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When you’re picking a gift for a loved one, the symbols you use have meaning behind them.
When you want to give someone strength, give them a lion, if you want to give them wisdom, give them an owl. If you want to give them immortality, potential, and growth, give them an acorn.
The acorn is a symbol as old as the oak, going back to the very first stories people shared. That symbolism still carries over to today.
Here is exactly what the acorn symbolizes, and where acorn symbolism came from.
Druids used to eat acorns, believing they had prophetic qualities. Historians believe the word “druid” comes from the Celtic word for acorn.
In Celtic and Nordic cultures, the acorn symbolized immortality, fertility, and life.
The acorn has been full of symbolism all throughout history. This symbolism lingers into today.
In the Norse myth, Thor’s tree of life was the oak. Even the mighty god Thor trusted in the acorn to grow his tree of life.
Throughout mythology, the acorn and oak tree was linked to gods of power. Traditionally it was associated with gods of storms, thunder, and lightning.
This makes sense since oak trees can grow to be over 1,000 years old. As the biggest tree in an area, oaks are often more likely to be struck by lightning.
Consider this quote from Napoleon Hill. “The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.”
The acorn that grows into a mighty oak is one that has to handle struggle and hard times. Thus, the acorn is a reminder that the difficulties we incur help us grow strong.
When you wear an acorn, it’s a constant reminder to continue, to persevere, and keep working hard.
Some cultures believe if you hang an acorn around your neck it will prevent premature ageing. After all, an acorn is still a baby tree. It speaks of youth, potential, and fertility.
Acorns are regularly used as baby decor because from small things, great things grow.
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Whether you’re looking for growth, perseverance or stability, the acorn symbolizes it all. All the wonder in a mighty oak grows from a single acorn.
When you want to remind your loved one of their amazing and endless potential, get them an acorn. As the Bugs Life says, “Everything that made that giant tree is already contained inside this tiny little seed.”
Check out our acorn jewellery to bring the acorn symbolism everywhere with you.
