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March 20, 2010 – Gebo

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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 means generosity or gift. Showing generosity was a necessity of various northern cultures, Part of the reputation of famous individuals was how generous they were with their wealth, food and abundance, particularly with guests from afar. Often times, part of the generosity was an unspoken contract, that by accepting the gifts of the host, the receiver would come to the aid of the host when called upon.
Gebo’s meaning partakes of that idea. In a reading, it shows what might be necessary to achieve your desires, either from expressing generosity, or generosity that has already been expressed to you, and therefore you are indebted to giver. That is not a bad thing. It is the various commitments and obligations of giver and receiver that sustains a culture, and by honoring those commitments, society is kept up. It is only when the debt begins to grow out of control, problems arise.

March 19, 2010 – Berkana

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Berkana

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.

Berkana’s name means Birch. In the Anglo-Saxon rune poem however, the tree described is actually the poplar. Interestingly enough, the poplar tree produces small buds which are known as Balm of Gilead buds, which are recommended for use in healing external skin issues, like sunburn. The buds also figure in magical usage as an herb of love, particularly in soothing and reuniting lovers who have been estranged by conflict or misunderstanding.
Berkana meaning is one of growth, nurturing and feminine energy. Many authors comment on the shape of the letter reminding them of full breasts, particular of a pregnant or breast-feeding mother. In a reading, it can indicate that a gentle and nurturing action is taken. It can also indicate that the situation is progressing gently. This figures especially well for questions about health, healing, childbirth or issues where sudden growth and increase might de-stabilize the situation.

March 18, 2010 – Nauthiz

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Nauthiz

Nauthiz is the letter N

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)
Trouble is oppressive to the heart;
yet often it proves a source of help and salvationto the children of men, to everyone who heeds it betimes.

Today’s rune of Nauthiz is showing that there is a need to focus on how one is nourishing, sustaining and growing to yourself and others. Maybe you need to spend some time healing, or contemplation on what really feeds you and nourishes you instead of what you can just fill yourself with, whether that be food, actions, information and other things. Today is definitely an opportunity to heed the trouble and find the source of help and salvation.

March 17, 2010 – Aethel

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Aethel

Aethel is the sound “ah-eh”

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

Aethel translates to estate, usually with the connotation of family-owned property that is passed down as inheritance.
Aethel is a rune of ancestry, but also inheritance. It is genetic inheritance, as well as financial inheritance, but also spiritual gifts as well. It also is an indicator of the home, and issues around the home. Depending upon other runes in a reading, it might show blessings, conflict or other issues that are happening in the home. It might also call to focus your energies around the home. Cleaning, decorating, repairing or just enjoying your time in that personal space is what you need.
For me personally, as I glanced at the stanza of the rune poem, it immediately became clear, that it was more of reference of me being alone in my home, as the members that I had been sharing the home with are momentarily gone. So now I can enjoy in my own home whatever is right and proper for me.

March 16, 2010 – Hagalaz

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Hagalaz

Hagalaz is the letter H

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Hail is the whitest of grain;
it is whirled from the vault of heavenand is tossed about by gusts of windand then it melts into water.

Hagalaz (hail) is the rune of the day. Small hail is somewhat of a wonder, and yet can be beneficial, as it melts and turns into water, which can nourish plants and land. Large hail can be terrible destructive, destroying structures, hurting people, animals, plants and crops, and generally wreaking havoc. Yet, it too melts into water, which can sustain and nourish those that have survived the initial onslaught.

That is the meaning of Hagalaz. Generally considered a unfavorable rune, Hagalaz is the fury and violence of nature. Storms, Lightning, Hail, torrential downpours which lead to flooding and mudslides, but it can also include earthquakes (how appropriate) wildfires (which is different from Arson, but for a surer sign of that expect to see Qweorth as well) and any natural disaster, or seemingly natural disaster. On metaphysical levels, it shows those subtle energies being unsettled and over active, and often acting in destructive ways. Nothing is left the same after Hagalaz, but what does survive is often stronger and more capable.

March 15, 2010 – Os reversed

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Os reversed

Os is the vowel o

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The mouth is the source of all language,
a pillar of wisdom and a comfort to wise men,a blessing and a joy to every knight

Today I cast the Os reversed. Os is the translated as “mouth” as that thing which words come out from people. Esoterically, Os is the power of speech and song, everything having to do with voice. It is a rune of wisdom, but also of eloquence. When it is reversed, it shows problems with that area. Communication is misread, words are misheard, phone calls are missed. Try to make do as best as you can, and if you can, think about what you say before you say it, and re-read anything written before you publish it.

March 14, 2010 – Eihwaz

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Eihwaz

Eihwaz the long sound of the vowel i

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.

The names of Eihwaz are translated as Yew, a type of evergreen (taxus species) that has poison fruit and is toxic to humans. It is also much used in construction bows, but that particular facet belongs to Yr. In the esoteric sense, Eihwaz is the rune of Defense, but also a rune that represents Yggdrasil as the world tree upon which everything is connected, and so it shows connection. To have it show up today with Gar as the rune of the week, an aspect of Yggdrasil with the rune that represents the whole of Yggdrasil itself is kind of a big thing, I think. The combination of those runes shows that essential oneness, and a deeper sense of connection to it, at least for today.

Rune of the Week March 14 – March 20 – Gar

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Gar

There is no letter for Gar

There is stanza for Gar

Gar means spear. It is the last rune, and doesn’t belong to any of the aettirs. In a certain sense it completes the English runes, but it is also outside of them. As I have indicated before, spear is a euphemism for Yggdrasil, the World Tree of the Northern Tradition.

In a reading, Gar is a non answer. It indicates that you need to stand back, and let things happen and not to worry over the results. They will come on their own. It is also a tabula rasa, a blank slate that shows that anything can be done here, because it is not influenced by anything, and it’s influence is not necessarily something that will be felt. To have this show up as the energy working through for a week is kind of an interesting space. On one hand, it is the end and beginning and yet neither. It’s a week for taking new opportunities, or to bring other things to a clean end. How you use it is up to you, but the important thing is to act.

March 13, 2010 – Yr reversed

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Yr reversed

Yr is the letter y

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

Yr is a source of joy and honour to every prince and knight;
it looks well on a horse and is a reliable equipment for a journey

Yr is often translated as the yew bow by most. Yr’s meaning when it is reversed is lack of skill or ability, and a lack of efficiency. As it relates to the day, it shows that perhaps events of the day may be handled sloppily or carelessly. It might also be an opportunity for learning a skill, and being open to where your lack of ability is, might educate you in handling the events better. In examining the rune of the week, Ior, with Yr reversed, it shows that there might be a need for being open to learning how to handle the boundaries, and also straddling those boundaries as you work through them.

March 12, 2010 – Mannaz Reversed

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Mannaz Reversed

Mannaz is the letter M

Anglo- Saxon Rune Poem (from ragweedforge.com)

The joyous man is dear to his kinsmen;
yet every man is doomed to fail his fellow,since the Lord by his decree will commit the vile carrion to the earth

Mannaz means man. It is the rune of Humanity (all of us), but also a rune of the Mind and the whole man, from the first human to the last human.

I was feeling the reversal of Mannaz strongly this morning. I overslept, was absent minded, distracted at work, and just a lot of confusion. I broke a glass plate from tempature shock, and was feeling mentally overwhelmed by work, while at the same time having a conversation via email with a friend trying to figure out our plans for this weekend, which seemed to be changing a lot. It was just be smashed by a giant wave with now control or anything to hold onto. I am not sure what brought it about. It seems to have ebbed for the moment.

So, yeah Mannaz reversed can just point to inner turmoil or confusion. Your mind is shocked and unable to cope (for some reason) and things just seem to be hitting you really hard and fast, or slipping right by you, unnoticed.

I think I am going to flip this bitch.