Angelica Danton explains how Celtic birth times reveal fascinating insights about you and your mate.
| Birch | December 24 | January 20 |
| Rowan | January 21 | February 17 |
| Ash | February 18 | March 17 |
| Alder | March 18 | April 14 |
| Willow | April 15 | May 12 |
| Hawthorn | May 13 | June 19 |
| Oak | June 10 | July 7 |
| Holly | July 8 | August 4 |
| Hazel | August 5 | September 1 |
| Vine | September 2 | September 29 |
| Ivy | September 30 | October 27 |
| Reed | October 28 | November 24 |
| Elder | November 25 | December 23 |
BIRCH
You have an intense love energy. You dislike pretence, and your lovers often come from a background different to yours. Associated with fertility and earth, family is likely and will bring you joy. You attract mature mates. Lucky charms: shells, doves. Compatibility: Vine, Willow.
ROWAN
You’ll fight for those you love but may forget to look after yourself. You seek challenges and need a dynamic partner. You’ll attract foreigners and may marry someone involved in the community. Lucky Charms: beads of agate or red jasper. Compatibility: Oak, ash.
ASH
You fall In love often, as your nature is sensual and romantic, and yet you have your code of ethics. You must have a partner you can communicate with and share your insights and ideals. You’ll link with a soulmate who travels. Lucky charms: dolphin or fish. Compatibility: Rowan, Holly, Reed.
ALDER
You have sex appeal and enjoy pursuing mates. You make a sport of love as you are a leader and can be flirtatious and fiery! At least two major loves are predicted – one will prove memorable but attainable! Lucky Charm: horse. Compatibility: Reed, Hazel.
WILLOW
You’re a delightful lover who loves mystery in love affairs and can have premonitions about mates before you meet. You have a keen sense of humour and look for this in a partner. Settle near water, you find it calming. Lucky charm: pendulum. Compatibility: Birch, Vine, Elder.
HAWTHORN
Creative and vibrant, you seek equality in love. You bring lovers good fortune and like to pamper them. You often attract extroverts, finding mates in the entertainment business. They tend to be protective as they sense your value.
Lucky charm: peacock. Compatibility: Ivy, Birch, and most others.
OAK
A powerful sacred sign, you are strong-willed and demand respect from mates. If happy, you’re generous, but you can be vengeful if crossed. You attract younger partners and you’ll have several deep unions. Lucky charm: sceptre. Compatibility: Rowan or Elder.
HOLLY
Ruled by the wise woman, you have a compassionate heart and intellect. You’re serious and do not suffer fools. You love or hate – nothing in between. You will love only once and very seriously. Lucky charm: holly, dream catchers. Compatibility: Ash, Alder, Ivy.
HAZEL
You are an unconventional lover. You find relationships restrictive without freedoms, and may need to travel before settling down. You’ll be attracted to unusual mates who challenge you. Lucky charm: helmet. Compatibility: Alder, Elder, Willow.
VINE
Ruled by love goddess Venus, you love romance and are a gentle mate. You may appear self-sufficient, but have a sensitive heart. You can suffer from unrequited love because of your reserve. Your mate will be artistic and you may fall in love at first sight.
Lucky Charm: grape. Compatibility: Willow, Birch, Hawthorn.
IVY
Associated with the Welsh goddess Rhiannon, symbol of freedom, you usually like to find your mate early. You have a charming manner and always have a choice of loves. You’re fond of getting your way. You like a partner you can work with and will change him if he doesn’t suitl.
Lucky Charm: Chalice. Compatibility: Hawthorn, Rowan, Oak.
REED
Linked to Persephone, goddess of the underworld, you’re a deep thinker and intense lover. You dislike superficiality and seek an all-consuming love. Many find you irresistible, but few understand you. You can give all but like to be noticed! You’ll love at least twice and both will trasform you. Lucky Charm: Feather. Compatibility: Alder, Rowan, Holly.
ELDER
A powerful feminine energy, you have a charismatic nature. You dislike being single but seldom find your soulmate when young. The elder’s linked with maturing of the earth and you’ll benefit from wisdom with age. You will settle with an attentive partner.
Lucky Charms: Heart, swan. Compatibility: Alder, Hazel, Willow.
