#rune notes

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Ansuz

Keywords: Divine inspiration, language, order, passing of wisdom, sound, chanting, speech, god, mouth, Odin, Ancestors

Ansuz is primarily Odin's rune and represents communication, creativity, control, and divine power. Spirituality is the rune of prophecy and revelation. It also encompasses the idea of wisdom, knowledge, reason, and therefore of instruction and good advice. It might also refer to a test, examination, or perhaps an interview. It can mean a letter, book, paper, message, or other information. Because Lioki was a renowned trickster, Ansuz may also suggest a surprise, trick, or subterfuge. Ansuz is a symbol of stability and represents order, no matter what problems may come to be. The answers to questions are available but not yet recognized. Look for signs and confirmations that are all around. Everything has significance, and appreciation of this will lead to understanding. Ensure you don't ignore the message because you don't like the context. All experience is a lesson that teaches by acknowledging the truth. Knowledge and wisdom will increase.

Associations: Odin, the heart, the throat. "Ase is the olden-father, Asgard's chieftain and the leader of the Valhol"

Reversed Keywords: Misinformation, trickery, bad dealings, miscommunication.

A lack of communication, awareness, or clarity, either in your past or present position. You may not feel right in accepting what is being offered, or you may feel that life is passing you by. This is a time to clean out the old and make way for the new.

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Berkana

Keywords: Growth, fertile grounds for the start of new ventures, rebirth from a time of darkness, the marks of physical beauty, and the fires of sexual love and enjoyment of the same. Birth and rebirth, especially when created out of very little. Earth, Mother.

Berkana symbolizes springtime and new beginnings. It is a birth rune and is especially powerful in feminine-associated matters. It marks the time when the laws of existence are set, and life is ready to begin in earnest.

If Teiwaz is the fundamental masculine mystery, then Berkana certainly belongs to the feminine, for it represents the path of the creator, the healer, and the midwife, bringing new life after death just as the birch puts out the first leaves after winter and represents the family and the home, and represents the enjoyment of sexual relations, fertility, and birth. Birth in this context can be literal or symbolic, such as the successful start of a new idea or enterprise.

An exciting time for new beginnings, fresh adventures. Activity and energy, sow seeds out, the harvest is yet to come, so don't expect immediate reward for your effort. Put the past in its experience A good time for spiritual renewal, clear away misconceptions, and accept new ideas.

Associations: Frigg, Freyja, Hel "Birch if leafy branch and little tree and youthful wood."

Reversed Keywords: Stagnation, reduction in wealth, losses in profits, produce, business.

When drawn in reverse, Berkana advises that aspects of character are more likely to interfere with growth, rather than events.

This rune suggests problems in growth, possibly through incorrect choices. It may be necessary to stop and start again. News that concerns the family may be worrying. This could concern health matters. Parties and celebrations may be cancelled, and there could be a feeling of dis-ease as opposed to illness or ill health.

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Eihwaz

Keywords: Aspiration, inner strength,m barrier, confusion, endurance, risk. Death. Tree of life. Dreaming. Magic

Eihwaz possesses the power of both death and regeneration. A re-growth from the passing of the old situation into the form of the new situation. It is a rune that acts as a magical protector and facilitator. All rites of passage, particularly those marking the transition into adulthood, contain the symbolism of death, the idea that one's former self has died and given birth to a new persona. Because of its position as the 13th rune, it is sometimes considered the death rune.

Associations: Odin, Yggdrasil "Yew is bent bow, and brittle iron and farboutl of the arrow." Farbautle is Like's father. He is also known as "cruel striker", "dangerous striker", and "sudden striker". He is a jotunn of wildfire.

Representing the connection between realms, this is a great rune for communing, divination, or necromancy.

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Dagaz

Keywords: Success, achievement, prosperity, and an end to the darkness of night. Change, transformation. Day. Odin. Dawn. Intuition. Inner light.

The shape of Dagaz represents a stable balance between polar opposites, especially between day and night. It is the rune of the light of day, midday, and midsummer. All of those times are full of strength and well-being. Dagaz has great protective powers and is also a rune of health, prosperity, and new openings. It will stop harm from entering, but will still allow those helpful energies that we need to come into our lives. In the spiritual realm, Dagaz gives us access to cosmic awareness.

Dagaz means day, and in the Nordic lands of long nights and winters, the day is strongly associated with the return of the sun and life. Dagaz is the essence of natural daylight. The new light of dawn and the strength of the sun. Spiritually, it is the divine. The high point of the natural cycle of chaos-order-chaos. It signifies brightness, growth, progress, development, and sometimes fundamental change. The divine light is guiding you towards your goal. Remain true, and good fortune will be with you. You are well protected. It will give you a clear vision to avoid dangers, but don't be blinded by ego. Remain humble and thankful for the good

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Ehwaz

Keywords: Will to move forward, loyal, trustworthy, confidant, purposeful, partnership, harmony, travel. Horse, twins, relationship.

Ehwaz symbolizes an unbreakable bone, a true friendship. It demands serious intentions to make sure the matter at hand will be successful. Also, Ehwaz enables us to make sure that our tasks flow from the beginning to the end. It is controlled change, progress, and sometimes a journey. It also represents partnership, trust, loyalty, and faithfulness, such as that between a horse and rider, siblings, and two halves of the same whole. You have the support you need to make swift progress towards your goal. But you must be loyal and supportive to those around you, as they are to you. The horse is proud, but that does not impede its purpose. So while you can be proud of your achievements, you must remain humble to ensure your journey reaches a successful conclusion.

Associations: Sleipnir, Freyr "Horse is a joy to princes ion presents of earls, horse in pride of its hooves, when rich men, mounted, bandy words, and it's to the restless ever a comfort."

Reversed Keywords: Tired, backwards motion, failure, confusion, lack of enthusiasm, bewilderment, disorientation, fear.

Movement that seems to block. Make sure that your actions and attitudes are timely; perhaps you are doing, or not doing, something that is not right for you at this time.

The trust and love between rider and horse, mutual trust is important and takes work to achieve.

A steady and progressive change is underway, and consistency is the way to maintain it.