Triple Spiral: Is associated with the Goddess as well as the natural cycle of life, death and rebirth. Simple depictions also connect to the sky, sea and land and how they influence human life. Celtic Step Patt
This symbol is prevalent across many buildings and architectural structures in Ireland and Britain, symbolising rebirth and the intricate interdependence between humans and nature. The Green Man is often celebrated for representing vegetation’s lushness and heralding spring and summer’s arrival. This...
This is why the tree of life symbol itself relates qualities to it, such as wisdom, strength & longevity. The Celts believed their enemies would be rendered powerless if their sacred tree were cut down. The Celts derived the meaning of rebirth from the seasonal changes they would see each ...
The Ancient Celts and their spiritual mentors the Druids viewed life as a continuous cycle of birth-death-rebirth, for they understood that everything moved in…
who wait for the right maiden to allot them rebirth. Jacqui Grogan ~ 2007 Celtic Tree Astrology Celtic Tree Astrology is the astrological system practiced by the ancient Irish. It is based on an ancient Celtic symbol system. The Celtic Zodiac is drawn from the beliefs of the Druids and is...
Travelling to the Otherworld:The Celts appear to have believed in an afterlife similar to the Island of the Blessed, or Elysium, in Greek mythology. They believed that, if the divinities permitted, a person’s soul would be taken in a boat to an island after death, which was a type of...
"The Red Dragon" or "Y Ddraig Goch" in Welsh, is the symbol of Wales and adorns its national flag. This dragon was featured on the legendary battle standards of King Arthur, the heathen Celtic gods and historic chieftains and kings. The Red Dragon was first brought to Great Britain during...
Rebirth Male Creativity Female Creativity Cycles of Time Transformation Cosmic Balance So what does this all mean to you, the symbol-traveler and explorer of the esoteric? You’ll have to decide that for yourself. I’ve just offered some ideas as to the meanings behind the Celtic symbols histo...
Appears in several stories in myths and legends in many cultures. In Celtic mythology it is a symbol of youthfulness and rebirth. The Ash Tree The ancient Irish believed the Ash tree had healing qualities and saw it as one of a trilogy of sacred trees, along with the Oak and the Hawthorn...
In Pagan symbolism, the Triquetra traces back to the druids or priests of the Early Celts. For them, this symbol represents the interconnection of natural elements (earth, water, air) and the cycle of life (life, death, rebirth).