Sign of the Rowan Tree

• Alternative interpretations and birth dates
  can be found at the bottom of this post

If you were born between January 21st and February 17th then your sign in Celtic tree astrology is the Rowan Tree. Celtic tree astrology recognizes Rowan signs as the philosophical minds within the zodiac. If you were born under the Rowan energy, you are likely a keen-minded visionary, with high ideals. Your thoughts are original and creative, so much so, that other’s often misunderstand from where you are coming. This sometimes makes you aloof when interacting with others as you feel they wouldn’t understand where you are coming from anyway.

Nevertheless, although you may appear to have a cool exterior, you are burning within from your passionate ideals. This inner passion provides inner motivation for you as you make your way through life. You have a natural ability to transform situations and people around you by your mere presence. You are highly influential in a quiet way and others look to you for your unique perspectives.

The rest of the story:

• Ruler: Brigid
• The Ogham Word: Luis.
• Also known as: The Thinker
• Animals: Crane and Green Dragon
• Compatible with: Ivy and Hawthorn

Those born under the Celtic astrology sign of the Rowan tree are the thinkers of the Celtic zodiac. They can be very philosophical people with passionate ideals. They also have a sensitive side that seems to be very sympathetic to others.

They are considered visionaries with high principles. They can appear to have an aloof exterior and their point of view is often misunderstood due to most people not really understanding where they’re coming from.

They have an inner drive that gives them motivation to make their own lane through life. They have an organic ability to change people and circumstances around just by the energy of their presence.

Their thoughts are inventive, authentic, and creative. They are very influential in an understated way and people rely on them for their uncommon point of view.

If you’re a Rowan Tree individual, you walk to the beat to your own drum. You think and act outside of the box, unfortunately, people don’t always understand where you’re coming from.

You are very much within yourself and appear to always be calm. This gives you an air of mystery… as your passions aren’t always known. Yet underneath, you have a burning passion for social change and individual rights.

You’re a great leader, listening well and respecting other’s opinions. Your calm demeanor allows others to feel comfortable in your presence, and helps you to naturally transform situations.

New Moon Rowan:

If you were born during the first two weeks of the Roan Tree Zodiac Sign, you are a New Moon Rowan. It’s easy for you to become impatient and frustrated as you try to move forward. Social change comes easy to you, but you tend to hold back in your personal relationships. Your personal space is very important to you, and isn’t meant to be as cold as it sometimes appears to others. You actually enjoy helping other people with their problems and can become quite involved.

Full Moon Rowan:

If you were born during the last two weeks of the Rowan Tree Zodiac sign, you are a Full Moon Rowan. You’re more open than a New Moon Rowan, but have to be careful you don’t make promises you can’t keep. You have a strong passion for indivicual freedom and civil rights. It’s important that you understand how much potential you have or you can lose sight of your purpose in life.

Strengths:

People born under the Rowan tree sign are powerful, incredibly influential, progressive and idealistic thinkers. They are very inventive with an interest in metaphysics, space, and science fiction.

They can amass a great deal of power and will help to lay the groundwork for social change and reform. They provide inspiration to those around them and have a strong humanitarian streak.

They make understanding bosses, but their preference is to not take on the responsibilities of other people. Their parenting style is supportive and they expect their children to grow into their own independence. They often have very successful marriages if they choose a partner that thinks the same way as them.

They have a unique sense of humor that leans a little toward the odd side, with an inclination to laugh at serious issues.

Rowan people are often musically gifted and can be drawn to unusual, out of the ordinary musicians, artists, and composers.

Weaknesses:

Rowan people are predisposed to promise more than they can reasonably deliver. They can become discouraged and restless with the struggle towards a greater life understanding.

In relationships they can struggle with being romantic and affectionate. Most will usually marry later on in life because they do not take the commitment of marriage lightly and are hesitant to let go of their personal freedom.

Some Rowan Tree Lore:

Historically the Rowan tree was the keeper of the gateway to the spirit realms. It was aligned in ancient times with protection against evil. The red berries of the Rowan tree were thought to be the food of the gods and was guarded by the rowan tree animal, the mythical green dragon.

In ancient times a piece of the Rowan tree was placed over the door of one’s home to keep evil spirits out. Many people placed this tree around their home for protection and to scare away demons.

The rowan tree is also a symbol of success, personal power, and astral traveling.

Sources: Celtic Tree Astrology and Celtic Zodiac

Note:

Here is an alternative interpretation and different dates from Wicca Chat:

Birth dates:

• Apr 01 to Apr 10
• Oct 04 to Oct 13

Persons born under the sign of the Rowan tree tend to be full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.