The longevity of the oak tree is found in the Welsh Celtic symbol of the Dara Knot. Trees were highly regarded to the Celts and oak was perhaps the most prized of all. Traditionally in Celtic customs, a couple would have their hands bound together with anĮternity knot to symbolize their bond of unity forever. In fact, that’s where the famed saying of “tying the knot” comes from when talking about getting married. Symbolizing the spiritual path, friendship, and endless love all interwoven together, the symmetrical Eternity Knot has no visible beginning or end. Sometimes the Welsh Celtic symbol of the Green Man is called ‘Man in the Tree.’ This symbol of rebirth is for the flourishing of the land that comes in the spring and summer months, something the ancient Celts prized for prosperous times. Since it has been found on many carvings throughout Europe where the Celts travelled though, it may be meant to represent perpetual movement and migration. The Spiral in Welsh Celtic symbols is believed to represent the sun’s energy.
The circle in the middle is the universe while the four items around it symbolise the elements of earth, air, fire, and water. Much like the Awen/Arwen symbol, this Welsh Celtic symbol is often tied to balancing the universe. Represent strong will, wealth, abundance, fertility, and virility. The bull was a very common symbol used in ancient Celtic times. Regardless of origin though, it may just be best to enjoy the Celtic cross as a symbol for faith which is what it is commonly used for today. That wheel was used on Celtic coins back in the Bronze Age. It was believed that Taranis, the god of thunder who held a wheel in one hand a thunderbolt in his other, was the inspiration for this symbol. One of the other popular theories is that this Welsh Celtic symbol came from the Sun Cross. Some even say that the Celtic cross predates Christianity. Since the sun was of importance to these pagans, Saint Patrick combined the Christian cross along with the Celtic circle for eternity. The most commonly believed one is that Saint Patrick made this symbol to convert the Druids. Many theories abound for this symbol, though no one can confirm which is the right one. The Celtic cross is one of the most significant to the Welsh culture and religious importance. The 3 rays represent the mind, body, and spirit along with the sky, earth, and sea together as one. Representing male and female energy via the 2 rays on the sides and the centre ray for balance between them, it’s much like a yin and yang symbol with Celtic origins. Sometimes called Awen and other times Arwen, this symbol of three rays is traced back to the 18 th century Welsh poet, Iolo Morganwg. Tree of life wall plaque Silver tree of life necklace It stands for the unbreakable bonds each of us has along with the natural world in a network that is linked completely together. With roots stretching below and branches stretching up to the heavens, this Welsh Celtic symbol the Tree of Life, encompasses life on earth. It was created to bring about unity and balance, along with the eternity of God, in one symbol.
This Welsh Celtic symbol is composed of 4 triquetras. It symbolizes eternity and equality as well as the mind, body, and soul, and the past, present, and future, a very deep and meaningful Welsh Celtic symbol. Triquetra Stained glass plaque Triquetra necklace The circle is seen as the protection for the spirit. Meaning ‘three-cornered,’ Triquetra stands for the unity of spirit when enclosed with a circle. It often appears as though it is moving which stands for progress and improvement, a great symbol to have indeed. It’s sometimes called ‘the triple spiral.’ Triskelion necklaceįor the Celts, it served to represent three deities worshipped at once and the movement of life from past to present to future. Triskelion is one of the most popular Celtic symbols featuring three conjoined spirals. The following is a guide to the most popular Welsh Celtic symbols you’ll find. They also make for great gifts in the form of Welsh jewellery and love spoons to remind you of your travels to Wales, or to bring back as a souvenir to friends and loved ones.Ĭeltic symbolism was so ingrained in the belief system, it helps to know what each Welsh Celtic symbol represents. These symbols were revered from those days forward and are still prevalent in Wales today. During ancient times, the Celts (for more information on who the Welsh Celts were we have covered this in another blog) had special symbols they used to represent their culture and identity.