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November 10, 2010 – Ehwaz


Ehwaz

Ehwaz is the vowel sound “eh”

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, the horse, signifies that speed, and swiftness is the nature of the day. Why are you moving through the day so quickly? Because you desire, and in seeking to fulfill those desires, you take action, swift, direct and timely. You see your window of opportunity and you jump through it. Passionate involvement with the world and everything in it pushes to make decisions quickly, ignore the feelings of others and work faster and efficiently to realize your desires.

November 9, 2010 – Tiewaz


Tiewaz

Tiewaz is the letter T

Anglo-Saxon rune poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Tiewaz is a guiding star; well does it keep faith with princes;
it is ever on its course over the mists of night and never fails

Tiewaz signifies, judgement, discernment, integrity, and wisdom. Like the idea of the Pole star, which helps to give direction by night, Tiewaz gives guidance and direction, helping to know right from wrong, helpful from harmful, the need instead of the want. One of the traditional uses of Teiwaz was to be engraved or pressed into weapons on their blade, as a way to bring success and victory in battle. Tiewaz/Tyr was the Germanic god who was equaled with the Greco-Roman Mars/Ares, but unlike that concept of a bloody, battle loving deity, it is my understanding that the Germanic concept of War (and thus their War god) was a means of resolving disputes, and resolving conflict, not always in loss of lives and spilling blood, but in defeating your enemies because truth and the Gods were on your side. Thus placing Tiewaz on their weapons wasn’t about winning in bloody battle, but striking with discernment, as way to demonstrate your integrity and righteousness.
In having the discernment to see what is wrong, and exercising the judgement and wisdom to cut away the harmful, and so perhaps lose something in order to gain greater rewards.

November 8, 2010 – Khalk reversed

Khalk reversed

Khalk is the letter “k”
There is no rune poem for Khalk. It is a northumbrian rune.

While there is no rune poem for Khalk, I recently came across another method of divination, which I have started experimenting with. I recently acquired a translation of Greek magical papyri, which are spells, rituals and esoteric lore from ancient Egypt during its period of Greek domination, which was most of Egypt from Alexander until the fall of Rome. This period created a blending of religion and spiritual beliefs, primarily of Greek and Egyptian, but also of various middle eastern religious and spiritual beliefs. It is from this combining that Hermetic lore evolved, and these texts are an example of that lore. In this book there was an entry titled “The Homeric Oracle” short phrases taken from the works of Homer (The Iliad, The Odyssey) arranged on a system of three, six-sided lots or dice. One rolls the lots, and the number that comes up (being a combination of any number 1-6 3 times) and then consults the listing. The short quote is then the answer you are looking for. Out of context they can seem odd and strange, but when used in a reading, they might give some interesting advice. Today’s quote from Homer came from the Odyssey Ch 21 line 293:

“It is wine that wounds thee, honey-sweet wine, which works harm to others too” or in another translation “Honey-Sweet wine has the best of thee, which others also”

This quote comes from the ending of the Odyssey, in which Odysseus has returned to Ithaca, and entered his home in disguise as a beggar, to slay the suitors who seek his wife and property. The suitors think of him as a beggar, and accuse him of drunkenness, for desiring to string the bow that only Odysseus could string.

Khalk reversed, the overturned cup, combined with a statement about being drunk, to a man who has hidden his true identity, and presented an illusion to people who seek something that is unattainable. I think the two systems have wonderfully complemented each other. Illusion, deception, intoxication, khalk reversed indicates that things are not what they appear to be. Dreams are presented as reality, While falsity is made desirable. Are you thinking clearly and soberly, or is your mind influenced by your senses that have been altered and deceived?

November 7, 2010 – Eohlx


Eohlx

Eohlx is the letters x or z

Anglo-Saxon rune poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The Eohlx-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

Eohlx is the rune of protection and sanctuary, a place secured against harm and danger, perhaps surrounded by dangers so that it can be protected. It’s most obvious form is awareness. You are just in touch with your environment, choosing the route that avoids the traffic jam, sidestepping at the moment before the cyclists would have ran into you, and choosing to wait for 3 seconds at the green light, and thus missing the speeding motorist who decided to run the red.

November 7 – 13, 2010 – Inguz

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

Inguz is the rune of potential and contained power, but also the catalyst that sets forces and events in motion. In this sense it embodies many things, such as sacrifice (the offerings that give sustenance to spiritual beings, so they can work for you, or perhaps fulfill your request) to a symbol for male aspect of nature, creation and divinity, the inseminating force that helps life to renew itself, in seeds that wait until the right moment to spring forth. With that in mind, that is the influence operating for this week. Recognize what is needed to achieve what one desires, or even to recognize what is really desired. To find the potential and power, and gather it up, and also to catalyze other forces, and supplicate the Powers that be, in asking for their assistance.

November 6, 2010 – Ehwaz reversed


Ehwaz reversed

Ehwaz is the vowel sound “eh”

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 appears again today. A sign that the storm is winding down, and that the changes of movement of the past week is now at a more manageable pace, allowing you to adapt, contemplate and move forward thoughtfully, instead of having to be continually active and responsive to the shifting demands of the world around you.

November 5, 2010 – Ehwaz reversed


Ehwaz reversed

Ehwaz is the vowel sound “eh”

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 signifies that things are moving slowly. Either because you need to take things slowly, thinking through your course of action and taking a look at things before going forward.
It could also signify that things around you are not yet ready. Perhaps other people’s efforts are not complete yet, and so your are slowed down in waiting for them, and preventing from moving forward at your desired pace.

November 4, 2010 – Ac reversed

Ac reversed

Ac is the vowel “ah”

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Ac reversed signfies that qualities of endurance, stamina, faith and fidelity are lacking or being challenged today. The faltering oak tree, it cannot withstand any great blows or strike, and cannot keep strong against the challenges that are being faced. It has been a great many challenges so far, as well. Expect that nothing will last or endure today, and appreciate it for the moment that you have it.

November 2, 2010 – Raidho reversed


Raidho reversed

Raidho is the letter R

Anglo-Saxon rune poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Riding seems easy to every warrior while he is indoors
and very courageous to him who traverses the high-roadson the back of a stout horse.
Raidho reversed is the rune of dangerous journeys, or journeys that should be avoided. It can also indicate obstacles to your travels or actions, or the loss of a means of transportation. Check your list (or make one) reconfirm your route and look for obstacles, and maybe reschedule that road trip, until after you have gotten your brakes checked and your oil changed

November 3, 2010 – Gebo


Gebo

Gebo is the letter G

Anglo-Saxon rune poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Generosity brings credit and honour, which support one’s dignity;
it furnishes help and subsistenceto all broken men who are devoid of aught else
Gebo, the rune of generosity, exchange, contracts and relationships signfies today is about these various modes of relationship. Friends, lovers, co-workers, neighbors, all of these are relationships that one has where exchanges and social contracts enter. Sometimes you are the giver, sometimes you are receiver, and being aware of the nature of that exchange is very beneficial. Being only one or the other can be very unbalancing, as something will give eventually.