Second Aicme-the Huathe Aicme
Hawthorn-Huathe-pronounced ‘hoo-ah’ or ‘OOa-huh’. This Ogham few represents obstacles, complications, a thorny situation. The advice here could be ‘Clean up your act. Be disciplined, and restrain yourself. Persist, but carefully’
Oak-Duir-pronounced ‘doo-r’ or ‘doo-er’. This Ogham few represents strength, endurance, a strong foundation, an established way of life and a strong vocation; protection and support in your pursuits. The advice here could be to ‘Rely on your own strength(s), for your strength is your spiritual doorway and your protection.’
Holly-Tinne-pronounced ‘chin-yuh’ or ‘tyin-uh’. This Ogham few represents challenge, testing, trials, tempering, strengthening; your position is under attack-prepare to defend yourself. The advice here could be to ‘Be balanced and direct. Fight for what is right. Keep in mind, this is also a test’
Hazel-Coll-pronounced ‘cull’ or ‘coll’. This Ogham few represents wisdom, knowledge, enlightenment, inspiration, poetic or divinatory gifts. The advice here could be to ‘Seek knowledge through meditation, inner guidance, or straight from the source-experts.’
Quert-Apple-pronounced ‘kwairt’ or ‘kyert’. This Ogham few represents health, vitality, recuperation, wholeness, or a respite, but another key meaning of this few is a choice between equally-attractive alternatives. The advice here could be to ‘Choose wisely. Be aware of eternity. Appreciate beauty. Feel the wonder.’
Hands down the best explanation for Ogham I’ve found. It was extremely helpful and I’m happy to have found your site.
I tried to keep the Ogham lesson as factual and uncomplicated as possible, while still doing some justice to the subject. I’m glad you find my site helpful!
I would like to suggest another well researched, more scholarly reference for your readers, “Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids, by , Rev. Robert “Skip” Ellison. This book was instrumental on helping me with a basis for my divination practice. It is nice that the book is available in both paperback and Kindle versions.
Ellison, Rev. Robert “Skip”. Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids.
Tuscon, Arizona: ADF Publishing. Copyright 2008, 2014. ISBN:
097656811X ISBN13: 978-0976568117 (Kindle ASIN B00J2EIO26)
“This solidly researched guide to Ogham, the traditional alphabet of Irish poets and loremasters, belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in Celtic traditions or modern Druid spirituality. Ellison deserves high praise for a readable and practical introduction to the intricacies of Ogham lore.” — John Michael Greer, author of The Druid Magic Handbook
Rev. Skip Ellison has been a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) since 1990 and has served on its Mother Grove since 1992. He has held several positions including Chair of the Clergy Council, past Chief of the Magician’s Guild, and is an Archdruid Emeritus of ADF. Rev. Ellison can be reached at: sellison@twcny.rr.com, and his web site can be viewed at http://www.dragonskeepfarm.com.
There is also a free app for Android phones in the Google App Store, Oghamantis, by Rob Henderson, based on this work. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=oracle.ogham) I find this app to be quite useful, as it enables me to have both the Ogham and a quick, if abbreviated, reference with me any time I have my phone. I still prefer the staves I prepared using the wood of the trees each few represents, but for a quick reference it’s hard to beat.