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The Celtic months were based on trees.  This table is particularly helpful for those who practice rituals.  Certain rituals may be more effective if done under the right moon.  For example, when I did a ritual for blessing my little son's new bed, I did it under the reed moon for the family and protective powers.  It would be just as good under the birch moon because of it's properties of protecting children.  There are many resources on the web that go in to more detail about the Celtic Tree calendar.  Hopefully you find it useful in your rituals.

 

MOON NAME DATES NICKNAMES MAGICAL PROPERTIES
Birch Moon

 

Dec. 24 - Jan. 20 Moon of Inception;
Moon of Beginning
Cold time
Protection of children; purification; creativity
Rowan Moon Jan. 21 - Feb. 17 Moon of Vision;
Spirit Moon;
Astral Travel Moon
Stay-home time
Healing; Personal Empowerment; Divination
Ash Moon Feb. 18 - March 17 Moon of Waters
Ice time
Prosperity; Protection; Healing
Alder Moon March 18 - April 14 Moon of Utility;
Moon of Efficacy;
Moon of Self-Guidance
Windy time
Spirituality; Teaching; Weather magic; Duty; Mental Prowess;
Willow Moon April 15 - May 12 The Witches' Moon;
Moon of Balance
Shoots time
Romantic Love; Healing; Protection; Fertility; Magic for Women
Hawthorn Moon May 13 - June 9 Moon of Restraint;
Moon of Hindrance;
Summer Moon
Bright time
Fertility; Peace; Prosperity; Binding
Oak Moon June 10 - July 7 Moon of Strength;
Moon of Security;
Bear Moon
Horse time
All positive purposes; Magic for Men; Fidelity
Holly Moon July 8 - Aug. 4 Moon of Encirclement;
Moon of Polarity
Claim time
Protection; Prophecy; Magic for Animals; Sex Magic
Hazel Moon Aug. 5 - Sept. 1 Moon of the Wise;
Crone Moon
Manifestation; Spirit Contact; Protection; Fertility
Vine Moon Sept. 2 -Sept. 29 Moon of Celebration
Arbitration time
Blackberry - Prosperity; Protection; Sacred to Bridget
Ivy Moon
 
Sept. 30 - Oct. 27 Moon of Buoyancy;
Moon of Resilience
Song-time
Healing; Protection; Cooperation; Exorcism
Reed Moon Oct. 28 - Nov. 24 Moon of the Home;
Hearth Moon;
Winter Moon;
Moon which Manifests Truth
Seed-fall
Fertility; Protection; Love; Family Concerns
Elder Moon Nov.25 - Dec. 22 Moon of Completeness
Darkest depths
Exorcism; Prosperity; Banishing; Healing

According to this source, December 23 is not ruled by any tree for it is the traditional day of the proverbial "Year and a Day" in the earliest courts of law.
 

This table was borrowed from Freya Owlsdottir at her site http://www.owlsdottir.com/calendar/wheel_of_the_year.html but was also found on several other sites so I am not sure who to credit.  However, the dates portion of the table was added where polarity used to be.  I do not used polarity in my rituals as I tend to incorporate Natures and its' balance or just the Goddess. 

 

 

Brief descriptions of Celtic  holidays and sabbats
 
The way the ancient Celts measured the year
 
Different outlines for meditations, crafts and activities.
 
  Briefly describes how I began walking my path.  Eventually, I would like to link to other sites illustrating personal journeys  pagan pathways.
 
 
 

Pagan/Celtic/Family Links:

Ferret's Glen

This is a link to my best friend, Dan's site.  His site is filled with personal experience from one who is experienced in his path.

Witches' Tutorial

This is Dan's wife, my cousin, Aimee's page.  She is new to her path, but definitely has done her homework.  Her resources are very informative and worth your time.

Celtic Paganism vs. Wicca

This is an article I stumbled across and decided to post.  I don't think it represents me entirely, but it definitely clears the confusion most people have about Wicca and Celtic Paganism.

WitchVox

One of THE BEST resources on the web for pagans, witches and what nots...  There section on the military is wonderful as well.

 

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