Celtic Birth Charms

The Celts settled throughout Europe from 800 BC to 900 AD.  Guided by magic, they believed that the darkness of the night brought them close to the  mysterious Otherworld of gods, goddesses, faeries and ancestors.  Many Celtic legends relate to the birth of deities and heroic figures and the Celts believed they would share in these mythological beings' supernatural powers if they were fortunate enough to be born at the same time.

Magical birth charms were worn by the Celts to influence destiny and identify personal characteristics, very much as we wear our own astrological sign today.  Empower your Celtic spirit by wearing your own birth charm or select another sign to invoke its magic within you.

These pendants, most of which are approximately 1" in diameter, are crafted in sterling silver and supplied with an illustrated leaflet.  

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BC01. Jan. 1 - Jan. 22

Sidellu Gwynder - Mythical Goat

Attraction

Represented by a mythical goat-stag and linked with mid-winter, the Sidellu Gwynder was considered a beautiful and blessed legendary beast. Those born under this Celtic sign have a sense of inner purpose and are often very sexually attractive.

 

BC02. Jan. 23 - Feb. 13

Imbolc - Flowering Snowdrops

Beauty

The most loved of Celtic goddesses, Brighid was adopted by Celtic Christians as St. Brighid and her feast Imbolc - Festival of Lights - became Candlemass. Those born under Imbolc possess the beauty and purity of the winter-flowering Snowdrop.

 

BC03. Feb. 14 - Mar 8

Cwn Annan - Running Hound

Mystery

The Hounds of the Underworld, Cwn Annan enliven the Celtic folk-tales of the famed Mabignon, bounding across the cold night sky in an exhilarating and impressive wild Hunt. Cwn Annan individuals project mystery and hidden depths.

 

BC04. Mar. 9 - Mar. 31

Alban Eiler - Swan

Grace

The Celts knew five seasons with Alban Eiler, the vernal equinox, coming in the spring. Those born under Alban Eiler are gifted with the grace and elegance of the Celtic Sun God's swan-maiden bride.

 

BC05. Apr. 1- Apr. 23

Twr Tewdws - Seven Stars

Spirit

The rising of Twr Tewdws (The Pleides) marked the 'April Showers', an event of great significance to ancient agriculture. These seven stars, known as the Seven Priestesses, were a focus of Celtic magic, representing the Seven Planets known to our ancestors. Twr Tewdws individuals possess great integrity and are generally free spirits.

 

BC06. Apr. 24 - May 16

Beltane - Dragon

Power

This period of time celebrates the Celtic god Bel and Bel-tene means 'a bright fire', lit to mark the return of the sun. May Eve bonfires awaken the sleeping Dragon of earth energy, ensuring fertility for crops and cattle. Power and vitality are attributes of Beltane-born people.

 

BC07. May 17 - June 8

Sidhe - Faeries

Enchantment

The Faery people, called the Sidhe by the Celts, may be glimpsed as shimmering lights during twilight at this time of year. Sidhe-born individuals are blessed with enchantment, some having second sight.

 

BC08. June 9 - July 1

Heulsaf Yr Haf - Sun

Wealth

With the sun at its highest point, summer gloriously begins. On Heulsaf Yr Haf (Summer Solstice), modern druids gather at the Hele Stone of Stonehenge for sunrise, mirroring an ancient Celtic ritual rejoicing the longest day. Heulsaf Yr Haf shines wealth and optimism on its birth children.

 

BC09. July 2 - July 24

Ser Kai - Star

Willpower

For the Celts, Ser Kai (Sirius) signalled the hottest weeks of the year when the "Dog Star" rises with the Sun. Delighting in summer, those born under Ser Kai may appear cool-headed but are sparked by an inner fire.

 

BC10. July 25 - Aug. 16

Lughnasagh - Sword of Light

Intuition

The Celts honored the feast of sun god Lugh. In celebration of the harvest, Lugh's Sword of Light scythes the first golden grain. Those born at Lugnasagh usually share Lugh's qualities of intuition and artistic ability.

 

BC11. Aug. 17 - Sept. 8

Mourie - Tree

Healing

Irish Saint Maelrubba was missionary in the Scottish Highlands where pagans accepted him as the local diety Mourie. Celtic tree-worship was part of Mourie's cult and his holy well dispensed healing waters. Those born now may have healing ability and an affinity with Nature.

 

BC12. Sept. 9 - Oct. 1

Alban Elfed - Stag

Stamina

At Alban Elfed (Autumn Equinox), day and night are of equal measure and the Stag symbolises nature's survival through the lean winter months. To the Celts, this mighty animal was totem of horned god Cernunnos and magical Merlin. Those born under this sign possess dignity and endurance.

 

BC13. Oct. 2 - Oct 24

Keyne - Snake

Wisdom

Keyne, daughter of Welsh King Brychan, turned venomous snakes into stone through her prayers. The Serpent is an important magical symbol in Celtic mythology, its image found in carvings and sacred jewelry. Those born near Celtic Saint Keyne's Day are empowered with good fortune and wisdom.

 

BC14. Oct. 25 - Nov. 16

Samhain - Raven

Vision

The Celts celebrated New Year's Eve on October 31, a night of supernatural magic when the spirits of their ancestors appeared to feasting villagers. Irish goddess, the Morrigan, as a raven, rules over Samhain, blessing those born now with vision and power.

 

BC15. Nov. 17 - Dec. 9

Hop Tu Naa - Pentagram

Magical Ability

Isle of Man children even today sing on this festival: 'Jinny the squinny went over the house...Hop Tu Naa, Hop Tu Naa.' A squinny is a witch, whose eternal magical powers find form in the Pentagram. Individuals born under this sign have magical ability and well-defined goals.

 

BC16. Dec 10 - Dec 31

Heulsaf Y Gaeaf - Moon

Charisma

At the Winter Solstice (Heulsaf Y Gaef), Druids gathered sacred mistletoe on the sixth day of the lunar cycle. We still celebrate the legend of mistletoe - a symbol of the full moon - in Christmas kissing games. Days are shortest now and the moon, ruling winter nights, empowers Heulsaf Y Gaef people with charisma and magnetism.