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Othila ᛟ: There’s No Place Like Home
Othila ᛟ: the rune of family and inheritance. Depending on your family circumstance, this either invokes warm fuzzies or arctic chill. For now, let’s focus on what home meant in ancient times. This was your village, the hearth, your ancestors, traditions, land/cattle inheritance, titles, and celebrations. The vikings travelled extensively over land and sea with Continue reading
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Thurisaz ᚦ: On the Defense
This morning I pulled the rune Thurisaz ᚦ. Defense often comes to mind with thinking about Thurisaz. I’ve heard it associated with several images: Thor’s hammer, a thorn, or a giant who’s hellbent on destruction. In addition, whether this rune is inherently positive or negative in a reading will also depend on the tradition of Continue reading
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Unlocking Ancient Wisdom: A Modern Approach to Runes
Let’s start with what this blog is and who I am. You can call me Erik to maintain a bit of anonymity. I started this blog as a platform to share the wisdom I’ve gained from studying and understanding the runes over the past four years (since 2021). I have been continually amazed by the Continue reading
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