Showing posts with label celtic druids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label celtic druids. Show all posts

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Adder/Snake - Celtic Animal Sign

In Celtic Zodiac, Adder people have a virtue of resourcefulness, which is one of their greatest strengths. They have also a strong interest in family and excellent memory. They are curious and are always full of questions about how the world works.The snake has long been associated with wisdom and reincarnation.The adder is the only venomous snake found in the British Isles and has the same reputation. The Druids carried an amulet called gloine nathair (serpent glass), which was alleged to be formed from the eggs of an adder. The snake was also thought to embody masculine power, and In the Scottish Highlands, it symbolized the Cailleach's power. Celtic warriors wore a torque with a two-headed snake symbol which embodies this power.
 

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Eagle Meaning And Symbolism

The Eagle was a bird known for its wisdom and long life in Celtic stories. The eagle represents  strength, swiftness, keen sight, and the knowledge of magic. The Eagle is also said to reveal hidden spiritual truths.

The Golden Eagle once symbolized the soul and it was signifying the power of life over death. Now almost extinct in Britain, this Eagle is rarely seen except in the north of Scotland.The Celtic Druids were believed to have the capability to change into the form of all birds, but among their favored choices was the Eagle.