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Post by wren on Oct 23, 2006 17:08:26 GMT -5
I have begun using my bodhrán with my ogham fews to see what happens. This is the spread I am using...
East - Hospitality and new beginnings (what is coming into your life at this time) West - Wisdom and Destiny (what will be coming your way in the future and will be sources of growth for you) South - Creativity and Inspiration (which areas are your strongest sources of inspiration and creativity at this time) North - Battle between spirit and ego (what are you struggling most with at this time)
Cast all the fews into the bodhrán, with the four sections of the drum aligning to each of the four winds. Study which fews fall into which section to determine the message.
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Post by Marcus on Oct 24, 2006 14:14:30 GMT -5
Im unsure of your meaning wren. Could you explain further. I think i know what you are getting at and i am very interested indeed!!
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Post by wren on Oct 24, 2006 14:37:26 GMT -5
There are many different ways to cast the Ogham for divination. For example, I pull one few from the bag each day during my morning meditation and reflect on that particular few throughout the day. I have also taken the bag and cast all the fews out in front of me, reading those closest as my past, the middle as the present and those furthest away as the future. There are probably as many ways to do this as there are people who use the Ogham.
My bodhrán has four sections in the back, due to the cross pieces. It has always reminded me of the four airts or winds and the four directions. So, I began casting the fews (literally opening the bag and pouring them in) at the center of the cross pieces, with each of the four sections aligned with the four winds (one directed East, one South, and so forth).
Then, I look at which fews fall into which sections. So, the fews that fall into the 'East' section, I see as what is happening in my life just then. I see 'South' as what areas are my strongest sources for creativity and inspiration.
So, say 'Ngetal' (cleansing) falls into 'South'... I might see that as 'cleansing' being an inspiration for me right now because it's Samhain and a time to clean out the old and finish old business. If 'Quert' (wholeness) falls into 'North'... I might see that a battle with health.
And, the combinations of fews that fall together can be seen as significant.
I am only just beginning to use this method but I have found it speaks more to me than the other methods of casting. What I have to do is record each attempt and see what develops.
I would think that the elements could be used instead of the winds (Fire, Water, Air, Earth) and I want to try using those and see if I get similar or vastly different results.
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Post by Marcus on Oct 24, 2006 14:50:30 GMT -5
That is a wonderful idea!! I must try that as soon as i can. I never looked at the bodhran in that way before. I have always used it to help me gather energy to myslef with the steady drone and beat. But never thought of the four sections i the back of it as the four winds. Thank you for this idea wren!
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Post by wren on Oct 24, 2006 14:56:39 GMT -5
You are very welcome. Please let me know how you make out and if you have any other ideas on how to read these airts and fews. I am only just developing this and your input would be most welcome!
An aside: I have only just begun to work with the drum. I have a less-than-stellar DVD to learn from, from a musical standpoint, though I use it all the time for meditation as you wrote.
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Post by Marcus on Oct 24, 2006 15:07:41 GMT -5
I will indeed! It has honestly been over half a year since i used ogham. It will be good to use it again.
I will be playing Bodhran throughout thursday day and night to around 400 people! Will be a good experience.
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Post by wren on Oct 24, 2006 15:12:22 GMT -5
I've got the 4/4 beat down but when he starts flipping the stick to use the top and make a 'triple'... I'm hopelessly lost. And, by the way, what is the Irish word for the stick? He says it so fast I can't make it out!
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Post by Marcus on Oct 24, 2006 15:25:39 GMT -5
Well i just call it a beater but it is called a tipper or a cipín. Are any of them the words he spoke??
Just keep trying to beat with the one end. It comes by accident to beat in a triplet. When i was learning i didnt sit down and go "right now learn to play a triplet" i just kept practicing the basics and the double beat them just happened.
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Post by wren on Oct 24, 2006 15:35:58 GMT -5
Well i just call it a beater but it is called a tipper or a cipín. Are any of them the words he spoke?? I think it was cipín. How is that pronounced? Thanks for that bit of advice. I'll do just that! And, LMK how you make out with the Ogham!
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Post by Marcus on Oct 24, 2006 15:47:31 GMT -5
Well i just call it a beater but it is called a tipper or a cipín. Are any of them the words he spoke?? I think it was cipín. How is that pronounced? Im not entirely sure. I have never heard anyone else speak the word as most people just call it the beater but i would guess it is pronounced Ki-peen or Ki-pin
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Post by wren on Oct 24, 2006 15:49:56 GMT -5
That's it! Cool! Thanks!
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Post by Marcus on Oct 24, 2006 15:50:56 GMT -5
No problemo!!
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Post by Senbecc on Oct 26, 2006 5:31:11 GMT -5
There are many different ways to cast the Ogham for divination. For example, I pull one few from the bag each day during my morning meditation and reflect on that particular few throughout the day. I have also taken the bag and cast all the fews out in front of me, reading those closest as my past, the middle as the present and those furthest away as the future. There are probably as many ways to do this as there are people who use the Ogham. My bodhrán has four sections in the back, due to the cross pieces. It has always reminded me of the four airts or winds and the four directions. So, I began casting the fews (literally opening the bag and pouring them in) at the center of the cross pieces, with each of the four sections aligned with the four winds (one directed East, one South, and so forth). Then, I look at which fews fall into which sections. So, the fews that fall into the 'East' section, I see as what is happening in my life just then. I see 'South' as what areas are my strongest sources for creativity and inspiration. So, say 'Ngetal' (cleansing) falls into 'South'... I might see that as 'cleansing' being an inspiration for me right now because it's Samhain and a time to clean out the old and finish old business. If 'Quert' (wholeness) falls into 'North'... I might see that a battle with health. And, the combinations of fews that fall together can be seen as significant. I am only just beginning to use this method but I have found it speaks more to me than the other methods of casting. What I have to do is record each attempt and see what develops. I would think that the elements could be used instead of the winds (Fire, Water, Air, Earth) and I want to try using those and see if I get similar or vastly different results. Interesting idea Wren.
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Post by Lady Anastasia on Jan 3, 2007 16:39:41 GMT -5
Wren! This is Fantasmagorical!!
I soooo love it!
Truly amazing
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Post by wren on Jan 4, 2007 14:22:24 GMT -5
Thanks! I have enjoyed sharing this with all of you. Marcus has tried it and a friend of his now uses this for her Tarot readings as well!
The wren starts a trend!
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