Divination
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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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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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