The Rune Hagalaz is part of my Rune Meanings series...


The ancient meaning of the Hagalaz Rune is that of Hail. In the modern day the Hagalaz meaning is concerned with disruptive natural forces, challenges and life changing events.

In a Rune Reading the Hagalaz Rune is seen as one that can herald disruption, dramatic changes and major challenges. But all of these changes are necessary and once through them you will be strengthened.

Illness, injury and loss are also associated with the Hagalaz Rune and can indicate poor health, an accident or even death of a loved one. In questions about love and relationships the Hagalaz Rune can herald the death knell to that relationship with the real possibility of third party interference.

In the area of business, finance and career the Hagalaz Rune can show major setbacks and interruptions to progress.

Overall the appearance of the Hagalaz Rune is seen as a warning that challenges can be overcome.



Hagalaz Reversed Meaning

There isn�t a Hagalaz reversed meaning as the Hagalaz Rune cannot be reversed.


Runes of Magic & Divination

The Runes of magic and divination have been used throughout the ages to foretell futures and to aid Spell casting and manifestation. Rune secrets are revealed and used for inscribing magical meanings onto candles used in Spell casting.


Do not use the Hagalaz Rune in any form of positive Magic.


Hagalaz Rune Correspondences


The Hagalaz Rune corresponds with the colour light blue, the number 9, the Tarot card of the Tower and the astrological sign of Aquarius. The goddess Urd and the god Heimdall are also associated with the Hagalaz Rune. The element of Water is contained within the female Hagalaz Rune.

Rune draw for February 4th 2016



Germanic Name: Mannaz

English Name: The Self

Meaning:
The starting point should always be the self, and a proper relationship with yourself is essential: on this depends that all other relationships may flow properly, including your relationship with the Great Mystery.

This is not a moment to look for praise about your achievements, nor is it the time to put all your attention in possible results. Do not judge and dont be intolerant. Remember the past and think about the future, but focus on the present. Try to live your ordinary life in an extraordinary manner.

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Rune for Feb 7th 2016



The Gospel of John begins with "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The Egyptians believed that Ptah dreamed creation in his heart, then spoke it into being. The Hopi believed that Tawa and Spider Woman brought the world into existence by singing their Creation Song. We embody our thoughts when we mold them into words and symbols: our speech, our singing, our communication is a reflection of the Great Shaping which brought order out of chaos and form out of formlessness.
Ansuz governs speech and communications: it holds the key to the relations between the worlds of the Sacred and Profane, and to the forces which enabled us to shape civilization and to transmit our knowledge to our community and our heirs. Ansuz is the rune which allows us to put our wisdom to use: we cannot learn without listening and we cannot teach without speaking. And in its highest form, Ansuz is also the Rune which contains the secret of all the other Runes.

When he hung on Yggdrasil for nine days and nine nights, Odin gained knowledge of the primal forces which shaped the universe. He also gained a way by which he could create bodies for them and speak with them directly. These bodies were the symbols which we call the Runes: by drawing them and reddening them with blood, we give form to the force. Much as Vodouisants will "tie a paket," a bundle of herbs and sacred objects which contains a spirit, the rune contains a living and sentient force which can allow us both to read the world and to make changes within it. By his sacrifice Odin established communication between us and the formless forces of the Runes. Our use of language is a reflection in the lower realms of that holy sacrifice.

Ansuz reminds us that our words are sacred: they give life to our ideas and allow us to change the world. Words can bring down empires and defeat armies: those who doubt this need only consider Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" and "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speeches. But words can also work powerful evil. The politician who deflects honest criticism with convincing lies; the priest raising an Easter pogrom against his congregation's Jewish neighbors; the smooth-talking pimp corrupting an innocent - all these draw upon the power of Ansuz. Ansuz gives us the power to communicate and persuade: it also gives us the responsibility to choose our speech wisely.

Much as Odin spoke with the Runes, Ansuz allows us to speak with - and for - the Gods. If Wunjo is the rune of the Mystic, Ansuz is the rune of the Prophet. It allows us to act as the vessel by which the Divine speaks to mortals. (This is no easy path to follow: history shows that many a seer came to an unpleasant end and many hard prophecies were rejected in favor of soothing lies until they could no longer be ignored). Writers and artists can call on Ansuz for access to the Sacred Wisdom and the truths which elevate work from merely competent into divinely inspired.

On a more mundane level, Ansuz can help us to establish a connection with those we wish to persuade. It can be called upon to alleviate misunderstandings and to find a diplomatic way to convey difficult information. Those who work on computers may find it a useful ally in making sure bits and bytes are transmitted clearly: it can help you to find and fix the flaws in your network. And if you are being targeted by slander or gossip, Ansuz can help to ensure that both truth and lies are revealed.

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Germanic Name: Dagaz

English Name: Breakthrough


Meaning:
Dagaz denotes important breakthroughs in relation to whatever concerns you. The moment is right and therefore success is assured. This is the Rune of radical trust, even if circumstances require you to jump to the void with apparently empty hands.

It often introduces an important time of prosperity and great results. However, you are reminded to pay attention and not allow yourself to be carried away or to behave carelessly in your new situation. Humility and generosity are advised.

Newton's First Law of Motion states that no object at rest will begin moving unless some outside force acts upon it. Raido is that outside force. It is the rune which upends stasis. It is the impetus which drives the deer in search of fertile fields and sends the wanderer off in search of excitement and adventure. Raido is the restlessness that ensures our lives and our society will not stagnate: it is the burning curiosity which sends us off in search of new horizons and discoveries.

While Jera is cyclical and travels over a fixed path, Raido is linear and free-ranging. Travelers may arrive at their goal by many paths. Their experiences on the road and upon arrival are unpredictable - and indeed, that unpredictability is part of the point! Raido wants to be surprised and challenged: it grows restless in safe and predictable surroundings and heads off in search of excitement.

Raido has been called the "journey-rune" and that is certainly one of its most important aspects. When it appears in a layout it often means the querent will be traveling soon. The nature of this trip and the final destination may be gleaned from the surrounding runes. It can signify a time to charge forward or a time to retreat: whatever form it may take, you can be sure that some kind of motion will be required as standing still is not an option when Raido is ascendant. Most often some kind of literal travel and movement will be involved: Raido is rarely content to confine its manifestations to the metaphorical realm.

Raido can be called upon when you have fallen into a rut and need a change in your life. But as with any of the runes, caution is advised before calling on it. Raido may give you a new adventure, but it may also give you a deeper understanding of the Chinese curse about "interesting times." Risk and danger are as integral to Raido as movement. Before Raido has finished working itself through your situation, you are likely to find yourself yearning for the security and comfort you left behind. After all, homesickness is as much a part of the traveler's life as wanderlust.

If you are facing opposition from enemies or unwanted attention from persistent suitors, Raido can be used like Hoodoo's famous Hot Foot Powder. It can make a target uncomfortable in your presence and give them the urge to get far away from you. Combined with Thurisaz in a bind-rune, it can make your enemy unable to settle down or commit to anything: at its worst it can lead to a terrifying akathisia that may result in death or insanity. Conversely, it can be reversed and combined with Isa to block an enemy's movement and hinder any efforts at escape.

But Raido also has many more benevolent uses. As part of a bind-rune it can provide intense kinetic power to a spell. It can be called upon to bless a trip or voyage and ensure that the roads are smooth and that the journey is a profitable one. Combined with Chalc, it can send you on a spiritual quest that will be rich with both danger and reward. (This may be a good choice if you are going to be going on a pilgrimage or vision quest: it is not something to be undertaken lightly, but it will repay amply those who are brave enough to seek the Chapel Perilous). Chalc can provide the Grail vision: Raido can help ensure that the details of the trip go smoothly. While Raido enjoys adventure, like any seasoned traveler it knows the value of packing appropriately and getting one's documents in order. It may be an easily bored rune, but it is not a scattered or impractical one.

(I really, really, really wish I could get this persons pics of the runes to copy over. Also, hope you all don't mind such massive explanations but he gives such good details on them! let me know if you wish it different!)

Nauthiz

Need
Needs have been unrecognized or unfulfilled.  The path to healing and fulfillment lies in answering these fundamental needs.  A course of action must be chosen.  Desire and need can be a source of strength.

MYSTERY

Perthro represents that which we cannot fully know.  Perthro, which signifies a cup, must be consumed to understand what it contains.  Fate is at work here, and answers can only come with time.  Explore.

[from http://kenazfilan.blogspot.com]

After reading my friend Galina Krasskova's excellent new book, Runes: Theory and Practice, I became interested in the magical use of the ancient Sacred Alphabet. These are some notes of my working with Naudhiz, the rune of Necessity and Need-Fire.

I was immediately impressed with how powerful this rune is. I can see where adding it to a bindrune would definitely increase the speed, force and efficacy of the working. But I can also see how it needs to be used with caution. If you really need the magic to work it is a powerful aide but if not it's likely to turn on you.

Naudhiz is the adrenalin burst that lets you lift a car off your child or the force of will that lets you keep going long after your body should have collapsed miles ago. I got the sense it only likes to be called when there is a real need: it feeds off the fear and stress of desperation. If that isn't there, it feels cheated and will put you in a place where you can feed it. It will teach you very quickly the difference between "want" and "need."

I think Naudhiz could also be a very useful rune for those who desperately need to grow the hell up and accept responsibility for their actions. Meditating on Naudhiz and taking its advice would likely be considerably less painful than having it manifest uncontrolled in your life.

This could be a powerful rune in love magic for making someone fall hopelessly, desperately in love with you or for inflicting a painful obsession on a target . I would probably give it an animal were I using it for that purpose. While it would be feeding off the target, I think it would also expect payment from the caster. Naudhiz is very much about getting reimbursed for anything it does.

Galina identifies Naudhiz with Sigyn, the wife of Loki in her role as Loki's protector in the cave. I totally agree: Sigyn embodies the kind of terror, suffering and perseverance at the heart of Naudhiz. Naudhiz can give you the stamina to prevail over obstacles and the wisdom to know what to keep and how to get by without that which you have lost. It's definitely an unforgiving rune but a powerful one to those who are ready to pay its price.

RUNE for 2-26-2016


SOWILO

Guidance.  Honor.

Sowilo represents the Sun:  a source of great energy and guidance.  A symbol of `purity in action` and a symbolic goal to be reached for.   Sowilo fulfills, encourages, and represents that which should be strived for.

(I have tried several diff things and I just cant figure out how to get pic in as well!)
BUT Sowilo is a lighting bolt hanging horizontal not that anyone is going to see this!  

ANZUZ (and its tarot and magical correspondences)

Tarot : Death
Sign : Venus
God : ODin
Colour : Dark Blue
Tree : Ash
Herb : Fly Agoric
A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration, enthusiasm, speech, true vision, power of words and naming. Blessings, the taking of advice. Good health, harmony, truth, wisdom.
Ansuz Reversed or Merkstave: Misunderstanding, delusion, manipulation by others, boredom. Vanity and grandiloquence.

URUZ

Tarot : High Priestess
Sign : Taurus
God : Vanir
Colour : Dark Green
Tree : Birch
Herb : Sphognum Moss
Physical strength and speed, untamed potential. A time of great energy and health. Freedom, energy, action, courage, strength, tenacity, understanding, wisdom. Sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better). Sexual desire, masculine potency. The shaping of power and pattern, formulation of the self.
Uruz Reversed or Merkstave: Weakness, obsession, misdirected force, domination by others. Sickness, inconsistency, ignorance. Lust, brutality, rashness, callousness, violence.

Sunday, March 6th 2016

MANNAZ

Tarot : Magician
Sign : Jupiter
God : Odin/Heimdall
Colour : Deep Red
Tree : Holly
Herb : Madder
The Self; the individual or the human race. Your attitude toward others and their attitudes towards you. Friends and enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness. Expect to receive some sort of aid or cooperation now. Mannaz Reversed or Merkstave: Depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion. Cunning, slyness, manipulation, craftiness, calculation. Expect no help now.

3-7-2016

NAUTHIZ

Tarot : Devil
Sign : Capricorn
God : Nornir/Etins
Colour : Black
Tree : Beech
Herb : Bistort
Delays, restriction. Resistance leading to strength, innovation, need-fire (self-reliance). Distress, confusion, conflict, and the power of will to overcome them. Endurance, survival, determination. A time to exercise patience. Recognition of one's fate. Major self-initiated change. Face your fears. Nauthiz Reversed or Merkstave: Constraint of freedom, distress, toil, drudgery, laxity. Necessity, extremity, want, deprivation, starvation, need, poverty, emotional hunger.

RUNE for march 10th 2016

Mannaz  

Now is the time for you to explore your inner self and those of others. Your intelligence and creativity are very well honed at the moment. Cooperation from and with others should be very easy to attain

RAIDHO

Tarot : Heirophant
Sign : Sagittarius
God : Forseti
Colour : Bright Red
Tree : Oak
Herb : Mugwort
Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. A journey, vacation, relocation, evolution, change of place or setting. Seeing a larger perspective. Seeing the right move for you to make and deciding upon it. Personal rhythm, world rhythm, dance of life. Raidho Reversed or Merkstave: Crisis, rigidity, stasis, injustice, irrationality. Disruption, dislocation, demotion, delusion, possibly a death