Ivy ~ Butterfly Zodiac Sign
30th September – 27th October
Celtic Zodiac Prints are great birthday and new baby gifts! I can personalise the print with the recipient’s name.
Ivy/Butterfly Print on parchment is available in 2 sizes here on magickmermaid.com
Vine/Swan Celtic Zodiac Birthday Cards are now available here.
5in x 7in (12.7cm x 17.78cm).
Printed with archival inks on acid-free archival cardstock.
Card is blank inside, matching envelope included.
Eco-friendly cardstock and envelope are FSC and SFI-certified
and endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance.
Enclosed in made-from-plants, acid-free, compostable sleeve.
Ideal for framing as well!
~About Celtic Lunar Astrology and Druid Tree Lore~
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.
MagickMermaid 
I’m happy with ivy and butterfly for my birthday Celtic month 🙂
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Aha! Another clue about the mysterious Mr Draliman……
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I can’t believe its a month since the last card! Where does the time go?? It’s a beautiful drawing!!
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Thank you so much, Colin! I know what you mean. I realised yesterday I almost forgot to post.
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You are most welcome. Yup, the months are passing fast and you’ll soon be posting Christmas designs! 😉
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I love the butterfly! I just ordered my sister’s bday (celtic) card :0). I’m excited to see it and give it to her!
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Thank you so much, Kristen! 🙂
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Wow, all that detail!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Very beautiful! How fascinating that they had thirteen months a year. I wonder what the additional month was called. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Violet! Lunar calendars have 13 months as they follow the moon cycle (29 or 30 days). The month begins on the new moon so it varies. In the Druid/Celtic calendar each of the 13 cycles is represented by a tree/plant and a symbol.
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You’re very welcome 🙂 I have been looking at your whole collection, they are all wonderful. It’s so interesting to learn about the lunar calendar. 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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