Nion is the ash, tall and unwavering, bridging earth and sky. It represents strength, connection, and the structure that holds the world together. In the OghamAn ancient Irish writing system of lines carved along a central stem. It is used historically on stone monuments and spiritually in modern practice. Ogham…, Nion stands for the axis between realms…  physical, spiritual, and cosmic… uniting them through will and clarity.

In Celtic and Norse lore alike, ash was revered as a world treeA cosmic pillar or axis connecting all realms of existence. It unites heaven. Spears were crafted from its straight grain, including those of heroes and gods. The Irish ash was seen as the tree of balance and law, often planted near sacred wells and gathering sites. It offered a link between heaven and earth, and its wood carried both authority and blessingA physical or verbal act that invokes divine energy to bestow protection, health, or good fortune upon a person, place, or event. In Druidry and….

Nion reminds us to act with integrity and purpose. It invites us to align our actions with our higher principles, to reach for the sky while remaining deeply rooted in truth. It is the strength that comes not from dominance, but from harmony with all that is connected.