Celtic Tree Alphabets

Mystic Signs and Symbols of Ogham and Coelbren

Nigel Pennick

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Destiny Books,U.S.
18 September 2024

History of the Americas; Other non-Christian religions; Ethnic studies; Indigenous peoples; Shamanism, paganism & druidry

A guide to the ancient wisdom of the Ogham and Coelbren symbols as well as Celtic tree lore

• Provides a full explanation for each character of the Celtic tree alphabets and their historic variants, including each symbol’s corresponding trees, colors, birds, cryptic codes, and esoteric inner meanings

• Explores the use of Celtic tree alphabets in spiritual invocation, divination, and symbolic art as well as the practice of Ogham cryptography

• Explains how, like Norse Runes, each Ogham character is a meditative symbol in its own right and offers the possibility of deep psychic transformation

Emanating from the spiritual traditions of Celtic antiquity, Ogham is best known as a “tree alphabet.” It is a symbolic system that encapsulates the archaic skills and wisdom of ancient Ireland and Britain and is important in contemporary Druidry. Studying the Oghams enables us to engage with ancient ways of thinking and gain access to the elemental powers that speak to the inner nature of our being, the wildwood in our hearts.

Presenting a wide-ranging exploration of the Ogham tree alphabet, Nigel Pennick explores the traditional lore of the Celtic trees and their relationship to ancient, mythic beings from whom their understanding was legendarily derived. Each Ogham character is a meditative symbol in its own right, embodying a creative power available to all. Pennick provides a full explanation for each of the Ogham letters along with correspondences from historic Irish sources and considers their use in ciphers, spiritual invocation, divination, and symbolic art. He also discusses ceremonies that assist in reconnecting us with nature and the wilderness, including “Maying” and greenwood marriages and the use of colors and magical binding-knots in the Celtic tradition. Also included is a chapter on the little-known Coelbren y Beirdd, a cryptic system devised for the use of Bards and Druids.

This handbook for learning Ogham and Coelbren offers a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Celtic worldview, allowing you to apply their wisdom in modern life.

By: Nigel Pennick
Imprint: Destiny Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Edition, Revised Edition of Ogham and Coelbren
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9781644117484
ISBN 10: 1644117487
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 18 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Preface Celtic Tree Alphabets, Ancient and Modern 1 The Irish Tree Alphabet 2 Meanings of the Ogham Feadha 3 Ogham Cryptography, Gall Ogham, and the Gaelic Alphabet 4 Deities of the Sacred Forest 5 Celtic Tree Lore of Birch, Thorn, and Oak 6 Welsh Bardic Scripts Postscript Through Woods to Wisdom Appendix 1 Ogham Correspondences Appendix 2 Classification of Celtic Tree Types Appendix 3 The Bardic Hierarchy Glossary of Terms Bibliography and Resources for Further Study Index

Nigel Pennick is an authority on ancient belief systems, traditions, runes, and geomancy and has traveled and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States. He is the author and illustrator of more than 60 books, including The Pagan Book of Days, and is an accomplished traditional musician and craftsman. He lives near Cambridge, England.

Reviews for Celtic Tree Alphabets: Mystic Signs and Symbols of Ogham and Coelbren

“Nigel’s clear understanding of the Gaelic Ogham and British Coelbren, complete with his wonderful illustrations, makes this book a deep delight for everyone exploring the Celtic realms.” * Caitlín Matthews, coauthor of The Lost Book of the Grail * “Another well-researched and capably written volume from Nigel Pennick’s busy pen, Celtic Tree Alphabets does a fine job of communicating the history and lore of the Irish Ogham and Welsh Coelbren scripts. Highly recommended to anyone interested in Celtic traditions.” * John Michael Greer, author of Coelbren: Traditions, Divination Lore, and Magic of the Welsh Bardic A * “Nigel Pennick’s latest study of the history and symbolic meaning of the Irish Ogham alphabet and the Welsh Coelbren is the result of years of research and spiritual practice. The elemental powers of the associated trees, birds, and colors described by the author establish connections between the inner world of the soul and the forces of nature. This work on Celtic spirituality has the potential to open many doors for the reader.” * Patrick McFadzean, author of Vastu Vidya: Studies in Indian Geomancy * “This book is a treasure trove of detail on Celtic scripts sourced directly from original texts. Systematically presented, it is enriched with tales of folklore practices and archival discoveries that debunk popular myths. Beautifully illustrated with original artwork by the author.” * Prudence Jones, coauthor of A History of Pagan Europe * “Celtic Tree Alphabets delves into the Ogham through a fascinating exploration of Irish history and mythology, drawing from authentic historical texts. Nigel Pennick skillfully navigates the origins of the Ogham, delving into the deities of the sacred forest, Celtic tree lore, and Welsh Bardic scripts. Additionally, he examines Coelbren, the Welsh ‘Bardic alphabet’ attributed to Bard Iolo Morganwg. In his latest work, Pennick makes complex knowledge accessible and engaging, offering readers a wealth of information to explore.” * June Kent, editor of Indie Shaman magazine *