June 10th-Celtic Tree Month of Oak

What is a celtic tree month?

Celtic tree astrology is based on the ancient idea that the time of our births is pivotal to the formation of our personality and behavior.

The spiritually savvy Celts, particularly the druids were expert observers. Over time, they recognized that a child born within a certain season would develop certain qualities.

Further, the druids observed patterns in the color and shape of a person’s life according to the motions of the moon (their calendar being based on a lunar year) and the season in which we are born.

The system of Celtic tree astrology was developed out of a natural connection with the druid’s knowledge of earth cycles and their reverence for the sacred knowledge held by trees. As mentioned on my Celtic Meaning of Trees Page, the druids had a profound connection with trees and believed they were vessels of infinite wisdom.

Carrying this concept a step forward, we can associate the likeness and personality of trees to our own human nature. By doing so, we gather inspired insight and clarity into who we are.

There are 13 Celtic Zodiac signs; AKA: the celtic tree months. June 10th is the entrance into the month of the Oak:

Oak – The Stabilizer

June 10 – July 7

Those born under the Celtic tree astrology sign of the Oak have a special gift of strength. They are protective people and often become a champion for those who do not have a voice. In other words, the Oak is the crusader and the spokesperson for the underdog. Nurturing, generous and helpful, you are a gentle giant among the Celtic zodiac signs. You exude an easy confidence and naturally assume everything will work out to a positive outcome. You have a deep respect for history and ancestry, and many people with this sign become teachers. You love to impart your knowledge of the past to others. Oak signs have a need for structure, and will often go to great lengths to gain the feeling of control in their lives. Healthy Oak signs live long, full, happy lives and enjoy large family settings and are likely to be involved with large social/community networks. Oak signs pair off well with the Ash and Reed, and are known to harmoniously join with Ivy signs too.

Duir is the month of the Oak. The Oak is a mighty tree that towers over the other trees and is sacred to the Druids. Cast spells involving good luck and money.

Planet: Jupiter and Mars

Element: Water

Symbolism: Sovereignty, rulership, power

Strength & Endurance, Generosity & Protection, Justice & Nobility, Honesty & Bravery

Stone: Diamond, Aventuring

Metal: Gold

Birds: Oriole, Wren

Color: Gold

Deity: The Dagda, The Green Man, Janus, Diana, Cybele, Hecate, Pan

Sabbat: Summer Solstice (Litha)

Folk Names: Jove’s Nuts, Juglans

Medicinal properties: The medicinal park of the Oak is its bark, because of the strong astringent properties. Internally as a tea it helps fight diarrhea and dysentery. Externally it can be used to treat hemorrhoids, inflamed gums, wounds, and eczema. The tannin found in oak can help reduce minor blistering by boiling a piece of the bark in a small amount of water until a strong solution is reached, and applying to the affected area.  To cure frostbite, American folk medicine called for collecting oak leaves that had remained on the tree all through the winter. These leaves were boiled to obtain a solution in which the frostbitten extremities would soak for an hour each day for a week.

Magickal properties: Dreaming of resting under an oak tree means you will have a long life and wealth. Climbing the tree in your dream means a relative will have a hard time of it in the near future. Dreaming of a fallen oak means the loss of love. If you catch a falling oak leaf you shall have no colds all winter. If someone does get sick, warm the house with an oakwood fire to shoo away the illness. Carry an acorn against illnesses and pains, for immortality and youthfulness, and to increase fertility and sexual potency.

Carrying any piece of the oak draws good luck to you (remember to ask permission and show gratitude.)

King Arthur’s round table was made from a single cross section of a large Oak.

Money spells and good luck spells are especially potent during the month of oak

This is a beginner luck spell that is very safe to perform. Don’t worry about negative consequences with this one.

Materials and Supplies

• a black spell candle
• frankincense oil
• Carrier oil

Spell casting

• Anoint your candle with the frankincense oil 3 times while chanting:
• Black candle turn my luck around bring prosperity and joy abound
• Thank the candle and light it
• Place your hand on your heart chakra and chant:

flame and fire candle burn, work to make my luck return

• Visualize the joy and excitement of the new possibilities that lay before you
• Continue this visualization and chanting until you feel filled up with the energy
• Blow out the candle