The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life can be found in many religions and cultures around the world, in fact, it can be traced back as far as Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, Christianity, and the Celtic Culture.

The Tree of Life represents the forces of nature coming together to create balance and harmony. The branches reach up to the sky whilst the roots reach down into the earth, representing the connection between the Earth and the heavens. It’s also a symbol of wisdom and strength.

Celtic Culture

Trees were extremely important to the Celts, many of the trees were sacred due to medicinal properties, symbolism or their connection to nature spirits. The oak in particular features prominently within Celtic lore, it’s said that when the Celts would clear a piece of land they would plant an oak tree. This tree would provide shelter and was seen as a sacred meeting place.

In Celtic beliefs the tree of Life is most associated with the dead and they believed that trees allowed access to the otherworld.

Norse

In Norse mythology the Tree of Life is called the Yggdrasil. The Yggdrasil is an ash tree and is so vast and sacred tree in which everything exists around it including the nine worlds,

• Asgard

• Alfheim

• Nidavellir

• Niflheim

• Hel

• Midgard

• Jotunheimr

• Vanaheim

• Muspelheim

Abrahamic Religions

The tree of life, or the tree of knowledge as it’s known, is said to grow in the Garden of Eden