Ogham: The Druid Alphabet
written by Dorea Jude
A guide to the history, meanings, and methods of the Druidic Ogham alphabet. Textbook style arrangement.
Last Updated
05/31/21
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The First 5 Fews (Beth, Luis, Fearn, Saille, Nuin)
Chapter 3
Beth
Pronunciation: BEH
Symbol: Birch Tree, Celtic First Month
Ogam letter: One line pointing towards right
Letter: b
Color: White
Key words: Old phase concluded, purification, renewal. Beginnings, heralds change, the appearance of the new. Constant change, cyclical law, process. Childbirth.
Magical uses: Love magic. Purification rituals. Maypole for Beltane.
Divinatory meaning: Beth is the herald of change, a new things to come. A joyful occurrence, a bright start. Good time to start a new project. Embrace change and let go of the old. Tending to a seed.
Luis
Pronunciation: LWEE
Symbol: Rowan, Celtic Second Month
Ogam letter: Two lines pointing toward right
Letter: L
Color: Grey and Red
Key words: Protection, defense, sanctuary. Precautions against dangers, safety, shielding from harm. Amulets, wards and spells of protection.
Magical uses: Purification and protection of cattle. Guardians of sacred sites. Protected by dragons or serpents.
Divinatory meaning: If you take care, no harm should come to you. Lurking of danger. Ability to outwit danger.
Fearn
Pronunciation: FAIR-n
Symbol: Alder, Celtic Third Month
Ogam letter: Three lines pointing toward right
Letter: f
Color: Crimson
Key words: Counsel, guidance, oracular knowledge. Sacred word, whisperings. Correct advice from a person in authority. The sage within, spirit guides, inspiration, creativity.
Magical uses: Water magic.
Divinatory meaning: Counsel and guidance. Listen carefully to advice. Prompt the sage within. Seek otherworldly help. Let creative self lead you forward.
Saille
Pronunciation: SAHL-yuh
Symbol: Willow, Celtic Fourth Month
Ogam Letter: Four lines pointing toward right.
Letter: s
Color: Sorcha
Key words: Intuition, feeling, lunar influences. The spirit world, witchcraft, divination, psychic states. Feeling, emotional sensitivity, perceptions. In love, dreams and fantasy, bewitchment.
Magical uses: Divination. Illusion magic. Lunar magic.
Divinatory meaning: Follow instinct. Emotional sensitivity. Bewitching dreams, watery illusions of love.
Nuin
Pronunciation: NEE-uhn
Symbol: Ash, Celtic Fifth Month
Ogam letter: Five lines pointing right.
Letter: n
Color: Necht
Key words: Shape-shifting, transformation, changes, growth, fate and destiny. Pathways, possibilities, options, potential. Cycles of change, evolution, crisis, expanded reality.
Magical uses: Transfiguration. Animagus/Shape-shifting.
Divinatory meaning: Life is a cycle of constant change. Friction and conflict are often necessary. Fate, your own unique path. Take aim and strike the center of the target.
Pronunciation: BEH
Symbol: Birch Tree, Celtic First Month
Ogam letter: One line pointing towards right
Letter: b
Color: White
Key words: Old phase concluded, purification, renewal. Beginnings, heralds change, the appearance of the new. Constant change, cyclical law, process. Childbirth.
Magical uses: Love magic. Purification rituals. Maypole for Beltane.
Divinatory meaning: Beth is the herald of change, a new things to come. A joyful occurrence, a bright start. Good time to start a new project. Embrace change and let go of the old. Tending to a seed.
Luis
Pronunciation: LWEE
Symbol: Rowan, Celtic Second Month
Ogam letter: Two lines pointing toward right
Letter: L
Color: Grey and Red
Key words: Protection, defense, sanctuary. Precautions against dangers, safety, shielding from harm. Amulets, wards and spells of protection.
Magical uses: Purification and protection of cattle. Guardians of sacred sites. Protected by dragons or serpents.
Divinatory meaning: If you take care, no harm should come to you. Lurking of danger. Ability to outwit danger.
Fearn
Pronunciation: FAIR-n
Symbol: Alder, Celtic Third Month
Ogam letter: Three lines pointing toward right
Letter: f
Color: Crimson
Key words: Counsel, guidance, oracular knowledge. Sacred word, whisperings. Correct advice from a person in authority. The sage within, spirit guides, inspiration, creativity.
Magical uses: Water magic.
Divinatory meaning: Counsel and guidance. Listen carefully to advice. Prompt the sage within. Seek otherworldly help. Let creative self lead you forward.
Saille
Pronunciation: SAHL-yuh
Symbol: Willow, Celtic Fourth Month
Ogam Letter: Four lines pointing toward right.
Letter: s
Color: Sorcha
Key words: Intuition, feeling, lunar influences. The spirit world, witchcraft, divination, psychic states. Feeling, emotional sensitivity, perceptions. In love, dreams and fantasy, bewitchment.
Magical uses: Divination. Illusion magic. Lunar magic.
Divinatory meaning: Follow instinct. Emotional sensitivity. Bewitching dreams, watery illusions of love.
Nuin
Pronunciation: NEE-uhn
Symbol: Ash, Celtic Fifth Month
Ogam letter: Five lines pointing right.
Letter: n
Color: Necht
Key words: Shape-shifting, transformation, changes, growth, fate and destiny. Pathways, possibilities, options, potential. Cycles of change, evolution, crisis, expanded reality.
Magical uses: Transfiguration. Animagus/Shape-shifting.
Divinatory meaning: Life is a cycle of constant change. Friction and conflict are often necessary. Fate, your own unique path. Take aim and strike the center of the target.
