CELTIC TREE ASTROLOGY
NION/ASH - February 18 - March 17
Characteristics
The Ash Tree - Ash people have a duality to their nature. On one side they are atistic and appear vulnerable, on the other they are quite pragmatic. They posses a great deal of compassion and understand the baser elements of man as well as the more spiritual. Thier compassion also extends into the animal kingdom. They have an innate ability to relieve the suffering of others both by practical nursing and by the power of prayer. Thier faith is often not orthodox in teh religious sense but they are highly intuitive and often have a strong deeper sense of spiritual matters. They are highly adaptable people and despite thier frail appearance can recover from almost any emotional blow. On the more negative side, they often have trouble handling the more mundane practicalities of everyday living. They are also too easil influenced by others. They are often low on self confidence and have a tendency towards isolating themselves from others. They have a creative genius for making money but often fail to carry things to completion. They require careful direction as children in order to learn to use these talents to thier fullest. Ash people tend to have a rather mystical quality about them and are drawn to fantasy worlds. They love the theater and movies. They are usually attracted to the ocean or any other body of water either with great fascination or great fear. There is no in-between when it comes to thier feelings about water. Thier carrer choice should never involve too strict a routine. The arts are a good choice but because of thier compassionate nature they are often attracted to the medical field. They are also good at organizing charity functions. They are very gentle people and are easily hurt, yet they are well able to cope with the negative as well as the positive. They are kind and considerate friends although they are sometimes lost in a fog. Ash people are great lovers and caring parents. They are romantics and dreamers and often seem to have one foot in the land of the Sidhe.
Flower
Wood Anemone
Also known as the "Woodland Ghost" because it can often be found on sites which were once covered by ancient woodlands. It is a member of the Buttercup family. The Anemone was thought to have grown beneath the cross of Jesus
Gemstone
Coral
Also known as the "Forest of the Sea" the coral is formed from an animal skeleton and thus, is not a true gemstone, but an ocean jewel. Coral inlays and ornaments have been found in Celtic tombs from the Iron Age and has been used for adornment since prehistoric times.
Animal
The Sea Horse - An important figure in Celtic mythology, the Sea Horse often depicted significant connections with the Otherworlds, as symbolized by the fish tail. It was believed that The Sea Horse invited an individual to travel on a journey of discovery. It was also representative of confidence and grace. Many Celtic cultures regarded this creature as a baby Dragon.
The Adder - The Adder was symbolic of wisdom and spiritual energy. Snakes have long been associated with wisdom, reincarnation and cunning. Druids often carried an amulet called gloine nathair or serpent glass, which they stated was formed from the egg of an Adder, but is thought today to have actually been made of blown glass.
Polarity: Feminine
Color: Green
Class: Chieftain
Planet: Neptune
Letter Character: "N"
Ogham Association: Nuinn
Deity
The Ash deity is Gwyddion, son of the Goddess Don. In Welsh Celtic Mythology, the Children of Don were the deities who represented the Sky and the people of Cymru referred to the Milky Way as the "Castle of Gwyddion." The Celtic magician, storyteller and trickster, Gwyddion was very wise, particularly in music magick, and once rescued Llew (his nephew) by singing an enchantment. Often referred to as a "Master of Illusion," Gwyddion was a helper of humankind and a warrior against the greedy and small-minded. He supported the cultural arts and learning, and attempted to stamp-out ignorance. For these endeavors, Gwyddion is sometimes called the "Druid of the Gods." Gwyddion and his brothers fought in the Battle of the Trees to ensure that the Dog, Deer and Lapwing which Gwyddion had taken from Annwn could remain on Earth. His last foray into the Otherworld resulted in Pigs (sacred to many Goddesses) being brought to humankind.
Famous Celtic Ashes
Albert Einstien, George Washington, Jane Austin, Michelangelo, Drew Barrymore and John Travola
