Tag Archives: Runes

The Invitation of the Blank Rune

Posted on February 24, 2026 by David Taliesin

There is a rune that does not belong to the Elder Futhark, yet somehow always finds its way into modern rune sets—the blank rune known as Odin’s Rune. In divination, it conveys that life can be mysterious, ambiguous, and unknowable. … Continue reading →

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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 Race

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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