Meet the trees of the Celtic Tree Ogham and discover more about each astrological sign. Those born under Hazel (Aug 5 - Sept 1) are full of knowledge
The Hazel tree, also known as The Tree of Knowledge is the ninth month of the Celtic Tree Calendar and the ninth consonant of the Ogham alphabet named Coll.
Hazel trees frequently grow as a clump of slender trunks, and readily respond to coppicing, a practice which can actually extend and even double the lifespan of a hazel. It has long been a favourite wood from which to make staffs.
The wood splits lengthways and bends easily, even right back on itself, which makes it ideal for weaving wattle hurdles for use as fencing or as medieval house walls when daubed with mud and lime. Hazel stakes bent to a U-shape were also used to hold down thatch on roofs.
Like willow, young coppiced hazel shoots were used to weave baskets and other containers. Forked twigs of hazel were also favoured by diviners, especially for finding water.
Hazel leaves are usually the earliest native leaves to appear in spring and often the last to fall in autumn, and were fed to cattle and believed to increase milk yield.
In days gone by hazelnuts would have provided a plentiful and easily stored source of protein, and they were often ground up and mixed with flour to be made into nourishing breads.
Medicinally, the nuts can be ground to a fine powder and mixed with water and honey to clear a stubborn cough.
The leaves have been used as a tea to treat varicose veins, circulatory problems, fevers, diarrhoea and excessive menstrual flow.
The hazel produces its nuts in autumn, after having spent the year building the inner strength to protect them. The shell of this nut is so hard, in fact, and contains its treasure so well, that is was the inspiration for the phrase "in a nutshell."
Born under the sign of the hazel tree, you also have an inner treasure to offer - the fruits of your knowledge. Your wisdom and ability to communicate ideas make you capable of transforming the thoughts and opinions of others.
Attributes of those born under the Celtic Tree Month of Hazel
People born under the Celtic Hazel tree sign are highly analytical and intelligent. They are also artistic and can make motivating teachers.
They tend to be profound in thought and philosophical by nature.
In relation to others, they tend to be friendly, helpful and easy-going. They can be very patient, understanding and selfless, and they are very generous to their friends.
Those born this month have friendly personalities and find it easy to talk to anyone.
They are naturally organised and efficient with a great eye for detail. They like things to be just right. The perfectionist tendencies of the Hazel tree zodiac will sometimes leave them with control issues if everything doesn’t turn out exactly how they pictured.
Correspondences of People Born in the Celtic Tree Month of Hazel
Animal Correspondences
Crane, salmon
Keywords
Peaceful, intelligent, organised
Your Rune
C or K refers to Coll, which is the symbol for the Hazel Tree. It means the life force inside you.
