Wednesday, January 19, 2011

19 Jan 2011

Wunjo, Jera, and Algiz ushered in a positive day, especially when compared to yesterday.

Wunjo is the rune of Joy.  A sparkly day was in order for this morning.  Glitter can do a girl wonders!  The contemporary interpretation indicates I am coming into myself on some level.  Traditions indicate a new relationship is formed.  Life is in harmony or can be.  Fellowship.

Jera is the rune of Patience and is associated with a cycle of time.  The cycle of time indicates one must be patient or have patience for a project or event to come full circle.  It may bring rewards.  Having the ability to see something through is one reward, even when the actual goal is something else, the ability to complete the process is reward.

Algiz indicates Mutual Trust.  It represents a sword, an elk, and sedges.  Contemporary guidance indicates all the warm and fuzzy words associated with building trust in one another and maintaining that.  Funny, it doesn't say anything about the damage that can be done by grasping with too much force.  Traditional advice reminds us to grasp the protection, the sword, gently so not to hurt ourselves.  What we see as protection can double back on us if we use it wrong or expect too much.  Being aware of our surroundings and vigilant in our interactions with others and ourselves is one way of using the protection this rune offers in a respectful and healthy manner.

Nauthiz is tonight's advice.  Constraint, Necessity, Pain; Shame; Limitations; and Distress, Need.  Look within for things that need to be cleared.  Dust the corners.  Repair yourself.  Learn from adversity.  Continue to grow and develop.  Mend.  Heal.