Celtic Birds

Birds in Celtic Mythology are closely linked to the Goddess.  Each bird and beast had a spiritual and magickal role to the Celts. Here is a list of  birds and some of their correspondences:

Bluebird: Happiness, luck
Blue Jay: resourcefulness, adaptability
Cardinal: vitality, self-love, esteem
Crow: intelligence, magick, warrior spirit, phophecy
Chikadee: truthfulness
Crane: Longevity, creativity
Dove: peace, motherhood, prophecy
Duck: comfort, protection
Eagle: inspiration, courage, healing, creativity
Finch: energy, variety, potential, action
Goose: travel, quests, awakening
Hawk: psychic vision, protection
Hummingbird: joy, fertility
Kingfisher: prosperity, love
Magpie: intelligence, magic, psychic strength
Owl: wisdom, prophecy, healing, fertility, mystery
Raven: magic, creation, resolve
Robin: fertility, rejuvenation
Sparrow: victory, dignity, self-worth
Starling: protection, hope, family unity, communication
Swan: truth, beauty, self-knowledge
Swift: speed, agility