Ogham Awen

Kennings (Possible Meanings)

• Fairest of trees, owing to its beauty in woods
• Friend of cracking
• Fair wood, that is, everyone is eating of its nuts
• Sweetest tree
• Wisdom and intuition
• The Poet's tree
• 9 years
• Poetic and druidic wisdom
• Attainment of divine knowledge, an awareness of all things
• Dismantling/cracking of mental/spiritual programming
• A single point of focus reflecting the whole of creation within it
• Break free of old patterns
• Seek inspiration, new ways of behaving, and new paths through life
• Brings stability, banishes confusion, and eases clear communication
• Wisdom and inspiration
• O hazel, fair of form, delightful is thy fruit
• Knowledge and learning
• Poetry and creativity
• The Salmon of Knowledge
• The pursuit of wisdom and knowledge
• The flow of inspiration and creative ideas
• Connection to the divine source of wisdom
• Mental clarity and focus
• Divination and prophecy
• Brigid, goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft
• Lugh, god of light, skill, and crafts
• The Muses, goddesses of artistic inspiration
• Encourages intellectual pursuits and creative expression
• Helps to unlock hidden talents and abilities
• Supports learning and the acquisition of new skills
• Fosters a deeper connection to spiritual wisdom