2017年9月24日 · Celtic peoples looked on the hare as a creature with supernatural powers. This lonely creature was admired for strength, speed and was noted for being active at night and associated with the moon. They were seen as mysterious and magical, so thought of as an animal to be treated with caution.

The hare was a sacred and mystical animal to the Celts; a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. They were believed to have connections to the Otherworld. They were treated with great respect and never eaten. A group of hares is called a drove, a down or a husk and they are well known for their boxing antics

Explore the Celtic symbolism of the hare, connected to the moon's cycles and primal energy. Reflect on conception, sensitivity, and groundedness.

2024年2月7日 · The Celtic Tree of Life is a sacred oak tree and another unofficial symbol of Ireland which signifies the creation of harmony and balance brought about by the combination of the forces of nature. The branches of the tree reach towards the sky whereas the roots go down into the ground and as you can see in the symbol, the branches and roots are ...

2024年2月14日 · The Celtic Hare symbolizes new beginnings, how everything in nature wakes up again in spring, and how the moon changes its shape. It’s all about hope and starting new things. The hare is also linked to gods and goddesses who look after things that grow and start anew, showing the importance of new life.

The Hare. In Celtic culture, the Hare is a symbol of fertility, rebirth, and the lunar cycle. This elusive creature, associated with the moon, represents intuition, adaptation, and the ability to thrive in darkness. The hare is also linked to the Celtic goddess Eostre, embodying the renewal of spring and the endless cycle of life, death, and ...

2024年7月25日 · Celtic mythology paints the hare as a creature of mystery and magic. Often associated with the goddess Eostre, hares symbolized fertility, new beginnings, and the arrival of spring. In some European folklore, hares were believed to be shape-shifters or witches in disguise, adding an air of supernatural intrigue to their reputation.

2019年3月28日 · The Celtic warrior Oisin hunted a hare, wounding it in the leg. Oisin followed the animal into a bramble where he found a door leading underground. He went in and came to a large hall where he found a beautiful young woman sitting on a throne bleeding from a leg wound.

2023年11月2日 · In Celtic religion, this deity was known as ‘Andred’. However, she’s most popularly known by the Romanised version of her name: ‘Andraste’. Her name was thought to mean ‘she who has not fallen’ or ‘the invincible’ one. Andraste is often portrayed as a beautiful young woman with a hare, a symbol of divination that was sacred to ...

In Celtic mythology, the hare is closely associated with the goddess Eostre, who is often depicted with a hare as her companion. The hare is seen as a symbol of fertility, rebirth, and the cycles of nature, with its connection to the moon reinforcing its significance in Celtic spiritual beliefs.