The alphabet consists of twenty letters, each named for a different tree believed sacred to the Druids. Each letter is made up of one to five straight or angled lines incised on a straight base line. Because the number of letters, and the number of lines that make up each letter, some scholars have theorized that the ogham may have originated as a system of hand signs. Examples of Ogham writing have been found all over the British Isles, and even as far away as Spain and Portugal. All surviving examples exist as stone carvings, usually on tombstones and road markers.

Although it is commonly used by modern Druids and other NeoPagans as a divination system, there is no real relationship between modern and historical divination systems. When used as a divination method, the letters are usually notched into straight twigs or wood pieces and used much like runes.

This is a Druid hand crafted set of 20 Celtic Tree Ogham. These are done on wooden flat sticks with a rounded edge at the top that measure approx 2-3/4 inches long and 3/4 wide. Each stick has the letter, Tree and Ogham symbols burned into them. We have put them on a jute string so they are easier to keep from being lost and easier to use. Each set will come with the complete directions how to use them and what the symbols divinatory meaning is. Colors available are natural, red, green, yellow, turquoise blue, orange, and one set of the rainbow of colors. This is a fun and easy way to get some answers and can be taken anywhere with ease. Please see my other auctions and thank you for looking. Blessed Be!