Divination
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Kennaz ᚲ: Illuminating Wisdom
I’d like to change directions a bit with this post. Normally, we discuss what the rune represents and some anecdotes to get us thinking about how the rune is presenting itself in our lives. But, as I was thinking about Kennaz ᚲ, it occurred to me to discuss the runes from a broader perspective. Kennaz Continue reading
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Laguz ᛚ: Water Wisdom
The rune that symbolizes water, Laguz ᛚ, is one of the easiest ones to understand on the surface, and yet so deep at the same time. I froze when needing to write this post because I simply couldn’t capture its depths. On the basic level, all sorts of idioms come to mind, which makes Laguz Continue reading
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Isa ᛁ: Quiet Contemplation
Stillness. Wonderment. Trepidation. These are just a few images that may come to mind when thinking about the first freeze of the season. Isa ᛁ represents ice. And, as you can imagine, the Norse had an intimate relationship with it. In fact, it was believed that life itself was formed from the meeting of ice Continue reading
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Ehwaz ᛖ: Finding Purpose
Have you ever named your car? Or speak of it as if it’s a living thing? Do you wince at the sight of a new dent or care for it when something’s not right? Most of us don’t own horses, which is what Ehwaz ᛖ actually represents, but we can understand our love and dependence Continue reading
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Perthro ᛈ: Too Much of a Good Thing
Runes always provide balance. And while I discussed the positive aspects of play, it also comes with a downside. There’s an aspect of Perthro ᛈ that demands reflection. Are you being careless? What vices are you entertaining? Are you letting frivolous activities take over your goals? Sometimes, when things aren’t going the way we’d like, Continue reading
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Nauthiz ᚾ: The Next Right Thing
Sometimes, not everything is what they seem. Nauthiz ᚾ represents the feeling of need that forces us to question our circumstances. What is holding us back? Why do we feel stuck? My freshman English professor at Trinity University once gave me the greatest advice, that, to this very day, I continue to reflect on in Continue reading
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Perthro ᛈ: Lighten Up
This is your reminder to not take things so seriously. Pethro ᛈ is the most mysterious rune out of the 24. No one actually knows what it truly means and, therefore, there’s a lot of individual interpretation. So here’s mine. It’s generally agreed that the symbol for Perthro represents a rune sack or die cup. Continue reading
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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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