Celtic Meaning of the Apple Tree, by Avia/ Η Κέλτικη έννοια του δένδρου της Μηλιάς, από την Avia

Celtic Meaning of the Apple Tree, by Avia/ Η Κέλτικη έννοια του δένδρου της Μηλιάς, από την Avia

Celtic Meaning of Apple Tree. Photo by Avia Venefica

Celtic Apple Tree Meaning

The Celtic meaning of the apple tree deals with many things, including wholeness, purity and goodwill.

For obvious reasons the ancient Celts consider the apple tree a treasure among the Ogham tree clan.

It’s brilliant flowers burst forth in the spring, usually ranging from pink to white. These flowers have a light aroma that lifts the spirit of all who pass by them. Ancient Celts would decorate bedchambers with the apple blossoms as a fertility gesture and to tribute the beauty and bounty life provides.

After the glory of the blossoms, come the fruit of the apple. Druids recognized the powerful transformative qualities experienced when consuming the apple. It was thought the fruit could transport the eater to other worlds, typically of a paradise-like ilk. Further altered states could be induced by pressing the apples and allowing them to ferment over time, thus producing a “hard cider.”

Apples were highly valued by the ancient Celts because of their ability to keep over a long period of time when stored in a cool dry place. This was symbolic of the presence of love, even long past the time of peak ripeness. In other words, when the waves of passion subside, love lingers even afterwards when simple companionship is the prime comfort.

Symbolic Meaning of Apple Trees

    Love

    Truth

    Peace

    Beauty

    Honesty

    Romance

    Fertility

    Remembrance

Celts recognized all of the features of the apple tree and viewed it as pleasing in every way. It was even a symbol of creativity (as well as creation) and was an emblem of art and poetry. The meaning of apple trees is also associated with virtue, and the tree (as well as the fruit) is a symbol of purity and motherhood.

Even the formation of the tree trunk in her various poses was said to have a female form to it, and was considered a beacon of fertility. Indeed, apple wood was often burned during fertility rites and festivals carried out in the winter months. These were demonstrations to beckon bountiful abundance upon the return of spring as well as symbolically insure continuation of large, healthy families.

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