Celtic Tree Oracle by Sharlyn Hidalgo

Trees keep a slower, deeper time than we do, and the Celtic Tree Oracle invites you to listen to it. Built on the ogham, the early Irish tree alphabet in which each letter answers to a tree, this 25-card deck pairs Jimmy Manton's warm, evocative illustrations with Sharlyn Hidalgo's guidance to help you tune in to the signature energy of each tree. Steeped in Celtic cosmology and its reverence for the turning seasons and the living land, the oracle offers gentle, grounding insight and a deeper sense of connection with nature. Whether you come to it as a green witch, a lover of Celtic lore, or simply someone who finds counsel among trees, this is a quiet, nature-rooted companion for reflection.

Key Features of the Celtic Tree Oracle

Rooted in the ogham. Each card draws on the ogham, the early Irish tree alphabet, pairing a tree with its letter and lore so you can work with the signature energy of oak, birch, rowan, and the rest.

Warm, evocative art. Award-winning illustrator Jimmy Manton renders each tree in rich, recognizable detail, leaves, bark, fruit, and flower, on cards sized comfortably for the hand.

A 116-page guidebook. Sharlyn Hidalgo's guidebook gives keywords, upright and reversed meanings, and a message from each tree, with guidance for reading and reflection.

About This Deck

From the publisher, Blue Angel: tune in to the trees and access their age-old loving guidance. Based on Celtic tree wisdom, this oracle helps you become familiar with the signature energies of the trees and feel more connected with nature. The cards are steeped in Celtic cosmology, which honors the cycles of the seasons and teaches reverence for all living creatures and respect for our Mother Earth. From the author of the bestselling Healing Power of Trees, this oracle invites you into the beautiful and sacred world of nature's wisdom-keepers. The hardcover boxed set includes a 25-card deck and a 116-page guidebook.

The oracle was written by Sharlyn Hidalgo, a Seattle-based astrologer, tarot reader, and longtime teacher of the ogham and the Celtic tree calendar, and the author of The Healing Power of Trees. The cards are illustrated by award-winning artist Jimmy Manton.

Product Details

• 25-card oracle deck based on the ogham (the Celtic tree alphabet)
• 116-page guidebook with keywords, upright and reversed meanings, and a message from each tree
• Author: Sharlyn Hidalgo
• Illustrator: Jimmy Manton
• Publisher: Blue Angel Publishing
• Format: hardcover boxed deck and book set
• ISBN: 9781925538014
• SKU: DCELTREO

The Spiritual Significance

Across the old cultures of the British Isles and Ireland, trees were treated as kin and teachers. Groves were gathering places and sacred sites, particular trees marked boundaries and meeting points, and the qualities of oak, ash, hawthorn, and rowan wove their way into story, charm, and seasonal custom. The Celtic Tree Oracle reaches toward that reverence, offering each tree as a voice with its own counsel.

A note on tradition is worth making honestly. Ogham is a genuine early-medieval Irish alphabet, and its letters carry long-standing associations with trees and plants. The wider "Celtic tree calendar" and the practice of reading the trees as an oracle, however, are largely modern reconstructions, shaped in the twentieth century by writers such as Robert Graves and embraced today as living practice. The deck's author notes herself that the tree calendars are modern adaptations rather than verified ancient systems.

Held that way, the oracle is no less meaningful. It belongs to a long, ongoing conversation between people and trees, an invitation to slow down, to notice the living world, and to let the steadiness of a tree lend its perspective to whatever question you carry.

How To Use the Celtic Tree Oracle

1. When the deck is new, clear it in whatever way suits you: passing it through cleansing smoke, resting it under the moon, or simply shuffling while you set your intention for your work together.
2. Spend a little time with the trees before you read. Notice which ones you recognize or feel drawn to; the deck is built to deepen your relationship with them.
3. Choose a spread, whether a single daily card, a three-card line, or a fuller layout, and shuffle while holding your question in mind.
4. Read the cards with the guidebook close at hand for each tree's keywords, meanings, and message, then sit with what the tree seems to be offering you.
5. Close your reading with a moment of thanks or reflection, and store the cards somewhere that feels right, wrapped in cloth or kept in their box.

Pairs Well With

• Lapis Rune Set: runes offer a kindred Northern European path of symbol and divination, a natural companion to ogham tree lore.
• Bridget's Cross Sterling Silver Pendant: carry a touch of Celtic tradition with you between readings.
• White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse your deck and reading space with sacred smoke before you begin.
• Soul Connection Frankincense Resin: burn a little frankincense as you read to settle the mind and mark the space as sacred.
• Selenite Wire-Wrapped Necklace: many readers keep selenite nearby to help maintain a clear, calm space for intuitive work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Celtic Tree Oracle based on?

It is built on the ogham, the early Irish tree alphabet in which each letter is associated with a tree or plant. Each card pairs a tree with its lore and signature energy, inviting you to read the trees for guidance and to deepen your connection with the natural world.

How many cards are in the deck, and what comes with it?

The Celtic Tree Oracle is a 25-card deck presented as a hardcover boxed set with a 116-page guidebook. The guidebook offers keywords, upright and reversed meanings, and a written message from each tree, along with guidance for reading and reflection.

Is the Celtic tree calendar an authentic ancient system?

Ogham is a genuine early-medieval Irish alphabet with real tree associations. The broader "Celtic tree calendar" and tree-oracle practice, though, are largely modern reconstructions, shaped in the twentieth century and embraced as living practice today. The author herself notes the tree calendars are modern adaptations.

Who created the Celtic Tree Oracle?

It was written by Sharlyn Hidalgo, a Seattle-based astrologer, tarot reader, and teacher of the ogham, and author of the bestselling Healing Power of Trees. The cards are illustrated by award-winning artist Jimmy Manton, and the set is published by Blue Angel.

How do I cleanse or care for an oracle deck?

Many readers cleanse a new deck before first use by passing it through cleansing smoke, setting it under the moon, or knocking and reshuffling to reset its energy. Store the cards in their box or wrapped in cloth, keep them dry, and handle them with clean hands to protect the art.