By Dikki-Jo Mullen
The Celtic Zodiac
Birch (Beth)- December 24 – January 20.
Following the winter solstice, this time marks deep winter. The graceful white tree is seen as fresh and cleansing. It is ruled by The Sun and is symbolized by both the Eagle and the Stag. Sacred to the deities Cerridwen and Taliesin, dream journeys to the realms beyond are taken as nature slumbers. A birch tree might be dressed as a woman and welcomed as an honored guest. The message is one of high aspirations and reaching for the growing and brightening light to come as the days begin to lengthen.
My last name Berkeley means “birch field” and I live in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. We have different types of birch here. White Birch, so beautiful. Black Birch and Yellow Birch whose sap can be made into delicious birch beer. River Birch and more. I love what you write about the Celtic Tree Calendar. Very important, magical and beautiful.
Thank you Pamela, Birch is sometimes called “the artists’ tree”!