Acorns of the Central Western Oak

Central Western Oak acorns, approx. 10mm

Central West Oak ( Quercus ellipsoidalis ) berries.

Symbol meaning

The symbolic value of acorns has been very significant throughout history. The ancient druids ate acorns, believing them to have prophetic properties. Historians believe that the word "druid" was originally pronounced dru-vid or dru-vind, meaning a seer or "knower of the oak". According to one theory , the word "druid" comes from an old Celtic word that literally meant acorn. Druids were members of a priestly class who, according to Roman texts, were present in the British Isles and Gaul among the Celtic populations about 2,000 years ago. In Celtic and Scandinavian cultures, the acorn symbolized immortality, strength, fertility, youth and life itself. The tree of life of perhaps the most powerful god in Scandinavian mythology, Thor, is said to have been an oak. In Greek mythology, the oak was considered a sacred tree and was associated with Zeus, the supreme god. Acorns were the seed of divinity and the beginning of new life. Acorns have also played a significant role in traditional witchcraft and magic in general. According to an old English story, Celtic witches exchanged acorns when they met in the forest. Acorns were used to signal safe and reliable companionship.

Ritual use

When a thunderstorm broke out, ancient Scandinavian peoples had a custom of placing an acorn on a windowsill. This gesture was intended to honor Thor, the god of thunder and lightning, and to ask for his protection. Acorns have been used as amulets or talismans for protection, to bring good luck, wisdom and strength. Carrying them around is believed to protect the wearer from pain and illness. Another belief is that attaching an acorn to a necklace has slowed down a woman's aging. It has also been customary for sick people to place an acorn under their pillow in their sickbed. It has been thought to relieve pain and speed up recovery.

It is recommended to purchase the amount that best suits your desired purpose. Below are the meanings of the numbers 1-10 according to Pythagorean number symbolism:

1. (Monad) the beginning of all that exists. Symbolizes unity, inspiration and beginnings.
   
2. (Dyad) symbolizes opposites, dualism, the world of matter and choices.
3. (Triad) is a uniting element of opposites and a number of spiritual development and growth. Represents growth and trinity.
4. (Tetradi) An organized form of the physical world. Symbolizes stability, order, and structure.
5. (The Pentad) describes the process of human perfection. It also describes change and instability.
6. (Hexad) the number of wisdom and intelligence. Symbolizes problem solving, adapting actions to meet goals, and communication.
7. (Heptad) the number of development combining the number 3 of growth and the number 4 of concrete manifestation. The number of reflection, evaluation and spirituality / spirituality.
8. (Ogdoad) the number of action, movement and achievement. Symbolizes action on a secure basis.
   
9. (Ennead) is a number of inner growth and creativity. It symbolizes powerful and unrestricted expression, as well as the approach of completion.
10. (Decade) symbolizes completion, the end of a cycle and renewal. Limitless, eternal continuation.