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Celtic Zodiac Wheel by Icetigris Celtic Zodiac Wheel by Icetigris
I did this linoleum print series a while ago on the Celtic zodiac system. I think it's a really cool system because it uses trees as the primary symbols, rather than animals like with the Chinese and much of the Western zodiac systems. Everyone thought I was crazy for attempting something this intricate for a linoleum printing project. I like how the project came out, so to a certain degree I'd say I proved them wrong. So there :P

In case you can't read the dates on the actual piece:

Birch: December 24th - January 20th
Rowan: January 21st - February 17th
Ash: February 18th - March 17th
Alder: March 18th - April 14th
Willow: April 15th - May 12th
Hawthorn: May 13th - June 9th
Oak: June 10th - July 7th
Holly: July 8th - August 4th
Hazel: August 5th - September 1st
Vine: September 2nd - September 29th
Ivy: September 30th - October 27th
Reed: October 28th - November 24th
Elder: November 25th - December 23rd

I'm a Rowan, for anyone who cares, by the way. January 26th, yo! :XD:

Print# 1 of 15
3 colours: green, purple, black
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:iconferettoko:
Ferettoko Featured By Owner Jun 4, 2014
Willow here! (April 26)
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:iconkarenjade:
karenjade Featured By Owner Dec 24, 2013
August 2, which makes me Holly and a Unicorn! ;) 
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:iconsiogaagusarrachtaigh:
I'm a reed(Nov. 8). :heart:
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spunkycatgirl Featured By Owner Dec 10, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
Rowan~
February 16
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ArmyFiancee1991 Featured By Owner Dec 1, 2013
I'm an Elder. Dec. 15th =)
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:iconviv2001:
viv2001 Featured By Owner Apr 16, 2013  Student General Artist
im an IVY! (Oct. 21)
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bluerosemonster9987 Featured By Owner Apr 29, 2012  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Nice I am a vine September 29th!
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FDhecate2011 Featured By Owner Apr 3, 2010
nicely done, i was looking for this for a long time.
btw, im an ash.
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Icetigris Featured By Owner Apr 6, 2010   General Artist
Were you looking for this particular piece, or just a zodiac wheel for this system? I'm just curious.
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:iconfdhecate2011:
FDhecate2011 Featured By Owner May 11, 2010
oh i was hoping to find an accuate celtic zodiac...
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trogdorboy Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
Does Celtic Zodiac have two types of zodiac or something? I'm only familiar with the animal variant in which I'm a falcon.
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Icetigris Featured By Owner Feb 9, 2010   General Artist
When I did the original research for this, I found a site that explained it as trees being the main sign, but with animals associated with each tree sign. I forget the specifics, but I'm sure you could google it up to double check.
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deck-as-ef Featured By Owner Feb 1, 2009   Interface Designer
awesome design. great choice of colors.
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:iconicetigris:
Icetigris Featured By Owner Feb 5, 2009   General Artist
Thanks, it was fun to do.
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PainfulSuffering Featured By Owner Nov 18, 2008  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Kawaii XD
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blksoulalchemst Featured By Owner Feb 28, 2007
Haha, thats awesome. I'm a Vine. Where can I find more info on this? (Zodiacs have always interested me :3)
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jeruki Featured By Owner Dec 2, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
nice work :D
mine is the Elder (Dec 7) but dunno what it means, i dunno if it describes me :(
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wickedhailey Featured By Owner Jul 11, 2005
Lovely work. You should get a cleaned up version out there for print.
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Icetigris Featured By Owner Jul 12, 2005   General Artist
Thank you very much :blushes: I may very well consider that! :D
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BlueLiquorice Featured By Owner Jun 28, 2005  Hobbyist Photographer
wow a print - haven't seen any of those on da before - i want to try that sometime - very neat
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TalentWasted Featured By Owner Jun 12, 2005
im an ivy...and the picture is a butterfly O.o um ok did you find out like the charistics of any of them?
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Icetigris Featured By Owner Jun 12, 2005   General Artist
Well, if you're interested, I got my information from this site: [link]

Most, if not all of the signs have multiple correspondences. I chose the corresponding animals for this piece by which one I either thought was coolest or the most unique to that sign, because a lot of signs share animal symbols.
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TalentWasted Featured By Owner Jun 12, 2005
omg..... out of all the defernt zodiacs in the world this one really describes me well! thank you. incase your intrested on what it said here is the description
thankyou again


There are two distinct types of Vine individuals (a division which relates to all Celtic Tree Signs). The "new moon" character is associated with the first two weeks of a sign and the "full moon" character is associated with the last two weeks.

The "new moon" Vine individual is more inclined to openly express his or her emotions but often has trouble in coming to terms with certain aspects of life. Such a person is, however, enthusiastic by nature and very supportive of any partner. The "full moon" Vine individual is possesed with a wonderful ability to forgive with true compassion, but somewhat more difficult to comprehend than his or her "new moon" counterpart and is more prone to over-indulge the sensuous Vine nature.

In general, Vine individuals are discriminating, authoritative and set high personal standards. They appear cool and detached but are secret romantics who can be sensitive, vulnerable and self-critical. Keenly perceptive, they have an eye for detail and possess a refined aestetic taste. With an oddly dual personality, Vine people can be joyful and exuberant one moment and driven to tears the next. Their emotions tend to run on high, despite their outward appearnce of calm when facing danger or opposition. Instinctive organizers, Vine individuals are drawn to public service careers. They are kind, gentle, creative and good socializers...people who adore both theater and music. However, they have a propensity at times toward over-indulgence. Simple people who require a great deal of mental and emotional security in order to feel content, Vine individuals are not usually highly ambitious in their pursuits but do have a strong sense for survival. It is important that Vine people learn to balance both sides of life...the sowing and the reaping.

Vine individuals have a tendency to procrastinate, which must be overcome in order to avoid becoming lost in worry and negativity. Although their emotions run at a high level and they are, by nature, very sensual, Vines tend to display a reserved exterior and are possessed of a serenity in spirit. While Vines generally help to create harmony and stability, they can become rather parasitical...or even totally dependant...on the good nature of others. As sweethearts, Vine people are passionate in character, but their dual nature often makes a marriage difficult to sustain. They possess an earthy quality which some people find extremely attractive while others will find them to be aloof. Refined individuals with a good sense of humor (provided such humor is not too coarse), Vine people can be easily hurt by lack of consideration from others. Always ahead of the field when it comes to contingency plans and one of the Celtic Zodiac's instinctive organizers of life, it is a great mistake to underestimate the character of a Vine individual.
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TenshiKoigokoro Featured By Owner Feb 19, 2009  Hobbyist Artist
I'm Ivy too <3 Are you a new moon or a full moon??
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TalentWasted Featured By Owner Feb 19, 2009
More new moon nature, been awhile scince i've seen that lol
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TenshiKoigokoro Featured By Owner Feb 20, 2009  Hobbyist Artist
lol yeah I noticed that after I replied to yours you had posted your comment in 2005. I'm the full moon side :D
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TalentWasted Featured By Owner Feb 20, 2009
lol it's all good
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Icetigris Featured By Owner Jun 12, 2005   General Artist
Lol, no prob...^_^;;

Mine described me very well, too.
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recalcitrancy Featured By Owner May 19, 2005
Cool, I'm a Rowan too! Didn't know that, though.

This is incredibly awesome; I love the colors.
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Icetigris Featured By Owner May 19, 2005   General Artist
Thank you so much :D

That's so cool you're a Rowan too! :dance: When's your B-day? :3 Go Rowans!! :XD:
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recalcitrancy Featured By Owner May 25, 2005
January 22 :D That's pretty awesome, I never knew that.
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ashadevirasa Featured By Owner May 18, 2005  Hobbyist General Artist
I haven't seen one of these for a long time. You really did it justice. :cookie:
I'm an Oak :D
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Icetigris Featured By Owner May 18, 2005   General Artist
Thank you very much :heart: I had a lot of fun doing this project :D
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Entchanter Featured By Owner Feb 19, 2010
I found out I'm a Ivy And thiers a lot of death in that one.
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