Ogham divination is a form of divination that utilizes the Ogham alphabet, an ancient Celtic script. Ogham is composed of a series of horizontal or diagonal lines, known as strokes, each representing a different letter. These strokes are typically inscribed on wood, stone, or bone, making Ogham divination a physical and tactile practice. The Ogham alphabet consists of 25 characters, each associated with a specific tree or plant. These associations are based on the ancient Druidic system of tree lore, where certain trees held specific meanings and qualities. For example, the first letter, 'Ailm,' is associated with the pine tree and represents clarity, focus, and spiritual growth.

Oghams; Letters inscribed in Stone

The Anglo-Saxon cross at Hackness, North Yorkshire is an exceptional monument. Despite its present fragmentary condition, the Hackness stone provides a unique opportunity to examine a monument’s patrons, audience and cultural heritage through inscriptions. Writing and the spectacle of language played a key role in the monument’s programme, and inscription panels survive on each face. To add to the enigmatic nature of this cross, the inscriptions are carved in four different scripts: Latin, Anglo-Saxon runes, hahal runes and a ‘cryptic’ script resembling ogham. By examining the legible Latin text it is possible to study the patrons and who the monument was erected for (a certain abbess Oedilburga). Hackness was a daughter-house of Whitby and was founded c. 680 by St Hilda. Whitby was an early centre of learning and a politicised monastery with international connections. The style of ornament, orthography of the Latin letters and the sheer variety of scripts represented on the Hackness Stone make an important statement about the tradition and ambitions of this monastic community and familia. In this paper the inscriptions will also be analysed collectively to explore the concept of ‘writing as image’. The non-Latin inscriptions suggest that this cross was intended to impress both a local and foreign, specifically Irish, audience. Finally, this paper will consider how the dimensions of the cross conditioned audience experience, and how to fully appreciate the inscription panels the audience would have had to physically interact with the monument.

Journal of Celtic Linguistics

In this paper, I examine the evidence brought forward by Katherine Forsyth in support of the hypothesis that the 'Pictish' ogham inscriptions of Scotland are linguistically Celtic. Having examined the five most promising inscriptions minutely, I conclude that they are in fact not Celtic, and that 'Celtic-looking' sequences in them are due to coincidence. Thus, the language of this corpus of inscriptions remains unknown.

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The “Ogham Fews”, also known as “tree runes” or “Druidic runes” are a wonderful tool to use to help sentient beings heal, make decisions, grow, handle problems, transform energies and evolve. Historically, we don’t know exactly HOW they were used, we just know they WERE used. This system is my own understanding, based on general research and inspiration from a spiritual being I knew as The Merlin and from Dragons. This is, in spite of the fact, that these originated, according to mythology, with the Celtic Being known as Ogma. We nd the trees being named, along with their attributes, in the Welsh “Battle of the Trees” (Cad Goddeau). Robert Graves, in his book THE WHITE GODDESS saw them as a poetic system of spirituality. Some claimed they were an everyday script; others, that they were a sacred script like Hebrew or Sanskrit; while others claimed they were a powerful system of magick in their own right, like their cousin, the Teutonic runes. They have a presence, even in fantasy literature. Ursula le Guin, in her EARTHSEA trilogy, hints about them when she discusses the sacred grove of trees as part of this magical world. At present, many serious, dedicated Neo-Pagans, Druids and Mages are researching and reconstructing their purpose and uses. Apparently the Druids used trees

to represent Universal Forces and archetypes. Each tree had a special place in their world view and a special symbol to represent it. Introduction to the Fews.

If you look at the Ogham Fews as symbolic images that the subconscious uses for communicating with your conscious mind, it will be very helpful in your explorations. They are actually more than that, but this is a good to start with. So how do we get to know the Fews on di erent levels? First, like the tarot, you need to have them about your person for about a week; have them under your pillow as you go to sleep at night. This way your subconscious gets used to them and they get integrated with your energies. When you are ready, draw out a few from your bag and see what it is. Next, ask yourself if you’ve had any experiences with the tree you drew out and what you know about it. For an example, say you draw out the Hawthorn. So see what you remember as a kid about the tree. How it had long pointed needles on it and white owers. How you used to play under it as a child. Then you might recall learning at the health food store how hawthorn berry tea or extract is used to help the human heart be healthy. Then you may recall hearing that fairies like hawthorn trees. So you jot down what you know on computer or a notebook and start compiling what you are learning. Next go to the woods and explore all of the local trees. You might discover that there are mainly pin oaks in your area; and that rowan is hard to nd but black walnut is easy. See how the trees are part of nature. Take both an ecology and a botany class so you understand the physical functioning of plants and exactly how they t into your local ecosystem. See if you can get a special plant walk from your local specialists. Find a guidebook that discusses trees of your region of the USA. Next go to the library, surf the web; see what has been written about them. Find Robert Graves’ book, THE WHITE GODDESS. Find the Welsh story called BATTLE OF THE TREES. Look into the local herb and folklore of your area as you’ll have to make these real for your part of the world. These are gifts from our ancestors to those of us who’ve wandered all over the world. Learn the medical herbal lore and what ones are used in Flower Remedies. Some of these are toxic like the Yew, Ivy and the Mistletoe. Others are used as teas or food like the Apple or the Grape. Don’t assume a plant is edible until

you’ve researched it, even then work with a medical herbalist so you get the right species and way to use it for those of you who may want to use medically. Meditate on the symbols themselves and see what they show you. Dialog with the trees in your minds eye and ask them for knowledge. O er to take responsibility for a small area of a park or grove of trees as a gift back to them. Draw the few in a glass of water with the intention of consuming wisdom and then drink the uid, knowing you are bringing knowledge closer to the surface. Make a cake with the few drawn on it in color and eat it as another way of taking in this knowledge. If you have connections to spirits from the old country, ask their help. Approach them in a spirit of play and you’ll go far, as long as you keep a bit serious too. But don’t rush anything, enjoy your learning and your play. In time these meanings and even the spreads I have designed and included for you will trigger you into your own knowings and associations Ogham Few Key Phrases. Beith/Birch. “The Old is discarded, the new begins, bringing vitality” Luis/Black Walnut (Rowan). “I protect against enchantment by helping you see what is REAL”. Fearn/Alder. “Be true to your principles, but open to growth” Saille/Willow. “Ignore the subtle realms at your own cost!” Nion/Nin/Ash. “As above, so below; as within, so without” Uathe/Whitethorn or Hawthorn. “By cleansing are you freed from what weakens you” Duir/Oak. “Look to strength for a vision to overcome obstacles” Tinne/Holly. “The force that balances (injustice)” Coll/Hazel or Filbert. “Consciously incorporate wisdom & ideas from the unconscious” Quert/Apple. “Be strong, there are many choices of Beauty in Life”. Ailim/Silver Fir or Pine. “To progress properly, bring in wisdom from other/past lives.” Ohr/Barberry. “Collect & synthesize what you need” Ur/Heather. “Seek to temper ecstasy and passion with wisdom & restraint. Eadha/Aspen or White Poplar. “Don’t let your fears stop or trip you up” Ioho/Yew. “Descending transforms & brings you to cosmos also.” (TOXIC) Muin/Vine. Release prophetic powers systematically with care & discipline.” Gort/Ivy. “Danse lightly in the world while following your spiritual path”. (TOXIC) NgEtal/Reed. “Adapt situations at high levels to be in tune with your spiritual truth”.

Strai e/Blackthorn. “Survive the Fenix Fire & arise to become your own true being”. Ruis./Elder. “Let go of what is holding you back; transformation magic” Uchelwydd/Mistletoe. “Transcendence’ all around, just look” (TOXIC) Phagos/Beech. “Wisdom from the past comes in many guises & disguises …” Oir/St. Johns Wort. “Satisfaction with a job well done; enlightenment” Wua/Morning Glory. “I bind & hold all together, Yet I am nothing.” Mor/Ocean. “Pray to the Moon when it is round, so hidden knowledge will be found” Uilleand/Honeysuckle. “Look to the energies behind the super cial energies.” Koad/The Grove. “Read the divine pattern: past, present & future.” The Wild Rose/Fionns‘ Window. “Come home to your niche in the world” Ogham Few Key Words. Beith/Birch. Beginnings, Vitality, Driving out evil, Good Luck. Luis/Black Walnut. Protection; Seeing what is really there . Fearn/Alder. Chivalry; Flexible Principles Saille/Willow. Caution; Ignorance; Subtly; Psychism. Nion/Nin/Ash. Broader Perspective; Cunning. Uathe/Whitethorn or Hawthorn. Cleansing; Puri cation Duir/Oak. Strength; Leadership; Vision; Stability; Gateway Tinne/Holly. Balance; Justice; Martial Matters Coll/Hazel or Filbert. Essence; Mastery; Facilitation; Quert/Apple. Choices; Beauty; Terror; Gateway. Ailim/Silver Fir or Pine. Moving to a more stable place; Progress. Ohr/Barberry . Collect; Synthesize; Harvest Ur/Heather. Innocence; Restraint of Passions; Lover. Eadha/Aspen or White Poplar. Shield while healing; Bu er Zone Ioho/Yew. Release; Death; Personal Transformation; Rebirth Potential. Muin/Vine. Systematic Study; Prophetic Powers; Discipline. Gort/Ivy. Lighten up; Handle others with care. NgEtal/Reed. Adaptation; Take to a higher level; Let ow. Strai e/Blackthorn. Chaos; Breakdown; Destruction; Bad Luck. Ruis./Elder. Cosmic Transformation; Leaving the Wheel; Transformation Magic Uchelwydd/Mistletoe. Transcendence; The DragonWinds; Cosmos

Phagos/Beech. Knowledge; Education; Past Lives; Spiritual Force of LIFE Oir/St. Johns Wort. Enlightenment; Satisfaction; Masculine Mysteries; LIGHT; Wua/Morning Glory. Space; Void; Unlimited Potential; Needs Focus; TRUTH Mor/Ocean. Feminine Mysteries; Hidden Knowledge; Psychic Realms; LOVE Uilleand/Honeysuckle. What’s hidden; Binding; LAW Koad/The Grove. Patternings; Immanence; Terra, The Wild Rose/Fionns Window. Lineage, religion, tradition III. Ogham Few In-depth Meanings. BEITH. (BEE-EYE-ETH.) BIRCH. VITALITY. FEMALE. FIRE. “The old is discarded, the new begins”. Sweet birch == black birch. Travel to the realms of faery, dryads, blessing the start of something new, healing A Vital energy that drives out evil/negativity, it protects by lling the space/area with positive energy; new opportunities, good fortune, luck, health and light; keeps negativity at bay; too much may mean potential burnout or unable to control or focus energies, forces of growth, energy and beginnings. LUIS. (LOO -EYE-IS) BLACK WALNUT (ROWAN) PROTECTION. MASCULINE. AIR. “I protect against enchantment by helping you see what is real.” weather magick, ritual initiation, (walnut) life transitions, manifesting intentions to the material plane, DRAGONS, elves, poetry, astral travel, protects ley liens and stone circles, contacts elementals, control of the senses, speeding things up, wealth, highest and purest magick is being tapped into and used, dedication to a tradition or cause, foresight and healing Protects by giving foresight, insight and knowledge of ALL in uences involved: hidden and apparent, within and without. Helps you chose your in uences. Helps keep you from being overly in uenced but also keeps you from over-extending yourself. Prevents being “fascinated” or caused by a “glamour”. FEARN (VEE-AYE-ARE-EN) THE ALDER. STRENGTH. MASCULINE. FIRE “ Be true to your principles but open to growth.” weather magick, moderates the 4 elements, guardianship, oracle heads, scrying, protection of self and country Helps resist decay and corruption. awareness, contentment and power, If lacking, nd or create connection with a spiritual tradition or, moral principles to live by to help you in times of trial. Look within if you can not nd any without. Know what is real verses what is assumed. Be vigilant and determined. Do not fear defeat so much that you let yourself

become defeated. SAILLE (SAY-EYE-EE) THE WILLOW. PSYCHIC KNOWING. FEMININE. WATER “ Ignore the subtle realms at your own cost!” birth fertility, enchantment, moon energies and rituals, contacting fairies, exibility, night vision, encouragement to trust your own intuition, dowsing, scrying using uids, Be aware, look out for possible deceptions on any and every plane of being. There may be danger, often involving a female, but it will be a lesson you can transform and grow from. psychic power, Through the skilled use of mental and psychic abilities you will achieve your goals. Seek out hidden forces – safely. NION/NIN (NEYE-ON/NINE) THE ASH. connects back to the natural world, union of opposites, aquarian age energy, connections,m quick intellect, perception, . MASCULINE. AIR. “ As above, so below, as within so without!” happiness, rebirth awakening, Link di erent levels and realms together. A weaver of fate and a peaceful acceptance of fate. Able to see in a broad view yet be grounded with the feet on the ground. Subtle guardianship. Functions in the shadowy, watery depths. HUATHE. (HEW-AA-THAE.) HAWTHORN. CLEANSING. MALE. FIRE. “By cleansing are you freed from what weakens you”. love, pleasure, elves, fairies, doorway to other worlds, guardianship. elves, fairies, defense, healing, protection, Inaction, stalemate, poverty, delay, chaos, illness, weakness, defeat, being misled, ignorance. To rise above this you need to transform your own shadows. You need restraint, isolation and possibly outside help to make sure you are not sabotaging your own e orts. Forces beyond your control maybe interfering, so use them to get rid of unwanted habits. DUIR. (DOO -EYE-ARE) OAK. LEADERSHIP. MASCULINE. FIRE. “Look to strength for a vision to overcome obstacles.” truth endurance, elves, fairies, ancestors, door to the mysteries, building or rebuilding solid con dence and inner strength, loyalty, health, prosperity, To overcome obstacles, no matter how overwhelming the odds, look to both the past and future; you maybe unskilled, unbalanced, unable to communicate or have a lack of direction. Power, control, security, endurance. TINNE. ( TINE-NEE) THE HOLLY. JUSTICE/BALANCE. FEMININE. EARTH. “ The force that balances injustice.” knowledge, tests, choices, balance unicorns fairies

angels good luck, dream work/esp/divination, protection spells, Retribution; legal or nancial matters. Invoke divine justice not revenge so that the highest and best for all concerned is manifested and your karma is not negatively a ected. COLL (CO-A) THE HAZEL. CONSCIOUS CATALYZING. FEMININE. WATER “ Consciously catalyze wisdom & ideas from the subconscious/unconsciousness.” wisdom, creativity Crone (Dk) moon rituals, how to nd what is hidden, fairies, eat the nuts before shamanic journeys Tap into or search for pure, focused essence. Mastery and skill directed in a conscious way. Facilitating another in their quest for discovery/self-discovery. Someone may trigger into change. You may need to be diplomatic or to arbitrate a con ict; or challenged as creativity is blocked and you’re not your following intuition. QUERT (QUE-EERT) THE APPLE. CHOICE. FEMININE. WATER. “ Be strong. There are many choices of beauty of life” light, regeneration, perfection elves, unicorns, eternity, faithfulness, destiny love, crossing over, prosperity and wealth, immortality, , the fey realms You must be strong to handle the beauty & terror in life. Eternal youthfulness and beauty even beyond death. Live fully, seek beauty and perfection. Live impeccably. Balance belief and skepticism. Be aware of delusions, whatever the source. AILIM (AYE-EYE-LIME). SILVER FIR OR PINE. CLEANSING. FEMALE. EARTH. “To progress properly, bring in wisdom from other lives and realities.” discrimination, serenity, elves, dwarves, fairies, helps you stay the course prosperity, vitality, healing, inner-world work & change, the saps’ gum is used for counter-magick spells, divination for clear vision and understanding Transition from a weak to a stronger state. Change for the better. A chance for power in the near future, are you ready for it? Success. Mastery. Clarity. Health. Authority. Insight. Strength. Objectivity. OHR. (OH-EYE-ARE) BARBERRY (USA). SYNTHESIS. MASCULINE. AIR. “Collect and synthesize what you need.” opportunity, change, persistence, protects against negativity, attracting $, breaking a spell, Discoveries as a result of work, harvest, attraction, gather valuables or needs, then synthesize into a whole, work on a project, cultivate it, watch it come into fruition and nally work with it. Getting yourself together. UR (OOR) THE HEATHER. INNOCENCE. MASCULINE. FIRE “ Seek and temper ecstasy and passion with wisdom and restraint.” challenge, fervor, a gateway, generosity, manifesting wishes and dreams, spiritual and physical healing, contacting spirits, spirituality. Transform the harsh outer aspects of the world.

Romance. A lover. Dreams. Act wisely and with discipline on your passions. Don’t get caught daydreaming while life goes by or your projects may zzle out. Betrayal by those close to you. Strong imagination, dreams and intuitions. EADHA (EE-AVAH) THE ASPEN/WHITE POPLAR. CUNNING. MASCULINE. AIR. “ Do not let your fears stop you or trip you up.” intuition, gain, ancestors, to help through hard times, astral projection, courage, when need a boost in a speci c area of life, aid to rebirth, gifts form the wind, prevents illness, cycles of time, protects against theft, Know when to yield and when to shield. Boundaries. Protect from theft by hiding valuables. Healing, determination, assistance, over –coming curses, reincarnation. Creating a bu er zone so that while you’re protected from what harms you, you are also transforming the inner link. IOHO (EYE-O-HOE) THE YEW. TRANSFORMATION. FEMININE. EARTH. “ Descending and transforming also brings you to the Light.” age, immortality ancestors, increasing psychic abilities, draws close to ancestors, communicates with the dead, hallowmas, endings, death, physical and emotional strength for hard times ahead, Directly contacting the past to renew the present. Change coming that was caused from within. The step needed before rebirth. The root link to the ancestors. Knowledge and what they soul measures in the soul from life to life. An upcoming transformation on the verge of manifesting. Dealing with grief, death, loss and immortality. MUIN (MU-EYE-IN). THE GRAPEVINE. PROPHECY. MALE. AIR. “Release prophetic powers, systematically, with care and discipline.” wealth, working with the fey realms. growth, introspection, fruition, dwarves, lifting confusion “Merlins’ Few”. Seeking a discipline for growth or control. Intertwining the unconscious with the consciousness. Liberation form restrictions that came form full understanding rather than the abandonment or suppression of logic. Truth shines from within and beyond. Happiness. Dignity, GORT (GORE-T) THE IVY. SEARCHING. FEMININE. EARTH. “Dance lightly in this world while following your spiritual path.” tenacity, skill wildness, growth, fairies, development, balance btwn light and darkness & life and death, fertility, Spiral inward while focusing on your goal to seek yourself; then spiral outwards to bring it back into the world. You can help or hurt others so check your motives. Do not get trapped in psychological ruts or lost in trappings. Develop self to do ne and di work. NGETAL. (NA-GET-ALL) THE REED. HARMONY. FEMININE. WATER.

OIR. (OO-EYTE-RE) THE ST. JOHNS WORT (USA). ILLUMINATION. LIGHT. “Satisfaction with a job well done.” spin and weave spells that bring others together, confronting the shadow, cleansing rites, Bringing Light to a situation. The spiritual force of LIGHT; the energizing stage. WUA (WOO-AH) THE MORNING GLORY. SPACE. “ I bind and hold together, yet I am nothing!” Ground of being, Unfocused potential yet unlimited possibilities. MOR. (MORE) THE SEA. FORMATION. LOVE. “ Pray to the Moon when it is round, so hidden knowledge can be found. cleansing, puri cation .release Travel. Anything to do with the sea or bodies of water, women, the moon, emotions, psychic arts and skills, lunar energies and traditions, womens’ mysteries. The spiritual force of LOVE and the formative principle. UILLEAND. (OO-LEE-AND). HONEYSUCKLE. HIDDEN SECRETS. LAW. “Look for the energies behind the energies that meet the eye.” to either banish something from clinging or you or to get you out of bad situations, to bring success out of chaos, nancial success, psychic awareness, manifesting intentions The spiritual force of LAW. The ability to choose and discriminate (make order out of chaos) until the goal is reached. Able to tie and bind. KOAD (KOO-ADE) THE SACRED GROVE. IMMANENT SPIRIT/DIVINE PATTERN. “GODDESS”. “Read and understand the Divine Patterns: past, present and future.” attracting sweetness in life Gather a wide variety of information, technologies, energies and knowledge to create a wondrous whole. Working with the spirit of the Earth herself. 2 opposing forces merge to create a unique third one. In nite diversity in in nite combination. THE WILD ROSE love, healing, divination, res, protection, luck, Douglass Monroes’ THE BRITISH TREE “FAMILIES”: CHIEFTAIN TREES: Birch, Walnut/Rowan, Alder, Ash, Willow PEASANT TREES”: Hawthorn, Oak, Holly, Hazel, Apple SHRUB TREES: Vine, Ivy, Reed, Blackthorn, Elder BRAMBLE TREES: Silver pine, Barberry Heather, White Poplar, Yew

Using Fionns Window. Creating Sigils on Fionns Window is a lot like connecting the numbers except you are turning a word or name into an abstract symbol of power. When you start, draw a circle over the Ogham few that begins the word or name. Next connect fews until you reach the last letter when you make a slash mark. Treat small phrases similarly. Just create each word separately. If you have 2 letters that are the same, loop the line.

Index of Botanical Names. ALDER Alnus Glutinosa APPLE Malus species ASH Fraxinus Excelsior BARBERRY Barberis Vulgaris

BEECH Fagus Sylvatica BIRCH Betula Alba BLACK WALNUT Juglans Nigra BLACKTHORN Prunus Spinosa ELDER Sambuccus Nigra HAWTHORN Crataegus Monogyna HAZEL Corylus Avellana HEATHER Calluna Vulgaris HOLLY Ilex Aquifolium HONEYSUCKLE Lonicerea Periclymenun IVY Hedera Helix MISTLETOE Viscum Album MORNING GLORY Convolvuls species OAK Quercus Robar PINE Pinus species POPLAR (WHITE) . REED (Sweet Sedge) Acorus Calamus ROWAN Sorbus Aucuparia ST. JOHNS WORT Hypericum Perferatum VINE Vitus Vinifera WILD ROSE (Sweet Briar) Rosa Rubiginosa WILLOW Salix Alba YEW Taxus Baccata Fewsets and their creation. Sacred scripts throughout history, have been utilized to aid in accomplishing various purposes, be they spiritual or secular. The resultant patterns are often called “runes” or “charms”. In honor of the Celtic Ogham Fews, I call these patterns “Fewsets”. Please note that these are not the same as Sigils, though they serve a similar purpose. By the way, the Ogham Fews and Fewsets work well with Reiki, especially for healing animals, plants and Gaia. The Fewsets’ design can be linear or circular, graceful or precise, tiny or huge, spacious or compact or whatever you feel led to do with it, depending on your intentions. They can

be carved, painted, designed on a PC, drawn on dirt or sand, visualized in the mind and projected outward, they can be drawn using incense smoke or with food color and eaten on food. Let your imagination be your guide. They can be intuitively combined or spell out a purpose, goal or energy. Most of what you see on the charts were intuitive combining, done in the past. I tend to place small dots between fews, but not always. It depends on how everything looks. The designs can grow with you. Some are basic and will stay that way. I have Fewsets that I have used over the years, including Fewsets to be added to your ritual tools. Here is an example of intuitively creating a Fewset. As an aside, when you banish a negative energy (even if you ARE transforming it into positive energy), make sure to follow up and ll the vacuum with a positive energy. Take the situation that you want to change and place it in the center, then you surround it with fews for change. Say you are tired of bad luck, and would like a breather from this energy for a while. You also want to transform what you are experiencing now into good luck and be able to cope while you are processing the shift. You want all this in a simple Fewset. First you draw the blackthorn in the center of a line. Next you add the Vine right beside the blackthorn; this turns it into the Elder, a major transformation few, while helping you nd discipline. Next you add the white poplar, which you draw over the blackthorn. This helps you put distance between you and the bad luck while you heal that which is within that is attracting it. Finally you add both the oak and the white birch. The oak gives strength and good luck; the birch brings in vitality and new positive beginnings. (I like symmetry and working with mirror images, so I repeat it at both ends.) Then since I “surrounded” the blackthorn with the other fews, i have placed a Sacred grove at one end and a Mistletoe at the other just because it feels right. Split them up if you’d rather. So the nal basic fewset looks like below. If you like boundaries, you can place it in a circle, square etc. I recommend you enclose your name and other special Fewsets. They can be on their side or top to bottom. Please always add an extra positive Fewset to strengthen the positive change you started here. There’s the bad joke from when I was rst starting on the magical/spiritual path. “Nature abhors a vacuum, that’s why witches ride brooms ….” .

A fewset that spells out your purpose can be created in the following way. Say you want

to bring the energy of abundance into your life and want to create an abundance fewset. So you spell it out in Ogham: A/Silver Pine-B/Birch-U/Heather-N/Ash-D/Oak-A/Silver Pine-N/Ash-C/Hazel-E/White Poplar. Here is a square, continual, looping version. The Fewsets can have other symbols added to them, like the male dragon symbol I added to the abundance fewset. Just make sure the energies of the di erent symbols feel compatible and if the other system allows intermingling.

Determination of Spirits using the Ogham Fews. Determination of spirits and entities in a situation, no matter what it is, can be useful; especially if they are not seen by the Lightworker. This is best done using a link to the situation, unless someone in the know tells you that things are dormant and you can sni around. The following are NOT traditional meanings and usage of the fews; they were revealed to me in meditation. You need the reading cloth and only the following Ogham Fews in your bag: Mistletoe, Beech, St. Johns Worts, Morning Glory, Ocean, Honeysuckle, Heather, Grove, Willow, Elder, Yew, Oak, Silver Pine, the Wild Rose and Blackthorn. You hold the link and the bag in both hands and see their energies merging so the fews can speak to you. Then you place the link aside and draw out a few or two. If several come out together, that is a strong indication, but you see what all comes out and stop drawing the fews when you recognize a combination. Note the Blackthorn has a general meaning but with di erent fews it has di erent meanings. I was shown the following combinations to mean the following Entities. Astral Beings (General): Grove plus Hawthorn Curses: Blackthorn plus willow &/or Beech (from a past life) Demons: Blackthorn (Morning Glory may be present; if the Wild Rose is present you may have a demon from a ceremonial magic grimoire or tradition (such as the Lesser Key of Solomon) Elementaries (pure element based spirits, popularly known as “elementals”): the spirit Few plus Willow or Morning Glory; Blackthorn & Honeysuckle Etheric Beings: Blackthorn plus the Ocean Ghosts: Yew plus Grove; or Blackthorn plus Grove. Incubus: Beech plus St. Johns Wort or Oak plus Heather Non-Void Demons: Blackthorn, Mistletoe and Morning Glory Succubus: Willow plus Mistletoe

Special thoughtform: Willow plus Grove Void Demons: Blackthorn, Morning Glory and Yew Now on to the basics of the Dragons Graal: tools, rituals, and visualizations. DolmaDraka Advertisements

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Ogham Divination

The only one of these diagrams that I’ve been able to find is called ‘Fionn’s Window.’ I’ve also seen it called ‘the Feige Find.’ It’s been theorized that Fionn’s Window is a symbolic depiction of Celtic Cosmology. I’ve laid out a set of Ogham symbols in the pattern of ‘Fionn’s Window’, hoping to glean some insight into this mysterious alphabet, but alas, the deeper mysteries of this divination system elude me. For the curious, I am posting the Fionn’s Window diagram below:

The Ogham resurfaced in Robert Graves’ early twentieth century classic, The White Goddess, wherein he devotes at least two chapters to Ogham folklore. Critics have dismissed Graves’ book as more poetic speculation than reliable historical fact, but it brought fresh attention to the Ogham and contributed to the birth of modern Paganism, particularly Goddess spirituality and Wicca, and is well worth a read.

Because I’ve had a harder time connecting with the Ogham than other symbol systems, I developed an Ogham card deck with the training-wheels still on it, which I call The White Tree Ogham Deck. The link appears below. These cards show the Ogham stave, give the associated meanings, and include an illustration of the related tree or plant.

As always, the last page of this PDF includes a card-back design, so when you print them out, skip the last page if you want to substitute your own design on these cards.

So let’s look at each individual Ogham few. The Ogham alphabet is divided up into five ‘aicme’ a word which translates as ‘tribe.’ Each aicme consists of five Ogham letters.

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For example, the first letter, 'Ailm,' is associated with the pine tree and represents clarity, focus, and spiritual growth. To perform Ogham divination, the diviner traditionally holds a set of Ogham sticks, also known as Ogham staves. These staves are either natural wood or specially crafted, with the Ogham character inscribed onto the stick.

The diviner then casts or draws a predetermined number of staves, similar to how one would cast runes or draw tarot cards. Each Ogham character has its own unique interpretation and message. The diviner must rely on their intuition and knowledge of the Ogham alphabet to interpret the meaning of each character or combination of characters. The staves can be read individually or in relation to one another, providing insight into specific questions or situations. Ogham divination can be used for a variety of purposes, such as gaining insight into past events, understanding current circumstances, or predicting future outcomes. It can also be used for personal growth and spiritual development, helping individuals connect with the natural world and their own intuition. In today's digital age, many resources are available to learn about Ogham divination. Ogham divination PDFs, for example, provide a convenient and accessible way to study the Ogham alphabet and its meanings. These PDFs often include detailed descriptions of each character, interpretations, and sample spreads, allowing individuals to practice Ogham divination at their own pace and in their own time. While Ogham divination may not be as widely known or practiced as other forms of divination, it offers a unique and insightful way to connect with the ancient wisdom of the Celtic peoples. Whether studying the Ogham alphabet through PDFs or working with physical Ogham staves, this divination practice can provide guidance and inspiration for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them..

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