Celtic Birthstones

Celtic birthstones are found in the Celtic zodiac birthstone chart. The Celtic Astrological calendar is made up of thirteen months, formed by the Druids who were a sect of Celtic priest. These priests inhabited the British Isles around 1000 B.C. The Druids devised a calendar of 13 equal months of 28 days plus one additional day using the moon. This is known as a lunar calendar. In some versions of the Celtic Zodiac you will find the additional day is known as the 'Nameless Day'. This falls between the 22nd December and 24th December.

Based mainly on natural and supernatural energies the Druids identified the months with spirits or dryads believed to have been dwelling in the ancient trees. Druids believed that the trees had been given spirits and attributes by the sun which was seen as a symbol of the Supreme Being. Considered living entities by the Druids the trees were thought to possess Infinite Knowledge and Wisdom. A tree was eventually assigned to each phase of the moon in accordance with its magical properties.

Below is a chart (there may be variations) showing the dates, the Gaelic name, the tree assigned and the birthstone. Click through to our birthstone page containing gifts for that stone. We hope this will help you find a unique gift for that special person.

December 23rd - 'The Nameless Day', Gaelic name - Uil-iok, Tree - Mistletoe, Birthstone - Black Pearl

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