The Celtic tree horoscope, also called the druid tree horoscope, assigns each birthday to one of 22 trees, each with a character, much like the signs of astrology. Eighteen trees rule two periods a year, mirrored across the seasons, and four trees each rule a single day at the turning points of the sun: Oak at the spring equinox, Birch at the summer solstice, Olive at the autumn equinox and Beech at the winter solstice. Despite its name, historians have found no evidence that ancient Celts used this system. It appears to be a modern creation inspired by Celtic reverence for trees. It is still a lovely way to feel kinship with a tree and its qualities.

Find your tree, then go and meet one in person.

An ancient grove at golden hour with many different majestic trees (oak, birch, apple, willow, pine

Find your birth tree

  • Apple: Dec 23 to Jan 1 and Jun 25 to Jul 4. Warm, charming, loving.
  • Fir: Jan 2 to 11 and Jul 5 to 14. Refined, ambitious, high standards.
  • Elm: Jan 12 to 24 and Jul 15 to 25. Noble, responsible, direct.
  • Cypress: Jan 25 to Feb 3 and Jul 26 to Aug 4. Loyal, strong, adaptable.
  • Poplar: Feb 4 to 8 and Aug 5 to 13. Sensitive, artistic, courageous.
  • Cedar: Feb 9 to 18 and Aug 14 to 23. Confident, dignified, resilient.
  • Pine: Feb 19 to 29 and Aug 24 to Sep 2. Discerning, steady, organized.
  • Willow: Mar 1 to 10 and Sep 3 to 12. Intuitive, poetic, flexible.
  • Linden (lime): Mar 11 to 20 and Sep 13 to 22. Gentle, calm, peacemaking.
  • Oak: Mar 21. Strong, brave, protective.
  • Hazel: Mar 22 to 31 and Sep 24 to Oct 3. Charming, clever, wise.
  • Rowan: Apr 1 to 10 and Oct 4 to 13. Sensitive, independent, artistic.
  • Maple: Apr 11 to 20 and Oct 14 to 23. Curious, lively, original.
  • Walnut: Apr 21 to 30 and Oct 24 to Nov 11. Passionate, unpredictable, strategic.
  • Jasmine: May 1 to 14. Friendly, light, sociable.
  • Chestnut: May 15 to 24 and Nov 12 to 21. Fair, honest, direct.
  • Ash: May 25 to Jun 3 and Nov 22 to Dec 1. Ambitious, intuitive, determined.
  • Hornbeam: Jun 4 to 13 and Dec 2 to 11. Disciplined, reliable, orderly.
  • Fig: Jun 14 to 23 and Dec 12 to 20. Devoted to family, sensitive, practical.
  • Birch: Jun 24. Bright, modest, clear.
  • Olive: Sep 23. Calm, wise, balanced.
  • Beech: Dec 21 to 22. Organized, thoughtful, steady.

Dates and even some trees differ between sources. Some versions place Yew, Larch, Juniper or Alder in certain periods. If your birthday falls on a boundary, read both trees and see which one feels like home.

The older Ogham tree calendar

Another popular system, described by poet Robert Graves in 1948, divides the year into 13 lunar months named after trees from the Ogham alphabet: Birch, Rowan, Ash, Alder, Willow, Hawthorn, Oak, Holly, Hazel, Vine, Ivy, Reed and Elder. The Ogham alphabet itself is genuinely ancient, and many of its letters are named for trees, though the calendar is Graves's poetic creation.

A ritual to meet your birth tree

  1. Find your tree in a park, forest or garden. If it does not grow near you, choose a tree with similar qualities.
  2. Greet it and place your hands or back against its trunk.
  3. Breathe with it. Imagine your breath flowing down into its roots and up into its branches.
  4. Ask, "What do you want to teach me?" Listen quietly.
  5. Leave an offering of water or a song.
  6. Return on your birthday each year.

In The Starseed Chronicles

Faye the Forest Fairy guards the enchanted woods. Kids love finding their birth tree with her. Meet them here, or explore The Starseed Chronicles.

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