The Druids said the elder tree had a bad-tempered spirit, hostile to children. Still, Celtic folklore associates the tree with protection.

Celtic culture sees signs in all aspects of nature and finds powerful symbolism in trees.

Spring is here! Celebrate the return of color and flowers with a bit of food and Celtic folklore.

At night, the willow walks, follows strangers, and mutters after them. Read this post to discover more Celtic tree lore.

Kissing under the mistletoe is a favorite Christmas tradition but, in Celtic folklore, this evergreen is good for more than stealing a kiss.

Evergreens, such as holly and aspens, used as Christmas decorations, are also an important part of Celtic folklore.

Those born under the Celtic Tree Sign of the Reed (Oct 28-Nov 24) love mysteries. They can be enigmatic themselves & as strategic as a wolf.

Those born under the Celtic Tree Sign Ivy (Sept 30-Oct 27) are attractive & charming. And they thrive no matter what life throws at them!

Finn MacCumhail became Irish myth's greatest hero after eating hazelnuts...indirectly.

Those born under the Celtic Tree sign of the Holly (7/8-8/4) are royalty. But behind their regal exteriors are caring, generous souls.

Water is said to have power on Beltane. It can give health & good luck but, in the wrong hands, it can be used to bring harm.

Those born under the Alder Celtic Tree Sign (March 18th--April 14th) are passionate, inspirational leaders. And as cunning as a fox.

Celts considered mistletoe so magical & sacred that harvesting it required a ritual led by a Druid priest.

The Elder tree was sacred to the Celts. It gave them food, medicine, & magic. But a bad-tempered spirit lived in it too!

The Willow can walk at night. It follows strangers and mutters after them.