Flower Wisdom ~ The Ogham Trees & Plants

Flower Wisdom

The Ogham Trees & Plants

The Ogham language is one of the ancient Celtic civilisation believed to have been left to us by Druids and shamanic bards if the time.

These writings have been found on standing stones used by the Celts. Each of these Druidic impressions are believed to contain Druid lore illustrating the 21 letters contained within the Ogham and each of these are related to a tree or shrub these in turn have their own meanings and significances to carry.

"If a tree, plant or flower (jumps) out on you whilst out walking, take note of it, greet it and acknowledge it. Then research it, it's qualities and characteristics will have meaning for you. It may reflect those awakening within you or those needed for the next stage of your earthwalk...."Alginanhawkeye

Here we have tried to provide some information relating to the Ogham language and knowledge of trees, flowers and plants.

Flowers Plants and Trees	Celtic Name	Latin Name	Related Colour	Ogham Flower Meaning	Related Month of the Year & Sabbat Celebrations
Alder Tree	Fearn	Alnus	Crimson	Choices, spiritual guidance and protection. Can indicate a time for making decisions. Can be used to attract air elementals	March 18 to April 14
Apple Tree	Quert	Pyrus Malus	Green	Youth, magic, beauty and happiness. Can indcaite a time for decision making	-
Ash Tree	Nuin	Fraxinus Excelsior	Bottle Green	Sensitivity, sacrifice and higher wisdom. Can indicate a time of restrictions	February 18 to March 17 Spring Equinox March 21st ~ Springtide ~ Eostar ~
Aspen Tree	Eadha	Populus	Silver White	Determination, overcoming fears and doubts. Can indicate a time of worry.	-
Beech Tree	Phagos	Fagus Salavtica	Orange or Brown	Tolerance, past knowledge. Can indicate a time of insightful understanding.	-
Birch Tree	Beth	Betula Pendula	White	New beginnings, cleansing of past. Can indicate a period of change.	December 24 to January 20 Christmas Day December 25 ~Nollaige~
Elder	Ruis	Sambucus Nirga	Dark Green	Judgment, change, renewal, destiny. Communication with the world of the fey or fairy world. Can indicate a time be guard against unhelpful thoughts.	November 25 to December 22
Furze/Gorse Shrub	Ohn	Ulex Europaeus	Yellow Gold	Furze is associated with the Celtic fire Festival of Lughnassadh. Can indicate a time of life changing events through the acquisition of knowledge.	~ Lammas ~ Lughnassadh ~ August 2nd
Hawthorn Tree	Huathe	Crataegus	Purple	Creativity, magik/magic. Can indicate a period of restrictions.	May 13 to June 9
Hazel Tree	Coll	Corylus	Brown	Hidden wisdom. Can indicate a time to tap hidden resorces	August 5 to September 1
Heather	Ur	Erica	Purple	Healing from within, initiation. Can indicate a period a period of spiritual growth.	-
Holly	Tinne	Ilex Aqualfolium	Dark Grey	Overcoming anger, spiritual warrior. Can indicate help to deal with and overcome future problems.	July 8 to August 4 ~ Lammas ~ Lughnassadh ~ August 2nd
Ivy Shrub	Gort	Hedra Helix	Sky Blue	Can indicate a time of deep reflection to help with decision making.	September 30 to October 27
Oak Tree	Duir	Quercus Robur	Black and Dark Brown	Strength, endurance, helpfulness, continuity. Can indicate a time of contentment and stability.	June 10 to July 7 Summer Solstice June 21st ~ Litha ~
Reed	Ngetal	Phagmites	Mid Green	Can indicate a time of surprise events and disappointments.	October 28 to November 24 ~ Samhain ~ Samhuinn ~ October 31st Celtic New Year All Hallows eve/Halloween
Rowan	Luis	Sorbus	Grey & Red	Control, protection. Can indicate a time to take charge of things and prevent others from taking your control	January 21 to February 17 February 2nd ~ Imbolic ~ Oímelc~
Vine	Muin	Vitis	Green and White	Can indicate a time for a need to take time out to allow for personal development.	September 2 to September 29 Autumn Equinox September 21st ~ Mabon ~
Willow	Saille	Salix	Bright Colours	Inner visions and dreams, healing. Can indicate a time a time to return balance to your life.	April 15 to May 12 May day ~ Beltane ~

We hope that these Trees and Plants may help in your journey of discovery of the Ogham of flowers Mother Nature holds many insights with which to help us grow and develop all we have to do is pay attention to the messages that she sends us. In return all she asks for us to remember we are very lucky and blessed to live on Gaia, treat her well and care for her and all her treasures.

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