Icons embraced by different cultures are believed to have power to help women become pregnant, and Celtic fertility symbols have also been effective in those pursuits!
Many of these symbols are depicted in the animals that roam the Earth such as deer, rabbits, dove and even snakes. Deer represent not only fertility in Celtic culture, but also the promise of abundant life and renewal.
A rabbit is believed to produce a spirit ripe for conception because of the ability to bring about not only conception, but also produce minds and hearts that are fertile.
The same also holds true for symbols of doves. Celts believed these birds to bring about a sprit of rest and sanctuary, conditions that are needed for fertility.
Though often feared by many, snakes are also seen as Celtic fertility symbols. Like rabbits, the often feared creatures not only represented fertility, but also rebirth, creation and a belief in healing.
For centuries, the Celts also embraced another symbol of nature in its ability to produce fertility – the hazel tree. Celts of ancient times are said to have believed that string together hazelnuts around doorways and in rooms would bring fertility to couples and abundant life to their offspring. Celts believed in the power of nature, and thus trees were seen as symbols of life-giving energy.
Images depicting these symbols of nature and animals are common among many nationalities. As with others, Celts also embrace fertility goddesses.
Celtic fertility symbols also paid homage to the depictions of Celtic fertility goddesses. These women of beauty and power are admired for their ability to bring fertility to women, along with their promise to also bring multiple births of children that will be healthy and prosperous.
Different Celtic goddesses are not only associated with fertility, but also all issues related to matters related to a mother’s femininity and the well-being of both herself and her unborn child. Other Celtic goddesses recognize the importance of males also, and are believed to look over the virility and fertility of males. A belief in other goddesses can also bring healing powers equally to both female and male partners experiencing problems with fertility.
For those hoping to conceive, Celtic fertility symbols can also take the form of jewelry that works as both as an accessory and as another expression of the Celts’ belief in nature’s belief to increase fertility. Rings produced by Celtic cultures often feature pine cones. As art, this depiction of nature is effective, but they also represent an icon for fertility because of the similarity in appearance between a pine comb and a woman’s womb.
Celtic fertility symbols are as varied as the depictions of nature they share. But each promises an abundance of fertility, prosperity and health.
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