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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.

DateNameTreeBirthstone
Dec 24th - Jan 20th DamhBirchRock Crystal
Jan 21st - Feb 17th Corr RowanPeridot
Feb 18th - Mar 17th RonAsh Coral
Mar 18th - Apr 14thArt AlderRuby
Apr 15th - May 12th NathairWillowMoonstone
May 13th - June 9thBeachHawthornTopaz
June 10th - July 7thDobhanOakDiamond
July 8th - Aug 4thKatiHollyRed Carnelian
Aug 5th - Sept 1stBradenHazelAmethyst
Sept 2nd - Sept 29thEalaVineEmerald
Sept 30th - Oct 27thGeadhIvyOpal
Oct 28th - Nov 24th Cailleach-oidhcheReedJasper
Nov 25th - Dec 22nd BranElderLapis Lazuli


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



We hope this table of Celtic Birthstones and signs helps you choose unique gifts for those special people in your life.



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