jewel : Tree of Life

The Celtic Tree of Life is a fundamental element of Celtic spirituality.
from Fantasy-Ireland.com

In fact, the Irish Druids believed the Sacred Tree had the power to reveal messages from the gods.

The ancient Celts believed all living things were spiritual, mystical beings, not just inanimate objects to be exploited. They believed trees in particular were a source of great wisdom with the power to bridge the gap between the upper and lower worlds and bring blessings from the gods.

The Celts were the dominant ethnic and cultural group of Northern Europe for ages. In those days, thick forests dominated the land. With trees as far as the eye could see in Celtic lands, it is no wonder that they were such sacred symbols in all Celtic tribes.

Trees provide sustenance for people and animals. They are a source of healing medicinal extracts. Their wood provides materials to build shelter as well as fires for preparing nourishing meals, warming the body on a frigid night, or engaging in spiritual rituals.

The wood of many trees was also considered magical. The Celtic Ogham (pronounced OH-um) alphabet is a system of divination which some say was created by the Celtic Druids.

In the Ogham alphabet, each of the letters represented a sacred tree or plant. The Oak was the most sacred tree of all to the Celts. They believed the Oak tree symbolized the "axis mundi", which means the center of the universe. They believed the Oak was a passageway into the Otherworld.

Tree of Life pendant, in sterling silver, measures approximately 3' wide and comes on sterling silver box chain. Pendant is currently no longer available, but I will be making more in the New Year. If you're interested in purchasing one, please contact me about a custom order.