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Rune ": Fehu # a$$le% moable 'eal$h (suh as money% )ossessions* S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: Prosperity, especially through your own
endeavors, financial security, successful property negotiations, the reduction of financial problems, unexpected good luck. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: The price that must be paid for change or
happiness.
The basic meaning of Fehu is wealth, especially in the sense of money or assets built up through hard work and used when needed. Cattle were a mobile asset as the Vikings Vikings took them with them in the longboats to the new lands. ut the old !orse "une Poem warns that (Greed (Greed for money causes strife among kinsfolk and so we should not be obsessed with making or holding on to money at the price of happiness . Wha$ Fehu means in a rea.ing
This is a good time for any speculation or money#making schemes, especially involving ventures further from home $including the internet% and an improvement in any money worries. The blank side, says we need to balance financial or worldly security loss against peace of mind and freedom to live our own way. way. !ot an easy decision, but future &oy may be worth the price, actual and emotional. 'f this change is not immediately possible try to build up financial stability so you can move on when the time is right.
Rune 2: /ru0 # The Aurohs or huge Wil. O1en S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: (trength, courage, overcoming all
obstacles, (uccessful business risks and speculation, improving health, a sudden breakthrough when all seems hopeless.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: Facing huge odds against you, being pressurised
down a road you don)t want to follow. The auroch was a huge wild, very fierce ox, whose horns were, according to myth, worn on the Viking Viking helmets, engraved with the *ru+ rune to transfer by associative magic the strength strength of the auroch to warriors. warriors. The !orse and 'celandic "une Poems talk of refinement by suffering using the images of iron, telling us even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome through determination, strength and endurance. The image appears of sun breaking through mist. (ometimes we should push forward with no guarantees of success in blind faith. Wha$ /ru0 means in a rea.ing
*ru+ refers to people or situations that block our way forward, either at work or home. (ometimes, however, the obstacles are within us, fear of failing or of not being clever or worthy enough to try. try. hether inner or outer resistance, sei+e your courage and if necessary be more persistent or assertive than usual - remember those charging herds. The blank side tells us we may be putting up obstacles without realising it, because we don)t want want to do things we we feel we ought to or or are told are good for us. sk us. sk yourself if you are being pressurised for changes you don)t want. /our choice, your call.
Rune : Thurisa0 S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: Passion, protection, overcoming challenges
and hostility or bullying, potency, successfully challenging an outmoded or corrupt status 0uo. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: (ecrecy and unresolved conflicts, over#
protectiveness, fear of showing showing your true self and taking taking a chance. This is the rune of the thorn and is associated both with the thorn as a protective tree and with Thor, the the 1od of Thunder. Thunder. 'n the !orse and 'celandic Poems, Thurisa+ is associated with the Thurs, the Frost 1iants against whom Thor sought to protect sgard, realm of the 1ods, with his magical hammer. Thor2s hammer also acted as a sacred symbol at marriages, births and funerals. The nglo#(axon nglo#(axon "une Poem relates how the thorn is sharp to the grasp. ut it offers protection to the vulnerable flower or fruit on a tree or bush and so, like Thor)s hammer, can keep away those that would do us harm. When Thurisa0 a))ears in a rea.ing
Thurisa+ says we should deal with each irritation and in&ustice as it comes, calmly and firmly rather than allowing bullies to remain unchallenged or
letting resentment fester until we respond in a totally inappropriate way or turn our unexpressed anger in on ourselves. eware also of hidden spite and barbs towards you which may be expressed in the blank side of the rune. ut also, if the blank appears do not be afraid of showing your true self and risking re&ection, especially if you have been hurt in love. (o too should we avoid over#protectiveness over#protectiveness of loved ones because we fear unnecessarily for for their physical safety or emotional emotional well# being.
Rune 4: Ansu0 # O.in% a 3o.% Mou$h% 5oie o6 $he /nierse7 S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: 'nspiration, continuing or reviving good
luck, passing tests and examinations or interviews, for all literary and artistic ventures, and a chance to take the lead3promotion. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: utocracy, inflexibility, dishonesty, giving mixed
messages. nsu+ is called the Father Father "une, the rune of 4din, the ll#Father ll#Father and so of growing authority and embracing leadership or launching ma&or dreams and ambitions. ambitions. s the rune of the mouth, nsu+ nsu+ favors favors clear clear communicat communication ion on every level, by saying calmly but firmly what you truly need and feel in personal relationships and negotiating good work conditions.
'ndeed, the nglo#(axon nglo#(axon "une Poem says that the mouth is the origin of every speech every speech and the mainstay of wisdom. This is a warning indeed to watch our words and consider their effect before speaking critically or angrily and to test the truth of what is being said or written. When Ansu0 a))ears in a rea.ing
n excellent rune for the self#employed or those contemplating a self# employed business venture, especially concerning creative pro&ects 1o for that big break, that promotion or launch your creative ventures when the time is favorable. 'f there are conflicts at work or home, reasoned dialogue and persuasion are the way forward, not unconsidered action or uncontrolled emotions to settle misunderstandings. 'ndeed, the blank side warns we may be stuck in an old dialogue unresolved in the past. e may not be hearing what others, especially loved ones, are really saying, because we are being sidetracked by the old put#downs and re&ections in our head.
Rune 8: Rai.ho # Ri.ing% The Sun Wheel an. $he Wheel on $he Wagon
r elocation, S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$ 5 (uccessful &ourneys, travel, relocation, taking the initiative, sei+ing an opportunity. opportunity. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: aiting for the ideal moment to act which may
never come, inner restlessness leading to unwise change in the outer world for its own sake. 4pportunities are at hand that may mean leaving your comfort +one but which ultimately offer future success and fulfilment. The old "une Poems contrast contrast the ease of the ancient ancient warriors in their their halls, talking about old victories and battles with the cold world outside where action is needed. e must do what we want now rather than talking about if only and only and one of these days whether the move is an inner shift, a ma&or &ob change, relocation or visiting where you have always wanted to go. "each out for what you most want # now. When Rai.ho a))ears in a rea.ing
hen "aidho appears, we can)t sit around waiting for the sun to shine and happiness or fortune to fall into our hands, but must sei+e an opportunity that may involve effort and uncertainty. uncertainty. e e can chart our own course and decide our destiny. destiny. Travel and career opportunities, relocation and house moves will bring advantage, but there is the need to maybe take the harder, harder, longer but more rewarding path. 'f things are bad, this is a promise of better times coming. 4thers may not approve of changes we need to make, so leave negative people and situations situations behind.
The blank side says we may, with the best intentions, be living the dreams of others $many a parent has forced a child onto an unsuitable path as a way of fulfilling his or her own unsatisfied desires%. ut if you are discontent be sure the change is outer circumstances and not a problem within that you will take with you.
Rune 9: ena0 # $he Torh S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: 6istening to our inner voice, creativity and
inspiration for new solutions to old problems, the conception of a child $especially after difficulties%. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: *nwelcome intrusion, ignoring our intuition,
accepting second best in life and love, unwise romantic and sexual liaisons. 7ena+ is one of the Fire "unes, representing the fire that lit the great halls as well as more humble abodes. 7ena+ is that inner flame we all possess and once kindled we can access the inspiration within that leads us to fulfil our inner potential and follow our dreams. ll the fire runes talk of the kindling of love and passion for life and for expressing our uni0ue 0ualities in whatever way we choose. When ena0 a))ears in a rea.ing
7ena+ says that if you are deciding between two options, or the way is not clear, then, by thinking outside the boxes, a third unconsidered way ahead will suddenly appear. 6isten to your inner voice and intuition as it is your greatest guide to the intentions of others, and when it is trying to tell us about what we really want and feel. /ou will find that if you dismiss doubts you get a chance to fulfil a long#awaited dream. Twin soul love may be around or, if you have it, a renewal of passion if things have become mundane. mundane. 7ena+ also promises the resolution resolution to a long# standing problem that will come suddenly. 'ts blank side warns against accepting second best in life or love. hat we regret is what we never tried. 8owever, 8owever, avoid unwise temptation in love if you have a good, even if temporarily dull, relationship9 try to revive what you have.
Rune ;: 3ebo% $he gi6$ S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: :oy in relationships, especially concerning
fidelity or commitment issues, marriage, generosity, generosity, all matters relating to fair exchanges, including contracts, an unexpected blessing or bonus in your life, a birth in the family.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: ;eanness, lack of commitment in others, giving
too much to those who are not worthy, worthy, especially in love or to family members. 1ebo is the rune of generosity, not only in material terms but in time and resourc resources, es, sharin sharing g inform informati ation on and succes successfu sfull group group pro&ec pro&ects ts or family family enterp enterpris rises. es. 't is the rune rune of emotio emotional nal and sexual sexual commit commitmen ment, t, happy happy marriage, fidelity and growing &oy in existing relationships, happy family gatherings and celebrations, seeking and receiving mutual respect in all our interaction interactionss and the growth growth of trust. trust. lucky time for receiving receiving unexpected unexpected financial bonuses, rebates, gifts and inheritances for happy reasons. When 3ebo a))ears in a rea.ing
'f you are naturally generous, 1ebo reminds us this may be a time to ask for help from others if you are feeling overburdened. hen the blank side appears, you may love and give too much and be taken for granted, especially with family, family, friends and colleagues who expect you to do more than your share or constantly ask for money or help and never repay. repay. re you unconsciously allowing or encouraging others to take indiscriminately from you to feel wanted< 8ow can you nurture yourself, especially if you constantly fall for partners who let you down or use and then abuse or abandon you<
Rune <: Wun=o% =oy
&oy, developing S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: Personal happiness, &oy, personal interests, seeking recognition recognition of your worth by others, drawing boundaries around yourself yourself if others seek to take over your your life, independence, happy solo holidays. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: Trying to please everyone, letting others put you
down, conversely selfishness. un&o represents happiness through developing self#confidence and self# esteem and through one)s own efforts rather than through others, establishing the separate uni0ue self even if you are in a happy relationship. lthough this rune appears only in the nglo#(axon Poem, the poem speaks of one who knows few or few or a little of little of troubles. The second translation makes more sense, suggesting that those who have experienced hardships, know the importance of taking everyday self#generated happiness as it comes. When Wun=o a))ears in a rea.ing
sk what would make you happy and fulfilled now rather than focusing on making others happy or expecting life or other people to provide bounties or make us happy.
For only by being happy in ourselves can we give happiness to others. Take Take up new interests and drop those that have become obligations, develop your uni0ue gifts and make your working life more as you want you want it. "ewards and dividends for past investments and hard work will be manifest within six months of the reading. 6ike nsu+, this rune indicates successful self# employment or working independently within an organisation. 'f the blank side appears, your identity may have become blurred. ;aybe you want to move on in your life and spend more time alone, whether on a solo holiday or more permanently. permanently. 's the fear f ear of being alone preventing you from seeking what you want< 'f you are trying to please everyone and acting as referee in family f amily,, workplace or social 0uarrels, step back.
>agala0% >ail% $he ?e See. S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: Temporary disruption or unwelcome
change that brings positive transformation, short term difficulty for long term gain. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: lienation from others, isolation, suffering suffering
through allowing others to oppress us. 8agala+ is an ice rune and 'ce is the fifth element in the !orse cosmology, cosmology, the others being =arth, ir, ir, ater ater and Fire. The cosmic ice seed fused with fire to bring about creation.
'n the "une Poems the hail is called white grains, grains , reminiscent of the harvest and, though sharp to the touch, melts to release r elease water necessary for life and growth to the land. Therefore, 8agala+ does not predict disaster but says that a crisis, disruption or setback you have experienced, or which is in your life now, now, if used dynamically to move to another stage of life or different approach, can enable our lives to grow in a new more fruitful direction. When >agala0 a))ears in a rea.ing
e may need to cause disruption to stand out against an unfair or unsatisfactory situation. =0ually, =0ually, if we flow with fate that pushes us outside our comfort +one, within a few months or even weeks, positive rewards will result. This is a good time to 0uit a bad habit or overcome a fear or phobia. The blank side indicates we may be suffering petty spite or unfair criticism, either at work or in our relationship. relationship. "efuse to accept second best best treatment. /ou know you are worth more, so use the logic of the air, hail)s transporter, to cut through any opposition and backbiting.
Nau.hi0% $he 6es$ial 6ire% our nee.s S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: cause for celebration, self#reliance,
success through our own efforts, acknowledging and meeting our own needs, the kindling of passion, developing love in a difficult situation.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: ;eeting the needs of others at the expense of our
own, co#dependency, co#dependency, over#possessiveness by others. !audhi+, a Fire rune, represents represents the wooden spindle that generates the festival fire by friction. These ceremonial fires were kindled at seasonal change points. !audhi+ represents therefore our personal needs and desires and so is a rune of independence. !audhi+ is also associated with love magic. When Nau.hi0 a))ears in a rea.ing
There may be something you need to do that perhaps has got pushed aside, but right now there is no no helping hand, so get get on with making it it happen yourself. n excellent omen for all independent ventures ventures and solo business initiatives, especially where there is a lot of hard work involved in the initial launch. The blank side of the rune indicates over reliance on others or over# involvement in the lives of family or friends. f riends. 't also warns a love you cannot reveal needs you to demand more or risk all, if the flame is not to go out.
?sa, ?e S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: The need to proceed slowly forward,
reconciliation in love or family, family, wise caution and using any unavoidable delays or slow progress in preparation.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: Feeling totally stuck in a situation or relationship,
being unfairly cast in the the role of scapegoat for family or marital marital failings. 'sa is the rune of 'ce and like 8agala+ refers to the fifth element in the !orse tradition. The "une Poems talk of the coldness and beauty of 'sa. The !orse Poem sees it as a bridge between dimensions that needs to be negotiated with care by those who are perhaps blinded blinded by the fear of going going forward. 8owever, 8owever, it must be crossed before the ice melts and the chance goes. When ?sa a))ears in a rea.ing
hether we have fro+en ourselves into inactivity or circumstance prevents us from moving forward, this is a good time to begin any negotiations, make reconciliation attempts with difficult or stubborn people and taking the first steps towards future change. 1ood for beginning to study for a new career. 'f the blank side is uppermost, examine what or who is holding you back. Perhaps the time for change is not right or you are uncertain of the right move. 'n this case, it may be better to wait and let the ice melt in its own time. ut don)t accept unwarranted guilt for others) stubbornness or negativity.
@era $he hares$ S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: The good results of earlier input and effort,
fertility in every way including the conception of a child, a bonus or deserved reward or promotion. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: "efusing to learn from old mistakes and to move
on from what is clearly not going to work $people who love the wrong person and take them back again and again%. :era is the rune of fruitful year, the good harvest from seeds well planted and cared for and the "une Poems talk of 8eaven2s 7ing or Frey Fr ey,, 1od of Fertility and the 8arvest, allowing the fields to blossom forth as abundance for all. ut of course, that involves earthly input, developing, nurturing and persevering with longer#term longer#term plans, rather than expecting expecting instant return. When @era a))ears in a rea.ing
:era talks about publicly launching talents you have practiced and refined. 't also represents deserved promotion and recognition of material efforts, receiving money owed, success in legal matters, fertility and good fortune. :era is also a reminder that there is a right time for everything, action, waiting, beginning a new venture and for moving on to the next phase. The blank side of this rune indicates the need for a realistic assessment if you are wasting your life on someone who constantly abuses your good
nature or who will never totally commit to you. 'f we do not learn from each stage the great cyclical wheel becomes a treadmill with a repetition of the same mistakes. 'f your relationships or &obs tend to end up with the same scenario, it may be important to ask yourself why and see if you need to change your responses or expectations. 'f you don)t like this symbol though it existed many hundreds of years with a positive meaning before the !a+is adopted it and you are making your own rune set, substitute the nglo#(axon 1er which has precisely the same meaning.
Eih'a0% $he e' Tree S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: 6oyalty in love and friendship, the value of
what is enduring, beginnings after endings, utilising the resources you currently have rather than wasting time on regrets.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: voiding throwing away what is of worth because
of temporary excitement or a too good to be true offer $it probably is%. ecause the yew is the longest#living tree, it was adopted by the !orthern peoples as a symbol of longevity longevity,, tradition and eternal eternal life and is called in in the !orse "une Poem the greenest wood in the winter , winter , as an evergreen promising even in the dead dead season of winter there is life life and hope. For this reason, the rune is also in the 'celandic Poem associated with the bow, bow, made from yew wood, as a symbol symbol of new life from old, reshaping reshaping what is existing and can be salvaged, based on what is of worth especially in relationships or career, even if not ideal or as planned. When Eih'a0 a))ears in a rea.ing
6ike the >eath card in the Tarot this rune never foretells death, either of ourselves or others, but a sometimes unwelcome and inevitable ending to a situation or life phase. new world is waiting, but it cannot appear until you have finished the old business, said goodbye either physically or emotionally and allowed yourself to mourn. Value and give extra input to loyal friends, family and partners. ny long# term study or training is favoured. 6isten to the advice of older people or experts. 'f the blank side appears, do not be tempted by a 0uick fix f ix or exciting new friends, or even a flirtation f lirtation if your relationship is in a dull patch. 'f you are grieving, allow yourself to express your negative emotions rather than bottling them up. 6et go go of the old voices voices in your head.
Ber$hro% $he 3ambling +u) S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: *nexpected good luck because of taking a
chance, the re#emergence of the real essential person you are inside, what really matters to you, standing up for your beliefs. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: 6eaving everything to chance, believing you can)t
change a situation and so not trying9 excessive risk taking and speculation. Perthro is the rune of the lot or rune cup, in which the ancient warriors tested their luck. The old "une Poems talk of "lay and laughter laughter in the beer hall for for gambling and rune casting were sometimes one and the same and a &oyous process. #esting their luck which luck which warriors did in both gambling and run# casting, reflected the will of the deities whether for battle, exploration or more personal decisions, but at the same time the gambler or diviner was expected to take appropriate action to maximise good fortune or avoid any potential pitfalls. 'n doing doing so they discovered discovered the strength of their real root self with both strengths and weaknesses, vices and virtues. When Ber$hro a))ears in a rea.ing
/ou will discover secret or unknown information that will be of great advantage. Value Value your real essential self and stick to your principles rather than trying to fit into the expectations of others, whatever the pressures or incentive to do otherwise. Take a chance as it is a lucky time. Try an interest or develop a talent you have always wanted to try but did not dare.
'f the blank side is uppermost, maybe you)re taking one too many chances on 6ady 6uck delivering, especially financially. financially. 'f fate has recently dealt you a bad hand, the way you act or react can make all the difference, but don)t accept the blame for others) inade0uacies inade0uacies which you may find offloaded on to you.
Elha0 or Algi0% $he El- or Eel#grass S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: Facing difficulties head#on and so resolving
them, altruism, rising high through achievement and battling to fulfil a dream9 good employment prospects, especially after a period of unemployment or threats to livelihood. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: (eeking an easy fix to problems or denying their
existence, taking the route of least resistance, not seeing beyond the immediate situation. Elha0 is a mul$i#meaning mul$i#meaning rune
The nglo#(axon "une Poem, the only one to mention this rune, interprets the rune as eel#grass, found on marshes, that grimly wounds $ any man who tries to gras" it. This sharp grass represents the nettle that is hard to grasp but, once it has been sei+ed, was traditionally traditionally useful for thatching, kindling kindling for the fire and bedding for animals.
The rune shape is also taken as the antlers of an elk, another translation, which can be used in attack or defense and it indicates also resources that are available to act powerfully and altruistically. altruistically. bove all it speaks of the higher spiritual self and the need to develop one)s spiritual nature while at the same time living within the world. When Elha0 a))ears in a rea.ing
(ei+e opportunities or make a decision, even if difficult or painful, as this will clear the way for a very good future, whether freedom from limitations or a new life path. lternatively, lternatively, it may m ay appear when you are contemplating studying healing or spiritual, therapeutic arts or downsi+ing to a more meaningful simple lifestyle rather than the pressures of the fast track. hen the blank side appears, you need to acknowledge any pressing problems will not go away away,, so denying their existence existence is &ust storing up future trouble.
So'ilo% $he Sun S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: (elf#confidence, health, happiness, travel,
success in your chosen field, especially where you are following a strong career structure, fame and fortune.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: 4ver#emphasis on achievement in the world)s
terms, physical, emotional or spiritual burnout. This is the third fire rune, after 7ena+ and !audhi+. 't is the rune of the sun or the sun#wheel destroying the winter ice, making crops grow and guiding seafarers. seafarers. 'n the !orse !orse world, where where the sun was so precious precious,, this is the most auspicious of runes in any aspect of life. 't is seen in the 4ld !orse "une Poem as light of the lands while lands while the 'celandic Poem talks of the sun as the life%long destroyer of ice and the ho"e and guide of seafarers indeed of all who believe in themselves and seek adventure. bove all it signifies the emergence of our own personal sun, our potential fulfilment and happiness. When So'ilo a))ears in a rea.ing
The year ahead will be very successful and fortunate9 good for the fulfilment of any ma&or ambitions and pro&ects, for travel and for long#lasting prosperity, prosperity, also fame and fortune, should should you be pursuing any any of the performing, creative or literary arts. elieve elieve in yourself. 'f the blank side of the rune appears, then maybe you are working too hard and feel the 0uality of your life or relationships are suffering. (tep back from the fast track for a time and do nothing, take a restful r estful vacation or spend time in nature. 'n the next chapter chapter,, we will explore explore the final set or ett, ett, the ett ett of Tiwa+, Tiwa+, the noble warrior god of &ustice.
Ti'a0% $he Bole S$ar% a gui.ing s$ar S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: :ustice, altruism, following a worthwhile
path regardless of difficulties, difficulties, truth revealed, making making realistic dreams come true, long distance and long#term travel. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e5 *nrealistic dreams and illusions, unnecessary self#
sacrifice, especially through martyrdom to loved ones, losing faith in life and self, depression. Tyr or the 1od Tiw is the !orse god who presided over all matters of &ustice. 'n the !orse and 'celandic Poems Tiw is called the one#handed god, referring to the sacrifice he made of his most precious gift, his sword hand to bind Fenris olf. olf. The poems talk of kee"ing faith over the night&s dark . dark . Tiw fought as well with his silver arm and was not afraid to fight for what was of value and right. The rune says we can win through by perseverance and by never losing faith in our principles. The rune also signifies the fulfilment of a hidden talent or creative gift that can become a second or new career. When Ti'a0 a))ears in a rea.ing
This is favourable for all public performances, competitions and success in the performing arts and also augurs well for travel, especially independently, independently, or a new lifestyle involving travel. 1ood for matters of &ustice, especially where opposition is great or corrupt, and recovery r ecovery from illness, also for taking a salary cut or downsi+e to fulfil a long#term dream. 'f you have
temporarily had to put life on hold because a loved one needs you, you will be more than repaid for this short#term short#term sacrifice. The blank side of the rune may appear if you are making unnecessary sacrifices for those who can look after themselves or if you are not prepared to compromise and accept what is possible right now, even if not ideal. 'f you are suffering from others) lies, the truth will come out.
,er-ano% $he Mo$her 3o..ess% $he birh $ree
S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: "enewal, healing, physical or spiritual
regeneration, fertility and mothering in all aspects. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: *nwillingness to accept new family members,
influencing family members through guilt, dealing with cli0ues at work and in friendship, constantly starting over again rather than persevering when things get hard. erkano is associated with erchta, a !orse =arth 1oddess who cares for mothers and children, especially abandoned ones and with the original !ordic =arth mother, mother, !erthus. 'ts secondary meaning is the birch tree, tr ee, the first tree to recoloni+e r ecoloni+e the land after the retreat of the last 'ce ge. ccording to the old !orse "une Poem, the birch "uts birch "uts forth shoots without without seeding and and so is associated with rebirth and starting again, especially under difficulty and later in life. When ,er-ano a))ears in a rea.ing
time for new beginnings or revival of what was thought lost. n excellent omen for fertility, fertility, pregnancy and motherhood at all ages and stages and for starting up business initiatives or new creative pro&ects, particularly by older people or a new career upon upon retirement. happy family time and welcoming welcoming new members, especially through remarriage. "elationships may be a central issue at the moment, and you may be either starting again or trying to revive the magic in a long#term relationship. People need you right now to offer sympathy and tender loving care. hen the blank side appears, you may need to act as peacemaker between
warring family members or colleagues and to accept people for what they are, not what you would like them to be. 'f you are suffering from family members manipulating you through obligation or playing favorites or suffering from cli0ues at work, time to step back and refuse to enter power games you can)t win.
Eh'a0% $he horse S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: 8armonious relationships, getting the right
balance between inner inner and outer demands or the different different aspects of life, all all negotiations and &oint ventures, the widening of hori+ons, house moves, or relocation, another travel rune, especially with others. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: llowing someone less wise or weaker to dictate
the course of events, disharmony between partners, restlessness and constantly seeking new places, people and situations. sacred animal to the Vikings, Vikings, especially the horse that carried its rider into battle. The horse is a symbol of perfect trust and harmony harmony with another person or within the self. self. The rune, mentioned only in the nglo#(axon "une Poem, emphasises the &oy a horse brings to his rider and how it can make him feel like a "rince or aethling $high#ranking person% $high#ranking person%.. When Eh'a0 a))ears in a rea.ing
=hwa+ indicates the swift resolution of a matter or the need for a fast response, heralds travel and working holidays, especially one to fulfil a dream or an out#of#the#blue chance to which you should say yes 1ood yes 1ood for negotiating business partnerships, for the restoration of harmony in a relationship or family and the resolution of power struggles or bullying through negotiation or official means. 'f the blank side appears, time to take a step back from acting as peacemaker in other people)s conflicts and accepting that you can2t do everything and please everyone and concentrating concentrating on your own priorities.
Manna0
cceptance of the weaknesses and strengths S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$ 5 cceptance of self and others, e0uality at work and in relationships, learning new skills, striving for perfection, all matters of structured learning, study and dealings with officialdom. +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: eing over#critical and expecting impossible
standards of self and others, problems with ageism, sexism, religious and racial intolerance, fighting against cynical or corrupt authority. authority. ;anna+, the rune of the ;an and oman, oman, is the rune of our strengths and weaknesses and finding a meaningful lifestyle. The first man and woman were formed by 4din and his brothers Vili and Ve from an ash and an elm
tree and their descendants repopulated the new world after the destruction of the old. The nglo#(axon nglo#(axon "une Poem talks of the mortality of mankind and of man in his gladness being loved by his kinsfolk and yet ultimately being divided from them in death. ;anna+ represents our potential to reach spiritual enlightenment within the limitations imposed by circumstances and says we should value our relationships but ultimately accept we are our separate selves and can)t totally live through others.
When Manna0 a))ears in a rea.ing
;aximi+e your strengths and abilities and do not deny but acknowledge your innate weaknesses and do not blame others for them or expect them to compensate. ny ine0uality ine0uality or unfairness will be overcome if you keep pushing away, away, whether a glass ceiling at at work or being discriminated discriminated against, albeit subtly, subtly, because we or loved ones are in some way different9 a new skill you need to learn will become easier. easier. 't may also be the moment to claim credit for your knowledge and hard work. 'f the blank side is uppermost, accept you are not (uperman or (uperwoman and you may need to hand responsibilities r esponsibilities over if you are doing more than your share, or ask for advice or even help. / /ou ou may find someone you loved or looked up to has flaws and lets you down, but this may not be a reason to abandon the relationship or situation, rather see what can be m ended and how trust can be restored.
Lagu0% Wa$er% Wa$er% $he Sea
(trengths, (ymbol uppermost5 Taking Taking a chance for f or great happiness beyond the comfort +one without without guarantees of success, success, ma&or life changes, following the flow of 6ife and unexpected opportunity, opportunity, trusting unconscious wisdom and intuition, taking a step into the unknown, adventure holidays or a &ob involving a lot of travel, psychic powers, imaginative ventures, following your heart not your head.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: 1iving way to over#sentimentality over#sentimentality,, falling for or
using emotional blackmail, changeability according to mood, sacrificing all for lust or irresponsible love affairs. This rune represents according to the old "une Poems the longships the Vikings travelled in to distant lands including merica, described as the oak steeds or steeds or oak horses facing horses facing ha+ards of churning water and and the brine stallion that does not heed its bridle. To the Vikings Vikings water was a frightening yet exciting concept because sea &ourneys could be ha+ardous, ha+ardous, but could lead to to great con0uests and discovery of new lands. ater never goes backwards and always finds a way round obstacles. 't does take courage to follow the unexpected opportunity or the ha+ardous option but it can be exciting and often the way to true
happiness. (o, it is ultimately a rune of taking a chance and following your heart rather than logic. When Lagu0 a))ears in a rea.ing
/ou may be contemplating a total lifestyle change or to launch a ma&or venture, though the time and circumstances may not be 0uite when you wanted. /ou /ou may have to leave behind certainty to reach your dream. Trust your intuition to guide you, improvising and adapting as you go, for this time may never come again and what we regret most is what we never tried. 't may be time to try something totally out of what other people see as your character or to speak the truth that comes from your heart and to take a chance emotionally, emotionally, especially if you have been hurt in the past. 'f the blank side appears, others may try to use, if not emotional blackmail, pressure to appeal to your sentiments. sentiments. Check with your your gut feeling before committing yourself to an irrevocable situation or making promises you may regret. void void throwing away love and trust for what seems irresistible temptation. eware of emotional vampires who drain your resources and your energies.
?ng'a0% Fer$ili$y% $he Fer$ili$y 3o. S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: 'nitiating creative ventures that will
succeed within six to twelve months, taking the conventional route to success even if slow, slow, the promise of better days ahead, fertility, fertility, especially for men, meaningful relationships and love and sex magick. m agick.
+hallenges% ,lan- si.e: 'mpatience for instant success or results that may
sabotage previous efforts, stagnation in relationships or career, 0uestions about whether to start a family. family. 'ng or Freyr, the !orse fertility 1od and consort of !erthus or erkano, the ;other 1oddess, drove his wagon over the fields, as described in the nglo# nglo# (axon "une Poem, after the winter to release the fertility of the soil, animals and people as part of the sacred marriage ceremony with !erthus and then withdrew to allow the seeds to germinate and grow. 8e was also protective god of the hearth and home. When ?ng'a0 a))ears in a rea.ing
6aunch a venture or initiate communication, but be prepared to wait for a response or results, r esults, as patience will pay dividends, good rune if you want a baby, baby, especially if the male in the relationship is having fertility issues. Take the conventional route whether in study, legally, financially or following a slow but sure career path. 'f the blank side appears, your life may be stagnating. Take Take yourself off for a few days to allow ideas to germinate about the changes you would like, but these will need to be initiated step by step if they are to be lasting and not &ust a 0uick fix. There There may be underlying worries worries about starting or adding adding to a family, family, especially if there are children from previous relationships or one partner does not want or cannot cannot have children. Compromise and sensitivity can resolve the matter. matter.
O$hala% $he homes$ea. S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: 1ood for all property matters,
improvements in financial and emotional stability, stability, a happy time for home and family and pets, improving health and happiness for older family members, possible additions to the family through remarriage. away, perhaps due to +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: Financial resources draining away, unreasonable demands by the family, family, concerns over elderly family members and their care and of children of any age who may be experiencing or causing problems. 4thala, the homestead represents the practical organi+ation of our home life. 'n the "une Poems, 4thala is said to be beloved of every human but this domestic contentment is linked with a good harvest, that is material comf ort. Though the !orse people were great wanderers, nevertheless, the homestead was important to them and establishing the new homestead, with the blessings of the land guardians guardians in the new land, land, was a priority. priority. When O$hala a))ears in a rea.ing
good time for property deals, for buying and selling homes, for working from home and spending 0uality time with home and family or close friends. 8ouse renovations or building a home are favoured. 'f the blank side appears, a need to economi+e at home and not allowing family members or friends to use you as a bottomless bank. /ou /ou may feel
resentment that others in the home are not helping practically. practically. 1et tough if the people who are living with you, especially adult children, are causing stress. 4thala is sometimes placed as the final f inal rune, but it seems to make m ake more sense that >aga+, the >aga+, the 'wakening , should be the last rune.
Daga0% $he .a'ning o6 $he .ay% $he a'a-ening S$reng$hs% Symbol u))ermos$: The light at the end of the tunnel, new
beginnings, believing believing in yourself even when others doubt you, a sudden opportunity to shine or succeed. m ost of +hallenges% ,lan- si.e: 6iving for the future and not making the most the present, undue pessimism about life, hanging on to past sorrows. >aga+, whose name means >ay, was the radiant son of !ott, the 1oddess of !ight. =ach dawn, >aga+ rode his shimmering chariot, drawn by his white steed, steed, (kin#f (kin#faxi axi $shini $shining ng mane%, mane%, bringi bringing ng in the dawn. dawn. The nglo nglo#(ax #(axon on "une Poem, the only one to describe >aga+, refers to it as the Lords Lords messenger reflecting messenger reflecting an attempt by scribes to Christiani+e the "une Poems. ut whether it is the light of 1od of >awn or the Christian deity who offers enlightenment, the light of >aga+ is seen as shining on rich and "oor alike offering them ho"e.
>aga+ is a very exciting, positive rune, whether it refers r efers to improving health for you or a loved one, a new career opportunity, opportunity, especially after &ob loss, bankruptcy or redundancy redundancy or a sudden revival in love love or good luck. When Daga0 a))ears in a rea.ing
>aga+ heralds light at the end of the tunnel for life will get better, if you &ust keep going and have faith in yourself. 6earning new skills, retraining, study opportunities or a new career are favoured9 a better situation concerning a young person. good sign for overcoming addictions, debt, fears and phobias or depression, finding finding a new friend or love who who will change your your life, &oy in pregnancy and through children and ama+ing good fortune ahead. 'f the blank side appears then it may suggest you are continually waiting for a better tomorrow or worrying too much m uch about past failures or re&ections and future ha+ards and not making the most of what is on offer now. 'f your trust has been shattered, reach out to those who are there for you rather r ather than shutting yourself away. The ,lan- Rune
To the three sets of etts we have learned, we will add a final rune - the blank - on which nothing is drawn on either side of the rune stone or stave. Casting the blank rune can bring to the forefront a key issue or ma&or life transition when you may want time to consider all the options before acting. 't can also indicate an unexpected element or opportunity. opportunity. This lank rune is called the "une of 4din, the Father 1od of Prophecy or the "une of )yrd $the Fate stone%, the future you can decide and shape. When $he blan- a))ears in a rea.ing
/ou cannot rely on traditional answers, nor the advice of others, and the right course may represent a leap into the unknown. /ou /ou are at a crossroads to the future still to be explored and chosen by you.
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