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Whispering Woods Ogham Course – Lesson Eleven – Divination – Interpretations of the 3 letter Fews

Whispering Woods Ogham Course – Lesson Eleven 
Divination – Interpretations of the 3 letter Fews  

 
Ur (Heather) – Fervor, Gateway, Success, Gains

Heather Gender – Feminine
Element – Water Planet – Venus
Heather is carried to guard against rape and other sexual assaults. It is also carried for good luck. White is used to cool passions of unwanted suitors. Red Heather is used for passion, to start or end an affair. Purple is for spiritual development.
Heather is said to bring rain when it is burned outside along with Fern.
OW – N: Wisdom provides a gateway to strong self expression/gains.
OW- E: Success brings abundance.
OW – S: Happiness through strong self-expression. Gains bring bliss.
OW – W: Inspirational fervor. Peace from success.
MW_ N: Friction leads to strong self-expression. Challenge brings success.
MW – E: Highly successful, many gains. Fervor and self-expression reap successful harvest.
MW – S: Harmony from successes. Strong self-expression moderated for contentment and gains.
MW – W: Gains in knowledge/learning. Self-expression in knowledge. Philosopher. Education is a gateway to success.
UW – N: Self-expression is a gateway to transformation. Gains dwindle and new forms for success need to be found.
UW – E: Success is a gateway to growth. Youthful self-expression.
UW – S: Energy and fervor invigorate self-expression and gains.
UW – W: Enjoyment of self-expression. Pleasure from success. Ardent in pursuit of love and pleasure.

 
Ngetal (Reed) – Harmony, Inner development

Reed Gender – Masculine Element – Air Planet – Mars
The Reed symbolizes Purification, Protection, and Fertility.
The common reed in England is called Broom and is often called “Scotch Broom”.
The panpipes of the Greek god Pan are made from reeds. Pan was turned into half a man and half goat by the Greek God, Apollo.
This occurred when Pan beat Apollo at a musical instrument contest.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin played his magickal tune on a pipe which was made from reeds.
Wands made from reed/broom are used in purification and protection spells
OW – N: Age/Wisdom brings internal transformation/development.
OW – E: Abundance comes from inner development.
OW – S: Happiness lies in internal transformation.
OW – W: Harmony from inspiration. Peacefulness within.
MW – N: Harmony difficult to maintain. Inner development challenged. Friction leads to internal transformation.
MW – E: Balance is harvest of inner development.
MW – S: Harmony/Contentment emphasized through internal transformation.
MW – W: Knowledge/Learning has a profound, transformative effect.
UW – N: Transformation emphasized through internal development and harmony. End of harmony through internal transformation.
UW – E: Growth of harmony. Youthful inner transformation. Emphasis of inner development.
UW – S: Energy for internal transformation/Inner. Vitality for harmony.
UW – W: Internal transformation/Inner development through love. Harmony in pleasure.

 
Fearn (Alder) – Inner strength, Foundations

Alder
Gender – Masculine Element – Fire & Water Planet – Venus
A wand made of the Alder is used to attract and communicate with faeries.
It’s ogham letter is F (Fearn). The Alder is also known as the wood of spiritual protection.
Carry a small piece of Alder for protection, when going on a long sea voyage.
The Alder measuring wand was called a “Fe”. It was used by the Celts to measure the dead.
OW – N: Wisdom emphasized as awareness ends doubts. Inner strength through wisdom/age.
OW – E: Foundation of abundance. Awareness/appreciation of bounty. Generosity.
OW – S: Foundation of happiness. Bliss from awareness/end of doubts. Satisfaction.
OW – W: Inspiration to inner strength. Peace through end of doubt.
MW – N: Friction leads to ending of doubts. Challenge brings inner strength.
MW – E: Prosperity from determination.
MW – S: Contentment from awareness and end of doubts. Harmony from inner strength.
MW – W: Learning ends doubts. Foundation of knowledge brings inner strength.
UW – N: Awareness is transformative. Ending of doubts emphasized. Inner strength develops.
UW – E: Growth of awareness to overcome doubts. Youthful foundation of inner strength.
UW – S: Vitality of inner strength. Energy to open awareness.
UW – W: Love faced with full awareness. Inner strength brings pleasure. Doubt free love.

 
Tinne (Holly) – Balance, Retribution

Holly
Gender – Male Element – Fire Planet – Mars                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Holly Holly is a tree that is also sacred to the Druids. Holly is carried as a charm of protection.
It is placed within the home to dispel negative energy from others. The Holly tree is known as a symbol of goodwill, peace, health and happiness
During the Roman holiday of Saturnalia, it was common practice to adorn gifts with Holly.
Holly has the name of Christ-thorn because of the Christian legend that the Holly first sprang up under the footsteps of Christ as he trod the earth and its thorny leaves and scarlet berries are likened to drops of blood symbolic of his suffering.
Holly guards against lightening, poisoning and evil spirits, and when planted around the home it protects the inhabitants from dark witchcraft. Carry a piece of Holly for good luck or place a piece under your pillow for symbolic dreams.
OW – N: Age and wisdom bring new challenges for balance.
OW – E: Balance needed in decisions affecting bounty.
OW – S: Choices to be made for happiness.
OW – W: Peace through balance.
MW – N: Challenges to balance mounting. Retribution/justice. Care needed in making decisions in time of friction.
MW – E: Balance needed for prosperity. Choices determine the harvest.
MW – S: Contentment from balance. Harmony affected by decisions.
MW – W: Learning determined by conscious decisions. Balanced education. Tests of knowledge.
UW – N: Endings from retribution. Transformation to balance by decisions.
UW – E: Balanced growth. Tests in youth. Decisions/choices affect growth.
UW – S: Energy to maintain balance. Vitality to overcome tests. Choices approached with vigor.
UW – W: Balance in love and pleasure. Love a matter of decisions rather then emotion. Pleasure/love test balance. Retribution in love.
Quiz:
1. Which ogham letter is this?
2. Success brings abundance represents which world/realm?
3. Tinne, represents which tree?
4. This letter,        represents, Fervor, Gateway, ________ and  ______.
5. The interpretation for OW – S: under Fearn is:
6. What does these letters stand for, UW – N?
7. Holly is what Ogham letter?

 

 

 

 

Source: Researcher & Author: Crick

Website: The Whispering Woods

Whispering Woods Ogham Course – Lesson Ten – Ogham Divination, interpretation of the 4 Fews

Whispering Woods Ogham Course – Lesson Ten
Ogham Divination, interpretation of the 4 Fews 

Eadha (Poplar) Intuition/Overcoming Obstacles
Poplar Gender: Feminine   Element: Water   Planet: Neptune
Heracles bound his head in triumph with poplar after killing the giant Cacus.
Black poplar is known as the death tree in old Celtic customs.
A wand of Aspen was used to measure the dead and the length of their grave plots. Silver Fir, a type of poplar, is used as an aid in divination.
OW-N: Sensitive to Elders. Wisdom gained through intuition.
OW-E: Obstacles to abundance overcome. Sharing of bounty.
OW-S: Kindliness leads to happiness. Follow instincts for bliss.
OW-W: Inspiration by intuition. Peace gained by perseverance.
MW-N: Challenges overcome. Intuition is accurate.
MW-E: Obstacles overcome to gain prosperity. Rewards from caring for others.
MW-S: Intuition/sensitivity leads to harmony/contentment. Obstacles to harmony overcome.
MW-W: Knowledge comes intuitively. Obstacles to learning overcome. Sensitive use of knowledge.
UW-N: Transformed by intuition. Obstacles end.
UW-E: Enjoyment of youth. Intuition leads to growth.
UW-S: Energy to overcome obstacles. Strong intuition.
UW-W: Sensitivity to others increases love and pleasure. Follow intuition in matters of the heart.

 
Saille (Willow) – Intuition/Flexibility. Path to Otherworld

Willow Gender – Feminine Element – Water Planet – Moon
A wand made from this tree is used for Esbat workings and Fertility workings.
The ogham letter for willow is S (Sail).
The Gaelic expression “Li Ambi ” means color of not living.
The Celts believe that though a person may be dead in this life, they are very alive in the otherworld. Thus we have the association of the color of the Willow tree and the color of a seemingly dead person.
Willow is one of the Seven Sacred Trees of the Irish and is sacred to the Druids.
Willow is known as a tree of protection.
OW – N: Wisdom enhanced by psychic power. Liberation in age.
OW – E: Abundance gives liberation. Bounty through intuition.
OW – S: Happiness comes from flexibility. Intuition/psychic power brings bliss.
OW – W: Flexibility for peace. Intuition leads to inspiration.
MW – N: Challenge to use psychic power wisely. Friction eased by flexibility.
MW – E: Prosperity from intuition and psychic power. What is sent comes back.
MW- S: Use of intuition to find contentment. In harmony with psychic power. Contentment from adaptability.
MW – W: Flexibility in learning and knowledge. Wide variety of interests. Intuitive learning. Liberation through knowledge.
UW – N: Psychic power is transforming. End of restrictions.
UW – E: Growth of intuition and psychic power.
UW – S: Psychic energy. Vitality of freedom. Keenly intuitive.
UW – W: Love is intuitive. Adaptability in finding love and enjoyment. Liberation in love. Psychic power enhances love.

 

Straif (Blackthorn) – Coercion/Control through force. Path to Otherworld

Blackthorn Gender – Feminine Element – Earth, Fire Planet – Mars, Saturn
Blackthorn is hung over doorways or carried on the person to ward off evil.
Blackthorn is sometimes called the Dark Crone of the Woods.
A long harsh winter is often referred to as a Blackthorn Winter.
The sharp thorns were said to have been used by English witches to pierce poppets in their curses, called the “pins of slumber”
OW – N: Wisdom controlled by others. Obstacles of age turned to benefits.
OW – E: Abundance lacking. Bounty dissipated.
OW – S: Happiness muted by others. Own joy lies in the hands of others.
OW – W: Inspiration muted. Peace enforced by others. Dissatisfaction.
MW – N: Challenged to seize control of own life. Use destructive power against obstacles.
MW – E: Prosperity controlled by others. Obstacles to goals need to be overcome for independence and success.
MW – S: Disharmony, discontent, need to break free of constraints to attain own contentment.
MW – W: Learning is a difficult process. Knowledge seems controlled and constricted. Need to explore new ideas.
UW – N: Destructive power turned against obstacles. Ending of coercion. Transformation of negative forces into positive ones.
UW – E: Growth inhibited. Control of youth.
UW – S: Energy controlled by others. Vitality dependent on others.
UW – W: Forbearance in love, false pleasure, pretense of love. Dominance in love can lead to its destruction. Resignation to will of others in love/pleasure.

Coll (Hazel) – Wisdom/Creativity/Perception. Path to Otherworld

Hazel Gender – Male Element – Air Planet – Mercury
Hazel is considered to be a Druid sacred tree.
Hazel nuts are often eaten to enhance divination, it is considered to be the nut related to wisdom. Hazel is the Celtic tree of wisdom, inspiration, and poetry.

Wands that are made from the wood of Hazel are used for Magick, Healing and Divination.
The ogham letter for the Hazel is C (Coll).
The surnames “MacColl ” and “MacCall” means “son of the hazel”. The Gaelic    name for the hazel is “Calltuinn” which translate as “the loss of something “. Thus the hazel is connected with death. The hazel is also associated with the Goddess Brighid, who is the goddess of wisdom and divine inspiration. The hazel is used during otherworld journeys to gain knowledge. When doing otherworld journeys, be on the lookout for a hazel wand, as this represents the symbol for a herald. The Druids often chewed hazelnuts as a means of attaining inspiration and knowledge of something hidden or lost. This also done by means of a dowsing rod made from hazel.
OW – N: Strong wisdom. Career in science/writing/creativity. Mental power. Understanding is accurate.
OW – E: Bounty and abundance from wisdom and creative expression.
OW – S: Understanding brings happiness. Joy in writing/science.
OW – W: Inspirational turn of mind. Spiritual writing. Perceptions for peacefulness.
MW – N: Wisdom/understanding challenged. Friction in creativity.
MW – E: Prosperity from creativity/understanding.
MW – S: Wisdom leads to harmony. Contentment from creativity.
MW – W: Educational writing. Perceptive ability increases knowledge. Participation in learning.
UW – N: Transformation of wisdom. Misunderstanding. Perceptions change.
UW – E: Wisdom grows. Youthful audience. Writing for young people. Science endeavors beginning to grow. Creativity and understanding increases.
UW – S: Energy to pursue interests.
UW – W: Love of learning. Pleasure in creative efforts.

Quiz:
1. Growth of intuition and psychic power is which realm?

2. Which tree does this Few represent?

3. What is the divination reading for this Realm; UW – S: under Coll?

4. What is the name of this Few?

5. What does this designation stand for; OW – E under Saille?

6. Straif represents which tree?

7. What is the interpretation for “Coll” in MW – N?

 

 

Source: Researcher & Author: Crick

Website: The Whispering Woods

Whispering Woods Ogham Course – Lesson Nine – Interpretations of the Number Five Fews

Whispering Woods Ogham Course – Lesson Nine
Interpretations of the Number Five Fews  

Each week you will be given the interpretations for each numbered Few. It is suggested that you make a chart listing all of the interpretations in order to assist you in your reading. With this lesson we will cover the interpretations for the number 5 Fews.

Iodho (Yew) – Transformation. Ends, Immortality
Yew Gender: Male Element: Fire Planet: Mars
Magickal uses: Hecate, death, immortality, protection
The Yew is known as the tree of death. Its use in England is recalled in Macbeth where Hecate’s cauldron contained; Slips of Yew, slivered in the moon eclipse.” The oldest tree in Europe is said to be the Fortingall Yew of Fortingall, Scotland, near Loch Tay. It is 3,000 years old and presently lives surrounded by a cast iron fence in a churchyard. It is 56 1/2 feet in circumference. A judge’s staff was made of its wood and Yew was planted in graveyards as a form of protection from malevolent spirits. Its needles were also used in rituals to communicate with the dead.
OW – N: Age or Wisdom brings an ending, transformation, immortality.
OW – E: Ending of bounty or transformation into abundance.
OW – S: Ending of one kind of happiness, change in joy.
OW – W: Changed by light of inspiration or by gentleness.
MW – N: Challenge motivates a change, brings immortality.
MW – E: Reaping a small harvest, change in prosperity.
MW – S: Contentment/Harmony ends and interests change.
MW – W: Transformed by new knowledge.
UW – N: Period of significant endings and changes.
UW – E: Youthfulness transformed by growth.
UW – S: Life changes. End of one kind of life is transformed with new energy by another, new vitality.
UW – W: Transformation of love into immortality, ending of a love.

 
Ruis (Elder) – Change, Evolution
Elder
Gender: Female Element: Water Planet: Venus
Magickal uses: Protection, health, spirituality, faeries, witchcraft, banishment
This tree is for spiritual cleansing, workings, bravery and honesty. The ogham letter for this tree is R (Ruis). The Elder is known as the “redness of shame” this comes from the concept of examining our inner selves and being ashamed of what we see. An Elder tree growing on your land protects it from negative energy and lightning attacks.
The lesson here is to use these negative thoughts as building blocks for positive change within ourselves.
OW – N: Wisdom leads to a new path, old ways decay, evolution into new forms.
OW – E: Change in bounty, deterioration of delight pushes for a new path.
OW – S: Old forms of happiness replaced with new ones.
OW – W: Lack of contentment inspires search for a new path. Peace comes from releasing what is outmoded
MW – N: Challenge to old ways leads to new forms.
MW – E: Gains deteriorate, not as great as expected. New methods needed for success.
MW – S: Contentment/Harmony comes in due course. That which brings satisfaction is in a state of change. Seeking new goals.
MW – W: Learning brings changes. Knowledge results in evolution.
UW – N: Old patterns gives way to new idea, need to adjust to changes.
UW – E: Evolution and growth emphasized to maintain youthful outlook.
UW – S: Old ways revitalized to produce a new perspective, change through energy.
UW – W: New love coming, seeking new friends.

 

 
Nion (Ash) – Awakening, Rebirth, Peace
Ash
Gender: Male Element: Fire Planet: Sun

Magickal uses: Protection, healing, prosperity. This tree represents knowledge and health. The ogham letter is N (Nion).
An Irish tribe called the Fir Bolg (Men of the spears) used the Ash to make their spears. The spear equates with the lesser weapon of the wand. The Ash is considered the tree of the warrior. The Celtic God, Lugh is associated with the Ash.
The ash, to the ancient Teutons, represented Ygdrasill, or the world tree. The ash was often made into wands, which were used for healing.
OW – N: Awakening and communication of wisdom. New influence through age, longevity, tenure
OW – E: Abundance brings peace, fruitful communications and reward
OW – S: Happiness communicated new joy in life.
OW – W: Peace emphasized, inspiration, rebirth and hope.
MW – N: Challenges open awareness. Friction soothed by communication and influence. Renewal of efforts.
MW – E: Prosperity through communication. Peaceful, harvest
MW – S: New influence leads to harmony/contentment. Awakening to the things that matter
MW – W: New awareness through learning. Communication of knowledge. Old knowledge reborn.
UW – N: Awakening and rebirth changes endings to new beginnings and brings transformation into being.
UW – E: Rebirth of youth, awakening of growing process. Communication/new influence with youths.
UW – S: Revitalization, reenergized, vital communications, renewal of efforts.
UW – W: Love/pleasure rediscovered. Peace in relationships through communication. Love as a new influence.

 
Quert (Apple) – Regeneration, Eternity, life

Apple
Gender – Feminine Element – Water Planet – Venus
Wands made from this tree are for love and fertility workings. The ogham letter for the apple tree is Q (Quert). All modern apples originated from the crab apple. The apple tree is used by shamans when undergoing magickal transformations or otherworld journeys.
The word “Avalon” is a Celtic word for the otherworld and translates as “place of apple trees”. The soul of Cu Roi Mac Daire was imprisoned in an apple that resided in the stomach of a salmon which appeared once every seven years. Connla the son of Conn is fed an apple by a fairy lover which sustains him but also makes him fall hopelessly in love with her.
OW – N: Age or wisdom brings a regeneration, or a new life.
OW – E: Renewal of abundance.
OW – S: Happiness from a new life, enjoyment of beauty.
OW – W: New calmness in life, perfection in peacefulness.
MW – N: Challenge leads to a regeneration or a new life.
MW – E: Return of prosperity, upturn in fortune. Reap rewards.
MW – S: Contentment from beauty/perfection, harmony in life.
MW – W: Renewal/perfecting of knowledge.
UW – N: Ending brings regeneration. Perfection ideal changes.
UW – E: Growth brings new youthfulness. Eternally young.
UW – S: Energy and life revitalized.
UW – W: Love renewed. Love of life, beauty, the arts.

 
Quiz:
1. “Reaping a small harvest, change in prosperity”, is associated with which Few?
2. The interpretation for UW – W under Quert, is:
3. “MW” stands for.  ________  _____.
4. Ruis represents which tree?
5. OW – S:, under Nion stands for: ______  _______  –  _______.
6. “Renewal of abundance” is which world/realm?

 

 

 

 

Source: Researcher & Author: Crick

Website: The Whispering Woods