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The word Ogham (pronounced OH-yam) has been used to refer to: A group of twenty trees, sacred to the Druids, that give names to the letters of the Ogham alphabet. An alphabet of twenty-five characters used for inscriptions on magickal tools in Celtic Ireland & Britain. An alphabet of twenty characters used for divination and hand-signing in Celtic paganism. A calendar of thirteen months named for each of the sacred trees. Below you will find a modern-day interpretation of the Celtic tree calendar. Besides using trees as a way of telling the seasons, the druids used them for many other things. These are called Oghams. Linked to this calendar, you will find much more information on each individual ogham or tree, including the meanings of each during divination. Oghams were often used by the Celts of olde as a tool of divination, yet they were also used as an alphabet to inscribe many things. First, you must make your own set & inscribe each letter on something made of wood. (Some use stone or tile.) Then place them in a bag for storage. Now when you are ready to use them in divination, find a quiet, peaceful place to sit. Meditate briefly on the question that you want to ask. Then draw out 3 of the pieces and see what the correspondences are. This should help you determine the answer to the question. You may also use them to inscribe your name on your magickal tools or to write in your Grimoire or Book of Shadow, just to be on the safe side & so no one can understand your writings. Oghams are also often used on amulets and talismans. It is under each name link. |
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Beth/Birch DEC 24 - Jan 20 |
Luis/Rowan Jan 21 - Feb. 17 |
Fearn/Alder March 18 - April 14 |
Saille/Willow April 15 - May 12 |
Nuin/Ash Feb. 18 - March 17 |
New beginnings, good fortune, luck, change |
Protection, ability to distinguish good from bad, insight |
Resiliance, strength, energy |
Intuition, creativity, fertility, mysticism |
Magic, peace |
Huathe/Hawthorn May 13 - June 9 |
Duir/Oak June 10 - July 7 |
Tinne/Holly July 8 - Aug. 4 |
Coll/Hazel Aug. 5 - Sept. 1 |
Quert/None Apple Tree |
Patience, restraint, abstinence |
Steadfastness, protection, inspiration |
Balance, justice |
Creativity, divination, meditation |
Beauty, youthfulness, perfection |
Muin/Vine Sept. 2 - Sept. 29 |
Gort/Ivy Sept. 30 - Oct. 27 |
Ngetal/Reed Oct. 28 - Nov. 24 |
Straif/None Blackthorne Tree |
Ruis/Elder Nov.25 - DEC 22 |
Prophecy, release from restraints |
Progress, changes, distractions |
Harmony, unity, wisdom |
Fate, the unexpected, bad luck |
Change, transition, faeries |
Ailim/None Silver Fir |
Ohn/None Furze Tree |
Ur/None Heather |
Eadha/None White Poplar |
Ioho/None Yew Tree |
Power, insight, progression |
Knowledge, purification, wisdom |
Challenges, goals, luck |
Endurance, success |
Transformation, rebirth, immortality |
Koad/None The Grove |
Oir/None Spindle |
Uilleand/None Honeysuckle |
Phagos/None Beech Tree |
Pion/None Pine Tree |
Knowledge, revelations |
Peace, tranquility, happiness |
Wisdom, good judgement, confidence |
Guidance from the past, experience |
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