what kind of tree are you?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 30 Jul 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

jade	30 Jul 2002
funny, when i first joined the forum this is one of the questions i asked. and now, i'm asking it again, but with a twist this time. i'm not putting this in divination cause it isn't heehee > What tree did you fall from? Find your birthday, find your tree and then > scroll down... This is really cool and somewhat accurate, also in line with Celtic astrology. > Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree > > Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree > > Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree > > Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree > > Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree > > Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree > > Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree > > Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree > > Mar 21 - Oak Tree > > Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree > > Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree > > Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree > > Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree > > May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree > > May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree > > May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree > > Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree > > Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree > > Jun 24 - Birch Tree > > Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree > > Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree > > Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree > > Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree > > Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree > > Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree > > Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree > > Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree > > Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree > > Sep 23 - Olive Tree > > Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree > > Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree > > Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree > > Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree > > Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree > > Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree > > Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree > > Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree > > Dec 22 - Beech Tree > > Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree > > > > APPLE TREE (Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, > pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to > love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific > talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination. > > ASH TREE (Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, > demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, > likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, > faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes > partnership very seriously. > > BEECH TREE (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, > materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good > leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, > keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.) > > BIRCH TREE (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, > friendly,pretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the > vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of > imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere. > > CEDAR TREE (Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, > of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on > others,self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many > talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able > to make quick decisions. > > CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, > well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but > irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self > confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, > has difficulties in finding a partner. > > CYPRESS TREE (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life > has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates > loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, > quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless. > > ELM TREE (Noble-Minded) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, loudest demands, > tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, > honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, > noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. > > FIG TREE (Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed,independent, does > not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and > animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness > and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. > > FIR TREE (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves > anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those > close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, > uncontested lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable. > > HAZELNUT TREE (Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, > knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, > moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of > judgment. > > HORNBEAM TREE (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and > condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as > possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and > acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom > happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its > decisions, very conscientious. > > LIME TREE (Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates > fighting, stress, and labour, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and > relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious > enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but > loyal. > > MAPLE TREE (Independent) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and > originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for > new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, > learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress. > > OAK TREE (Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, > independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, > person of action. > > OLIVE TREE (Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, > balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, > well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, > loves to read and the company of sophisticated people. > > PINE TREE (Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to > make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom > friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up > easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, > practical. > > POPLAR TREE (Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, > only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very > choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, > tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes > partnership seriously. > > ROWAN TREE (Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, > likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, > is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, > emotional, good company, does not forgive. > > WALNUT TREE (Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often > egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, > spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon > partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very > jealous and passionate, no compromise. > > WEEPING WILLOW (Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, > very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, > dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to > live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an > anchoring partner

Red raven	30 Jul 2002
Hornbeam tree.... but that doesn't sound much like me. :P

RedWood	30 Jul 2002
Fig Tree---pretty much sounds like me!

Sorceress_Jade	30 Jul 2002
I'm hornbeam to, and I think that I have some of the attributes and the others are growing. It's more like what I'll become. This is so cute Jade, I love it.

Kaz	30 Jul 2002
chestnut tree. hmm, most is true...... kaz

suzyspellbound	30 Jul 2002
Rowan tree- yes and spot on although I don't really know this tree, i don't know if i have seen 1?!?!? But I would like too.... off to find my forest wildlife but, thanks Jade!

Sam	30 Jul 2002
Poplar tree............not me at all

wavebreaker	30 Jul 2002
I'm a pine tree, only part of it is true... Besides, I hate pine trees... ;) Just for the fun of it: I checked which tree I would have been if I had been born on the date I was due (I was born 3 weeks early) and that's the weeping willow. That one fits me a lot better. Besides, I love weeping willows...

jade	30 Jul 2002
Quote: POPLAR TREE (Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously. maybe i don't see myself in true light, but i'm not decorative, i have lots of self confidence (don't i????) i'm courageous - more than just when necc., i enjoy goodwill and pleasant surroundings, i'm not very choosy and i'm not lonely, don't think i have great animosity. not too artistic (although i wish i were). i am a good organizer....sometimes heehee and the last three are me. oh well, look thru the list and see if there's a tree that does suit you! in light, jade

Sam	30 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by tarotlady Just for the fun of it: I checked which tree I would have been if I had been born on the date I was due me too! (I myself was born 8 days late) And the Cypress tree totally fit me! weird!

jade	30 Jul 2002
sam, hopefully you don't know if you are a "passionate lover which cannot be satisfied" in light, mothering, jade

Kiama	30 Jul 2002
Im a Fig tree according to this, but some of it sounds highly unlike me! Jade: Which system of Celtic astrology is this? In a different one, I am a Holly. Kiama

Sorceress_Jade	30 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by suzyspellbound Rowan tree- yes and spot on although I don't really know this tree, i don't know if i have seen 1?!?!? But I would like too.... off to find my forest wildlife but, thanks Jade! I believe that Rowen trees are Ash, if that helps any

Jenny-Li	30 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jade Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree > WALNUT TREE (Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise. This doesn't sound like me... At least I hope it doesn't sound like me...! Quote: Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree > MAPLE TREE (Independent) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress. This feels more right, this is when I "should have been" born, two weeks before my actual birthday. Or is it just me finding one of them more pleasant than the other...? ;) Jenny :)

Violet Gargoyle	30 Jul 2002
....Another Fig Tree "I'm not a cookie, Mother, I'm a Fig Newton......"

Umbrae	30 Jul 2002
Rowan

jade	30 Jul 2002
kiama, i have no idea. it was emailed to me and i thought everyone could have some fun with it. in light, jade

Kiama	30 Jul 2002
Hi Jade: I think there are quite a few diffeent systems out there... It would be interesting to find out how many. Does anybody else know of any other than one where Holly is the 17th of July, and the one Jade has here? BTW: Silly me, looked at JUNE instead of July. I'm an ELM which is even more unlike me! LOL Although my boyf, who's a Fig, was pretty much nailed down to a tee in this one! Kiama

amyel	30 Jul 2002
I'm an apple tree, but I don't think it sounds like me much.

Kyrie Blue	30 Jul 2002
According to that I am the Cypress tree....I don't think it fits me very well...hmmm

divinerguy	30 Jul 2002
I'm a cedar. Both of us tend to be aromatic at times.

zorya	30 Jul 2002
rowan i found some good info and pictures; http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/tfl.rowan.html oh, rowan tree Carolina Oliphant, (Lady Nairne), 1766-1845 Oh! rowan tree, oh! rowan tree, Thou'lt aye be dear to me, En twin'd thou art wi' mony ties O' hame and infancy. Thy leaves were aye the first o' spring, Thy flow'rs the simmer's pride; There was na sic a bonnie tree In a' the countrie side. Oh! rowan tree. 2. How fair wert thou in simmer time, Wi' a' thy clusters white, How rich and gay thy autumn dress, Wi' berries red and bright. On thy fair stem were mony names, Which now nae mair I see; But thy're engraven on my heart, Forgot they ne'er can be. Oh! rowan tree.

mooncat2	30 Jul 2002
Weeping Willow - and thats pretty accurate.

napaisti	31 Jul 2002
Another weeping willow. I guess that fits fairly well. And the great thing is that my best friend (and next door neighbor) recently planted one in her front yard. She has another that we may give to my great aunt; my yard is full of trees already thanks to my dad.

Laurel	31 Jul 2002
Fir Tree- some of it is dead on, some of it fits the person I used to be. Laurel

Rhiannon	31 Jul 2002
HORNBEAM TREE (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious. That is SO me! LOL too funny! Thanks Jade! R :)

raeanne	31 Jul 2002
I am a Fig Tree. Cool! Wait a minute! I hate figs! Oh well, the description sounds like me.

Diana	31 Jul 2002
I'm a Jacaranda tree. (yes, I know it's not on the list! :) )

Starfish	31 Jul 2002
Rowan tree here too. Also known as Mountain Ash. My Mother (who was Greek) referred to it as the Witch's Tree. She said it was special to Healers, both in protection and the use of it's berries in healing properties (there's a wonderful greek myth about this tree - which is a member of the rose family, if memory serves me right). I'm thrilled to be this tree and it's spot on for me too! :THIER Starfish

lunar_rabbit	31 Jul 2002
Says I'm a Cedar, but I don't think it sounds like me much at all. > CEDAR TREE (Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions. > Except for the "of rare beauty" part. ;-)

kayne	01 Aug 2002
Hmmm... nasty old Pine Tree here. I don't think it is me at all...

catlin	01 Aug 2002
Hm, the Weeping Willow does not sound like me.

lunalafey	01 Aug 2002
Gosh, I thought I had to think of a tree not find the one that fits my B-day or I would have been here sooner. Technically I'm an Apple (12/31) but I was only 1 hour and 13 minutes from Jan. 1st and GMT it was the FIRst, a fir. Apple nails it except for the flirting part. Fir is close too except for the moody, egoism, many foes part. There are those who do not like me because of intimidation in their own mind and/or jealousy, but never a foe due to disrespect on my part. So I guess Apple rules. A tree I picked aside from this a Madrone. But I'd rather be a Manzinita bush (which can grow to be small tree sized) a poltice made from the leaves of a manzinita cures poison oak. I don't ever get poison oak, even if I rolled in it.

Liliana	01 Aug 2002
> FIG TREE (Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed,independent, does > not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and > animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness > and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. This is what Im supposed to be, half right maybe, their is others on the list I feel closer to. I was born early, but I dont know how much, depending theres 3 others I could be, beech, apple, or fir. I think Im best described as a combination of some of the traits of all 4 lol My husband is cedar > CEDAR TREE (Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, > of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on > others,self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many > talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able > to make quick decisions. Almost 100% here, a couple things are off but he fits better And my daughters are also fig and cedar :) :THP

rostie	03 Aug 2002
i'm this: > CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, > well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but > irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self > confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, > has difficulties in finding a partner. some of it is true some of it isn't: i already have a partner, lol... i also are born a week to early, otherwise i would have been: > ASH TREE (Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, > demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, > likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, > faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes > partnership very seriously. i think i have qualities of both... with love, sara.

LeoLady	03 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jade > Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree > > > POPLAR TREE (Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, > only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very > choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, > tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes > partnership seriously. > > Not sure if i concur with the above assessment, but some of it is spot on!! Am august 9th (birthday next week! Yippeeeeeeee! :D

LeoLady	03 Aug 2002
If I were to pick a tree, I'd pick the bonsai (although I know it's the art of tree growing) I love the way it forms a beautiful shape and is nurtured by someone who cares enough to spend time and patience on it. Although patient is something I'm NOT!! :D

mara	03 Aug 2002
funny how life is isn't it.... I have never really lived among cedar trees (or any evergreen for that matter). I was born in the Netherlands and there were no Cedars anywhere to be found in my city of birth, then I moved to Australia and lived there for 12 years (in the tropics it was hard to find cedars).....but the thing is I've always felt a strong connection with cedars and all kinds of evergreens. everytime I come accross some I literally have to stop and touch (hug) them.......now I know why!!!! Most of the things it describes makes sense to me but not all of it I relate to, but hey that's with everything else I've come accross, astrology, numerology etc.....Mara

Kismet	03 Aug 2002
I'm a chestnut tree. And it is an amazingly accurate description of me.

Strega	05 Aug 2002
Ooooooh! I'm a HAZELNUT TREE! Extraordinary? :* HAZELNUT TREE (Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

Pollux	10 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Rhiannon HORNBEAM TREE (...) That is SO me! LOL too funny! You guess? :P And it is SO ME, not SO YOU!!! :P (Especially one part... ;) )

starr	10 Aug 2002
A fig Tree and most applies, although I would have thought I'd be more of a Blue Spruce. Starr

Yogi Cat	14 Aug 2002
I'm a Hornbeam - I don't know the tree, I don't think we have them in New Zealand. I hope all the traits are me - sounds great. I've been looking to see what my family and friends are too.

Summerdream	15 Aug 2002
I'm an Elm Tree.

napaea	15 Aug 2002
chestnut tree....most does not sound like me at all

Supletion	15 Aug 2002
cypress tree doesnt fit me much, but if the table says ;)

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