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Othila ᛟ: Home Is Where The Heart Is
I love game nights. We ask our kids which games they want to play, and they argue between them for a while, since one is usually better than another in a particular game. That’s part of the fun. There’s a compromise. If it still can’t be decided between them, then we typically have to take Continue reading
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Nauthiz ᚾ: Through Desperation, Creativity
This one doesn’t mean so many great things and yet it’s a top favorite of mine. I’m sure that says something about me yet to be unpacked by a therapist, but I do enjoy challenges. In the next sentence, I’ll reveal the initial meaning, and you’ll wonder “why is this his favorite?” but keep reading. Continue reading
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Inguz ᛜ: The Desire to Thrive
Well folks, Inguz ᛜ has appeared for the 2nd time in 3 days. That’s probably a message to me that I need to take to heart what I’m writing. For those of you who haven’t read my first post on Inguz, it’s the rune for the creation process (strategy, drafting, and planning) that culminates into Continue reading
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Dagaz ᛞ: Carpe Diem
The birds are starting to chirp in anticipation of the coming light. It’s cold, but that soft light indicates that the air will begin to warm. Colors in the sky are turning from dark blue to violet to pink to orange. And then that sliver of sun comes peaking through. It’s the dawn of a Continue reading
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Inguz ᛜ: Where there’s a will, there’s a way
This one is going to be hard to write without some innuendos. Inguz ᛜ represents the building up of strategy, planning and action and then the final burst of energy and release. It is the creation process. The Big Bang. In nature, we can think of volcanic eruptions, sun flares, flash floods, and even the Continue reading
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Thurisaz ᚦ: Overcoming Chaos
Alright, folks. I get to talk about Thurisaz ᚦ for the second time. For those who haven’t read my first post on Thurisaz, you can read it here. Thurisaz, as I understand it, represents defense, self-assurance, and confidence. However, it can also be interpreted as a warning for chaos and imminent danger. It warns that Continue reading
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Ansuz ᚨ: Listen Before You Speak
Ansuz ᚨ represents Odin’s (God’s) breath. It is the rune of communication, intuition, and signs. Have you ever paid attention to the wind as you sit quietly in nature? It may be a gentle push towards a certain direction while the trees dance and sing with the rustling of leaves. Sometimes it feels as if Continue reading
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Algiz ᛉ: Expecto Patronum
Personally, this started out as a tough day for me, and I feel blessed to have pulled the rune for protection and higher-self : Algiz ᛉ. There are several interpretations of what the shape represents. I’ve heard elk sedge (a plant with spikes), antlers, and outstretched arms. This rune is often worn as a pendant Continue reading
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Fehu ᚠ: Wealth is the ability to fully experience life – Henry David Thoreau
Today’s rune was Fehu ᚠ, the rune for material wealth and abundance. But, this rune acts a bit differently than how most people perceive wealth to be: money. For the ancient Norse, this rune represented cattle. Even today, many cultures throughout the world consider the possession of cattle to be the true marker of wealth. Continue reading
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Kennaz ᚲ: A Spark of Knowledge
Today I was reminded by what inspires. Kennaz ᚲ represents a torchlight or flame beaming outwards, lighting our path. This particular rune could be celebrated for many pages, and because I’ll have more opportunities to discuss the meaning of Kennaz another day, I’ll attempt to be as succinct as possible. I’m a bit passionate about Continue reading
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