So long April. We have had sunny days, rain, snow, and pea-sized hail. What a mix!
Dagaz, Berkana, and Eihwaz provided their guidance for today.
Dagaz, brings the light of day, and breakthroughs. I reviewed my readings from last weekend. There are few other things I need to research before the true light-of-day appears. I am closer. I need to work on me.
Berkana brings growth and at times, that growth requires help from a higher being. Its time to consult the Higher Power more than normal. Perhaps I will have a dream to point me in a direction. I had a dream about a friend last night or this morning. It was strange. I would not consider subjecting my friend to the circumstances within the dream and don't blame him for a minute for making tracks! Of course, why we were in my home town and why my sister had a travel trailer five blocks from the house, I have no idea. Anywho... it could have been because the radio was talking about similar news... Must be it!
Eihwaz is defense and requires respect. Respect the self and Self and intuition. Focus upon respecting me before I can influence the outside world. Easier said than done!
The runes had a hard time choosing the task for tonight. Perhaps there are a variety of things I need to work on. The most important for tonight is Ansuz, messages, guilt, and communication. I shall ask for help, for guidance of how/where to go forward. See what is communicated. I do need to address guilt. Not sure where to start with that. Perhaps the messages will guide me towards the correct path.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
29 April 2011
Wow, April is almost over! The year is making its trip on a pretty fast clip.
Uruz, Wunjo, and Kano pointed me into the right direction for today.
Uruz and the arochs it remembers brings an opportunity to gather your strength around you. The challenge with being strong is doing so in such a manner that one is not over bearing or brutish or abusive or aggressive. So far, one of the most challenging things I have faced is providing employees with feedback. I wanted my feedback to be constructive and informative for both of us. I think I achieved that, or at least that is the impression I had. I didn't back down. I wasn't brutal in my assessment like others have been to me. I offered education materials to build communication styles and skills. I learned how I need to improve in order to be a better supervisor. All in all, I held my own and we both survived the reviews.
Wunjo is serenity and I felt pretty good and at peace after my meetings today. I felt I did a good job with my first attempt at reviewing employees. I know I have lots more to learn and that will be accomplished in time. Advice I had sought would have been nice to have; I learned on my own instead.
Kano brings Inner Peace. For once, in a while, my brain was not running a mile a minute with all sorts of conversations both remembered or imagined. I was able to spend the day in relative calm. I did some research when I got home and I learned some new rune spreads. I'm not sure if I will apply all the ones I learned in the near future. I know some will be applicable depending on the question I ask. I suppose the one that intrigued me the most was making a clock of the runes and drawing one which heralded your day based upon the hour it was drawn. I might find good use of that one! Not tonight, though. Its not in the cards, so to speak. I did try some heart-breathing meditation. That needs some work, but it might have good applications.
Jera is the task for tonight. Successful harvest. A full season of growth. A full season indicates a need to wait, for patience, and to possess perseverance. My decision to wait to work with the runes on a specific project is appropriate at this time. The correct time will present itself in good time.
Uruz, Wunjo, and Kano pointed me into the right direction for today.
Uruz and the arochs it remembers brings an opportunity to gather your strength around you. The challenge with being strong is doing so in such a manner that one is not over bearing or brutish or abusive or aggressive. So far, one of the most challenging things I have faced is providing employees with feedback. I wanted my feedback to be constructive and informative for both of us. I think I achieved that, or at least that is the impression I had. I didn't back down. I wasn't brutal in my assessment like others have been to me. I offered education materials to build communication styles and skills. I learned how I need to improve in order to be a better supervisor. All in all, I held my own and we both survived the reviews.
Wunjo is serenity and I felt pretty good and at peace after my meetings today. I felt I did a good job with my first attempt at reviewing employees. I know I have lots more to learn and that will be accomplished in time. Advice I had sought would have been nice to have; I learned on my own instead.
Kano brings Inner Peace. For once, in a while, my brain was not running a mile a minute with all sorts of conversations both remembered or imagined. I was able to spend the day in relative calm. I did some research when I got home and I learned some new rune spreads. I'm not sure if I will apply all the ones I learned in the near future. I know some will be applicable depending on the question I ask. I suppose the one that intrigued me the most was making a clock of the runes and drawing one which heralded your day based upon the hour it was drawn. I might find good use of that one! Not tonight, though. Its not in the cards, so to speak. I did try some heart-breathing meditation. That needs some work, but it might have good applications.
Jera is the task for tonight. Successful harvest. A full season of growth. A full season indicates a need to wait, for patience, and to possess perseverance. My decision to wait to work with the runes on a specific project is appropriate at this time. The correct time will present itself in good time.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
28 April 2011
A friend's birthday is today. Happy Birthday!
Today's advice was found in Eihwaz, Raido, and Dagaz.
Eihwaz advises to defend yourself. What a day for that advice! I had a tense meeting this morning, followed by my mid-year evaluation, and then concluded with another meeting. Uffdah! The meeting this morning was tough. Tempers flared a bit and no agreements were reached clearly. The mid-year was okay, even though we touched upon the earlier meeting and what I need to do to address those challenges. The last meeting of the day was actually a bit of fun. Keep in mind that fun is all relative! I do enjoy the people I meet and am getting to know. Even then, it is always advisable to have some form of defense for yourself. Stones, relaxation techniques, and silly putty are all excellent items to use. I have had a recurring dream that the ex decides to stop by the office. Not cool, not cool. And definitely not something I want to happen!
Raido is the rune of journey and that journey is a solo one. Surrendering to something is part of our solo journeys. I am not entirely sure what to surrender. Then again, perhaps that is exactly what I am supposed to surrender, knowing all the answers. I need to remember to take in some CDs of training I have gone to as a library for the guys to use. I know I don't have all the answers and that through my journey I will learn the answers that I need. However, knowing the answers does make the process easier. I suppose it is one or the other: knowing the questions and not the answers or knowing the answers and not knowing the questions. I know the questions I need to seek the answers for. Off to search for the answers...
Dagaz is the rune of daylight, of purpose, of patience. I am on the correct path, I am headed where I need to go, just need to persevere and I will get to where I need to go.
Laguz reversed is tonight's task. Water flows as it will, at the speed it will. Slow as a trickle, leisurely as a stream, furious as a waterfall; water erodes everything it comes into contact with. As it changes everything, it also feeds it the basic nourishment that is required for life. One must have humor as one watches water change the things it flows over, around, and through. It can be slowed, it can never be stopped. Enjoy the meandering as the drops continue on to the ocean. It never flows in a straight line yet it always achieves its end goal of flowing into the ocean. Water is one of the few molecules that attract other molecules because of its kittywompus orientation. It is not in a straight line, perhaps that is why it cannot flow in a straight line. Do not fight the path of the water. It will lead you to where you are going. Water is ever changing, just as everything around us is changing. We cannot stop change, even in death, we change. Embrace change and smile upon it and the world as you adapt to the ever evolving environment.
Today's advice was found in Eihwaz, Raido, and Dagaz.
Eihwaz advises to defend yourself. What a day for that advice! I had a tense meeting this morning, followed by my mid-year evaluation, and then concluded with another meeting. Uffdah! The meeting this morning was tough. Tempers flared a bit and no agreements were reached clearly. The mid-year was okay, even though we touched upon the earlier meeting and what I need to do to address those challenges. The last meeting of the day was actually a bit of fun. Keep in mind that fun is all relative! I do enjoy the people I meet and am getting to know. Even then, it is always advisable to have some form of defense for yourself. Stones, relaxation techniques, and silly putty are all excellent items to use. I have had a recurring dream that the ex decides to stop by the office. Not cool, not cool. And definitely not something I want to happen!
Raido is the rune of journey and that journey is a solo one. Surrendering to something is part of our solo journeys. I am not entirely sure what to surrender. Then again, perhaps that is exactly what I am supposed to surrender, knowing all the answers. I need to remember to take in some CDs of training I have gone to as a library for the guys to use. I know I don't have all the answers and that through my journey I will learn the answers that I need. However, knowing the answers does make the process easier. I suppose it is one or the other: knowing the questions and not the answers or knowing the answers and not knowing the questions. I know the questions I need to seek the answers for. Off to search for the answers...
Dagaz is the rune of daylight, of purpose, of patience. I am on the correct path, I am headed where I need to go, just need to persevere and I will get to where I need to go.
Laguz reversed is tonight's task. Water flows as it will, at the speed it will. Slow as a trickle, leisurely as a stream, furious as a waterfall; water erodes everything it comes into contact with. As it changes everything, it also feeds it the basic nourishment that is required for life. One must have humor as one watches water change the things it flows over, around, and through. It can be slowed, it can never be stopped. Enjoy the meandering as the drops continue on to the ocean. It never flows in a straight line yet it always achieves its end goal of flowing into the ocean. Water is one of the few molecules that attract other molecules because of its kittywompus orientation. It is not in a straight line, perhaps that is why it cannot flow in a straight line. Do not fight the path of the water. It will lead you to where you are going. Water is ever changing, just as everything around us is changing. We cannot stop change, even in death, we change. Embrace change and smile upon it and the world as you adapt to the ever evolving environment.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
27 April 2011
Today's selections included Wunjo, Odin, and Odin.
Wunjo, YAY!! I could use a happy day! It is always nice to have a good, happy day filled with something to look forward to. We had an office lunch at work and it was nice that I didn't have to cook. I did dig out the ice cream maker and made slushies out of margarita mix (today was a day I wished it was in the 1980s when we could still have the real thing) to go with the green chili. We also had a meeting with a customer. That went surprisingly well. I won a game of chess and got beat in a game of chess. I think I might be good for another 18 years. We went to an art show and had fun buying art. I like buying little kid art, it is SO reasonable!! And then, spent the rest of the evening with some other folks. Quite nice.
Odin for health and my relationship with myself. The mystery certainly danced through the day. It wasn't weird, it wasn't strange, it wasn't bad, it wasn't good; it was surreal, I guess is the best way to describe it. I've been toying with an idea that a friend suggested and strange little things have been popping up suggesting it is a good track. I guess it is homework time!! Oh ya, cancer seems to be making its presence known in a variety of settings. I suppose I should be proactive and have a few things tested and checked out. The big question is: do I really want to know? Especially if it like stage 3 of a bad one. At what point in the whole educate yourself about your health and mortal being does it really pay to know that you will most likely die from something? Isn't it better to live happily in ignorant bliss? Oh yes, I know, you can get treated with various chemicals and all that. BUT, we all die eventually, so....
On that little note, tonight's runic selection is... Jera! Why does that really sound like the story of my life: patience, patience, patience, patience....? I'm not sure I am all that patient. Determined, yes. Patient, not so much. Stubborn, we won't go there. Patient? Not really. I suppose that determination and stubbornness are just other adjectives for patience. One in a "good" light and the other in a less rosy light. Determination speaks of focus, goal-oriented, and grounded. Stubborn speaks of unmoving, unbecoming tenacity. They are both displays of patience. And patience itself has its own color, more gentle and feminine than the others. A gentle, graceful, action as compared to the others. Wonder why that is?
Wunjo, YAY!! I could use a happy day! It is always nice to have a good, happy day filled with something to look forward to. We had an office lunch at work and it was nice that I didn't have to cook. I did dig out the ice cream maker and made slushies out of margarita mix (today was a day I wished it was in the 1980s when we could still have the real thing) to go with the green chili. We also had a meeting with a customer. That went surprisingly well. I won a game of chess and got beat in a game of chess. I think I might be good for another 18 years. We went to an art show and had fun buying art. I like buying little kid art, it is SO reasonable!! And then, spent the rest of the evening with some other folks. Quite nice.
Odin for health and my relationship with myself. The mystery certainly danced through the day. It wasn't weird, it wasn't strange, it wasn't bad, it wasn't good; it was surreal, I guess is the best way to describe it. I've been toying with an idea that a friend suggested and strange little things have been popping up suggesting it is a good track. I guess it is homework time!! Oh ya, cancer seems to be making its presence known in a variety of settings. I suppose I should be proactive and have a few things tested and checked out. The big question is: do I really want to know? Especially if it like stage 3 of a bad one. At what point in the whole educate yourself about your health and mortal being does it really pay to know that you will most likely die from something? Isn't it better to live happily in ignorant bliss? Oh yes, I know, you can get treated with various chemicals and all that. BUT, we all die eventually, so....
On that little note, tonight's runic selection is... Jera! Why does that really sound like the story of my life: patience, patience, patience, patience....? I'm not sure I am all that patient. Determined, yes. Patient, not so much. Stubborn, we won't go there. Patient? Not really. I suppose that determination and stubbornness are just other adjectives for patience. One in a "good" light and the other in a less rosy light. Determination speaks of focus, goal-oriented, and grounded. Stubborn speaks of unmoving, unbecoming tenacity. They are both displays of patience. And patience itself has its own color, more gentle and feminine than the others. A gentle, graceful, action as compared to the others. Wonder why that is?
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
26 April 2011
Sowelu, Uruz, and Nauthiz offered guidance for today.
Sowelu brings wholeness. Wholeness is the thing we all strive for. It is our purpose, to achieve wholeness. For me, today, I finished a project I revisited after my weekend. I was looking for guidance and discovered a mistake I had made. That mistake caused my expectations and behaviors to look for something else. Once I found the mistake and revisited the outcomes, everything fell into place. Nothing happened, specifically. Just the feeling of right. My goal is still valid, I just may need to pursue it differently.
Uruz is strength and shines through courage. Courage to wait to make a decision until all the facts are laid out in front of me. Courage to do my job the best I can. Courage to have faith in a project and a goal. That, is the hardest one of all, to have courage in faith because faith is not a tangible thing. It is an abstract thing and can only be conjured by yourself. To have courage in your abilities to bring forth faith, love, hope, and all things which are hard to grasp is one of the greatest displays of strength. The next greatest display is to follow through with faith, love, hope, etc.
Nauthiz is our need for something. At times, the thing we need the most is to address our limitations. Remember, we cannot live life fully on our own. We achieve our greatest abilities and missions when we are joined by another. It is up to us to let go of our limitations, recognize them and release them, so we can absorb those of others to minimize them and they ours and we can amplify each others strengths, therefore, creating a strength beyond our wildest dreams.
Kano is the task for tonight. Open yourself to the fire within. Accept what it has to offer you. Accept the gifts you are given. Strive for inner peace. Realize that as you do these things, you are working on yourself and yourself only. By working on your own character, you increase your circle of influence and as you increase that circle, you have an increased ability to influence others. After all, that is the goal, isn't it?
Sowelu brings wholeness. Wholeness is the thing we all strive for. It is our purpose, to achieve wholeness. For me, today, I finished a project I revisited after my weekend. I was looking for guidance and discovered a mistake I had made. That mistake caused my expectations and behaviors to look for something else. Once I found the mistake and revisited the outcomes, everything fell into place. Nothing happened, specifically. Just the feeling of right. My goal is still valid, I just may need to pursue it differently.
Uruz is strength and shines through courage. Courage to wait to make a decision until all the facts are laid out in front of me. Courage to do my job the best I can. Courage to have faith in a project and a goal. That, is the hardest one of all, to have courage in faith because faith is not a tangible thing. It is an abstract thing and can only be conjured by yourself. To have courage in your abilities to bring forth faith, love, hope, and all things which are hard to grasp is one of the greatest displays of strength. The next greatest display is to follow through with faith, love, hope, etc.
Nauthiz is our need for something. At times, the thing we need the most is to address our limitations. Remember, we cannot live life fully on our own. We achieve our greatest abilities and missions when we are joined by another. It is up to us to let go of our limitations, recognize them and release them, so we can absorb those of others to minimize them and they ours and we can amplify each others strengths, therefore, creating a strength beyond our wildest dreams.
Kano is the task for tonight. Open yourself to the fire within. Accept what it has to offer you. Accept the gifts you are given. Strive for inner peace. Realize that as you do these things, you are working on yourself and yourself only. By working on your own character, you increase your circle of influence and as you increase that circle, you have an increased ability to influence others. After all, that is the goal, isn't it?
Monday, April 25, 2011
25 April 2011
Inguz, Uruz, and Othila were guides for today.
Inguz brings fertility. Today was quite fertile. I learned of a mistake I had made and fixed it. In doing so, I learned a few things that I hadn't known before.
Uruz reminds us to be grateful for things within our lives. Thank the spirit for your fortunes. Include those you view as setbacks as they are there to help us learn and also to appreciate the uplifting events.
Othila is the rune of family. To address the family, we need to look at our choices and actions that help us create. We do not have to have an actual family to create. We can create anything under this rune's guidance.
Perth is the task for tonight. Take the initiative and show love to and for those we love. Be grateful for those we share intimacies with. Develop these skills.
Inguz brings fertility. Today was quite fertile. I learned of a mistake I had made and fixed it. In doing so, I learned a few things that I hadn't known before.
Uruz reminds us to be grateful for things within our lives. Thank the spirit for your fortunes. Include those you view as setbacks as they are there to help us learn and also to appreciate the uplifting events.
Othila is the rune of family. To address the family, we need to look at our choices and actions that help us create. We do not have to have an actual family to create. We can create anything under this rune's guidance.
Perth is the task for tonight. Take the initiative and show love to and for those we love. Be grateful for those we share intimacies with. Develop these skills.
24 April 2011
Thurisa, Ehwaz, and Odin were leaders of the day.
Thurisa reminded me to not make any sudden decisions or to come uncorked. Keep calm. Think things through. Do your homework and then you can act.
Ehwaz continued on with that advice. It suggested I consider the act of forgiveness. Forgive others. Forgive myself. Perhaps consider asking for forgiveness?
Odin is always an interesting rune to draw. There is a time when the rune you draw indicates other things are more important than the question you posed to the runes. I think that this rune was indicating my relationship with myself was a minor player for the day. I needed to focus more on the day and my health. In particular, keeping a leash on my anger and frustration while considering forgiveness.
Ehwaz was the rune for the night. Movement, forgiveness, and letting go. In order to continue forward, you need to learn to forgive yourself and others. You also need to consider letting go of some desire that is out of wack or no longer applicable as it isn't within your reach at this time. Or, harder still, is to let go of the past in willingness to live empty so the future can fill the void left by the past.
Thurisa reminded me to not make any sudden decisions or to come uncorked. Keep calm. Think things through. Do your homework and then you can act.
Ehwaz continued on with that advice. It suggested I consider the act of forgiveness. Forgive others. Forgive myself. Perhaps consider asking for forgiveness?
Odin is always an interesting rune to draw. There is a time when the rune you draw indicates other things are more important than the question you posed to the runes. I think that this rune was indicating my relationship with myself was a minor player for the day. I needed to focus more on the day and my health. In particular, keeping a leash on my anger and frustration while considering forgiveness.
Ehwaz was the rune for the night. Movement, forgiveness, and letting go. In order to continue forward, you need to learn to forgive yourself and others. You also need to consider letting go of some desire that is out of wack or no longer applicable as it isn't within your reach at this time. Or, harder still, is to let go of the past in willingness to live empty so the future can fill the void left by the past.
23 April 2011
I am unable to share this day with you due to its very personal implications. Needless to say, it was full of spiritual paths and signals. Soul searching and listening for and to the answers. Gaining insight to my current job. Finding a new musical pursuit! That is the exciting part, I haven't picked up an instrument in 14 years! And the sound!!! All in all, it was an emotional day and filled with sunshine and scattered clouds.
22 April 2011
Uruz, Wunjo, Kano, and Dagaz were the selections for the day.
There is strength in holding firm. Need to work on focusing on me, inward, and what I am doing. Hold true and follow through with my plan.
Serenity was found in the area. It felt good to be where I was. Feels right. I think the track is correct.
Inner Peace, it was except for interacting with my boyfriend. Oh well. Journaling in spiritual travel. I spoke to a very close friend. She had an idea to pitch to me. I can't imagine anything more perfect for her to pursue. Have you ever ran across an idea that you want to be part of because it feels that it not only fits the person presenting the idea, but it fits you, and if things fall in line, your partner would be perfect for it as well? That was what her idea was. I have some homework to do for my part.
Dagaz indicated I was on the right track, just need to hold firm, have courage, and continue on the path I am on.
There is strength in holding firm. Need to work on focusing on me, inward, and what I am doing. Hold true and follow through with my plan.
Serenity was found in the area. It felt good to be where I was. Feels right. I think the track is correct.
Inner Peace, it was except for interacting with my boyfriend. Oh well. Journaling in spiritual travel. I spoke to a very close friend. She had an idea to pitch to me. I can't imagine anything more perfect for her to pursue. Have you ever ran across an idea that you want to be part of because it feels that it not only fits the person presenting the idea, but it fits you, and if things fall in line, your partner would be perfect for it as well? That was what her idea was. I have some homework to do for my part.
Dagaz indicated I was on the right track, just need to hold firm, have courage, and continue on the path I am on.
21 April 2011
Perth reversed, Fehu, and Perth were drawn in the morning.
The day was filled with spiritual signals. I stopped at a battle sight on my way North. The wind BLEW like a banshee so I didn't stay long. I had an epiphany about one of the places I was visiting. I could not understand why it was not a large trade center in the 19th Century until I looked at its history. It had a bloody history and enough that I don't think it was viewed as a good spot to trade. Also, the natives to the area did not wish to trade. Therefore, the traditional trading post was the major trade center for the time.
I got some answers for the things I was searching for. I felt drawn to the area. Perhaps from a past life experience.
Honest with the Self. Very important. Have passion and courage to pursue what you want.
The day was filled with spiritual signals. I stopped at a battle sight on my way North. The wind BLEW like a banshee so I didn't stay long. I had an epiphany about one of the places I was visiting. I could not understand why it was not a large trade center in the 19th Century until I looked at its history. It had a bloody history and enough that I don't think it was viewed as a good spot to trade. Also, the natives to the area did not wish to trade. Therefore, the traditional trading post was the major trade center for the time.
I got some answers for the things I was searching for. I felt drawn to the area. Perhaps from a past life experience.
Honest with the Self. Very important. Have passion and courage to pursue what you want.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
20 April 2011
Today's selection was Raido, Teiwaz, and Dagaz.
Raido is a journey and I am preparing for one. In addition to a physical journey, I took another step along the supervision journey today. Until I took this job, I have always been on the receiving end of a supervisor's direction. I have never had to tell someone that I see on a daily basis why something can't be done. I did that today. And, unlike MY supervisors, I explained why the course of action needed to be taken. Personally, I think that is a very important part of supervision. If you cannot explain why you decided to go a direction and have a defensible statement, the decision should not be made. Period. End of story. It doesn't matter if I am right or wrong; what matters is if I thought it through and I can defend it reasonably without needing to be asked and without getting defensive about it. A bit of a teaching moment, I think.
Teiwaz personifies Tiw, who was a great warrior. Tiw had courage and there are times when we need to take a stand and show courage. Right or wrong, the stand and the action of taking it is all it matters! In the end, did I show the courage to act? Did I act with a strong heart? Am I proud of my behavior? It takes as much courage to stand up and do something brave as it does to admit to being wrong. It takes even MORE courage to take actions to correct the blunders we make.
Dagaz is the rune of day and each day brings a new sense of purpose. That purpose may be a continuation of yesterday's, it is a new purpose, just the same. Sometimes, we need a reminder that we have a purpose. Other times, we need a reminder of what that purpose is. Do you think your purpose evolves and changes? Or, as in the I Ching, is our purpose determined or pre-determined and we are tasked with following and meeting that purpose through out life?
Nauthiz is tonight's task. An interesting rune to pull in light of the previous week's selections. I am starting an adventure tomorrow that has potential to be significant in my life. Nauthiz is a good reminder to perhaps pause and consider if I am addressing all my needs for this journey. Am I meant to travel this path alone? Am I meant to share my plans and ask for help? Is this a sign that I am on the right path? A new aspect of my character is emerging? So many questions and I know the answers are there. They are residing in the shadows, waiting for their cue. Or, they are still developing and will emerge like a butterfly from its chrysalis.
Raido is a journey and I am preparing for one. In addition to a physical journey, I took another step along the supervision journey today. Until I took this job, I have always been on the receiving end of a supervisor's direction. I have never had to tell someone that I see on a daily basis why something can't be done. I did that today. And, unlike MY supervisors, I explained why the course of action needed to be taken. Personally, I think that is a very important part of supervision. If you cannot explain why you decided to go a direction and have a defensible statement, the decision should not be made. Period. End of story. It doesn't matter if I am right or wrong; what matters is if I thought it through and I can defend it reasonably without needing to be asked and without getting defensive about it. A bit of a teaching moment, I think.
Teiwaz personifies Tiw, who was a great warrior. Tiw had courage and there are times when we need to take a stand and show courage. Right or wrong, the stand and the action of taking it is all it matters! In the end, did I show the courage to act? Did I act with a strong heart? Am I proud of my behavior? It takes as much courage to stand up and do something brave as it does to admit to being wrong. It takes even MORE courage to take actions to correct the blunders we make.
Dagaz is the rune of day and each day brings a new sense of purpose. That purpose may be a continuation of yesterday's, it is a new purpose, just the same. Sometimes, we need a reminder that we have a purpose. Other times, we need a reminder of what that purpose is. Do you think your purpose evolves and changes? Or, as in the I Ching, is our purpose determined or pre-determined and we are tasked with following and meeting that purpose through out life?
Nauthiz is tonight's task. An interesting rune to pull in light of the previous week's selections. I am starting an adventure tomorrow that has potential to be significant in my life. Nauthiz is a good reminder to perhaps pause and consider if I am addressing all my needs for this journey. Am I meant to travel this path alone? Am I meant to share my plans and ask for help? Is this a sign that I am on the right path? A new aspect of my character is emerging? So many questions and I know the answers are there. They are residing in the shadows, waiting for their cue. Or, they are still developing and will emerge like a butterfly from its chrysalis.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
19 April 2011
Berkana reversed, Eihwaz, and Berkana offered pointers for today.
Berkana reversed, blocked growth are an indication to "clean house." I was feeling very ambivalent about my plans for the weekend. I did some soul searching and determined that the plans I have are appropriate for my personal development. I know some travels are meant to be done alone. However, some support and a sounding board would be handy. What is mine will come to me.
Eihwaz is a defensive rune and may indicate denial. Shedding denial takes lots of hard work, time, and patience. Addressing my concerns about my plans and their timeliness is part of that process.
Berkana is growth and requires right action: Inguz. Renewal, create and restore life to a balance. Take steps to renew life.
Algiz is another defensive rune: sedges, boundaries, and mutual trust. It definitely ties all the things of today into a nice summary. Defending oneself requires boundaries; however, they need to be in such a manner to allow others in and allow yourself to grow. In a couple days, I will be undertaking a journey that will stress my abilities and will require me to have some boundaries built. It will also require mutual trust in myself, my guides, and people in my life. Tonight, I need to work on my defenses. Do I share my fears and concerns with someone and have enough trust in that person to survive? Boundaries first and then build the trust.
Berkana reversed, blocked growth are an indication to "clean house." I was feeling very ambivalent about my plans for the weekend. I did some soul searching and determined that the plans I have are appropriate for my personal development. I know some travels are meant to be done alone. However, some support and a sounding board would be handy. What is mine will come to me.
Eihwaz is a defensive rune and may indicate denial. Shedding denial takes lots of hard work, time, and patience. Addressing my concerns about my plans and their timeliness is part of that process.
Berkana is growth and requires right action: Inguz. Renewal, create and restore life to a balance. Take steps to renew life.
Algiz is another defensive rune: sedges, boundaries, and mutual trust. It definitely ties all the things of today into a nice summary. Defending oneself requires boundaries; however, they need to be in such a manner to allow others in and allow yourself to grow. In a couple days, I will be undertaking a journey that will stress my abilities and will require me to have some boundaries built. It will also require mutual trust in myself, my guides, and people in my life. Tonight, I need to work on my defenses. Do I share my fears and concerns with someone and have enough trust in that person to survive? Boundaries first and then build the trust.
Monday, April 18, 2011
18 April 2011
Today's guidance came from Wunjo, Isa, and Inguz.
Wunjo is the rune of joy. Joy in the little things. Finding two very nice people at a call center to help you. Waking to the sound of rain and bird songs. All in all, a nice day.
Isa is the rune of isolation and when isolated, we feel fear. Fear of the future. Fear of not meeting a deadline. Fear of not filling the gas tank and being stranded beside the road because you over estimated the tank's capacity or managed to slide off... Silly things like that.
Inguz brings Ing's fertility: renewal. Rain brings renewal. Birds singing in the morning welcomes the new day. A new day is dawning. A new adventure is unfolding.
Berkana is the task for tonight. Grow and develop abilities. Pray for help. Do what is right (developing mutual trust). Perhaps a message will come through in my dreams. Focus. Breath. Let go. Welcome the new. Smile.
Wunjo is the rune of joy. Joy in the little things. Finding two very nice people at a call center to help you. Waking to the sound of rain and bird songs. All in all, a nice day.
Isa is the rune of isolation and when isolated, we feel fear. Fear of the future. Fear of not meeting a deadline. Fear of not filling the gas tank and being stranded beside the road because you over estimated the tank's capacity or managed to slide off... Silly things like that.
Inguz brings Ing's fertility: renewal. Rain brings renewal. Birds singing in the morning welcomes the new day. A new day is dawning. A new adventure is unfolding.
Berkana is the task for tonight. Grow and develop abilities. Pray for help. Do what is right (developing mutual trust). Perhaps a message will come through in my dreams. Focus. Breath. Let go. Welcome the new. Smile.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
17 April 2011
Taxes are done. Thank you, Uncle Sam. The state from which I came, you can pound sand.
On this beautiful day, Ehwaz, Wunjo, and Sowelu offered their input for the day.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement. Its funny how movement can come in a variety of forms! Today, my movement came in the spiritual realm. I don't understand the ignorance the various churches have inflicted upon their members over the years. I've been exploring some chakras and have started to look at the elements. Strange thing is, there is a pattern there, especially with the astrological signs. Which in turn, appears to have some connections in personality profiles. I'm not sure why people haven't looked into that further. I am just starting and it amazes me at the things that fall into place!
Wunjo is joy and joy brings serenity. Today's serene element was to go do laundry. I am always amazed at the amount of clothing hanging in my closet. And the time it takes to do laundry. Its nice to get things moving and done!
Sowelu is the sun's energy and the sun has an amazing ability to heal. My healing activities today focused upon silencing my inner critic. It reminds me to take my pages to another level, including affirmations. The critic has been quiet however, she is starting to add some snark and I haven't been as prepared as a result.
Raido is tonight's voyage. Every time we start on a journey, we surrender our wills to the elements of that journey. As we bend and give on the journey, we create harmony along the way because we are giving and taking from our environment and the people journeying with us or around us as we travel. The journey need not be a physical venture. It can be a mental, emotional, psychic, or metaphysical. One of the biggest things to remember is, even if we are traveling solo we are never completely alone. There is always a witness to our progress. Undertake the trip in a positive light and manner.
On this beautiful day, Ehwaz, Wunjo, and Sowelu offered their input for the day.
Ehwaz is the rune of movement. Its funny how movement can come in a variety of forms! Today, my movement came in the spiritual realm. I don't understand the ignorance the various churches have inflicted upon their members over the years. I've been exploring some chakras and have started to look at the elements. Strange thing is, there is a pattern there, especially with the astrological signs. Which in turn, appears to have some connections in personality profiles. I'm not sure why people haven't looked into that further. I am just starting and it amazes me at the things that fall into place!
Wunjo is joy and joy brings serenity. Today's serene element was to go do laundry. I am always amazed at the amount of clothing hanging in my closet. And the time it takes to do laundry. Its nice to get things moving and done!
Sowelu is the sun's energy and the sun has an amazing ability to heal. My healing activities today focused upon silencing my inner critic. It reminds me to take my pages to another level, including affirmations. The critic has been quiet however, she is starting to add some snark and I haven't been as prepared as a result.
Raido is tonight's voyage. Every time we start on a journey, we surrender our wills to the elements of that journey. As we bend and give on the journey, we create harmony along the way because we are giving and taking from our environment and the people journeying with us or around us as we travel. The journey need not be a physical venture. It can be a mental, emotional, psychic, or metaphysical. One of the biggest things to remember is, even if we are traveling solo we are never completely alone. There is always a witness to our progress. Undertake the trip in a positive light and manner.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
16 April 2011
Jera, Uruz, and Jera pointed the direction for today.
Jera depicts a span of time. Today, I spent time in a city that I haven't visited by myself before. I did pretty good navigating around. No bad memories were lurking around the corners. One of the nice little bonuses of time.
Uruz gains strength from the aurochs. One sign of strength is to show gratitude. I am so happy that things are resolving themselves. Past crap is starting to dissolve into wherever things go when the past crap goes when it is gone. Where does that crap go??
Jera advocates perseverance. Strive to keep calm while driving in a rather large city. Keep calm even when a mapping program gives you faulty directions. Calm when plans don't go your way. Stay the path despite detours and you will still get to where you are going!
Algiz is the task for tonight. Protect yourself, install and defend boundaries (where appropriate), and create mutual trust. Protect.
Jera depicts a span of time. Today, I spent time in a city that I haven't visited by myself before. I did pretty good navigating around. No bad memories were lurking around the corners. One of the nice little bonuses of time.
Uruz gains strength from the aurochs. One sign of strength is to show gratitude. I am so happy that things are resolving themselves. Past crap is starting to dissolve into wherever things go when the past crap goes when it is gone. Where does that crap go??
Jera advocates perseverance. Strive to keep calm while driving in a rather large city. Keep calm even when a mapping program gives you faulty directions. Calm when plans don't go your way. Stay the path despite detours and you will still get to where you are going!
Algiz is the task for tonight. Protect yourself, install and defend boundaries (where appropriate), and create mutual trust. Protect.
Friday, April 15, 2011
15 April 2011
Gebo, Isa, and Berkana were the guiding forces for today.
Gebo, gifts, appears in every day, in every life. The gift of a new day. The gift of friendship. The gift of someone stepping up to defend you even when the offender is loong gone (ever so thankful of that!). Thankful for the gifts given by previous generations. Gifts are everywhere!
Isa is an opportunity to look within to the fears we harbor which place havoc with our progress. Mine are becoming easier to minimize. They are easier to banish to where they belong.
Berkana is the rune of growth and doing the right things. In this case, the right thing to do today was to let go. Usually, I envision letting go in relation to people and the relationships I have/had with them. Today, it was letting go of my criticism of my driving skills. Letting go of attitudes about previous relationships. Letting go of my parents' choices when it comes to my family. Just letting go of the stuff I have no control over.
Eihwaz is tonight's task. Defense, Denial, and Respect. Defend thyself. Face what you are denying and accept it. That brings you the power and removes the power from what you are denying. Respect yourself and all things.
Gebo, gifts, appears in every day, in every life. The gift of a new day. The gift of friendship. The gift of someone stepping up to defend you even when the offender is loong gone (ever so thankful of that!). Thankful for the gifts given by previous generations. Gifts are everywhere!
Isa is an opportunity to look within to the fears we harbor which place havoc with our progress. Mine are becoming easier to minimize. They are easier to banish to where they belong.
Berkana is the rune of growth and doing the right things. In this case, the right thing to do today was to let go. Usually, I envision letting go in relation to people and the relationships I have/had with them. Today, it was letting go of my criticism of my driving skills. Letting go of attitudes about previous relationships. Letting go of my parents' choices when it comes to my family. Just letting go of the stuff I have no control over.
Eihwaz is tonight's task. Defense, Denial, and Respect. Defend thyself. Face what you are denying and accept it. That brings you the power and removes the power from what you are denying. Respect yourself and all things.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
14 April 2011
Raido, Othila, and Ansuz influenced today.
Raido is the wheel, is a journey. Each and every day we have a journey. Today, mine was a new one in leadership. Here is a question I have not answered yet: how do you make observations about a person's actions to a subordinate with the intention to hit home to not do the things the other person did without bashing the person who made the mistake? My learning journey continues!
Othila is the rune of inheritance, of family, and of grief. Grief is like a member of the family. Grief that you can't be everywhere you want to be or need to be. Grief that you have to point out a mistake someone made and suggest a review of their actions. There is grief in everyday, at times we just don't succeed in recognizing it because it is so minimal and other times we can't look past it because it is so substancial.
Ansuz is the rune of messages and the only way to share messages is to communicate them. Communicating is one of the easiest things to do and also is one of the most difficult skills we use. Difficult? Of course. We choose the story, the version, the jesters, the tones, the aromas, the environment in which to communicate.
Inguz brings the task for tonight. Ing is fertile, has faith, and embodies renewal. New beginnings. Faith in the new by integrating the past into the now. Renewing the self and the Self to meet tomorrow as a combined being. The trinity.
Raido is the wheel, is a journey. Each and every day we have a journey. Today, mine was a new one in leadership. Here is a question I have not answered yet: how do you make observations about a person's actions to a subordinate with the intention to hit home to not do the things the other person did without bashing the person who made the mistake? My learning journey continues!
Othila is the rune of inheritance, of family, and of grief. Grief is like a member of the family. Grief that you can't be everywhere you want to be or need to be. Grief that you have to point out a mistake someone made and suggest a review of their actions. There is grief in everyday, at times we just don't succeed in recognizing it because it is so minimal and other times we can't look past it because it is so substancial.
Ansuz is the rune of messages and the only way to share messages is to communicate them. Communicating is one of the easiest things to do and also is one of the most difficult skills we use. Difficult? Of course. We choose the story, the version, the jesters, the tones, the aromas, the environment in which to communicate.
Inguz brings the task for tonight. Ing is fertile, has faith, and embodies renewal. New beginnings. Faith in the new by integrating the past into the now. Renewing the self and the Self to meet tomorrow as a combined being. The trinity.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
13 April 2011
Berkana reversed, Dagaz, and Odin offered pointers for today.
Berkana reversed is an interesting rune at any time, it points towards self development and causes you to ask yourself if there is character building you need to do. Of course there is! What do you need to work on? I need to be more patient. I need to be more kind. I need to be more considerate. I need to not get frustrated with help desk. I need to grab a can of virtual spray cheese.... Oops, I need to be more kind.
Dagaz is the day and with every new day comes HOPE! Today's hope, I hope I can see well enough in the dark to do my thing... Thankfully, there is a little slice of light that comes underneath the door! Save often, people!!
Odin is all things mysterious. Accept someone's inversion. Embrace it, if you have to. The Possum Oath can be changed as needed: If I have to, I guess...
Odin is the task for tonight. Embrace the mysteries of all things. Prepare the soil for the new "crops" and look for guidance. Chase it all with a glass of cold milk... Preferably from out of the paper carton that was delivered in the middle of the winter with ice crystals in it... Oh, wait, that doesn't happen anymore, so the coldest milk you can get.
Berkana reversed is an interesting rune at any time, it points towards self development and causes you to ask yourself if there is character building you need to do. Of course there is! What do you need to work on? I need to be more patient. I need to be more kind. I need to be more considerate. I need to not get frustrated with help desk. I need to grab a can of virtual spray cheese.... Oops, I need to be more kind.
Dagaz is the day and with every new day comes HOPE! Today's hope, I hope I can see well enough in the dark to do my thing... Thankfully, there is a little slice of light that comes underneath the door! Save often, people!!
Odin is all things mysterious. Accept someone's inversion. Embrace it, if you have to. The Possum Oath can be changed as needed: If I have to, I guess...
Odin is the task for tonight. Embrace the mysteries of all things. Prepare the soil for the new "crops" and look for guidance. Chase it all with a glass of cold milk... Preferably from out of the paper carton that was delivered in the middle of the winter with ice crystals in it... Oh, wait, that doesn't happen anymore, so the coldest milk you can get.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
12 April 2011
Today, 150 years ago, the first shot was fired to start the Civil War. Oh, the irony!!
Inguz, Thurisa, and Ehwaz provided input for today.
Inguz represents Ing: fertility and new beginnings. I tried a new technique in a meeting. Listed everything we have going on over the next few months and identify the areas where help might be needed. I also drove home trying to picture historic scenes as I was driving (the road follows an important emigrant trail) and just couldn't quite do that. I am also following up on a dream I had.
Thurisa is Thor and represents wisdom in some areas. One of my supervisors advised that I take the time and money to buy my subordinates coffee. Ice cream in staff meetings works equally as well... Other than that, no really wise moments for the day...
Ehwaz is movement and at times, it means letting go. In this case, letting go of the past to move towards the future (an perhaps new beginnings) is the task.
Perth is the task for tonight. Taking the initiative on a project, creating love and fostering greater intimacy are all heady tasks for any night.
Inguz, Thurisa, and Ehwaz provided input for today.
Inguz represents Ing: fertility and new beginnings. I tried a new technique in a meeting. Listed everything we have going on over the next few months and identify the areas where help might be needed. I also drove home trying to picture historic scenes as I was driving (the road follows an important emigrant trail) and just couldn't quite do that. I am also following up on a dream I had.
Thurisa is Thor and represents wisdom in some areas. One of my supervisors advised that I take the time and money to buy my subordinates coffee. Ice cream in staff meetings works equally as well... Other than that, no really wise moments for the day...
Ehwaz is movement and at times, it means letting go. In this case, letting go of the past to move towards the future (an perhaps new beginnings) is the task.
Perth is the task for tonight. Taking the initiative on a project, creating love and fostering greater intimacy are all heady tasks for any night.
Monday, April 11, 2011
11 April 2011
Isa, Sowelu, and Wunjo offered input for today.
Isa is the rune of isolation. At times, withdrawing into yourself is the best defense. As is making sure your vacation plans are approved. I also made an effort to protect myself from debating a co-worker.
Sowelu is the sun and part of taking advantage of the sun is to show compassion. Compassion for whom? Compassion to whom? That is up to you.
Wunjo is the rune of joy and a time of celebration! Celebrate the little things. You never know when you will not have anything to celebrate. Then again, even when in despair, there should be something to celebrate, or, you are lost.
Sowelu is tonight's task. Creating a wholeness through compassion and actively healing thyself and others. I shall ask my dreams to guide me in this endeavor.
Isa is the rune of isolation. At times, withdrawing into yourself is the best defense. As is making sure your vacation plans are approved. I also made an effort to protect myself from debating a co-worker.
Sowelu is the sun and part of taking advantage of the sun is to show compassion. Compassion for whom? Compassion to whom? That is up to you.
Wunjo is the rune of joy and a time of celebration! Celebrate the little things. You never know when you will not have anything to celebrate. Then again, even when in despair, there should be something to celebrate, or, you are lost.
Sowelu is tonight's task. Creating a wholeness through compassion and actively healing thyself and others. I shall ask my dreams to guide me in this endeavor.
10 April 2011
I did not draw any runes today except the Ansuz reversed for the night.
Ansuz reversed may address a failed communication, guilt, or the need to communicate. Perhaps working on my own failings in communication is the task.
Ansuz reversed may address a failed communication, guilt, or the need to communicate. Perhaps working on my own failings in communication is the task.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
9 April 2011
Teiwaz, Raido, and Thurisa were guides for today.
Teiwaz represented Tiw and decorated protective shields. Today, that warrior is often the Self. Today's battle was coming to terms with the situation for next week. I hate being in limbo and likewise, have learned that coming out of limbo is equally as hard. The mind switch was difficult to overcome. I did it, though.
Raido is a journey and at times, you must surrender to a higher power. Coming to terms with the most recent events. Doing some research on a book project. Scheduling a family reunion, of sorts.
Thurisa is the rune of Thor and I would imagine he was known for compromise. Planning a family weekend with conflicting schedules is rather a challenge, especially when you are wishing to travel to areas that are rather warm... We did it, though! It should be a good weekend!
Jera is the rune for tonight's work. Jera indicates a span of time is involved before completion of a project. As a result, patience is needed. In order to have patience and see a project to completion, perseverance is required.
Teiwaz represented Tiw and decorated protective shields. Today, that warrior is often the Self. Today's battle was coming to terms with the situation for next week. I hate being in limbo and likewise, have learned that coming out of limbo is equally as hard. The mind switch was difficult to overcome. I did it, though.
Raido is a journey and at times, you must surrender to a higher power. Coming to terms with the most recent events. Doing some research on a book project. Scheduling a family reunion, of sorts.
Thurisa is the rune of Thor and I would imagine he was known for compromise. Planning a family weekend with conflicting schedules is rather a challenge, especially when you are wishing to travel to areas that are rather warm... We did it, though! It should be a good weekend!
Jera is the rune for tonight's work. Jera indicates a span of time is involved before completion of a project. As a result, patience is needed. In order to have patience and see a project to completion, perseverance is required.
8 April 2011
Thurisa, Ansuz, and Raido were the guides for today.
Thurisa is the rune of Thor, symbolizing an opening that comes with demolition. Considering the things to do while off work. Not knowing what is coming and how long the vacation would be... Definitely at the opening of a doorway.
Ansuz is a message and part of messages, guilt needs to be addressed. Guilt that I haven't planned as I could have.
Raido is a journey and with that trip comes harmony. Harmony within the office, we were all upset with the bosses and possible vacations.
Thurisa is the rune of Thor, symbolizing an opening that comes with demolition. Considering the things to do while off work. Not knowing what is coming and how long the vacation would be... Definitely at the opening of a doorway.
Ansuz is a message and part of messages, guilt needs to be addressed. Guilt that I haven't planned as I could have.
Raido is a journey and with that trip comes harmony. Harmony within the office, we were all upset with the bosses and possible vacations.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
7 April 2011
Ansuz reversed, Dagaz, and Eihwaz provided input for today.
Ansuz is messages received from a variety of sources. When it is reversed, those messages can be frustrating or our reactions to stimuli can be frustrating. Adversity can come in many forms and it can be useful. So can the image of a nose-full of spray can cheese in someone's nose! You know that stuff STINGS!!!
Dagaz symbolizes Day and with a new day comes hope. I hope this frustration goes away. I hope my wish comes true. I have many hopes. Hopes are good. Without hope and without purpose, we have no meaning in our lives. Ask Viktor Frankl if you don't believe me.
Eihwaz is defensive and one form of defense is respect. Self respect is the highest form of defense. Cultivate it.
Nauthiz is the task for tonight. Constraint. Shame. Limitations. Need. A hefty task for tonight. Time to evaluate the vacation, I guess.
Ansuz is messages received from a variety of sources. When it is reversed, those messages can be frustrating or our reactions to stimuli can be frustrating. Adversity can come in many forms and it can be useful. So can the image of a nose-full of spray can cheese in someone's nose! You know that stuff STINGS!!!
Dagaz symbolizes Day and with a new day comes hope. I hope this frustration goes away. I hope my wish comes true. I have many hopes. Hopes are good. Without hope and without purpose, we have no meaning in our lives. Ask Viktor Frankl if you don't believe me.
Eihwaz is defensive and one form of defense is respect. Self respect is the highest form of defense. Cultivate it.
Nauthiz is the task for tonight. Constraint. Shame. Limitations. Need. A hefty task for tonight. Time to evaluate the vacation, I guess.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
6 April 2011
Ehwaz, Raido, and Berkana offered their advice for today.
Ehwaz is movement and I was reminded that as I develop myself, all else will follow. I am a work in progress! Tonight, I learned some history, some really cool stuff about how to catch pronghorn. Very cool! I also bought a book about trails and a collection of journal entries from the turn of the 19th Century. I can't wait to open them.
Raido is the horse and rider and reminds me that I might need to surrender to someone's/something else's will. Stress, stress, stress, stress, where will I be next week? Stress, stress, budget, stress, stress... I didn't cause the stress, so minimize by remembering there isn't a darned thing I can do about it! Over paid monkeys!
Berkana is growth and at times, the right action is what is needed to facilitate growth: look at loving kindness. Love thyself. Accept the politics of where you live and whom you work with. Look to the future, won't be here forever!
Berkana is the task for tonight, focusing upon harmony. Hmmmm, internal harmony, what an interesting idea! Haven't really thought about that before. Definitely will need to ask for help from a Higher Power for that. And, what a way to grow! Inner Harmony!!!!!!
Ehwaz is movement and I was reminded that as I develop myself, all else will follow. I am a work in progress! Tonight, I learned some history, some really cool stuff about how to catch pronghorn. Very cool! I also bought a book about trails and a collection of journal entries from the turn of the 19th Century. I can't wait to open them.
Raido is the horse and rider and reminds me that I might need to surrender to someone's/something else's will. Stress, stress, stress, stress, where will I be next week? Stress, stress, budget, stress, stress... I didn't cause the stress, so minimize by remembering there isn't a darned thing I can do about it! Over paid monkeys!
Berkana is growth and at times, the right action is what is needed to facilitate growth: look at loving kindness. Love thyself. Accept the politics of where you live and whom you work with. Look to the future, won't be here forever!
Berkana is the task for tonight, focusing upon harmony. Hmmmm, internal harmony, what an interesting idea! Haven't really thought about that before. Definitely will need to ask for help from a Higher Power for that. And, what a way to grow! Inner Harmony!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
5 April 2011
Ahhh, better.........
Jera, Raido, and Teiwaz were in the offering today.
Jera is associated with a time frame. A full cycle of life.
Raido is a journey, a trip, and at times, you need to surrender to a power higher than yourself.
Teiwaz symbolized Tiw and decorated armor. Going into battle involves passion. Passion for your life is important. It allows you to celebrate the successes, walk away from the failures, and step-up to the challenges of the unknown. Embrace your passion and ride its coat-tails to where it takes you!
Uruz reversed directs tonight's efforts. Open your eyes and ears to catch the things you missed. Be grateful for what has come and will come. Support yourself and those you love.
Jera, Raido, and Teiwaz were in the offering today.
Jera is associated with a time frame. A full cycle of life.
Raido is a journey, a trip, and at times, you need to surrender to a power higher than yourself.
Teiwaz symbolized Tiw and decorated armor. Going into battle involves passion. Passion for your life is important. It allows you to celebrate the successes, walk away from the failures, and step-up to the challenges of the unknown. Embrace your passion and ride its coat-tails to where it takes you!
Uruz reversed directs tonight's efforts. Open your eyes and ears to catch the things you missed. Be grateful for what has come and will come. Support yourself and those you love.
Monday, April 4, 2011
4 April 2011
Today's cautions came in Eihwaz, Nauthiz, and Ehwaz.
Eihwaz counsels defense. First and foremost, no one needs to know everything. Also, part of the self defense is to address your short-fallings in private.
Nauthiz is need, constraint, shame, etc. Look for what you need, constrain your actions, and address your shame.
Ehwaz is movement, horse with rider. At times, it is best to let go. Don't dwell, it isn't healthy.
Berkana is the task for tonight's work. Growth, prayer, and doing what is right (finding inner peace). A good spot to start recovering from today. Excellent idea.
Eihwaz counsels defense. First and foremost, no one needs to know everything. Also, part of the self defense is to address your short-fallings in private.
Nauthiz is need, constraint, shame, etc. Look for what you need, constrain your actions, and address your shame.
Ehwaz is movement, horse with rider. At times, it is best to let go. Don't dwell, it isn't healthy.
Berkana is the task for tonight's work. Growth, prayer, and doing what is right (finding inner peace). A good spot to start recovering from today. Excellent idea.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
3 April 2011
Dagaz, Uruz, and Dagaz were the runes guiding today.
Dagaz is Day, a breakthrough. I had a dream of an ex's mother coming to see me. He had passed away and that is really all that I remember other than a friend's house that had a nice stuffed elk inside (it never had a stuffed elk let alone the windows that some how forgot the porch) and book cases that we had talked about her installing until the termites came to visit. Hmm, strange. Also, he would have NEVER had a picture like that. For one thing, she didn't own the house for the age of the child within the picture and didn't have a dead elk in the house. and I would have NEVER given him the photo displaying what I saw... Strange. He is gone. Done. In fact, I am making progress of removing him, including the wine, from my life. Yay!!
Uruz is the rune of strength and part of strength is being thankful for what I have. Very nice to leave the old behind. And appreciate the current. The bastard has less of a claim than he had before. Last count, 6 bottles left to drink and then he is... gone....!!!
Dagaz is the rune of breakthrough, of day, of purpose. Remove and conquer. Erase and establish new ground for the new. Yes, sir, you read that, get him outa my life and get some room for someone else! How do those fish heads taste, buddy???????????????
Wunjo is the task for tonight. Enjoying the moment. Enjoying what has developed to get me here today. JOY!!!
Dagaz is Day, a breakthrough. I had a dream of an ex's mother coming to see me. He had passed away and that is really all that I remember other than a friend's house that had a nice stuffed elk inside (it never had a stuffed elk let alone the windows that some how forgot the porch) and book cases that we had talked about her installing until the termites came to visit. Hmm, strange. Also, he would have NEVER had a picture like that. For one thing, she didn't own the house for the age of the child within the picture and didn't have a dead elk in the house. and I would have NEVER given him the photo displaying what I saw... Strange. He is gone. Done. In fact, I am making progress of removing him, including the wine, from my life. Yay!!
Uruz is the rune of strength and part of strength is being thankful for what I have. Very nice to leave the old behind. And appreciate the current. The bastard has less of a claim than he had before. Last count, 6 bottles left to drink and then he is... gone....!!!
Dagaz is the rune of breakthrough, of day, of purpose. Remove and conquer. Erase and establish new ground for the new. Yes, sir, you read that, get him outa my life and get some room for someone else! How do those fish heads taste, buddy???????????????
Wunjo is the task for tonight. Enjoying the moment. Enjoying what has developed to get me here today. JOY!!!
2 April 2011
Jera reminds us that very few things are immediate. There is always a time frame involved in each and every project we undertake. Even things that suddenly happen have been developing over a defined time frame. Who defines the time frame? Who knows. It is not in our hands, specifically. It is dependent upon our actions and those of others. I made some progress on a couple needlework projects today and got to speak in my "native" accent with a fellow art club member. It is always fun and I enjoy it so much, a taste of home.
Isa is the rune of ice, of isolation, of fear. Its a good time to slow down, think about our fears and how we can neutralize them. Remember where we have come from, what it took to get us here, where we want to go, and how to get there. Only when we address our fears, looking at where they came from/how we got the fear, then we can dis-spell them.
Teiwaz represents Tiw and was painted onto shields in battle. We often forget that a battle is a passionate event, we rarely went into battle without being behind the reason for the event. Loss of blood, limb, and body is a significant waste if we enter battle without supporting the cause. The passion for the cause is what separates a warrior or a hero with plain ol' cannon fodder. Remember that. If whatever you are facing is worth the efforts and you are truly passionate about the reason for going forward with that cause, win or lose, you will be a warrior and worthy of appreciation.
Wunjo is the task for tonight. The rune of joy, serenity, of celebration. Happy that Spring has arrived; serene in my life; and celebrate a new day!
Friday, April 1, 2011
1 April 2011
April Fools' Day! Didn't do anything and nothing was done to me (that I know of)...
Eihwaz, Wunjo, and Odin were the guiding influences for today.
Eihwaz is the rune of defense. Defending my beliefs about my work schedule in light of a different culture than what I learned. Also, defending my life and its balance. I haven't used work as a refuge, and I refuse to start that at this time. It is best to have a balanced life.
Wunjo is the rune of joy and part of joy is serenity. Personally, I view serenity as being at peace with myself and my life. I am not at peace with myself, yet, but I like the direction my life is going. Spring is here!
Odin is the mystery in any relationship, with the Self included. Keeping myself on the path I started earlier. Stay focused.
Dagaz is the task for tonight. Looking to a breakthrough while maintaining hope and a purpose. Not the easiest thing to do, but worth the effort!
Eihwaz, Wunjo, and Odin were the guiding influences for today.
Eihwaz is the rune of defense. Defending my beliefs about my work schedule in light of a different culture than what I learned. Also, defending my life and its balance. I haven't used work as a refuge, and I refuse to start that at this time. It is best to have a balanced life.
Wunjo is the rune of joy and part of joy is serenity. Personally, I view serenity as being at peace with myself and my life. I am not at peace with myself, yet, but I like the direction my life is going. Spring is here!
Odin is the mystery in any relationship, with the Self included. Keeping myself on the path I started earlier. Stay focused.
Dagaz is the task for tonight. Looking to a breakthrough while maintaining hope and a purpose. Not the easiest thing to do, but worth the effort!
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