Which tree are you?
Your Tree of Life
Some years ago, at an art exhibition, I was standing among my handcrafted silver and gold jewelry pieces, all made from real leaves. An older gentleman suddenly approached me and asked, "Why don't you offer all leaves and tree structures, perhaps even from the Tree of Life?" This question made me ponder. Although I had always loved nature and its forms, I had never considered whether every leaf or tree structure could have a specific meaning.
The Celtic tree horoscope he spoke of was only vaguely familiar to me. But the Tree of Life as a central symbol of the connection between heaven, earth, and humanity immediately fascinated me. The idea that my jewelry could not only be beautiful but also carry a deeper meaning began to captivate me.
I delved into the world of the Celtic tree horoscope, reading about the different tree signs and their characteristics. It felt as if every leaf I used revealed its own Tree of Life. The notion that my jewelry could be not just accessories, but personal symbols of strength, growth, and connection, deeply moved me.

The special trees of the calendar
Celts' connection to nature
The Celtic tree horoscope revolves around the connection between trees and humans, but it does not originate from the time of the Celts; instead, it was developed in the 20th century. According to the Celtic tree calendar, each person is assigned a tree of life based on their birth date. There are 22 trees, each with specific strengths. Most trees appear twice in the annual cycle, with four exceptions: beech, oak, birch, and olive, each appearing only once at a turning point of the year.
The Celts lived in deep connection with nature and discovered the healing powers of trees. C.G. Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist, showed that trees have a powerful effect on us humans. They teach us how to develop our inner strengths, stay rooted, and at the same time strive towards the light.
Find your Tree of Life
The Celtic Tree Horoscope
Now, I'd like to introduce you to the different trees of the Celtic tree horoscope. I will briefly introduce them first and then occasionally delve deeper into one or two trees if they particularly appeal to me and I feel the need to elaborate further.
Apple Tree December 23 to January 1 and June 25 to July 4
For the Celts, the apple tree was one of the sacred trees and symbolized love and immortality. According to a Celtic legend, an apple tree stands in Avalon, the Celtic paradise, and its fruits grant immortality to whoever eats them.
Those born under the sign of the apple tree belong to the element family Earth, and their characteristics are patience, helpfulness, and sensitivity. They are also considered charming, service-oriented, and resourceful, and generally exude a positive and charismatic aura.
Fir 2.1. to 11.1. and from 5.7. to 14.7.
The Celtic people called the fir tree the "Queen of the Forests". Those born under the fir tree belong to the water element family. The water element gives these people flexibility and deep trust in life.
If you celebrate your birthday under this sign, your gifts are self-confidence, strength and spontaneity. You are considered far-sighted, reliable, creative and independent, and you also have an extraordinary charisma.
Ulme from January 12 to 24 and from July 15 to 25.
To the Celts, the elm was considered the messenger of spring and also a symbol of awakening consciousness. Those born under the Elm, like those born under the Fir, belong to the water element family. Elm-born individuals are often involved in the arts or enjoy working with other people.
Elm-born individuals embody a variety of characteristics, such as a positive aura, helpfulness, generosity, but they are also particularly strong-willed and realistic.
Elm leaf jewelry: natural beauty and warm charisma
Cypress from January 25 to February 3 and from July 26 to August 4.
The cypress tree is native to the Mediterranean landscape and is a particularly sun-loving tree. In mythology, the tree symbolizes life after death and the immortality of the soul.
If you also belong to this group, then you belong to the air elements - these people are also considered very freedom-loving and they pursue their paths and goals in a very persistent and daring way. Cypress-born individuals are very curious, active, and intuitive, as well as sociable, independent, and positive.
Poplar from Feb 4 to Feb 8 and from Aug 5 to Aug 13
The tree of the people was the poplar for the Celts, as shoes, shields, and all sorts of other everyday objects were made from it. The druids extracted secret messages from the rustling of the poplar leaves from the other world.
This tree circle sign belongs to the air elements and these are usually very emotional people who can often read a lot between the lines. Those born under the sign of the poplar are often very frugal people who can get by with little possessions. These people are also usually very understanding, patient, but also sensitive and vulnerable.
Poplar Jewelry: Mysterious and enchanting like the wind
Cedar from February 9 to February 18 and from August 14 to August 23.
Among the Celts, the cedar was considered the tree of enlightenment and also the tree of kings. Cedar-born individuals belong to the air element family. These people are considered to be very adaptable and always manage to adjust to and face new challenges.
They are very active people who often pursue their goals with great patience and perseverance. Cedar-born individuals are autonomous, strong-willed, and strong communicators, but also creative, combative, and self-confident.
Kiefer from Feb 19 to Feb 29 and from Aug 24 to Sep 2
The pine, also known as fohre in our latitudes, is a symbol of endurance and modesty. This tree has managed to spread throughout the world due to its adaptability. Pine-born individuals belong to the fire element family, are also very adaptable, and often have very few demands.
These people combine two extremes: on the one hand, they are very spirited beings, but on the other hand, they are also very practical. They are considered orderly, sensible, but also articulate and self-confident.
Pasture from March 1 to March 10 and from September 3 to September 12.
Willow-born individuals are considered emotional and physical people who often tend to overexert themselves. However, due to their flexibility and vitality, they can also quickly recover from this state.
They belong to the water element family and usually enjoy a very robust and strong nature. These people are tolerant, persistent, and energetic, but also close to nature, sensitive, and intuitive.
Willow leaf jewelry: An ode to the grace and diversity of willows
Linde from March 11th to 20th and from September 13th to 22nd.
The linden tree represents love and compassion, which is also expressed through the heart shape of its leaves. For the Celts, the linden was the tree of justice, and thus those born under the linden tree have a very strong sense of justice and diplomacy.
This sign belongs to the water element family, and people born during this time are considered sensitive, social, and understanding, but also joyful, sociable, and loyal.
Linden leaf jewelry: The magic of the heart shape
Hazelnut from March 22 to March 31 and from September 24 to October 3.
Among the Celts, druids fashioned divining rods from hazel branches to locate water, and for the Romans, the hazel tree was a symbol of peace.
Hazel-born individuals belong to the fire element family and love to face challenges. These people are very strong-willed and do not shy away from confrontations. They are versatile, successful, and combative, but also sensual, tolerant, and love to travel.
Hazelnut leaf jewelry: A symbol of generosity and clarity
Rowan from April 1 to April 10 and from October 4 to October 13.
The rowan tree is known here as the mountain ash, and its bright red berries serve as a popular food source for birds. This sign belongs to the Fire Element family, and those born under it long for harmony and balance.
Those born under the Rowan sign are joyful, helpful, and generous, but also fair-minded, sociable, and wise.
Rowan Tree – The Wisdom of Trees Transformed into Jewelry
Maple from April 11th to April 20th and from October 14th to October 23rd.
The maple tree is found almost all over the world, and its hand-shaped, fan-like leaf is considered a symbol of freedom. Those born under the maple sign belong to the air element family and are known for finding a very individual path in life. These individuals are considered very freedom-loving, which often clashes with their desire for togetherness.
Maple-born individuals are strong-willed, active, and courageous, but also versatile, ambitious, and socially engaged.
maple leaf
Walnut from April 21 to April 30 and from October 24 to November 2.
For the Celts, the walnut tree was a symbol of change, and for the Greeks, the walnut was a food of the gods and a good luck charm. Those born under the walnut tree belong to the earth element family and are considered thinkers or "dissenters." They are often the black sheep of a community as they introduce new thought patterns and ideas.
Walnut-born individuals are usually considered family people and are loyal and security-loving, but also opinionated, strong-willed, and capable.
Walnut Leaf Jewelry: Unique, sustainable, full of symbolism
Yew from 1.5. to 14.5. and from 3.11. to 11.11.
The yew is considered a tree of eternal life and represents the connection between this world and the afterlife. It reinforces this through its evergreen needles and its toxic effect. Those born under the yew belong to the air element family and are very sensitive and delicate on the inside, whereas on the outside they often appear particularly abrupt and harsh.
These people are gentle, sensual and close to nature, but also very contradictory and mystical.
Chestnut from May 15 to April 24 and from November 12 to November 21
The chestnut tree was considered by the Celts to be the tree of truth and openness. Those born under the chestnut tree belong to the earth element family and often know only one path: the straight one. They are usually very humorous and sociable people.
These people are considered enthusiastic, courageous and spontaneous, but also energetic, brave and helpful.
Chestnut leaf jewelry made from real leaves
Ash from May 25 to June 3 and from November 22 to December 1.
Ash-born individuals belong to the air element family and exude lightness and joy of life. They are curious and open to exploring the world, they are very freedom-loving and want to go their own way.
These people are unconventional, impulsive and brimming with energy; at the same time, they are also creative, inspiring and artistically gifted.
Ash
Hornbeam June 4 to June 13 and Dec. 2 to Dec. 11
Together with the hazel and elder, the hornbeam was among the magical woods used by the wise women of the Celts. These women, who possessed an endless knowledge of plants, were later burned as witches. Hornbeam-born individuals belong to the fire element family and are very loyal and down-to-earth people; their sense of order and duty can sometimes put pressure on those around them.
These individuals are considered disciplined, reliable, and persistent, as well as robust, realistic, and diligent.
Hornbeam | Natural elegance in jewellery form
Fig tree June 14 to June 23 and December 12 to December 21.
In some cultures, the fig tree is a symbol of prosperity and happiness. Those born under the fig tree belong to the Earth element family and are very sensitive, wishing to immerse themselves deeply in life with all their senses.
These individuals are primarily very tolerant, open-minded, and serene, in addition to being close to nature and true family people.
Fig leaf jewelry: A tribute to the beauty of nature
Olive Tree September 23 - Autumnal Equinox
The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace, loyalty, and love - the very durable olives were a popular bartering object even in ancient times. Those born on this day have a very balanced disposition and are considered unwavering in the pursuit of their goals.
This sign is an earth element, and people born under it are down-to-earth and pragmatic. These people focus on the essentials and are very skilled at resolving conflicts.
Olive leaf jewelry: timeless elegance and Mediterranean beauty for you!
The Beech Tree December 22 - Winter Solstice
On the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice, the Beech element has its place. The Celts highly honored the beech tree and crafted their runes from it, which they used for divination.
Those born under the Beech sign possess seemingly endless stamina and patience, are dutiful, and act decisively and intuitively. They are also very well-organized and responsible, and are excellent at inspiring others.
Beech leaf
The Oak March 21 - Spring Equinox
Even among the Celts, the oak was considered a tree of strength and power, and the druids knew of the extraordinary healing power of oak mistletoe, which is still used for healing today.
Those born under the oak belong to the fire element family and are considered true center-of-attention people with the gift of attracting the full attention of a group. They are very strong-willed and courageous leaders who go through life with temperament and full of joy. These people are persistent but also stubborn and go through life responsibly and full of drive.
Oak leaf
The Birch June 24 - Summer Solstice
This tree marks the longest and brightest day of the year, the birch is a magical tree that has always stood for new beginnings and fresh starts. Those born under the birch carry the sun within them and radiate lightness. Positive thinking is definitely a life motto for those born under the birch; they have a big heart and feel most comfortable surrounded by their loved ones.
These people are very helpful and have a charismatic aura. They are considered conscientious and ambitious but are also self-critical and modest.
Birch leaf
So, have you discovered your Celtic tree horoscope and how do you feel about it? Does it resonate with you, or do you not recognize yourself in it at all? Personally, I find the approach with trees extremely exciting and inspiring, especially because I work a lot with nature. Even if not everything applies to you, there are often suggestions and impulses that you can use for yourself.
Even though I don't have all the trees from the tree horoscope in my works, many of them are represented. Each of my pieces of jewelry, crafted from real leaves, carries its own story and symbolizes the power and beauty of nature in its own way. It is fascinating to see how the different tree signs can be reflected in my creations and how they can enable wearers to connect with their own personality and with nature.















































































