What's the difference between the 20 and 25 stave sets?
The first twenty staves are the original, older ogham symbols. The last five (known as the forfeda) were added centuries later.
Some people prefer to use only the first twenty, feeling that they're better as they're the original ones, other people prefer to use all twenty-five because they feel the extra ones were needed to complete the ogham and that it's missing something without them.
It's all quite a personal choice really and there's no right or wrong.
Ogham with forfeda:
History
The Ogham alphabet was created and used by the Celts. The Celtic God Ogma, the god of wisdom, learning and eloquence is credited in Irish legend with creating the Ogham alphabet and gifting humanity with it. Though an old alphabet, there is no physical evidence it pre-dates Christianity. The oldest stones with Ogham carvings date from around 300 to 700 C.E. Originally, the Ogham alphabet appears to have been used for very mundane purposes, such as marking gravestones and identifying property lines. Each Ogham letter, called a few, is associated with a particular tree or plant which the Celts regarded as sacred. Originally there were only twenty Ogham fews. An additional five were added later on (I can find no mention of how much later on, or why), but many Ogham-users employ only the original twenty.
While it cannot be definitively-proved the ancient Druids used the Ogham for divination, the ninth-century Irish epic, The Wooing of Etain does include a scene where a druid named Dallan uses the Ogham fews to discern where Midir had hidden Etain.
Two of the earliest-printed mentions of the Ogham alphabet appears in Irish monastic works: The Book of Leinster, written circa 1160 and The Book of Ballymote, an Irish medieval manuscript written in 1390 or 1391. Ballymote gave an overview of each letter, its meaning, and its particular plant, mostly trees, so the Ogham has also been called ‘The Tree Alphabet’. Included in the book were several diagrams using the Ogham fews, but the purpose of these diagrams is a mystery. One theory is, these diagrams are fragments of a lost system of using the Ogham for magic and divination, but this is speculation.
A diagram called ‘Fionn’s Window.’ also called ‘the Feige Find.’
It’s been theorized that Fionn’s Window is a symbolic depiction of Celtic Cosmology
Meanings of the Ogham Fews
First Aicme-the Beith Aicme
Birch-Beith
Meaning
Most associated with joyful beginnings (childbirth, relationships, job, a new phase in life, etc), creativity, and cleansing. Remember, change can sometimes be uncomfortable and challenging. Now is an excellent time to start preparing and laying the groundwork for the transformations ahead. What can you do to prepare yourself for the changes ahead?
Reversed
Stagnant and stale energy. You are stuck in the past and need to let go of negative thoughts so you can move forward.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Fresh beginnings or overcoming challenging moments or cleansing energies, body, or space. Try inscribing on a broom handle, sweep away negative energy, and make way for new intentions.
Folklore
Birch trees were frequently used for love magic. For this reason, birch trees were often used for maypoles to symbolize renewal and fertility. Birch was also used in Ireland and Scotland to create a crib and was believed to provide newborns safety.
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December 24 to January 20
Lat.: Betula
Rowan-Luis
Meaning
Defense, herbalism, control of one’s actions, in defense of animals (particularly cattle), growth, and fresh ideas. It can also symbolize a threat to your prosperity, joy, or physical or mental wellness. When luis appears during divination, it can indicate a sudden burst of creativity or inspiration. It may also be a sign of comfort that you are being taken care of and have what it takes to conquer any challenge presented to you.
If reversed
You may be vulnerable or susceptible to negative intentions. This means that you need to be cautious and take proper measures to circumvent any possible threats.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Wear an amulet with this symbol for protection and safety. You could also place it on your front door with a wreath. Symbolize your ancestors or departed loved ones to allow them to aid in your protection.
Folklore
Due to Rowan’s defense and protection symbolism, it was frequently planted at sacred locations. Rowan was believed to be protected by dragons and snakes.
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January 21 to February 17
Lat.: Sorbus
Alder-Fearn
Meaning
Spiritual guidance, creativity, choices, emotional security, and safeguarding yourself against harm. Be open to advice from an elder or someone whose opinions you deeply value. Remember to also follow your gut instinct and listen to your intuition. Now is an excellent time to gather knowledge and information to make the best decisions possible going forward.
If reversed
Stubbornness, you may be disregarding good advice. This can also symbolize that you have hit a creative wall. Try relaxing and looking at things from another viewpoint.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful when feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Use to connect and converse with the universe, ether, or otherworld. Inscribe on a charm to help attract prophetic dreams and good counsel. Carve into a candle when working with spirit guides.
Folklore
Alder is water resistant and was often used to make buckets for milking. The receptacle holding milk corresponded with the Celtic myth of magical cauldrons and cup of inspiration, including the Holy Grail.
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March 18 to April 14
Lat.: Alnus
Willow-Saille
Meaning
Balance, intuition, closely connected to the moon’s cycles, perfect timing (astrologically), sentimental feelings, the flow of water, and tides. Willow trees (often found near water) and the moon are closely linked due to their connection with water. Saille is also associated with divination and intuition. Keeping your connection to your Self open and healthy is an empowering trait and very valued.
If reversed
You’re feeling defeated, distracted, or lost. Use your knowledge and intuition to guide yourself back to alignment.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Wonderful for Moon Water, moon magic, cyclical intentions, or working with the element water. Allow the flexibility of the willow tree to influence your spiritual life. Let yourself be a bit more fluid; keep yourself and intuition open.
Folklore
willow was often used as a witching rod to locate water and also for basket weaving due to its flexibility. Four thousand years ago, Sumerians used Willow bark for pain relief, as did other ancient civilizations. Hippocrates recommended chewing on willow bark or brewing it for tea to treat fevers and to relieve women’s pain during birth. During the nineteenth century, scientists found out Willow tree contained salicylic acid when used in aspirin today.
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April 15 to May 12
Lat.: Salix
Ash-Nuin
Meaning
transitions, renewal, the strength of women, growth, peace, supportive friendships, and fate. Struggle and challenges are a natural part of life and are imperative when evolving or growing, and it’s essential to accept this truth. Nin symbolizes the coming together of friends, families, and communities for a positive purpose. Ash is also representative of fate, but this does not mean you are bound to a particular course but indicates a unique path that is specific to you. Boundaries are not a disadvantage because they can help make us aware of connections, links, and develop creative solutions. Create the life you most desire with zeal and confidence!
If reversed
A need for assertiveness and control of your life. If you find yourself suffering, locate the root of the problem. It might be a good time for shadow work. Consider delaying any action, so you have time to contemplate and potentially change your perspective entirely.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Wonderful for manifesting your desires and intentions. Use for help with imagination, creativity, new perspectives, and spiritual and emotional healing.
Folklore
In some Celtic magic, a branch of Ash is traditionally used to make a magical staff or wand. They are frequently carved with spirals and considered very sacred.
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February 18 to March 17
Lat.: Fraxinus
Second Aicme-the Huathe Aicme
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Hawthorn-Huathe
Meaning
barriers, despair, protection, loneliness, strife, or feeling suffocated. Don’t avoid problems or issues in your life. You may be experiencing setbacks or misfortune, but it will eventually pass. Remember good times and difficult times are a natural part of life. Now is not the time for aggressive reactions, be patient. Look for solutions while remaining humble and open to new possibilities without dismissing your original intentions or goals.
If reversed
You’ve come to an impasse or standstill. If you continue to be forceful and aggressive, it will lead to embarrassment or misery.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Use to help clear your thoughts of negativity and open your intuition and insight. Huath offers patience, wisdom, and empathy to your spirituality.
Folklore
In Irish mythology, the hawthorn is a Faery tree that acts as a barrier, allowing only those to pass who are deemed worthy. Since the hawthorn blooms in May, a wreath of its leaves was often placed on top of the maypole, and its flowers were brought into the home at Beltane for good luck. However, superstitious belief indicated that bringing Hawthorn blossoms into your home would also invite disease and bad luck during any other time of year.
May 13 to June 9
Lat.: Crataegus
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Oak-Duir
Meaning
Strength, security, resilience, endurance, wisdom, sacred spaces, leadership, and kindness. All your hard work and education have paid off. Like the oak, you stand tall and mighty. You are in a beneficial situation (family, work, financially, creative, relationship, etc.), and this circumstance will stay that way for quite a while. Trust yourself! Also, oak represents the intense energy and power of storms and wind. Symbolic of the endurance and stamina you possess that allows you to flourish and thrive.
If reversed
cowardly, uncertain, or frail. You have not been acting kindly or fairly in your leadership role. It’s ok to lack knowledge and facts, but do not make it a common practice.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Inscribe this ogham on an acorn for good luck in job interviews, courage, or pursuing justice. Duir is an excellent ogham inscription to keep at work. Helpful when working when storms, lightning, or the element air. It can also be used in healing or for those who need reminders of their resilience, profound strength, and tenacity.
Folklore
Oak trees are considered sacred guardians. They are an excellent place to meditate beneath or seek strength and assurance. If you catch an oak leaf before it touches the ground, you will have excellent health throughout the cold winter months. Representative of the Oak King, who marks the beginning and climax of the Summer Solstice.
June 10 to July 7
Lat.: Quercus
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Holly-Tinne
Meaning
Expertise, analysis, protection, transformation, and talent or skill. It may feel as if you are secretly being sabotaged, or there is an underhanded plot against you. Either in your relationships, at work, spiritually, or all of them combined, and you may feel a lot of anger. Now is not the time for revenge; instead, choose harmony, wit, and bravery to find solutions to the current contention. Also symbolic of your creative talents and skills, this can be spiritually, personally, or at work. Either an indicator you need to push through any creative barriers you’re struggling with or encouragement to continue along this artistic path.
If reversed
Attack, hardship, or aggression. Choose your battles wisely; now may be a time to retreat and regroup. Do not be embarrassed and trust your instinct; you may need time to adjust to new situations or spiritual transformations. Alternatively, you may be avoiding a creative skill you would ultimately flourish in; this is a sign to pursue and learn more!
Inscription and Magical Uses
Place beneath your doormat to protect your home. Use when trying to adapt to new conditions or circumstances or when you need a new outlook. Helpful when needed creative inspiration.
Folklore
Wood from a Holly tree was highly regarded by warriors and protectors and frequently used to make weapons. Holly was often planted around a home to keep out evil spirits. Representative of the Holly King, who marks the beginning and climax of the Winter Solstice.
July 8 to August 4
Lat.: Ilex aquifolium
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Hazel-Coll
Meaning
Enlightenment, knowledge, creative inspiration, daydreaming, rituals, proficiency, and practicality. An ogham of great wisdom and considered quite lucky. It was believed this source of knowledge came directly from nature and by using all five senses you would comprehend this wisdom.
If reversed
Ignorance, insensitivity, creative barriers. Focus on growing and development; you lack education. If life has been disappointing you recently now is a good time to change your perspective and find the simple joys in everyday moments.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful to use with meditation when searching for creative inspiration, insight, or deep knowledge. Carve or wood burn into hazelwood to use as a wishing wand to help manifest intentions and dreams.
Folklore
The hazel tree was considered so sacred that one would receive the death penalty for chopping it down. An Irish myth references Finn mac Cumhail, an apprentice who gained extraordinary knowledge from eating a salmon that fed on nine hazelnuts from the Well of Wisdom. (FYI, in case you didn’t notice, Coll is the ninth ogham).
August 5 to September 1
Lat.: Corylus avellana
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Apple-Quert
Meaning
Physical and mental wellness, rest, wholeness, spiritual harmony, and choices. These positive outcomes typically take place after suffering, pain, or sadness. Representative of a profound connection to the universe. A reminder that you matter just the way you are. There’s no need to prove yourself through productivity or work. It’s ok to rest, slow down, and be still. Alternatively, associated with having to make choices, hardship, mental illness, or self-destructive behaviors.
If reversed
Despair, ailments, and overall unhappy energy. Your body or mind may be forcing you to rest because you’ve not made it a priority. You may also be suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental issues that are causing you extraordinary sadness. Please find a professional that can offer you the best advice and who can help you recover.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful to use with meditation when pursuing a spiritual awakening, prosperity, or healing. Wonderful to use when giving healing and positive energies to a loved one. Use to bind negative behaviors or intentions, focus them away from you, or shield yourself.
Folklore
Linked to positive magical outcomes and Avalon, an island where wild apple trees, grapevines, and grains grew naturally, considered paradise. Those who lived on this island had very long lives. Apples are often associated with love, and when an apple is cut in half, the seeds form a star and are sometimes used in divination.
Dec 22-Jan 1 / Jun 25-Jul 4
Lat.: Malus domestica
Third Aicme-the Muin Aicme
Vine-Muin
Meaning
Goals are coming to fruition, persuasion, celebration, relaxing, harvesting, and play. Muin wonderfully symbolizes the metaphor of reaping what we’ve sown. Now is a time for pleasure, to rest, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Vine produces grapes which creates wine that allows us to let go of self-conscience thoughts, allowing for creative inspiration, a relaxed altered consciousness, and revealing truths. It also represents deceit, fallacies, or denial of facts. Remember to continuously pursue the origin or source of any information you receive. Proceed with caution before acting on any facts or advice you’ve been given.
If reversed
a sign of extreme indulgence and serves as a reminder that outstanding achievements also require self-discipline. Watch for indications of dishonesty, misrepresentation, or tall tales.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful when seeking creative inspiration, inner growth, seeking truth, spiritual wisdom, or for help with communication.
Folklore
Vine is connected with the Green Man and Bacchus (god of wine) and is often depicted with vine leaves around his head or as a crown.
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September 2 to September 29
Lat.: Vitis vinifera
Ivy-Gort
Meaning
Spirals, tenacious, wildness, development, abundance, gratitude, rest, and reawakening. The beautiful spiraling of ivy is symbolic of our soul’s search for meaning, our DNA, and the galaxies in the universe above. The Celts viewed spirals as representative of life and spirit, showing how we can also grow and expand. Ivy also represents a form of tenacity and an ability to flourish in conditions where many plants cannot. Use your unique skills to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles as you pursue goals and dreams. Even if growth or progress seems slow, remain persistent. However, remember how important it is to rest, so you have the spunky energy to stay relentless.
If reversed
Arduous, imposing, aggressive, and challenging. Forces outside of you have been infiltrating and inhibiting your growth. Do not linger, or it may consume you. Sever your connections and focus your time and energy where it may be more productive.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful to use when needing strength, encouraging support, or eliminating toxic individuals from your life. Place in your home for harmony and creativity or in your sacred space for abundance.
Folklore
When growing on or near a home, Ivy is believed to protect loved ones inside. Ivy is no longer used in modern-day medicine but was previously believed to cure whooping cough, ulcers, and eliminate hangovers. Often represented with Dionysus and considered sacred to Osiris.
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September 30 to October 27
Lat.: Hedera helix
Reed-nGeatal
The accurate meaning for nGeatal is a broom. However, it is often represented as a reed due to Robert Graves’ interpretation in his book ‘White Goddess’. This interpretation was later expanded on by Liz and Colin Murray in The Celtic Tree Oracle but was not the original meaning.
Meaning
Health, vitality, strength, wounding, healers, and herbal remedies. A broom is a bush with bright yellow flowers and slender branches and was often used to create besoms. Besoms cleansed and removed unwanted or harmful energy from the home or sacred space. NGeatal is also symbolic of prioritizing physical and mental wellness by living a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
If reversed
Sickness, chronic illness, pain, suffering, need to purge or cleanse. Can indicate a lack of wellness in your life – physically, mentally, or spiritually.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Useful for all healing – meditations, ointments, remedies, or gifts to those recovering from illness. Perfect for incorporating into candles, oils, soaps, or lotions. Add to Moon Water you intend to consume to assist with health or physical well-being.
Folklore
Used to make the shaft of broom handles by witches. Broom was used to cleanse a space of negativity and apply natural remedies or hallucinogenic ointments (hence the term “flying”). The cream was absorbed through her sexual organs and quickly into her bloodstream.
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October 28 to November 24
Blackthorn-Straif
Meaning
Adversity, omens, secrecy, and is sometimes known as the tree of the dead due to its connection with spirits and the Underworld. This thorny tree-shrub is symbolic of the sword, arrow, and spear. Now is a time to focus on the root of a problem instead of its effects. Confront challenges head-on, and do your best not to become overwhelmed by the difficulties that lie before you. Brace for the unexpected; life may be taking an unforeseen turn. It can be an excellent time to keep knowledge and information to yourself until the path ahead is more apparent.
If reversed
Transitions, changes, and death. Straif reversed is a sign of caution. Things may be falling apart in your life right now so that they can come together more positively later.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Use this ogham wisely. It can help to develop the courage and fortitude you need to overcome the unpredictable challenges headed your way. Change is headed your way, helpful for use in keeping your mindset upbeat and instilling hope.
Folklore
Blackthorn has developed a bad reputation over the years since it thrives in winter when everything else seems to be dying. It is often associated with cailleach (Dark mother or Crone) and the Morrighan. Blackthorn was often used to create a shillelagh (Irish walking stick) which was often the weapon of choice for bataireacht (BAHT-air-ahct) (Irish stick-fighting martial arts).
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Haloween
Lat.: Prunus spinosa
Elder-Ruis
Meaning
Shame, jealousy, obsession, remorse, vengeance, and karma. Often refers to the color red, symbolizing anger, blushing from embarrassment, or passion. Look inside yourself and do some serious self-reflection or shadow work. You may need to redirect the path you’ve been on to one that better aligns with your goals. Now is a time for growth, development, and maturity. Find a way to gain some self-control and release your anger. Let go of vengeful thoughts.
If reversed
This is a sign that you’ve not been doing self-reflection work. You may be justifying your actions instead of reflecting on them or just in complete denial. Do not dwell on the actions or lives of others. You do not know their whole story. The grass always seems to be greener on the other side, but take the time to tend to your garden.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Useful when seeking wisdom and knowledge. Beneficial in shadow work and for self-transformation.
Folklore
A popular superstition conveyed that witches were able to turn themselves into an elder. Elder was believed to keep cows in milk and was often planted near barns. Elderflowers and berries have long been used for medicinal and healing purposes.
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November 25 to December 23
Lat.: Sambucus
Fourth Aicme-the Ailim Aicme
(Silver )Fir or Pine-Ailim
Meaning
Joy, excitement, euphoria, creation (conception), pregnancy, and spiritual awakenings. You may be on the edge of something new and exhilarating, but remain patient! Fir trees are known for their height and allow for a beautiful vantage point that can easily change your mindset. Ailim will enable you to rise above your immediate surroundings and more precise vision when you view things from above.
If reversed
Fear, panic, or anxiety – these feelings may be paralyzing you or causing intense sadness and suffering. Do your best to analyze these emotions. Start to process why you’re experiencing them and how you can heal from them.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful when seeking spiritual awareness, intuition, understanding, spiritual growth, and connection with the universe. Useful when using the law of attraction and attracting a positive mindset. Giant fir and pine trees are some of the oldest beings in the forest and work well when connecting with your ancestors. Also wonderful to use in conjunction with children, ease labor pains, or during each stage of pregnancy.
Folklore
Pine was often burned around the Winter Solstice to entice the sun back and encourage the longer, warmer days to return. It is also burned during childbirth to protect the mother and child.
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December 23
Lat.: Abies
Gorse-Ohn
Meaning
Spiritual paths, lust, arousal, spiritual guidance, and movement. Onn also represents the health and vitality of intimacy and sexuality. Do not feel bashful about what you desire and allow yourself to experience pleasure fully. Onn can also represent forward motion or movement similar to a wagon wheel. It can be indicative that you need to examine and deepen your connection with your spiritual journey or change your life’s direction. Movement can also indicate an actual trip or moving to a new home.
If reversed
Complications, peril, unhealthy behaviors, and danger. You may be putting yourself in jeopardy by taking too many chances. Do your best to slow down and find the path that is right for you.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful for safe journeys or travel, physical movement issues (health or physical therapy), or to remove obstacles from your path.
Folklore
Gorse was believed to be protective obstructions when planted around the home and would keep the Sidhe (faerie folk) away. It was also used in a famous saying – “When gorse is out of bloom, kissing is out of season.”
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Spring Equinox
Lat.: Ulex europaeus
Heather-Ur
Meaning
Relationships, connection, fairies, good luck, death, graveyards, magic, and memories of loved ones who have passed. Heather represents sexual connections but differs from gorse because it indicates a deep relationship between partners. Urh means moving beyond desire alone and into respect and partnership. Uhr is often connected to the Fae, magical intentions, and spiritual development. The representation of death represents the cycle of life and our deep connection to the earth.
If reversed
Deception, deceit, disagreements, and issues. You may be experiencing conflict in your relationship. Slow down and work together to solve issues or it may split you apart.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Uhr can be effective for removing unwanted negativity in your life or cord-cutting. Create your own magical besom bristles using heather to cleanse a space. Wonderful when working with the earth element and the natural land around you. It can be used for terminal loved ones to help them move peacefully from this world to the next.
Folklore
Heather’s sweet flowers were often used to make ale, and Scottish warriors often wore Heather into battle for good luck. Heather was used when creating besoms to create the bristles or for other magical tools.
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Summer Solstice
Lat.: Erica
Aspen-Eadha
Meaning
Brave, defeating your fears, perception, and divination. Representing the visual quaking of an Aspen tree, Edad symbolizes fear and how acknowledging your worries can empower you and help you to overcome them. Remember that Aspen is quite solid but flexible. Remember this when working to overcome challenges. Edad can also represent enlightenment and connection to the universe through an altered state of consciousness (be that through meditation, trance, dreams, intoxication, etc.), but make sure you slow down and differentiate between hallucination and factual truth.
If reversed
Addiction, terror, or the feeling of defeat. Now may be a good time to gain some perspective on your current situation. You may be letting your worries gain control over your actions and mindset. Can also warn against the dangers of overusing addictive substances.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful when doing divination, shadow work, or when trying to communicate with the universe or spirit world. Use around Samhain to release negative emotions and prepare for the new year.
Folklore
Aspen was often used to create shields, and magical intentions were placed in them to protect and prevent danger.
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Autumn Equinox
Lat.: Populus
Yew-Ioho
Meaning
Ancestry, history, aging, dying, transitions, thoughts, and memory. Idad can represent the wisdom that comes from elders and the strength we now have from ancestors who came before us. Aging is not to be feared but celebrated! Not everyone is lucky enough to have gray hairs, and it’s truly something to be grateful for. Idad is also a fantastic representation of the natural cycle and connects back to the first Ogham (Beith), representing joyful beginnings.
If reversed
Physical death, sadness, and mourning. Death is inevitable for us all. However, it’s essential to reflect on the cycle of our life as well as others. In the natural cycle of life, endings come with new beginnings.
Inscription and Magical Uses
Helpful when trying to connect with ancestors, meditation, or when contemplating life and the natural cycle.
Folklore
The Yew tree is deeply connected to the Druids and their history. It was considered sacred, and many built their temples around them.
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Winter Solstice
Lat.: Taxus
Forfeda
Since forfeda letters were added at a later time, not everyone chooses to work with them.
However, others feel working with forfeda strengthens their ogham work so let your intuition help you determine if you’ll include them in your practice.
Forfeda -the Koad Aicme
Grove-Koad
pronounced ‘co-ahd.’ This Ogham few represents a sacred grove, or any sacred place, a retreat, a gathering of knowledge or collected wisdom, such as in a school, college, university, library, or book shop. The advice here could be to ‘Visit a sacred place or someplace where the collective knowledge of humanity resides. The answer to your question could be here, or perhaps just restoration for your spirit.’
Meaning
Spiritual wisdom, the strength and intelligence to transcend petty everyday problems, reaching the enlightenment phase of spiritual contentment, and the ability to be in harmony with those around you.
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Lat.: Carpinus betulus
Spindle-Oir
pronounced ‘oor.’ This Ogham few represents sweetness, delight, sudden intelligence or insight. Making one’s utmost effort & completing a task for the pleasure of it. The message here could be to either ‘Do your best at this job, and finish what you start, for that will bring you great satisfaction’ or ‘You will suddenly receive information, or arrive at a sudden insight about something, which will bring feelings of sweetness and delight in its wake.’
Meaning
Abundance, creativity, and honoring family, loved ones and community.
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Lat.: Euonymus
Honeysuckle-Ulleand
pronounced ‘oo-lun.’ Associated with a bird called the Lapwing, this Ogham few represents secrets, things hidden, seeking the truth, pronounced ‘fah-gus.’ This Ogham few represents old knowledge, old writing, or the wisdom of elders. The advice here could be to ‘Consult old sources of information or wisdom. The answer to your current problem could very well be found there.’and the ability to identify defensive distractions as such. The advice here could be to ‘Be suspicious when someone creates a scene—they could be trying to distract your attention from something they desperately don’t want you to see.’
Meaning
resilience, change, chasing dreams, private thoughts, and exposing secrets
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Lat.: Lonicera
Beech-Phagos
pronounced ‘fah-gus.’ This Ogham few represents old knowledge, old writing, or the wisdom of elders. The advice here could be to ‘Consult old sources of information or wisdom. The answer to your current problem could very well be found there.’
Meaning
Enjoying everyday life, vision, divination, and releasing emotions of guilt or shame.
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Lat.: Fagus
The Sea-Mor
pronounced ‘moor.’ This Ogham few represents hidden knowledge, hidden depths, inherited resources, the lunar, the feminine, all matters maternal. Roots; travel. The advice here could be threefold. Either to ‘Look below the surface of things, for things are not as they appear; something is hidden from your view’, or ‘Draw on your inner resources’, or ‘Keep in mind that a good parent gives you both roots and wings.’
Meaning
disease or illness or need to purify or cleanse negative energy.
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Lat.: Pinus
