- Land, Sea, and Sky
- Mind, Body, and Soul
- Love, Truth, and Wisdom
- Birth, Death, Rebirth
- Nature, Knowledge, and Truth
In retrospect, it’s safe to believe that the three leaves can represent countless beliefs in Celtic and Celtic Druid practices but does not necessarily stick to one aspect. Unofficially, the Shamrock became the national flower of Ireland and has been for generations till the present date. You may have specific values and beliefs in line with the Shamrock in your Celtic practices, but that does not mean it’s wrong. As long as it is rooted in the same symbolisms we cultivate as Irish people, it isn’t something you should be ashamed of.
The Shamrock means “seamrog,” directly translated as little clover. So it answers the question we get when asked what the Shamrock means or what form of Irish word it is.
With that being said, St. Patrick and the Celtic druids back then are one of the reasons why the Shamrock is present in today’s society. If someone immediately asks you why the Shamrock is the symbol of Ireland, you can attest that it isn’t the national symbol. Moreover, it is one of the national symbols that is materialized in our society.
We may use the Shamrock symbol in emblems, organizations, merchandise, and other aspects of Ireland bodies to promote tourism. It’s because it is a symbol that we all understand and that people from different countries live without. They aren’t familiar with our practices and values, but once they see the sign, they are reminded of those who do. They are given the idea that these people believe in the belief of a character that is close to nature and that it represents more than just what it is perceived to be.
The reason why the three-leaf clover is different from the four leaves is that the four-leaf clover is a rare find. This is why there have been connotations that the symbol of four leaves is good luck because it isn’t something you would see every day.
Change your perspective that the only symbol we cherish in Ireland is the Shamrock, there are many more symbols that we cater to, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Visit Ireland today and learn more about what we offer in line with what we believe in, rooted in our ancestors and their practice.
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