Thoughts that grow
Animal Speak- the Fox
Through his long association with man, fox has received an negative reputation. Although still thought beautiful, they have been maligned and called pest. England still reels with the political ramifications of the long held tradition of the fox hunt. It is the...
Isa
Isa…say it out loud. It sounds like you are saying “ice-a” or “i-sa,” either way you hear the world ice. Think of the properties of ice. First, it is water in it’s frozen state. Ice can cover mountains or cool the drinks in our glass. It is cold. When we touch it we...
Inguz, the Rune of Fertility
Inguz energy is the limitless energy of the seed. Whether it is the seed of an idea, or the seed of planting, the energy held within the small kernel of a seed is boundless. It truly is from the tiny acorn that the mighty oak does grow. The longest journey is started...
Halgalz
Halgalz (also Hagalaz) is one of the challenging runes in the Elder Futhark. Halgalz represents disruption. Halgalz talks of the capriciousness of the universe. It is Halgalz’s influence that causes people to say “I had the rug pulled out from under me!” Halgalz...
Animal Speak- the Swan
The Swan normally appears in the East for those who are already attuned to their inner potentials for the higher self, but challenges us to search further and do more. There is an Indian legend of the Swan. Young Swan flew through the dreamtime looking for ways to see...
Gebo
Gebo appearing in your cast today has many meanings and messages. Be sure to consider the meaning on the rune with direct understanding of the initial question. Gebo’s message is always important, so be sure to interpret it in the context of the question posed....
Fehu, the Rune of Posessions
Fehu is directly related to physical possessions. Most of us are familiar with the tales of the great warriors who took to ships with dragons on the prow and sails of striped red and white. What we tend to forget in all the warrior discussions of these industrious...
Eihaz, the Rune of Defense
“Tis a gift to be simple,Tis a gift to be free,Tis a gift to come outWhere we ought to beAnd when we find ourselvesIn the place just rightWe’ll be in the Valley of Love and DelightWhen true simplicity is gainedTo bow and to turnWe will not be ashamedTo turn to turn...
Animal Speak- the Seal
Seals were thought to be shape-shifters in many cultures. Tales abound of seals coming to the shore and removing their outer skin and glossy dense fur. As women they walk upon the earth. They may return to the sea by simply putting back on the skin and fur and many...
Ehwaz, Rune of the Horse
Ehwaz is directly connected with the horse. The importance of the horse on man’s culture cannot be overstated. In the Bronze Age artifacts of great beauty were created. One of these is a beautiful piece of artwork in which a horse draws the Chariot of the Sun across...
