When a fox appeared, Celts thought the fox symbolized a need to think quickly and strategically, to employ cleverness and wisdom, and to adapt to situations.

The Celtic fox meaning also included a need to observe others and your surroundings, while remaining unnoticed yourself.

Foxes in Celtic Astrology

The fox is the Celtic Animal Sign for people born May 13 – June 9. The fox is also the animal symbol for the Celtic Hawthorn Tree Sign.

Celtic Fox Mythology

Celtic fox mythology has the fox taking on the role of a shapeshifter, changing from human to animal form as the need arises. Able to transform and remain unnoticed, the fox slips in and out of spots that might prove dangerous for others.

Celtic Fox Tattoo Meanings

Celtic fox tattoos aren’t very common, even though they can be worn by both mean and women.

A fox tattoo symbolizes the traits and attributes of the fox – wisdom, cunning, slyness, trickery, and quick-thinking.

You can design a tattoo to represent the positive or negative fox meanings. For example, a tattoo of a fox wearing glasses can represent wisdom.

Because the Celts considered the fox to be a shapeshifter, fox tattoo can incorporate human elements, such as wearing clothing.

Recommended Books on Animal Meanings

Animal Speak teaches you how to recognize and understand the meanings of animals, birds, reptiles and insects.

Animal Spirit Guides covers the meaning of 200 animals that can appear to you as spirit guides.

Arthurian Tarot – The images are based on Celtic symbolism and the book provides Celtic meanings for each animal.

Animal-wise is a classic reference covering the meanings of a wide range of animals, including mythical creatures, like unicorns.