Tag Archives: Runes

The Norns Still Weave: Discovering the Teutonic Sense of Time

Posted on September 8, 2025 by David Taliesin

I’ve been reading Kveldulf Gundarsson’s Teutonic Magic: A Guide to Germanic Divination, Lore, and Magic, and came across an intriguing passage about the Old Teutonic concept of time: “Perhaps the most notable difference between modern thought-patterns and those of the … Continue reading →

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Nauthiz: Slow and Steady Wins the Rice

Posted on April 1, 2025 by David Taliesin

As part of my spiritual practice, I usually draw a single rune from my bag each day and then take note how I see its energy being played out in my life and my interactions with others. Today, I drew … Continue reading →

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Gebo: Balanced Exchange

Posted on August 12, 2024 by David Taliesin

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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Rune: What’s In A Name?

Posted on February 9, 2023 by David Taliesin

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

Posted on February 8, 2023 by David Taliesin

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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