Celtic Jewelry

The name of October's birthstone comes from the Sanskrit word "upala," which simply translates to "precious gem." October's birthstone suggests the turn of leaves, gold, yellow, red, in the autumn months. Opal is a stone of inspiration that enhances imagination and creativity. It possesses healing energies that can help to soothe and clear the emotional body, bringing a sense of calm, security, and inner peace.

Ivy is the Celtic Tree for Sept. 30 - Oct. 27. The symbolism of Ivy fits well with this time of year. Though it is not a tree, it has remarkable resilience and intimacy with its host trees, as it spirals up in the primordial double helix pattern. This spiraling movement of ivy, like our own DNA, symbolizes the soul’s sojourning, seeking experiences though life both within, through introspection, and outwardly in the world.

The steam still rises from Ceridwen’s cauldron. She is the mother of poetry, wisdom and prophecy, the triple goddess of Maid, Mother and Crone, shape shifting between life and death. Long ago, when the gods and goddesses roamed about the earth, the White Crafty One, Ceridwen was married to Tegit Foel, the giant deity of a Bala lake. Find out the complex story of how Ceridwen became mother of Taliesin, greatest of all bards