Rowan: Protecting, Shielding, Warding Luis/Rowan is the second letter of the ogham alphabet. Luis, according to my research, is the Old...

Birch: Beginning, Resetting, Manifesting Beith /Birch is the first letter of the ogham alphabet. Beith  is the first word in the ogham...

White Poplar is an ogham that, while not used as frequently as the first twenty, is still attested as part of the traditional letters. If...

As the last of the most common family of ogham, Yew symbolizes not only endings, but also the liminal space between an ending and a new...

Well-meaning guidance to “do it afraid” (whatever IT is) can sometimes feel like an admonition to deny our fears, to push forward as if...

Aside from being the name of  some of my favorite people, Heather is an omen of comfort and care and community. Yes, it is a symbol of...

Whatever it is, get down INTO it. That’s what Gorse wants. Where the ogham for Heather corresponds with romantic love, harmony in...

Pine (or Silver Fir) is the first ogham in the last of the traditional sets of five, which places it in the position of “something new is...

In a very modern sense, Elder points out our cognitive dissonance. It’s an ogham I’ve spoken of a few times on my TikTok series (which I...

While I wouldn’t say there are ever any omens or cards I take lightly, Blackthorn is one that stops me in my tracks. The floor is lava,...

If we had an ogham for “chop wood, carry water,” Broom might be it. When Broom shows up in a reading, it’s time to focus on the...

Vine is the first ogham in our next set of five, like the first card in a suit. The lore mentions fruit-bearing vines specifically, of a...

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It makes sense that Apple signifies health and healing across cultures, though they are...

Some patterns only become apparent when I look back at them. Maybe it's the same for you?  That's why, in August, I’ll use Ogham Tuesdays...

Hazel is a favorite ogham of mine. Though it’s a bit of a joke here, how much I dislike the flavor of hazelnuts (except in Nutella), I...

Holly is a tree that surprises me all the time, and not just because of the sharp points. Did you know the leaves only grow like that...

When I see Oak in a reading, it feels to me like Delightful Masculinity. Let me explain. Oak is a solid door. A strong foundation....

In every divinatory system I’ve studied, there are some readings that are more uncomfortable than others. Hawthorn can be a little bit...

Ash is the final ogham in our first set of five! In this position, like the highest cards in a suit would be in tarot, we’re looking for...

When Willow shows up in a reading for me, it’s a signal to tune into my intuition and look for what is below the surface. On good days,...