Trees physically unite the heavens and the Earth, uniting the Sky God and Earth Mother together as one, creating a powerful magickal force. That is why the Celts used so many of the trees' properties, like the bark, in fertility herbs. The Celts, like most other cultures of the time, kept their calendar in correspondence to the moon phases, assigning names and attributes to each full moon. Eventually, a tree was designated to each moon in accordance with its magickal properties. The gender was given to each tree/moon phase and held as sacred to either the God or Goddess it represented. In modern Celtic Wicca, the tree calendar typically begins at Yule, although originally it began at Samhain to coincide with with the beginning of the Celtic New Year. For the purpose of this figure, we will use the first moon phase as Yule, the nearest full moon being the Birch Moon. Align your self with these moon phases to further assist you in increasing your magickal workings.
Birch Moon ~ (feminine) Moon of Inception Moon of Beginning
Rowan Moon ~ (masculine) Vision Moon Spirit Moon Moon of Astral Travel
Ash Moon ~ (feminine) Moon of Waters
Alder Moon ~(masculine) Moon of Efficacy Moon of Utility Moon of Self-guidance
Willow Moon ~(feminine) The Witches' Moon Moon of Balance
Hawthorn Moon ~(masculine) Moon of RestraintMoon of Hindrance Summer Moon
Oak Moon ~ (masculine) Moon of Strength Moon of Security Bear Moon
Holly Moon ~ (feminine) Moon of Encirclement Moon of Polarity
Hazel Moon ~ (feminine) Moon of the Wise Crone Moon
Vine Moon ~ (androgynous) Moon of Celebration
IvyMoon ~ (masculine) Moon of Buoyancy Moon of Resilience
Reed Moon ~ (feminine) Moon of the Home Hearth Moon Winter Moon Moon Which Manifests Truth
Elder Moon ~ (masculine) Moon of Completeness
The Celtic Calendar is basically the Gregorian Calendar beginning on November 1st instead of January. It seems unlikely this is originally the way the Celtic calendar was laid out, given the Celtic propensity for living close to nature and the sky, but modern-day new age practitioners need a simple calendar, and this certainly fits the bill.
Calendar Basis: Solar
Year Basis: Gregorian
In Short The Celtic Tree Calendar
Beth (Birch) December 24 to January 20
Luis (Rowan) January 21 to February 17
Nion (Ash) February 18 to March 17.
Fearn (Alder) March 18 to April 14.
Saille (Willow) April 15 to May 12.
Uath (Hawthorn) May 13 to June 9.
Duir (Oak) June 10 to July 7.
Tinne (Holly) July 8 to August 4.
Coll (Hazel) August 5 to September 1.
Muin (Vine) September 2 to September 29.
Gort (Ivy) September 30 to October 27.
Ngetal (Reed) October 28 to November 24.
Ruis (Elder) November 25 to December 22.
December 23 is not ruled by any tree for it is the traditional day of the proverbial "Year and a Day" in the earliest courts of law.
Tree Calendars have their roots in in the Goddess Religions. This Calendar is a Lunar Calendar with months being determined from Moon to Moon. Samhain (Halloween) marks the Celtic New Year.
Beith ~ Birch ~ November ~ Scorpio
Luis ~ Rowan ~ December ~ Sagittarius
Fearn ~ Alder ~ January ~ Capricorn
Saille ~ Willow ~ February ~ Aquarius
Nuin ~ Ash ~ March ~ Pisces
Huathe ~ Hawthorne ~ April ~ Aries
Duir ~ Oak ~ May ~Taurus
Tinne ~ Holly ~ June ~ Gemini
Coll ~ Hazel ~ July ~ Cancer
Quert ~ Apple -
Muin ~ Vine ~ August ~ Leo
Gort ~ Ivy ~ September ~ Arachne
Ngetal ~ Reed ~ October ~ Virgo
Straif ~ Blackthorn -
Ruis ~ Elder ~ Last 3 Days of October ~ Libra
Which Tree Are You?
Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree
Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 - Beech Tree
APPLE TREE (the Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.
ASH TREE (the Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.
BEECH TREE(the Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)
BIRCH TREE(the inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, fullof imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
CEDAR TREE(the Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
CHESTNUT TREE(the Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.
CYPRESS TREE(the Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.
ELM TREE(the Noble-mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
FIG TREE(the Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.
FIR TREE(the Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable
HAZELNUT TREE(the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.
HORNBEAM TREE(the Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.
LIME TREE(the Doubt) - accepts what life did way, hates fighting, stress, and labor, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.
MAPLE TREE(Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.
OAK TREE(the Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong,unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
OLIVE TREE(the Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
PINE TREE(the Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.
POPLAR TREE(the Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
ROWAN TREE(the Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
WALNUT TREE(the Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
WEEPING WILLOW (the Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.
