The hazel was sacred to the Celtic festival of Imbolc at the beginning of February as its yellow catkins appear as early as this time of the year.  It was thus one of the first signs that life was again returning to the land.  As new shoots regularly replace hazel stems, making it appear forever young, it was a tree closely linked with youth and innocence.

The Hazel person has tremendous creative potential and once their true vocation is realized success is virtually guaranteed.   Often, however, they are too self-conscious of their failures and ignore their achievements.    Hazels are true romantics and love to fantasize and reminisce.   Many share a marvelous talent to captivate an audience, enlivening conversation by their sheer enthusiasm for romance and adventure.  Hazels are natural performers and a flamboyant, dramatic personality never fails to win friends and gain influence.  Those born in this sign can often retain a youthful personality and appearance throughout most of their lives.