#ogam staves

[saganssorcery]

This is the box I have carved for my Ogams. The symbol is known as Feige Find or Fionn’s Window, it appears in the “Auraicept na n-Écea” an old Irish text on language and grammar. Each ring includes the well known Ogam feda and the forfeda (or additional feda) surrounding the second ring from the outer edge.

The symbol and its original uses are somewhat a mystery but people have adapted it as a meditation tool which ties Irish myth and cosmology together.

The idea here is that it can be used in meditation as a mandala or portal into the otherworlds, starting from the outer edge and moving your attention to the inner circles where the deeper secrets lay.

You'll notice that the feda are set into four “aicme” consisting of five feda running from the outer circle to the inner circle. At the top we have the Beith aicme. The right the h-Uath aicme. The bottom the Muin aicme. And left the Ailm aicme. This set up somewhat reminds me of the Rune Aetts and their categories but obviously not related or the same.

Anyhow I figured I would share a little about what this is and what I've been up to with it.

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If anyone would like an Ogam reading please send me a DM. I'm offering three Ogams for £5 GBP or a 10 Ogam Celtic Cross for £15.

[blackcrowing]

Blackcrowing's Ogam Masterpost

Why Ogam is Definitely Not a Tree Alphabet

Beith

Luis

Fern

Sail

Nin

hÚath

Dair

Tinne

Coll

Cert

Muin

Gort

Gétal

Straif

Ruis

Ailm

Onn

Úr

Edad

My Divination Meaning Guide

Idad

My kofi

[seleneblackwell]

Finally finishing my healing buffalo drum.

Outer circle is a Druids call for peace in Gaelic.

Ouroboros circle is protection spell in Ogham.

Inner spiral is the deepest magic of healing of the body, the spirit, and the mind.

[theenchantedwren]

Ogham (pronounced OH-ehm) is an Early Medieval alphabet used to write the early Irish language and later the Old Irish language (scholastic ogham, 6th to 9th centuries). Today, many magical folk use them the same way Runes or Tarot is used, to divine and unearth what we need to heal, make decisions, grow, handle problems, transform energies and evolve. A single 'few' or stave can be drawn from the bag, a spread can be used as in tarot, or you can create your own method of using Ogham in your spiritual path. Each symbol is associated with a tree (or other woody plant/shrub) with a specific meaning based on that association.

These Ogham fews were created using 1.5" ash wood disks, 'Nion' in the Ogham, painted black and antiqued with silver and sealed to protect them against spillage and stains. The symbols themselves are raised, with a dot to orient the user for upright and reversed positions, making them perfect for those who are visually impaired. They arrive in a 5.5" x 5.5" drawstring bag and have been cleansed and blessed before shipping. It is recommended that you cleanse and bless them again upon arrival. Allow them to be with you for a time, before beginning to use them, so they can pick up your personal energies.

I also include a list of the symbols and a brief description of their meanings, in large print. I hope you will explore the Ogham further, as its history and meanings will be enhanced the more time you spend learning about them. And, use the Ogham set often as well, so it becomes attuned to you.

You will receive the set pictured in the listing, as every set I create is unique.

[thewandcarver]

The Magickal Vine…or Blackberry Bramble?

#EarlyBiz #Tweetmaster #TWDA #ATLondonUK New #blog by @TheWandCarver The Magickal Vine…or Blackberry Bramble?

By Isabella @TheWandCarver Instagram: @thewandcarver This is going to be a tricky write, I have a feeling! For most of us who go by Robert Grave’s Ogham trees from the Celtic Birth Trees list, we all know that the tenth lunar “month” is Vine and its Ogham “Muin”, the 10th letter. However, as I noted in my travels to research this “tree” or lack thereof, I find that the Vine is not necessarily…

[chronarchy]

Question from a newbie: I'm looking to get into ogam, as a way of trying to deepen my spiritual senses and have a stronger foundation in gaelic polytheism. I have a maple tree in my backyard that drops many a branch or twig after a storm. Any tips on picking sticks to create ogam staves with i.e. how straight vs curved they can be, potential carving difficulties (I have a pocketknife and hope and thats about it), or basic ogam tips in general? Thank you for your time.

I spent some time thinking about this, and consulted a friend who also makes sets. Then, I distilled the conversations and experience into a video.

You can find the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hpp_50My_KY

There is also a transcript of the video on my Patreon.

[saganssorcery]

Hello friends! I have another Ogam reading for you.

Today's reading focuses on how to nurture and protect ourselves during times of intense emotion, helping us take the right steps to master these feelings. Emotions are running high, whether it's you or someone else feeling overwhelmed. Creating a safe space to process these feelings is important. While emotional outbursts may happen, this doesn’t excuse negative behaviour. A calm, safe environment is key to expressing these emotions in a healthy way. Emotional boundaries are crucial. Give space to those who need it so they can work through their emotions without making things worse. You'll be surprised at the growth and positive outcomes that can arise when we allow time, grace, and the right environment to process difficult feelings. Don't push, give yourself and others the space to process, find strength, and ultimately grow from the intensity of their feelings.

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10 Ogam Celtic Cross Spreads £15 GBP

3 Ogam Spreads £5

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Thank you so much for your support and much love to you all 💙☄️

[saganssorcery]

𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ceirt / Apple

Today we might find ourselves struggling with our mental health or unstable emotions, perhaps we run into unpleasant people or we find ourselves being triggered for one reason or another. Chaos abounds, and while we are likely to be faced with the more traumatised parts of our psyche, we need to make sure we don't act self destructively or in ways where we ultimately only make ourselves worse. Be aware that things could be hard today, or you could be met with people who only make things worse. The best bet on how to deal with this energy is to simply walk away if we find ourselves feeling emotionally or mentally unstable.

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𝗢𝗴𝗮𝗺𝘀

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- Past, present, future

- Situation, action, outcome

- Overlook

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[saganssorcery]

Hello friends! Today I have an Ogam reading for you.

Today's reading warns us to protect ourselves against chaos, whether it comes from the outside or within. This could manifest as an unpredictable situation, sudden bad luck, an encounter with an unstable individual, or personal struggles with scattered energy and poor mental health. The feda speak of the importance of ritual purification and cleansing, especially if we feel chaos arise for whatever reason. Before starting anything new today, make sure that you have cleansed and prepared for anything that may disrupt your peace, shield up, charge your protections, and cleanse when necessary. If chaos comes from an external source, it is best to avoid the situation or person, taking a step back to clear your mind and emotions before taking action. This will allow you to respond in a way that aligns with your values and face the situation with courage.

©️Sagans Sorcery 🔥🖋️

If you would like a Ogam reading please send me a DM.

10 Ogam Celtic Cross £15 GBP

3 Ogam Spreads £5

The full list of my services is located in my pinned post.

Thank you so much for reading and much love to you all 💙☄️

[saganssorcery]

Hello friends! I have another Ogam reading for you.

Today's reading focuses on hidden dangers, unfortunately there is quite a large current of malevolent magick taking place here, but our tree friends also suggest how to handle it. Bad mental health or blockages might be a theme in this, if you feel fear arise which you can't seem to put your finger on why or where it's coming from, it's advised you do a quick divination to figure out if it's coming from an occult source. If the divination suggests there is something weird going on in that regard then the energy needs to be transmuted in one way or another, alchemy to neutralise is advised if you're into such practices. There is also a massive emphasis on spiritual purity and cleanliness, it might not be a magickal attack at all and could simply be a warning that you need to purify and cleanse yourself and your tools before taking further magickal action.

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10 Ogam Celtic Cross Spreads are £15 GBP and 3 Ogam Spreads are £5

Much love 💙☄️

[saganssorcery]

𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Idad / Yew

It's likely that a past cycle is coming to a close. Idad holds strong ties to death, ancestors, and the elderly. We're likely in the transitional stage where something must die so the next steps can be taken. As we pass through this phase of transition we are being asked to look back on and respect the lessons we have learnt from our past experiences. We have likely matured a lot from where we once were and can use this knowledge to guide us in our next steps. From a more magickal perspective Idad could be drawing our attention to the long lasting traditions that stay lit within us that have been passed down from generation to generation. It would be very beneficial to study the past and the roots of all things on this day. Perhaps our ancestors know something that we do not.

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Please check out my Ogam divination services below:

𝗢𝗴𝗮𝗺𝘀

• 3 Ogam spreads for £5 GBP

- Past, present, future

- Situation, action, outcome

- Overlook

• 1 Ogam readings for £2

For a full list of my services and disclaimer please see the featured post pinned on the Sagans Sorcery page.

All readings will be delivered as a photograph and a detailed write up in your inbox or to your email account.

I can usually fulfil requests within 72 hours.

All readings are completely private and confidential.

Please DM me for any information you may need to get your reading underway.

Thank you for taking interest in Sagans Sorcery ✨🙏✨

[blackcrowing]

Ruis - /r/ has traditionally been associated with ruise 'red' however I believe that it should be noted that ruis is OI inflection of ros which means 'linseed or flax' (which should be noted are often red in color) and was highly used in iron age British isles as a medicinal plant (with studies showing it has anti-inflammational properties that can help with skin conditions)

MM: tindem rucci - most intense blushing

MO: rúamnae drech - reddening of faces

CC: bruth fergae - glow of anger

[blackcrowing]

Edad /e/ while the exact meaning is unknown it seems most likely to have some relation to eó which has two definitions one which is believed to pertain to this letter 'salmon' and the other is believed to pertain to the next, and last, letter [Idad] 'yew' but ultimately there are no clean cut answers and many theories. Eadhadh/Eadha is attributed as the Modern Irish word for Aspen trees in many of the articles referencing Edad, however I could not find any evidence for this being true. According to the Focloir English to Irish dictionary the Modern Irish word for Aspen is crann creathach and I could find no information about Eadhadh/Eadha in Modern Irish outside of these references.

MM: érgnaid fid - discerning tree

MO: commaín carat - exchange of friends

CC: bráthair bethi - brother of birch?

[blackcrowing]

I'm trying to get back in the swing of things and devote more time to my divination skills, but I have a geis where I can't cast for myself unless its a festival day.

So I need folks to bring me their questions! Drop it in my ask and I'll get to them as soon as I can!

[blackcrowing]

For the Divination thing, If you could answer a question that would be great.

What should I keep in mind for the upcoming month?

That's a good question to be asked in tarot hope it translates well to ogham. Thanks

The project (I think this is something of a creative nature but might be less of a "project" and more of a large task thats been taking a lot of your time. it feels personal, something for yourself or family or household, not anything work related) you're working on is going to have a breakthrough. It looks like you've had some anxiety around it happening or maybe just moving forward, but it looks like this month it's going to have a decent push, or something is going to click for you (there's an element of sudden understanding thats going to give it forward momentum but I can't tell if its YOUR understanding or someone elses).

Overall there's A LOT of forward momentum here that seems to be really centered around knowledge/understanding (seems to be of the intellectual kind, I'm not finding anything about emotional intelligence here) and that's going to be paving the way for some really fertile ground in the future.

[blackcrowing]

Ailm /a/ There is no known definition for Ailm. Revered Irish Linguist Damian McManus notes that "As far as I know ailm is only attested once outside the Briatharogaim and letter-name contexts, in the King and Hermit poem: caine ailmi ardom-peitet 'beautiful are the pines which make music for me' If the translation is correct the arborealists may be right, but the poet himself might have been one." The possibility has been kicked around linguistic circles that the letter is representative of the sound "AH" such as a cry or scream based on the kennings associated with it. Personally I think its possible it could be a play on OI ainm(m) (or even possibly the victim of a poor transcription) meaning 'name; reputation, repute, renown; (grammar) noun'

MM: ardam íachta - loudest groan

MO: tosach frecrai - beginning of an answer

CC: tosach garmae - beginning of calling