Ogham Symbols for Magickal Use

The following are Ogham letters that can be used for marking objects used for magic.* Each is listed with its name, its symbolic meaning and what it represents if marked on a item used for magic. To learn more about Ogham, please visit: Ogham, The Celtic Alphabet.

Beth. Birch (for the Winter Goddess)

Luis. Rowan (for Protective Magic)

Nion. Ash (for Connection to the Worlds)

Duir. Oak (for the Doorway to the Inner Realms)

Tinne. Holly (for the Winter God)

Coll. Hazel (for Witchcraft)

Quert. Apple (for the Otherworld)

Muin. Vine (for Libation Wine)

Gort. Ivy (for the Underworld)

Ngetal. Cranberry/Guelder Rose (for the Dark Lord)

Straif. Blackthorn (for the Dark Lady)

Ruis. Elder (for the Crone)

Ailim. Pine (for Hidden Knowledge)

Eadha. Aspen (for Passage to the Otherworld)

Iodho. Yew (for Passage to the Underworld)

See also: Rune Symbols for Magickal Use


*From Green Witchcraft II by Ann Moura (Aoumiel). Llewellyn Publications, 2001.


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