Ancient
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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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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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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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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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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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