Thursday, January 27, 2011

27 Jan 2011

Isa, Nauthiz, and Raido offered guidance for today.

Isa is the rune of Stillness, Withdrawal, and Ice.  Go within, gather your strength.  At times, external help and guidance is not possible or appropriate, the answers you seek are within.  Even when retreating, stay within the world.  This was timely, I am four days into training and am reminded to relax in the face of pressing circumstances.  I asked the runes another question, separate from my normal questions, and was offered this rune.  Upon further inquiry, I learned I need to develop my own skills and explore my Self more before attempting a project I tried recently.  When Isa appears, look to caring for your Self and pursuing its interests.

Nauthiz is the rune of Shame, and traditionally, the rune of Hail.  Take the time to develop inner harmony through addressing such things like shame.  Perhaps it is the shame of reacting to someone who means no harm?  Perhaps it is feelings that have no basis but stem from worry and fear?  Whatever it is, recognize the source of shame, address it, neutralize it, and release it.  Live for the day; nothing more, nothing less.

Raido is the rune of journeys, and con temporarily, harmony.  Achieving a harmony within and without is a science and an art.  We all possess the science and the skill needed to achieve harmony.  With practice, repeated practice, we achieve art.  Maintaining harmony, or creating harmony, is important to maintain an inner balance, much like house cleaning.  Sweep out the corners to restore the balance.

Isa offers advice for what to work on tonight for tomorrow.  Look within, identify your fear, and reflect on how you got to where you are.  Mentally and physically prepare for the challenges coming in the morrow.