Celtic Birthstones

The Celts were a series of tribes that originally lived in central Europe and spread throughout western Europe including Great Britain around 2500 years ago. Their legacy is most noticeable in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall where the Celtic languages are still spoken today as well as cultural links that have been spread by worldwide immigration especially in America, Australia and New Zealand.

Ancient Celtic tribes included Gauls, Britons, Galatians and Irish who were collectively referred to as Galli by the rival Roman Empire which means 'barbarians'. But Celts, despite appearances in some modern books and movies, were far from uncultured and uncivilized and even the Romans acknowledged their advanced expertise in astrology.

Druids were the high ranking religious leaders among the Celts and they developed a calendar for the year based on 13 lunar months which could predict accurately the dates for spring planting and autumn harvesting as well as important dates for sacred rituals.

Celts felt that all natural things such as plants, animals and rocks have spirits and can influence human activity. Each of the 13 lunar months was named after a powerful local tree and the season in which you are born can affect your personality.
As well as animals, colors and symbols, each month was linked to a gemstone or crystal and, like other birthstones, has a special connection to anyone born within those dates.

This has given us a further opportunity to find a birthstone that is just perfect for you or your loved ones. Birthstones according to the western calendar, to Vedic astrology or the Chinese New Year are very popular but a gemstone that matches your Celtic birth sign could be very special indeed.

Find your sign, a couple of hints about your personality, your spirit animal and your Celtic birthstone right here.

Birth Sign - Birch Tree (December 24th - January 20th)

Gemstone	Clear Quartz
Animal	Eagle and Stag
Color	White
Personality	Ambitious and Driven

Birth Sign - Rowan Tree (January 21st – February 17th)

Gemstone	Peridot
Animal	Green Dragon and Crane
Color	Light Gray
Personality	Creative and Thoughtful

Birth Sign - Ash Tree (February 18th – March 17th)

Gemstone	Coral
Animal	Seal and Seagull
Color	Green
Personality	Friendly and Artistic

Birth Sign - Alder Tree (March 18th – April 14th)

Gemstone	Ruby
Animal	Bear, Fox and Hawk
Color	Red
Personality	Adventurous and Confident

Birth Sign - Willow Tree (April 15th – May 12th)

Gemstone	Moonstone
Animal	Snake and Hare
Color	Gold
Personality	Intuitive and Intelligent

Birth Sign - Hawthorn Tree (May 13th – June 9th)

Gemstone	Topaz
Animal	Bee and Owl
Color	Purple
Personality	Curious and Insightful

Birth Sign - Oak Tree (June 10th – July 7th)

Gemstone	Diamond
Animal	Wren, Otter and Horse
Color	Black
Personality	Nurturing and Generous

Birth Sign - Holly Tree (July 8th – August 4th)

Gemstone	Carnelian
Animal	Cat and Unicorn
Color	Dark Gray
Personality	Competitive and Confident

Birth Sign - Hazel Tree (August 5th – September 1st)

Gemstone	Amethyst
Animal	Salmon and Crane
Color	Brown
Personality	Intelligent and Analytical

Birth Sign - Vine (September 2nd – September 29th)

Gemstone	Emerald
Animal	Dog, Swan and Lizard
Color	Pink
Personality	Unpredictable and Charming

Birth Sign - Ivy (September 30th – October 27th)

Gemstone	Opal
Animal	Boar, Goose and Butterfly
Color	Blue
Personality	Compassionate and Determined

Birth Sign - Reed (October 28th – November 24th)

Gemstone	Jasper
Animal	Dog and Owl
Color	Red
Personality	Inquisitive and Truthful

Birth Sign - Elder Tree (November 25th – December 23rd)

Gemstone	Jet
Animal	Badger, Horse and Raven
Color	Yellow
Personality	Adventurous and Considerate