A loosely wound spiral would embody an expansive summer sun while a tightly wound spiral expressed the shortened days and long nights of winter.
Also believed to portray the equinox, a time when day and night are equal in length.Ĭlockwise Spiral- While the Druids tended to favor the Moon in their symbolism, this design is actually a representation of the Sun. Triple Spiral- is also known as the triple Goddess or triskele, symbolizing the maiden/mother/crone phases of life or the three phases of the Moon.ĭouble Spiral- signifies balance. The direction of the spiral and the number of rotations appears to affect the meaning behind the image, therefore we will discuss some specific configurations. There seems to be a lot of debate as to the true meaning of spirals in Celtic art. This design was such a hallmark of the Celtic people that Irish Christians found a way to bring it into their new faith by adopting the symbol as a representation of the Blessed Trinity. While all knot patterns contain this element of life-everlasting, certain designs are believed to carry more specific meanings.įor example, the triquestra or trefoil knot points to the importance the Druid’s placed on the number 3, the number of fate. The Druids and the ancient Celts believed in a life without end, with death only being a transition into a new phase. The elaborately interwoven design with no end and no beginning is thought to be an expression of the Celts’ belief in eternity. Quite possibly the most recognized of all the Celtic symbols is the knot. Since you will find all of these symbols in this book, a brief explanation of some of the more popular interpretations are listed on below: The meanings behind all of the spirals, knots, labyrinths, and crosses have intrigued many people for many centuries. It’s been said that as long as you respect Mother Earth and feel an affinity with the Celtic people you too have a Celtic soul. Although I have strong family ties to both Ireland and Scotland, you don’t need a Celtic heritage to be enticed by the culture. There is an undeniable aura that surrounds Celtic designs and Druid traditions. Upcoming Guests Conversation 4 Exploration.Goodman and the work of Cuyamungue Institute Introduction to Ecstatic Trance Postures.Ecstatic Trance Posture Event Introduction.Monday Evenings: Twice a Month – Ecstatic Trance Posture.Wednesday Advanced Session – Ecstatic Trance Postures.Saturday Open Session – Ecstatic Trance Postures.
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