If you are fortunate enough to have access to a birth tree, you may wish to use it for your period of study. If not, you may select another tree that seems to call to you.
It may also be that when you find your birth tree, it doesn’t quite resonate with you. That’s okay too. Many Pagans, Druids and Druids believe in reincarnation, and it would be arbitrary to focus on the date of your birth in this life if you have lived multiple lives prior to this one. If you find that your birth tree doesn’t really fit you, then select one that you feel more comfortable with.
Once you’ve found a tree that you’re ready to work with, you’ll need to actually find one of these trees near your home. This tree should be located in a place that would make it convenient to visit at least once a day. You may be fortunate enough to have such a tree in your back yard. If not, perhaps you can find one in a local park.
The names, aspects and qualities of each moon are listed below. Once you’ve found your birth tree, consult the list below to see what your birth month says about you.
Celtic Tree Months
Birch Moon (late December to early January)
Aspect: Feminine
This is a moon of beginnings, purification and inception. The white of the birch’s bark symbolizes purity. This month also symbolizes the protection of children. Birch people are creative and compassionate. Birch people have a firm inner resolve, and lend strength to those around them. Birches are quietly determined, often working for change behind the scenes. Common sense and practical, clear solutions to problems are strengths for birch people.
Rowan Moon (late January to early February)
Aspect: Masculine
The wood of the rowan, or mountain ash, is often used for making wands and tools of divination. This is the moon of shamans and seers. Rowan people are associated with personal empowerment, healing, and vision. Rowan people have a keen sense of intuition. This powerful intuition is often used to protect self and others. Their ability to see the future often sets them apart from others. They sometimes seem to live in two worlds at once.
Ash Moon (late February to early March)
Aspect: Feminine
Ash is another popular wood for crafting magic tools. The feminine energy of the ash is associated with water spirits and the powers of water. Ash people are associated with prosperity, protection, and the healing arts. Ash people have a special ability to see the connections in the web of life. They are natural empaths, and share the pains and joys of others. This makes them very compassionate people.
Alder Moon (late March to early April)
Aspect: Masculine
Alder people are practical people. They focus on solutions. They are dutiful, and they are good teachers. Alder people are usually quite intelligent, and the power of weather magic is associated with this moon. They also love to fight for what’s right, and expend a great deal of energy in pursuing justice. They can sometimes dissipate energy needlessly by getting involved in frivolous debates.
Willow Moon (late April to early May)
Aspect: Feminine
The Willow Moon is known as the Witches’ Moon. It is associated with fertility and balance. Willow people are romantic and well-rounded. The Willow is associated with the moon in all her phases, and this means that Willow people are driven more by instinct than intellect. If you are a Willow, pay attention to your dreams, and let them guide you.
Hawthorn Moon (late May to early June)
Aspect: Masculine
People of the hawthorn are people capable of self-restraint. This moon is associated with peace, prosperity and binding magic. It is a sign of both fertility and death. Hawthorn deals with the necessity of change and transition. If you are a hawthorn, your motto is, “This too shall pass.”
Oak Moon (late June to early July)
Aspect: Masculine
Oak people are strong, wise and secure. People born under this moon are true and faithful. It is associated with the energy of the bear. If you are an Oak, you are concerned with strength of character, and your word is your bond. You are able to endure, but direct your energies wisely lest you unintentionally harm others in your zeal.