Ur---Heather  Passion-Success-Dreams

 
  Tree: The station of Ur is the Summer Solstice.  The Heather is the Midsummer Tree, and Red Heather at Midsummer is a sign of passion and is associated with the mountains and with acts of passion.  The White Heather is a protection against acts of passion and is considered a lucky sign.  Both are attractive to bees and are thus associated with the sovereign work of the spirit and with vigorous activity.  Heather Ale is brewed as a restorative.

Heather is a rather twisted gnarled plant that grows profusely on the moors and heaths of Scotland. It blooms in small purple, red and blue flowers, which are favored by bees for their pollen. As a medicinal, it is used chiefly as a treatment of nervous disorders and cardiac palpitations. It can also be used to treat menstrual pain and migraine headaches.

Bees make a distinctive honey from its pollen, Universally the honeybee has been a remarkably rich symbol endowed with a multitude of ethical virtues, such as purity, chastity, courage, sobriety, sociability, organizational skills, selflessness and the list goes on. The honeybee, which orientates itself on its journey from the heather to its hive, in relation to the position and angle of the sun, was seen by the ancient Celts as a messenger from the gods and was therefore a symbol of perfection and great wisdom. The honeybee was keeper of the mystery of the sacred task of refining and distillation, an analogy to the mystical and spiritual initiation process and the honeybee’s reappearance in the hive after hibernation reinforced this analogy.

Expression: This is the sign of romance and dreams.  In the Heather Ogham there is a strong connection between the conscious self of the subject and the deep levels of his or her unconscious.  Ur is a gateway between the inner and outer worlds.  In this Ogham, there is the expression of the need for passion and ecstacy in life.  self-expression is also implied in the power of the Heather.

Divination: When Ur turns up in a divinatory reading, the subject is usually being advised to find gateways to passion in life, or there may be such an opening coming in the future.  The individual is about to encounter the experience of love.  The influences of imagination, intuition, and dreams are also very strong.  One needs to find a creative outlet for self-expression to begin.  Personal success, prosperity, and well-being are on the horizon.  Plans are reaching fulfillment and the powers of self-expression are strong.  A mature woman lends influence.  Spiritual help, and psychic or spiritual development are beginning.

The Challenge of the Heather Ogham is the tendency to see projects, dreams, and direction dissolve under futile attempts to realize them.  There may be some betrayal by people close to you.  Do not be caught in the trap of merely daydreaming.  Act on your passions, but act wisely.  Immaturity and wayward behavior may be causing problems of "bad-luck" and under-achievement.  You seem to be unable to become successful.  Loss of confidence, dissatisfaction and discontent are possible.  A love affair that began on a good note may turn sour.

Ur in The Fifths 

Mide, Center: Ur in Focus is Inspiration.

Your passions and dreams are in focus right now. You will find an inspired way to realize a dream or personal desire.

Seis, South: Ur in Fire is Eagerness.

What you need to learn or be aware of is how to give into your own eagerness and passions in order to make your dreams come true. You will be very passionate about your new ideas.

Fis, West: Ur in Water is Love.

What you need to do to regain balance and harmony in your life is find a loving and secure environment or person. A love affair is on the horizon, or an existing love affair will soar to new heights.

Cath, North: Ur in Earth is Greed.

Greed is about to manifest. The desire for personal success will lead to miserliness and an ungiving character. A love affair that began well may turn sour from a lack of understanding.

Blath, East: Ur in Air is Daydreaming.

(P) You imagination will be fueled by your intellect and your passions will only be limited by the winds! You will be able to use your intellectual resources to make your dreams come true.

(N) Intellectual choas. What is in conflict right now are unfulfilled dreams and aspirations. This may be the result of daydreams built upon unrealistic foundations. Also, you may be trying to approach your dreams, desires, and aspirations with the cold logic of your mind.

Where to Find Them: In fields of heather, or on the moors of the Scottish Lowlands.
How to Contact: Approach them slowly and let them know you wish to befriend them.
Magickal and Ritual Help: Undetermined.