Category Archives: Runes

Gebo: Balanced Exchange

Last week I drew a card from the Urban Crow Oracle by M.J. Cullinane. It’s my favorite oracle deck and I often consult it to get a sense of what I need to focus on in the coming week. The … Continue reading

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Raidho: Getting Back on Track

Last week was one of those weeks I don’t care to repeat for a long time. It was tough emotionally and spiritually and left me feeling defeated and exhausted. I remember shouting out loud “Whoever or whatever is doing this … Continue reading

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Thurisaz: A Giant Is Coming Your Way!

Thurisaz (ᚦ) is a rune that hearkens back to the Norse stories of the Jǫtnar (giants) who dwelt in realm of Jǫtunheimr. I was recently the recipient of this kind of energy and, trust me, it’s not pretty. The Old … Continue reading

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The Wanderer’s Hávamál

Six months ago, when I began an intensive study of the Elder Futhark Runes, I had no idea how deep the rabbit hole would go. I found myself learning some Old Norse language and delighted in reading the myths and … Continue reading

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Rune: What’s In A Name?

If you’d like to learn about the language of Old Norse, Jackson Crawford is your go-to guy in English. He taught Old Norse at several colleges and now shares his knowledge with a wider audience on YouTube. The quality of … Continue reading

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The Power of Symbols

Way back in the day as I began my exploration of Wicca and other Pagan spiritual paths, two symbols called to me early on that have been with me ever since: the crow and the tree of life. Both of … Continue reading

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