Druid Tree Lore – Celtic Lunar Astrology
13th May to 9th June
Above is my new design for the 11 inch x 14 inch Zodiac signs! They can be personalised with your name or the recipient’s name. Below is the 8 inch x 10 inch Zodiac sign.
All of the designs can be seen on my website magickmermaid.com
About Druid Tree Lore and Celtic Lunar Astrology
People have been marking the passage of time by the phases of the moon for millennia. Although it is impossible to say for certain because the lore and traditions were not written, many historians believe that both the Celts and Druids used a 13 month lunar calendar. The months and symbols differ from the solar calendar with which most of us are familiar. Druidic horoscopes are often mentioned in legends.
Trees have long been a source of sacred folklore with each chosen to represent the months and having its own magickal properties. The Ogham symbols may have been devised by ancient Druids. As several of the symbols refer to trees, the ogham alphabet is often called the Tree Alphabet. These symbols are included next to the tree names which are shown in both English and Old Irish. The animal symbols are my interpretation based on various sources. The ruling planets of each sign are also noted. The information provided here is an introduction to the wealth of knowledge concerning Druid teachings and Celtic lore.
See the entire collection of zodiac signs at MagickMermaid (Studio tab at the top of the page).
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Beautiful post, exquisite artistry and wonderful insightfulness, great share, thank you, regards, Barry
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Thank you so much, Barry! I so appreciate it! 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Beautiful artwork – and thanks for the accompanying lore, it’s fascinating! ❤
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Thank you so much, Ellie! 🙂
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Ha ha – surprise!
That’s so interesting all of that. My stupid neighbours hacked all their trees down – I hope they were all Hawthorn trees cos they’re rude idiots.
Is this Govannan’s mead available on mail order? I could use a swift pint of that now and then.
I love the painting of the goblet. I love your style. You should illustrate books. I looked at your website and there’s TONS of excellent paintings on there. No Henri merch though which was massively disappointing. Henri gninja onesies, Henri on his swing. Henri making tea. “Gnomes do it better” t-shirts. Just some ideas off the top of my head.
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Never good to cut down sacred trees. 😦
Thank you so much! Yes, the mead is currently being brewed in massive kegs in my basement. Henri is negotiating a marketing deal as we speak. 😉
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Typical Henri.
Remember your friends 😀
No, never good cutting down trees. It’s the new craze here. Britain is being paved over to cram more and more people in. It’s horrible to see the countryside gradually disappear.
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I bought one and it is wonderful!! It was a great birthday gift! 😄💟💟💟💟💟
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙂
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Thank YOU! 😊
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