Tree: The station of Eadha is the Autumnal Equinox.
In ancient Celtic times, shields were often made from the wood of the
Aspen. Ancient bards would also
sometimes divine by means of listening to the sounds made by the wind rushing
through the leaves of the Poplar.
The Aspen is very hardy, living in a range of habitats from low-lying
wetlands to exposed mountain ledges.
It
thus has the quality of hardy resistance to a variety of seemingly inhospitable
conditions. In ancient Ireland, a
stick of Aspen was used to measure the body for the coffin and the coffin for
the grave. The esoteric
significance of the Aspen wood is to point to the overcoming of death.
Expression: The Aspen is a sign of determination in the
face of adverse negativity. It is a
sign of actually being able to overcome the negative situations through a
welling up of inner reserves and strength.
There is resistance, but it will be overcome.
This is a sign of protection against foes. This Ogham also reminds us that the mind's power can override
the inertia of matter, surmounting death itself.
It is the power of the will overcoming destiny.
Divination: In divination, Eadha indicates that there may be some adversity in
your everyday life, but that you will have the inner strength to overcome it.
The source of this strength must be from within.
You are advised to seek in some creative way for the source of this
strength, to come to know it and make it manifest in your life.
At a certain point in a battle, there is a pool of strength and vigor in
reserve that may be drawn upon to achieve victory.
There is also a certain sensitivity to surrounding influences. Inner strength is powerful.
Sensitivity is more effective than direct action at the present time.
Beware of indecision.
The Challenge of the Aspen Ogham is the tendency to give in to the forces that
oppose us, or to burdens which tend to overwhelm us, especially those of which
we remain unconscious. You may not
have the strength in reserve to draw upon and finish a battle.
Be aware of this challenge.
There
may also be insensitivity to other's feelings.
A lack of compassion, inner strength, or callousness leads to problems.
Avoid over sensitivity.
Eadha in The Fifths
Mide, Center: Eadha in Focus is Conquering.
Your power to overcome obstacles is in focus right now. You have strength in
reserve deep within you and now is the time to pull from that strength.
Seis, South: Eadha in Fire is Discipline.
What you need to learn or be aware of is how to apply discipline to overcome
obstacles. You need to finish one project or endeavor before beginning a new
one. Otherwise you may become overwhelmed by too many things at one time.
Fis, West: Eadha in Water is Completion.
In order to regain balance and harmony, a sense of closure must be felt in
the realm of emotion. You need to feel as though you have conquered this aspect
of your life.
Cath, North: Eadha in Earth is Craft.
A way to achieve victory is about to manifest. The ability to overcome an
obstacle is about to be placed within your reach, and you will realize that it
is your own craft that will take you to the top.
Blath, East: Eadha in Air is Force.
Your desire to achieve victory and overcome obstacles is what is in conflict
at the present time. It may seem that the only way to conquer will be to apply
extreme force to the situation.
