Archive for July 13, 2014
By Madeleine Pujals Maya
Symbolic Celtic Meaning of the Birch Tree
- Growth
- Renewal
- Stability
- Initiation
- Adaptability
Associated with the sun, the birch is a solar emblem, and facilitates passion, energy, as well as growth. This solar association is paralleled when we learn the druids carried birch bark with them as kindling. Birch serves as a perfect igniter as it will start to burn even when damp. This makes it a prized fire starter over most other wood types.
Here again, this makes for a perfect analogy. The birch asks us to serve our fellow man with a fire in our hearts. In this respect, the birch reminds us that even if our spirits are dampened by the set backs in life, we can always catch fire from the spark of passions that drive us to divinity.
Taken from:
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/celtic-meaning-birch-tree.html
