You are on page 1of 3

Ogham is an ancient Irish writing system that was used to write the early Irish language.

It consists of a
series of lines or notches carved into stone or wood, and each letter is named after a tree or plant. The
following is a list of the twenty letters of the Ogham alphabet, along with their names and meanings:

1. Beithe (Birch) - Beginning, Renewal, Purification


2. Luis (Rowan) - Protection, Connection, Healing
3. Fern (Alder) - Resurrection, Battle, Courage
4. Sail (Willow) - Intuition, Change, Growth
5. Nion (Ash) - Connection, Protection, Life Force
6. Uath (Hawthorn) - Defence, Protection, Growth
7. Dair (Oak) - Strength, Endurance, Protection
8. Tinne (Holly) - Defiance, Protection, Objectivity
9. Coll (Hazel) - Wisdom, Inspiration, Creativity
10. Ceirt (Apple) - Love, Healing, Nurturing
11. Muin (Vine) - Joy, Intoxication, Celebration
12. Gort (Ivy) - Endurance, Perseverance, Determination
13. nGéadal (Broom) - Cleansing, Purification, Protection
14. Straif (Blackthorn) - Transformation, Challenge, Change
15. Ruis (Elder) - Renewal, Regeneration, Protection
16. Ailm (Fir) - Endurance, Resilience, Longevity
17. Onn (Gorse) - Endurance, Protection, Energy
18. Úr (Heather) - Self-discovery, Healing, Connection
19. Eadha (Aspen) - Change, Transformation, Enlightenment
20. Iodhadh (Yew) - Death, Rebirth, Transformation

Each Ogham letter is associated with a specific meaning or attribute, but it is important to note that the
interpretations of the Ogham can vary depending on the context and the individual using them.

Ogham is an ancient Irish script that was used from the 4th to the 7th century AD. It consists of a series
of lines and notches carved on the edges of standing stones or wooden sticks, and each symbol
represents a different letter of the Irish alphabet. Here are the names and meanings of the 20 Ogham
symbols:

1. Beith - Birch tree, representing new beginnings, purification, and renewal


2. Luis - Rowan tree, symbolizing protection, healing, and inspiration
3. Fern - Alder tree, representing strength, courage, and guidance
4. Sail - Willow tree, symbolizing intuition, creativity, and imagination
5. Nion - Ash tree, representing growth, harmony, and balance
6. Uath - Hawthorn tree, symbolizing protection, transformation, and healing
7. Dair - Oak tree, representing strength, stability, and endurance
8. Tinne - Holly tree, symbolizing protection, clarity, and objectivity
9. Coll - Hazel tree, representing wisdom, knowledge, and inspiration
10. Ceirt - Apple tree, symbolizing love, fertility, and abundance
11. Muin - Vine, representing joy, celebration, and community
12. Gort - Ivy, symbolizing growth, transformation, and adaptation
13. Ngetal - Reed, representing protection, flexibility, and adaptability
14. Straif - Blackthorn, symbolizing transformation, challenge, and growth
15. Ruis - Elder tree, representing transformation, renewal, and regeneration
16. Ailm - Silver Fir, symbolizing clarity, purpose, and vision
17. Onn - Gorse, representing endurance, protection, and determination
18. Ur - Heather, symbolizing independence, solitude, and self-reliance
19. Eadhadh - Aspen, representing change, transformation, and inner knowing
20. Iodhadh - Yew, symbolizing death, rebirth, and the eternal cycle of life.

The Ogham alphabet has been associated with magical properties and used in divination and spellwork
by many practitioners of Celtic spirituality. The 25 magical Ogham arts refer to the use of each Ogham
symbol for a specific magical purpose. Here are some common interpretations of the magical Ogham
arts:

1. Beith - Divination, new beginnings, creativity


2. Luis - Protection, healing, inspiration
3. Fern - Prosperity, intuition, protection
4. Sail - Intuition, dreams, divination
5. Nion - Protection, growth, balance
6. Uath - Protection, transformation, healing
7. Dair - Strength, stability, endurance
8. Tinne - Protection, clarity, truth
9. Coll - Wisdom, inspiration, knowledge
10. Ceirt - Love, fertility, abundance
11. Muin - Celebration, joy, community
12. Gort - Transformation, growth, adaptation
13. Ngetal - Protection, flexibility, adaptability
14. Straif - Transformation, challenge, growth
15. Ruis - Transformation, regeneration, renewal
16. Ailm - Protection, clarity, purpose
17. Onn - Protection, endurance, determination
18. Ur - Solitude, self-reliance, independence
19. Eadhadh - Change, transformation, inner knowing
20. Iodhadh - Death, rebirth, renewal
21. Ea - Strength, protection, stability
22. Oir - Success, leadership, prosperity
23. Uilleann - Inspiration, divination, dreams
24. Ifin - Endings, closure, completion
25. Edhadh - Healing, protection, purification.

It's important to note that the interpretation of the magical Ogham arts may vary depending on the
practitioner and their tradition. These interpretations are meant to serve as a general guide and should
be used in conjunction with one's own intuition and spiritual practice.

In Welsh

The Ogham alphabet was primarily used in ancient Ireland, but there is evidence that it may have also
been used in Wales. However, there is limited information about the use of Ogham in Wales, and the
Welsh language has its own distinct alphabet. That being said, there are some attempts to connect the
Ogham alphabet with the Welsh language. Here are some examples of the Ogham names in Welsh,
along with their possible translations:

1. Beith - Bedw, meaning birch or birch tree


2. Luis - Llys, meaning court or palace
3. Fern - Gwernen, meaning alder or alder tree
4. Sail - Helygen, meaning willow or willow tree
5. Nion - Onnen, meaning ash or ash tree
6. Uath - Oeth, meaning furze or gorse
7. Dair - Derw, meaning oak or oak tree
8. Tinne - Tinwen, meaning holly or holly tree
9. Coll - Collen, meaning hazel or hazel tree
10. Ceirt - Cerdd, meaning song or poetry
11. Muin - Meillion, meaning bramble or blackberry
12. Gort - Gwrt, meaning field or garden
13. Ngetal - Nyth, meaning nest or den
14. Straif - Sraden, meaning thorn or briar
15. Ruis - Rhos, meaning moor or heath
16. Ailm - Afal, meaning apple or apple tree
17. Onn - Onen, meaning ash or ash tree
18. Ur - Eira, meaning snow or snowfall
19. Eadhadh - Eiddew, meaning aspen or aspen tree
20. Iodhadh - Iorwg, meaning yew or yew tree

You might also like