Ac
Ac is the long a sound “ah”
Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
The oak fattens the flesh of pigs for the children of men.
Often it traverses the gannet’s bath,and the ocean proves whether the oak keeps faithin honourable fashion.
Berkana is the letter B
Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
The birch bears no fruit; yet without seed it brings forth suckers,
for it is generated from its leaves.Splendid are its branches and gloriously adornedits lofty crown which reaches to the skies
Peorth is the letter P
Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
Peorth is a source of recreation and amusement to the great,
where warriors sit blithely together in the banqueting-hall
Peorth, the rune of luck and chance, is shining for Friday. One of the things I notice, with the method I have made for creating bind runes (namely, doing a casting while focus on what I want to achieve, and put those runes together in an aethestically pleasing way (for myself), Peorth seems to show up a lot. It makes sense as the rune of luck, that from perspective of active shaping that magic is, one needs to seize upon luck, and direct it towards one’s desires, whatever those desires maybe.
Eihwaz is the long “i” sound, but is rarely used in written script
Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
The yew is a tree with rough bark,
hard and fast in the earth, supported by its roots,a guardian of flame and a joy upon an estate
A day of connections, new possibilities, and new contacts is the indication of Eihwaz for today. I recently acquired a new book, “The Encyclopedia of Natural Magic” by John Michael Greer. He gives an entry for the yew tree, and I particularly like his indication for magical uses for Yew. Mr Greer writes “Use Yew for protection from spirits, especially spirits of the dead. It is particularly useful in exorcism, and laying ghosts to rest.” Definitely also a fitting use for Eihwaz also, although I would say for both, it would work equally well, both in driving spirits away, but also calling them forth.
Eolhx is the sounds of “x” or “z”
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, the rune of protection, is the rune for this first Wednesday in August. It symbolizes protection, security, and sanctuary. Within the confines of an area marked by eolhx, one may find rest, peace, and quietness which allows one to cast off burdens momentarily, so that healing and regeneration, both physical and spiritual can occur
There are many variants on the swastika, mostly in stylistic depictions, and also vary depending upon the culture. It also has many names. Fylfot, Hooked Cross, Gammadion, Tetraskelion, Tursaansydan, manji, Mjolnir, thorshammr, Mundilfari, sun wheel, At one time, a Buddhist version of the Red Cross was called Red Swastika, and performed in actions similar to Red Cross of western countries.
One of the mistaken lore about the swastika, is that there is a reversed version, which symbolize evil. That is untrue however, as artifacts and usage up until mid 20th century used the swastika with it’s bent legs facing in both directions. Whatever way the legs are turned, the symbolism of the swastika, as a symbol of good fortune and luck, holds true. It was for the beneficial association that Hitler decided to use it, along with pseudo-philosophies about being Aryan, and the connection made by German nationalists both before and current with Adolf Hitler, which encourage him to use that symbol for the Nazi party.
Some of the two best sources I have found about the Swastika and it’s attributes are from Wikipedia, which had a detailed entry, with fascinating links at the bottom leading to other variants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika
Another interesting source was ms Catherine Yronwode and her Lucky Mojo website
http://www.luckymojo.com/swastika.html
It was from studying these websites that I decided to work with the swastika a little bit, embracing the it’s attribution of Good Fortune, and using it in a spell for myself to encourage and stimulate good luck. Not in any specific area of influence, but in the sense of any event moving odds in my favor.
To that end, I seek to reclaim this taboo symbol that has been rejected, at least for myself. While I don’t plan on showing it openly in any large way, because it seems like too much effort to explain to every person I see that I am not a Nazi, or Anti-Semetic, and it has nothing to with that, it is unfortunate that this symbols has been so tarnished by the misuse. I think with time and exposure, the idea can be taken back, and the symbol can be reclaimed and used openly again in the Western World, without misinterpretation.
Aethel is the sound “ae”
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
Today is probably a good day to work on the home. Maybe doing some of those cleaning chores that need to get done, or organize those drawers you have been meaning to organize. Use your kitchen and cook something, or kick and back and relax with a good book for part of the evening.
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
Dagaz
Dagaz is the letter D
Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
Day, the glorious light of the Creator, is sent by the Lord;
it is beloved of men, a source of hope and happiness to rich and poor,and of service to all
As an interesting counterpoint to the energies of Jera, August first is marked by Dagaz, the rune of Day, change, and awakening. While the energies of Jera are slow, patient and methodical, Dagaz is quick to change, abrupt, and changeable. In their relationship, it could be seen that Dagaz is aggressive change that is being set in motion, to be followed through with Jera, to sustain, encourage and nurture it, so that those changes may become something new.
Jera is the letter J
Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
Summer is a joy to men, when God, the holy King of Heaven,
suffers the earth to bring forth shining fruitsfor rich and poor alike
Jera, the rune of Summer, Harvest and the year, is the rune for this first week of August. A very propitious sign, as Jera equals well the with wiccan festival celebrated by many on the first, and over this week, the First Harvest known as Lammas. Fruits and grains are coming in now, some to be enjoyed, others to be processed so they can be stored away for the rest of the year. The day is starting to get shorter as we have moved away from the peak of summer. For some, the first chill of autumn may start to arrive in the evening, while others experience great heat waves, often called the “Dog Days of Summer” so named for the rising of the constellation Canis Major and its’ major star, Sirius.
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