First Aicme

Muin

(Mwin / Moo-in)

Latin Letter:
M
Element:
Water
Keywords:
ecstasy; prophecy; ripening
Season:
Early autumn
Symbols:
wine; cluster; spiral
Colors:
burgundy; purple
Tree:
Vine/Bramble
Muin

"I follow the spiral and drink the sun."

In-depth Interpretation for Muin

Dec. 7, 2025

 

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Traditional Meaning

Prophecy, inspiration, and surrender to the flow. Seek truth through joy and patience; let intuition ripen like fruit on the vine. Entwine with what nourishes, and release what chokes your growth.

Muin is the vine that winds through truth and expression. It speaks of connection, revelation, and the courage to speak from the heart. In the Ogham, it governs communication, self-expression, and the honest flow between inner knowing and outer voice.

The vine was sacred in Celtic and Mediterranean lands alike, often associated with Dionysian ecstasy and poetic inspiration. Its fruit, the grape, was a symbol of transformation, as it became wine through the alchemy of time and care. In Irish usage, the word muin also meant “neck” or “trust,” linking it to vulnerability and relationship.

Muin teaches that truth ripens only when we tend it with patience. It encourages us to express ourselves clearly, but with grace. When it appears, it is time to speak, to create, and to share what has been fermenting quietly within.