep - 29 Sep

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Bramble/Vine moon, it is the time for reaping the rewards of the seeds sewn earlier on in the year and is a symbol of spiritual initiation and sacred knowledge.

Being a bramble makes you a natural, Wild, persistent person will limitless energy. This can be your greatest asset or your biggest downfall as you tend to work at a speed that most cannot. You have an eye for detail, like to set high standards and have an authoritive air about you. 

To achieve the goals you have set yourself you must pace yourself, otherwise you will find that you may burn the candle out at both ends and end up feeling exhausted and forced to rest. By pacing yourself in life you will achieve much, by not resting you will miss out on many opportunities that come your way. Do not worry or lose hope because you will eventually succeed in your accomplishments.

Animal: Swan

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with September 2 – September 29 is the Swan whose Gaelic name is Eala (pronounced as ellah). (Edrinios is the Celtic name for this season and means arbitration(settlement) time.) 

As a Swan person you are very loving, courteous and have a beautiful soul with a kind and caring nature. You are well practiced in love and the art of socialising. You feel committed to your family as you have a strong sense of loyalty towards them.

Creativity plays a big part in your life, you often use it to mask how you are really feeling and you are strongly connected to the mystical side of life.

Compatibility: Amicable relationships with the signs of crane and bee. Will also relate well to the owl, cat and bear.

The birthstone is the Emerald a beautiful stone, it is a good luck stone that enhances well-being. (regarded by the Celts, Incas and Aztecs as the ‘Holy stone’, much sought after by the royalty of the land, such as the pharaohs, Indian maharajahs and maharanis)

The ruling planet is Venus, the planet of love. 

The Ruling God/Goddess is Tuatha De Danaan, The Gods of Light.

OLIVE TREE (Wisdom) ~~ September 23

Loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people. 

IVY TREE ~~ 30 Sep - 27 Oct 

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Ivy moon, it is a time for focussing on your well being and improving your inflexibility and resilience. Ivy’s are known to strangle trees and therefore became a symbol of death, rebirth and spiritual growth and it’s ability to cling to anything and climb high made it a symbol of strength and determination

Being an Ivy person you have the power and strength to overcome the many hurdles that present themselves on your life’s path. Your competitors may try to suppress you with their stifling tactics but you are Ivy and will smother anything that stands in your way, outliving anything that breaths. Your roots are ancient and your life has been lived time and time again suggesting you are everlasting and can never be totally eradicated. 

Animal: Goose/Butterfly

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with September 30 – October 27 is the Goose whose Gaelic name is Geadh (pronounced Gia-gh.) (Cantalos is the Celtic name for this season and means song time.)

 As a goose you are good at hiding behind a mask, you are a very cautious person who likes to stay on track of the direction you are headed for in life. You are determined to succeed in life and have a lot of stamina, your ability to save and invest is a credit to you and you like to feel that you will be secure later on in life. Your intellect is very sharp as is your humour. You can be very defensive when you feel threatened and have a fruitful, creative and artistic nature.The Butterfly is also associated with this time of year and symbolises Faerie faith.

Compatible with the signs of seal and otter.

Will also relate well to the signs of adder, stag and salmon.

The birthstone is the Opal a magnificent gem that reflects all the colours of the rainbow. (It is reported in aboriginal legends that the creator of Earth came down from the Heavens on a rainbow, in order to bring the message of peace to all the humans and at the exact spot where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colours of the rainbow and the opal was born. )

The ruling planet is the Moon, a magical and mystical planet associated with pulling power, moods and physical changes. (The moon is not a planet, but a satellite of mother Earth.) 

The Ruling God/Goddess is Guinevere the Faerie bride. 

REED TREE ~~ 28 Oct - 24

Now According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Reed moon which is a time for recharging your energy and blessing your home. Reeds were believed to be trees by the druids because they have such a deep and dense root system.

The druids used the cuttings of reeds to produce pens and are believed to symbolise scholarship, knowledge and wisdom.You are a creative being who likes to use words as part of your creativity.

You have a brilliant talent that enables you to creatively express what you perceive in life and appear to be fearless.

You believe in going with the flow of the times, and thrive by keeping your roots firmly grounded. You will make countless friends throughout your life, many will admire what you do but a few will show envy and contempt. Do not worry for your roots will remain firmly in the waters of life, you cannot be removed from your beliefs.

Reeds must amalgamate a sense of self purpose with their forceful will or they may become self-destructive.

Animal: Owl/Dog

In Celtic Astrology the animal associated with October 28 – November 24 is the Owl whose Gaelic name is Cailleach-oidhche (pronounced as Kall-eeck Oheeche.) (Samoniosis the Celtic name for this season and translates as seed fall.) 

Being an owl persons means that you are very wise but may detach yourself from society.

Your moods are changeable yet your presence is very dominant and you have a captivating personality which can both attract and overwhelm perceptive people.

You have a well developed imagination, like to make the first move and are passionate about your causes.

You have an innate sensitivity to the spiritual side of life and can be linked to the magical and mystical side of existence.

The Dog is also associated with this time and symbolises true loyalty, it was a title of honour for Celtic Chieftains.Compatible with the signs of cat and bear. Will also relate well to the signs of bee, swan and crane.

The birthstone is Jasper known as the landscape in a stone because of its remarkable picturesque markings that resemble a landscape.

The ruling Planet is Pluto named after the Greek god of wealth who ruled the dark underworld of myth, it is the ninth planet from the sun.

The Ruling God/Goddess is Pwyll, The Celtic God the Underworld.

ELDER  TREE ~~ Nov 25  - 23 Dec

According to Celtic Astrology you were born under the Elder moon, the last full moon in the Celtic calendar;

The Elder is sacred to the Faeries and their branches were hung above Horses stables to protect them from evil spirits. The Elder symbolizes completeness, a time for closure and taking stock of your achievements. It is also believed to be unlucky to burn Elder and was felt to be an Omen of death to bring it within the indoors of a dwelling.

As an Elder you are wise, magical and spiritually enlightened. Your knowledge of the progression of human continuation is enormous as you have lived on this Earth for a long time and have witnessed many changes. You have a psychic ability and should use it for the good of all, spreading the important messages of rebirth, peace and living a spiritual existence. How you enter and live this life is as important as how you leave it if peace in your existence and on Earth is to be realized. 

Animal:

Raven In Celtic astrology the animal associated with November 25 – December 23 is the Raven whose Gaelic Name is Bran. (Dumannios is the Celtic name for this season and means darkest depths.)

 Raven people are extremely Perceptive with an understanding nature and healing their Gift and ability to know what is going to happen is extraordinary: Raven people have a positive and productive attitude to life. They will persist at a task when most people would give up. They are very spiritual and connected to the other world; they are shape shifters and may often change their appearance. Ravens are self-disciplined creatures that are very serene and like their own space.

The birthstone is a black diamond, a deep and mysterious gem.

The ruling planet is Saturn the 6th planet from the Sun, named after the Roman god of Saturday and agriculture and was the father of Jupiter. 

The Ruling God/Goddess is Cailleach Beara, The crown Goddess and Celtic Tribal Mother 

 BEECH TREE (Creative) ~~ December 22

 Has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialist, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.). 

By  Jacqui Grogan.