Nion---Ash Overview-Awareness-Actions

 

I am a wind on the deep waters,

Rebirth and spear, ash peaceful.
Tir na n'Og Niamh lured;
Wolf Dog took from Tyr his hand.
Ash links all worlds here.

"Ash, middle finger,
By power of divination,
Weatherwise, fool otherwise.
Mete him out the wind
 

Class Chieftain.	Color Ogham Necht  (Transparent)	Bird Ogham Naescu      (Snipe)
Deities Niamh (Daughter of Manannan mac Lir) chose Oisin for her lover. She took him to Tir na nOg, where they lived for 300 years	Magical Uses Wands.  Spears.  Lintels.  Besom Stake. Ash can be used in spells requiring focus and strength of purpose	Animals Adder.- symbolizes wisdom and spiritual energy  Raven; oracular strength; spiritual protection in conflicts
Finger Ogham Tip of the Middle Finger	Gemstone Aquamarine     (Sea power)	Planet Neptune - Lir
Equivalent tree for Pacific Northwest	Tree Month Dates February 18 to March 17	Celtic Symbol :  The Trident Or Sea-horse
Tarot Card:  the Hanged Man	Moon of Waters	Word Ogham airech fían - shield of warrior bands, vanguard of warrior or hunting bands comét lachta - guarding of milk, milk container i.e. a bowl dín cridi - shelter of the heart, protection of the heart
Nin   Nuin   Nionn	Wind pollinated
Minority Opinions: NUINN is our word nun. It may be related to the word nine, as feminine priesthoods and covens consisting of nine women were recorded in different parts of ancient Europe, the norns of Scandinavia, for example, and the Grecian muses. Perhaps the word was once applied to both feminine and masculine consortia, as Druids came in nines sometimes too.

Tree: The Latin name for Ash is Fraxinus, “firelight” and is a traditional “Yule Log”.  It has been used in the formulation of many medicines.  This tree's wood was also most often used in the construction of spears in ancient times.  The Ash is a tree of some cosmological importance because of the symbolism of its curious compound leaf formation: two or four pairs of leaves tipped by a single leaf, so the large compound leaf contains either five or nine total leaflets.

           

Expression: From this Tree, the Great Ash, we can see the world and our lives from a broader perspective.  It makes us able to function in the deep, watery places: in the Realm of the Lower worlds (unconscious).  It makes us able to function in the high, airy places: in the Realm of the Upper worlds (conscious).  It is our flexible psychic strength.  It is the weave of fate and the guardian of peace.  From it we gain the intelligence and knowledge we need to act.  It is also the link between the inner and outer, the upper and lower worlds.  Its fivefold pattern reflects the cosmos.  From this map, we derive our link with cosmological wisdom.

 

Divination: Nion implies the need to take care to see things in their larger context, to see the bigger picture.  It is the link that we have with our higher self, who is above mundane matters and can see our lives from a different perspective.  Try to get a clear overview of things.  Once in a while we need to stop for a moment and get an overview of past actions so that we may become aware of their possible outcomes.  Note how all actions have their reactions in the world, and note how you affect the world through your actions- both physical and spiritual.  This awareness tends to remove doubt, fear and confusion.  There is the need to take bold actions when action is called for.  A time of conscious effort may need to begin.  Though and study will awaken the mind.

Physical: Your actions echo in the cosmos as a stone thrown in a pond casts ripples. Know you and the world are interconnected. Be aware of the effect of your actions.
Mental: Your problems or questions are not yours alone; others have the same ponderings. Look at the question in the wider context and ask opinions.
Spiritual: Endeavor to become aware that all things are connected. Balance your need with the Earth's.

  The Challenge of the Ash is the inability to see things, people, and events in a larger and more universal perspective.  There may be determination of influences beyond the personal sphere of perception.  There may be feelings of being bound or locked into a chain of events as a result of a lack of awareness and an inability to communicate.  Ignorance and stupidity may be bringing the delusion, confusion and/or instability.  Things are not always what they seem and you must be perceptive enough to discern that which is true and that which is false.  There is a tendency to split off from the environment, toward social or psychological isolation, and to be cut off from the world.  Without a clear overview, one may not know which actions to take, and which may or may not be appropriate for the situation.

 

Nion in The Fifths

Mide, Center: Nion in Focus is an Overview.
Your life and its place in the grand scheme of things is in focus right now.  You will be able to see the bigger
picture and get a clear view of things in their proper perspective.  Try not to focus on the trivial details right now.

Seis, South: Nion in Fire is Solution.
What you need to learn or be aware of is the way to make decisions and come to solutions based on the whole
pattern of your life rather than the mundane matters of the immediate situation.  Be aware of the effect each
action has on all areas of your life.

Fis, West: Nion in Water is Wholeness.
What you need to do to regain balance and harmony is to focus on your life as a whole rather than the specific
parts of it.  Notice how all aspects of your life (ideas, emotions, relationships, job, career etc.) affect one another.

Cath, North: Nion in Earth is Planning.
A great plan is about to manifest as a result of your past and present actions.  You have successfully looked at the
big picture and now have it in the proper perspective.

Blath, East: Nion in Air is Oppression.
What is causing the conflict may be your inability to see the Universe in its proper perspective.  Perhaps you are
too focused on the past, the present, or the future.  The world may need to take another spin before any results
 can become reality.