Thank you for the mention Laura. Research suggests that the ancient Irish, as well as the broader Celtic cultures, practised a form of predictive astrology that closely paralleled early Hindu astrology, now referred to as Vedic astrology. By examining linguistic concepts, cosmological themes, and calendrical systems, scholars have traced a shared Indo-European heritage underlying both Celtic (including Old Irish) and Sanskrit/Vedic traditions.
Ireland, among European cultures, has preserved particularly strong links with the Hindu branch of Indo-European culture. These connections have been explored by scholars since the 19th century. Adolphe Pictet, in his 1815 work De l'affinité des langues celtiques avec le sanskrit, was one of the earliest to highlight linguistic and cultural parallels. Later, Professor Myles Dillon (1900–1972) expanded this field by identifying shared elements in mythology, social practices, and law. Significant similarities were noted between the ancient Irish legal system, known as the Brehon laws, and Hindu legal traditions.
Dr Calvert Watkins, a prominent scholar, observed that Old Irish retains remarkably archaic features within the Indo-European linguistic tradition. Its grammatical structures, dating to the eighth century CE, provide a more accurate reflection of early Indo-European languages than even Latin. Watkins further noted that the syntax of Old Irish bears striking similarities to Vedic Sanskrit and Old Kingdom Hittite.
Cosmological links have also been recognised. As early as 1895, Dr Heinrich Zimmer identified parallels between the Coligny calendar, the oldest surviving Celtic calendar, and Vedic cosmology. This connection was later reinforced by Dr Olmsted’s detailed analysis of the Coligny calendar.
The suggestion of a shared astrological tradition gained support from a gloss in a 9th-century Irish manuscript found in Würzburg. The word budh was glossed as ‘point of fire’ and ‘planet Mercury’. Similarly, Cormac’s 10th-century Glossary explained that budh referred to ‘Áine’s fire’. Áine, an Irish deity associated with the moon, appeared in both male and female forms. The association of budh with Mercury closely aligns with Vedic cosmology, where the planet Mercury is also called Budh.
The linguistic root budh is widespread in Celtic languages, carrying meanings such as ‘victorious’, ‘gift of teaching’, and ‘enlightened’. In Breton, boud means ‘to be’. The same root appears in the name Boudicca (or Boadicea), the Iceni queen who led a rebellion against Rome. This root is also central in Sanskrit, where Buddha (derived from budh, meaning ‘to know’ or ‘enlightened’) refers to Sakyamuni Gautama, the Enlightened One.
These linguistic, legal, cosmological, and astrological connections suggest a shared Indo-European origin for the ancient Irish and Vedic traditions.
I'll be posting more on this matter over the year, but also will share a video I made for students on the three zodiacs in use - Tropical (Western), Sidereal (Vedic) and Draconic (Nodal) - at some time in the coming days/ weeks.
Blessings to you and your writing and inspiring. A
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge and further research. I love that you used the example „budh“ as a lot of my chart in tropical and sidereal system is mercury ruled :) I can’t wait for more of your writing to unveil astrology for me further. A topic I always only tipped my toe in on the surface but the way you talk about it is opening doors of curiosity and fascination!
The timing for this year’s journey is perfect for me. I am linking my curiosities and passions together in 2025. I am ready to reclaim and step into my power after being praised and encouraged to stay small and quiet. At 52, its time to connect within to source my inner radiance. Thank you for offering this journey!
Thank you for the mention Laura. Research suggests that the ancient Irish, as well as the broader Celtic cultures, practised a form of predictive astrology that closely paralleled early Hindu astrology, now referred to as Vedic astrology. By examining linguistic concepts, cosmological themes, and calendrical systems, scholars have traced a shared Indo-European heritage underlying both Celtic (including Old Irish) and Sanskrit/Vedic traditions.
Ireland, among European cultures, has preserved particularly strong links with the Hindu branch of Indo-European culture. These connections have been explored by scholars since the 19th century. Adolphe Pictet, in his 1815 work De l'affinité des langues celtiques avec le sanskrit, was one of the earliest to highlight linguistic and cultural parallels. Later, Professor Myles Dillon (1900–1972) expanded this field by identifying shared elements in mythology, social practices, and law. Significant similarities were noted between the ancient Irish legal system, known as the Brehon laws, and Hindu legal traditions.
Dr Calvert Watkins, a prominent scholar, observed that Old Irish retains remarkably archaic features within the Indo-European linguistic tradition. Its grammatical structures, dating to the eighth century CE, provide a more accurate reflection of early Indo-European languages than even Latin. Watkins further noted that the syntax of Old Irish bears striking similarities to Vedic Sanskrit and Old Kingdom Hittite.
Cosmological links have also been recognised. As early as 1895, Dr Heinrich Zimmer identified parallels between the Coligny calendar, the oldest surviving Celtic calendar, and Vedic cosmology. This connection was later reinforced by Dr Olmsted’s detailed analysis of the Coligny calendar.
The suggestion of a shared astrological tradition gained support from a gloss in a 9th-century Irish manuscript found in Würzburg. The word budh was glossed as ‘point of fire’ and ‘planet Mercury’. Similarly, Cormac’s 10th-century Glossary explained that budh referred to ‘Áine’s fire’. Áine, an Irish deity associated with the moon, appeared in both male and female forms. The association of budh with Mercury closely aligns with Vedic cosmology, where the planet Mercury is also called Budh.
The linguistic root budh is widespread in Celtic languages, carrying meanings such as ‘victorious’, ‘gift of teaching’, and ‘enlightened’. In Breton, boud means ‘to be’. The same root appears in the name Boudicca (or Boadicea), the Iceni queen who led a rebellion against Rome. This root is also central in Sanskrit, where Buddha (derived from budh, meaning ‘to know’ or ‘enlightened’) refers to Sakyamuni Gautama, the Enlightened One.
These linguistic, legal, cosmological, and astrological connections suggest a shared Indo-European origin for the ancient Irish and Vedic traditions.
I'll be posting more on this matter over the year, but also will share a video I made for students on the three zodiacs in use - Tropical (Western), Sidereal (Vedic) and Draconic (Nodal) - at some time in the coming days/ weeks.
Blessings to you and your writing and inspiring. A
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge and further research. I love that you used the example „budh“ as a lot of my chart in tropical and sidereal system is mercury ruled :) I can’t wait for more of your writing to unveil astrology for me further. A topic I always only tipped my toe in on the surface but the way you talk about it is opening doors of curiosity and fascination!
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I am amazed and in awe at this subject that is new to me. I am excited to learn more!
The timing for this year’s journey is perfect for me. I am linking my curiosities and passions together in 2025. I am ready to reclaim and step into my power after being praised and encouraged to stay small and quiet. At 52, its time to connect within to source my inner radiance. Thank you for offering this journey!