Celtic
Magical correspondences
The Celtic tradition has a body of lore associated with directions – i.e., the cardinal points of the compass – rather than with the elements per se. However, some of the co-correspondences are quite striking, especially the C&H Tarot suites and the Celtic otherwordly gifts. The C&H seasons and Celtic festivals are well out of kilter, however…
| East (Fire) | South (Air) | West (Water) | North (Earth) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Celtic Underworld
(Tír, andomain) |
Tír na mBan
(Land of Women) (love) |
Tír na mBeo
(Land of Life) (vitality) |
Tír na n’Óg
(Land of Youth) (growth) |
Tír fo Thuin
(Land under the Wave) Tech Duinn (House of Donn) (death) |
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Celtic World
(Bith or Mide) |
Blath | Seis | Fis | Cath |
| – Region of Eire | Leinster | Munster | Connacht | Ulster |
| – Fortress | - none - | Tlachtgha | Uisneach | Tailltu |
| – Festival |
Oimelc
(31 January) |
Samhain
(31 October) |
Beltain
(30 April) |
Lughnasadh
(31 July) |
| – Method of Celebration | - none - | Druids offer sacrifice to all the gods | Fair exchange of goods; worship of Bel; cattle driven between the two fires | Alliances of marriage, and friendship made |
| – Quality | Prosperity | Music | Knowledge | War |
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Celtic Otherworld
(Magh Mor) |
Magh Mell
(Plain of Delight) Magh Aircthech (Plain of Bounty) Magh Ildathach (Plain of Many Colours) (abundance) |
Magh Ionganaidh
(Plain of Wonder) (happiness) |
Sen Magh
(Old Plain) (age) |
Magh Findargat
(Plain of White Silver) Magh Imchiunn (Plain of Extreme Gentleness) Magh Argentel (Plain of Silver Clouds) (light) |
| – City | Gorias | Finias | Murias | Falias |
| – Master | Esras | Uscias | Semias | Morfessa |
| – Gift |
Spear
(cf. Staves, ♣) |
Sword
(cf. Swords, ♠) |
Cauldron
(cf. Cups, ♥) |
Stone
(cf. Coins, ♦) |
| Sacrificial Death | Cremation | Hanging | Drowning | Burial alive |
| East (Fire) | South (Air) | West (Water) | North (Earth) |
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