Celtic tree calendar: Part 3 - Chestnut

Chestnut is a tree of people born in these days:

10. 5. - 20. 5. 
11. 11. - 20. 11.

Chestnut tree has always been prized and is often planted in parks and gardens. It is a tree that literally teeming with energy that endows everyone who rests beneath his broad crown. Today it is a popular tree in rural gardens, where people often builds around the trunk of a chestnut bench. Similarly, it is also in the village.

Shiny brown fruit of the "horse" chestnut worn in the pocket as a talisman, and ascribes to them protective effect on the owner. However it lasts only as long as the fetus does not lose its luster. The strongest and has donated chestnuts child. Remember also to animals from chestnuts.

Boiled bark chestnut served as a dip in blood circulation disorders because it contains substances that strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation in fine capillaries. Excellent bath is also always prepared from the fruits (horse chestnut), helping the sick rheumatism and gout. Chestnut also contains substances that protect the skin against the sun.

In ancient times it was in our countries much more common and popular Celts and Chestnuts ( Castanea sativa ). Its fruits are edible after roasting, moreover, its wood is very durable and do not attack the pests. A decoction of the flowers of sweet chestnut had supposedly liberating effect, it is designed for people who see their situation as hopeless and time are not the solution.

Chestnut (conker correctly) is a tree tenaciously fighting for their space, neighborhood but could generously donate their fruits and comfort in the shadow of his crown. Chestnut, people have a deep-rooted sense of justice and are able to fight fiercely if they consider the right thing. However, they are very thoughtful, self-critical and never let succumb to rash decisions.

People born under the rule of the chestnut are tenacious, stubborn and principled. They are considered rebels, who have their own truth not compromise even at the cost of his own ridicule. But it is not insufferable stubborn, often have a sense of humor that can cure dilemmas. People born under the rule Kaštanu are faithful to their principles and never change. This is manifested in love - difficult and very often they really love, they are demanding their partners, but once you decide to someone, do not leave him ever in my life.

Chestnut people are basically two possible forms of fate. Either will soon reach very high and they live mostly satisfied and very useful life, or are constantly faced with many obstacles and hard to find their place in society.