Ogham (pronounced OH-ehm) is an Early Medieval alphabet used to write the early Irish language and later the Old Irish language (scholastic ogham, 6th to 9th centuries). Today, many magical folk use them the same way Runes or Tarot is used, to divine and unearth what we need to heal, make decisions, grow, handle problems, transform energies and evolve. A single 'few' or stave can be drawn from the bag, a spread can be used as in tarot, or you can create your own method of using Ogham in your spiritual path. Each symbol is associated with a tree (or other woody plant/shrub) with a specific meaning based on that association. These Ogham fews were created using beech wood branches. While beech itself is not one of the woods included in the Ogham, Beech is concerned with ancient knowledge as revealed in old objects, places, and writings. Norse tradition says that tablets of Beech were used to make the very first writing tablets for the runes, strong magic for working with the Nordic runes. Beech wands are used in the magic of divination. It helps to balance mental health. Aspiration, desire, and victory are all key elements of this wood. It is used while working with ancestors, old wisdom, and magical research. Beech is a also sacred wood of the summer solstice. All of this makes it a perfect wood for Ogham fews. The fews are hand cut, and sanded to reveal the wood beneath the bark. The symbols are painted on, with a dot below each symbol to orient the draw for upright and reversed positions. Each few is sealed to protect them from accidental spills, mischief, etc. They arrive in a 11" x 5" drawstring bag and have been cleansed and blessed before shipping. It is recommended that you cleanse and bless them again upon arrival. Allow them to be with you for a time, before beginning to use them, so they can pick up your personal energies. I also include a list of the symbols and a brief description of their meanings. I hope you will explore the Ogham further, as its history and meanings will be enhanced the more time you spend learning about them. And, use the Ogham set often as well, so it becomes attuned to you.