Monthly Archives: April 2010

April 12, 2010 – Thurisaz reversed

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Thurisaz reversed

Thurisaz is the sound “th”

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The thorn is exceedingly sharp,
an evil thing for any knight to touch,uncommonly severe on all who sit among them.

Thurisaz reversed is the expression of a harmful power that is turned around to be protective and guarding. It is not focused on the querent of the reading (such as myself) but instead is keep harmful influences in abeyance. I think for myself part of this extends from the personal work of cleansing that I engaged in today, that by cleaning away any harm that maybe on me, It works to keep it further away from me as well.
I just had another thought about the power of Thurisaz. Part of it’s ability is to penetrate past barriers, either ones that have been constructed, or one that are inhibiting a person. It does this not by overwhelming them, but by finding the weak point, the flaw that when it is struck, bring the rest of the structure with it. This could also be shaped into helping one perceive those key areas, whether for good or ill. If you can perceive your own weakness, you can work to overcome it or transform it. If you can see what composition of the pattern, you can determine how to change the pattern, whether for good or ill, and to know what to do and when to do it to make those changes occur.

April 11, 2010 – Gar

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Gar

There is no letter for Gar

There is no rune poem for Gar. It is a Northumbrian Rune.

Gar is the final rune of the Anglo-Saxon/Northumbrian Futhorc. As it falls out of the neat division of rows of eight letters each, it stands outside of the usual ordering. The name is usually translated as spear.
Gar is, as always, the cosmic blank slate. All things and No things expressed as n/one

April 11 – April 17, 2010 – Ehwaz reversed

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Ehwaz reversed

Ehwaz is the short e vowel, as in “get”

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The horse is a joy to princes in the presence of warriors.
A steed in the pride of its hoofs,when rich men on horseback bandy words about it;and it is ever a source of comfort to the restless

Ehwaz reversed countenances patience, and to move forward slowly. Sometimes it may tell you to move slowly, other times it just turns out you are in a situation where you have no choice but to move like molasses in January. Either way, avoid acting hastily, don’t make short, fast “spur of the moment” trips, and you might want to double check everything before you leave, or else you might end up forgetting things.

April 10, 2010 – Cenaz reversed

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Cenaz reversed

Cenaz is the letter C

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The torch is known to every living man by its pale, bright flame;
it always burns where princes sit within.

I am feeling uninspired. Which is the meaning of Cenaz reversed as well. The lack of inspiration, which if I was working on a creative project might be problematic, but since I am just enjoying my free time and doing routine things on this Saturday, it’s not a challenge or problem for me. Perhaps letting the flame smoulder and just not having to be bright and burning is a good thing today.

April 9, 2010 – Ear reversed

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Ear reversed

Ear is the sound “ea”

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The grave is horrible to every knight,
when the corpse quickly begins to cooland is laid in the bosom of the dark earth.Prosperity declines, happiness passes awayand covenants are broken.

The words that came to me after pulling this rune was “I guess I’ll die another day” (yes, Madonna’s song) and that was about it. Sometimes resisting the slow gradual changes are a good things. Things need to be preserved until the end, and maintenance and upkeep are important things to hold the slow, inexorably forces of entropy and decay in abeyance. That isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes you have to walk your own path, and that may mean choosing the time and place for the end, and not having others choose it for you.

April 8, 2010 – Aethel reversed

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Aethel reversed

Aethel is the dipthong “oe”

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

An estate is very dear to every man,
if he can enjoy there in his housewhatever is right and proper in constant prosperity

It was a little shocking to see the reversed rune of the rune of the week show up today. It seemed odd, but I guess even the most harmonious home will always have a little friction in it, at least to keep things interesting for those involved. After a moment of contemplation, I think it is speaking more to the cabin fever, of being in the home, secure and comfortable for too long. Eventually the desire for stimulation, interaction and variety push even the most established home body out in the open space. The discord at home might be brought about because, as a saying I have heard goes “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Stepping outside, at least to get away from others, as much as get away from yourself.

April 7, 2010 – Eolhx

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Eolhx

Eolhx is the letters z or x

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
The Eolhx-sedge is mostly to be found in a marsh;
it grows in the water and makes a ghastly wound,covering with blood every warrior who touches it

Eolhx, one of those mysterious runes whose exact name or meaning is unclear, is typically thought to me mean “elk.” In the Anglo-Saxon poem, it describes a type of still marsh grass, that can leave behind a nasty and deep paper cut, if it is handled incorrectly.

This rune is typically associated with protection. Where that protection comes from, is another debate, but almost always it is protection. How are you protected? What are you protected from? Who are you protecting? Why does it need protection?
It seems like a lot of people confuse protection and defense. To me, the difference is activity. Protection just is. It is passive, and only comes into action when the enemy activates it. Defense is active. It is ready, sharp and only held back because the person doesn’t want to take the offense. You can have your defenses down, but your protections up and they may never come done. Not that being protected is a bad thing. But sometimes, being defensive all the time is.

April 6, 2010 – Khalk reversed

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Khalk reversed

Khalk is the letter K

There is no poem for khalk. It is a Northumbrian rune
Khalk (usually interpreted “cup” or “chalice) reversed indicates unfulfilled desires and longing. It is the cup of victory and attainment being emptied, possibly poured out, possibly spilled, maybe it has already been drunk, emptied to the dregs. There is no more to be had from this font, and now it is time to fill it again. Maybe something new, maybe something different, but there is no more to be had from this source, and seeking to quench your thirst from it will not satisfy, but instead leave you longing and unfulfilled.

April 5, 2010 – Uruz

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Uruz

Uruz is the vowel U

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The aurochs is proud and has great horns;
it is a very savage beast and fights with its horns;a great ranger of the moors, it is a creature of mettle

Uruz (the auroch) symbolizes strength, power, and potential. As the auroch was the wild precursor to modern cattle, it is potential, the potential that can be shaped and formed to achieve ones desires. As the auroch was strong creature, that was very fierce and dangerous, it is also power and strength, material strength and spiritual strength, which are both valued. It is a bit more masculine, compared to what can be seen as it’s companion Ac (the oak) which is a bit more feminine. It is also a rune of healing, applying that strength to rebuilding what has been damaged, and giving it the power to be stronger, better and powerful with health. In a reading, it indicates that those values are being expressed or are needed in the situation. Sometimes you need to work, and apply power and your strength to situation, in order to make it right or at least work out as best as it can.

April 4, 2010 – Inguz

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Inguz

Inguz is the suffix – ing

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Ing was first seen by men among the East-Danes,
till, followed by his chariot,he departed eastwards over the waves.So the Heardingas named the hero.

OMG! Again??? Somehow I think this rune is being quite literal today, with the Christian holy day of Easter. As Frey was a sacrificed god, who rose again, so it’s an easy symbolic connection to another figure who died and rose again.