#Rune #1
Ansuz – “Anne-suhz” – Literally: “Woden” – Esoteric: “Breath” or Ancestral Sovereign God”
The Key concepts of this rune are – Order, transmission of intelligence, communication, reason, inspiration, language, breath, sound, origins of language, the Voice of the Universe, spellsong, casting, chanting, ancestry, passing of the breath along the ancestral line, evolution of gods, speech, & poetry. It is all about the animation of spirit from within. A time of receiving the breath of divine inspiration, words of power, transformation and profound deep understanding. Its primary meaning is communication and thus wisdom, knowledge, insight and truth. The Mouth is the source of every speech,
The mainstay of wisdom,
And solace of sages,
And the happiness and hope of every eorl.
In divination Ansuz embodies three main concepts. Wisdom, communication and inspiration. You may interpret its appearance as divine inspiration, verbal eloquence, excellence in writing, intelligence (in both senses of the word), a communication, signal or message. It can indicate a blessing, a vision of truth, excellence in health, luck, or relationships. When representative of a person it may be interpreted as a sage, leader or chief, an advisor, or simply as an elderly person or father-figure.
Rune#2
Ehwaz – “eh-was” – Literally: “Horse” – Esoteric: Trust
Representing Trust between individual entities, sexuality.
Energy: Trust – Cooperation – the farfetch
Mundane: Teamwork / Friendship / Animals
Divinations: Harmony, Teamwork, Trust, marriage, loyalty, a friend
It is all about activating the energies of your inner fetch.
Ability to detect deceit and uncover things once previously unseen.
Establishing trust and bonds with animals and other persons. (Horse Whisperer)
Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. Movement and change for the better. Gradual development and steady progress are indicated. Harmony, teamwork, trust, loyalty. An ideal marriage or partnership. Confirmation beyond doubt the meanings of the runes around it.
KEY CONCEPTS: Trust, teamwork, emotion, sexuality, instinct, animals, friendship, love, anima/animus, inner-harmony, partnership
“… The horse and rider exemplify this rune, because of a particular and special bond they signify…Ehwaz is a rune of trust, teamwork and love. It involves wisely and intelligently nurturing a relationship over time, building and maintaining trust, and sharpening sensitivity to one’s own emotions and those of others…”
“… Through emotional work and the correction of our conditioned thought patterns, we can ‘tame’ our reactive animal nature and elevate it to a powerful partner alongside our more rational will, just like that horse and rider which Ehwaz represents…”
“… With humans, Ehwaz includes he realm of living relationship, marriage and sexuality. When we seek a life partner, we tap deeply into the energies and teachings of this rune…”
#RUNE #3
Isa – “Iss-ah” – Literally: “Ice” – Esoteric: Stasis, Stillness
Rune of concentration of things in a static or frozen state. Rune of stillness and the Ego-Self.
Psi: mental faculties, focus, ego, self-image/self-identity
Energy: stillness, contraction, stasis
Mundane: cold, self-preservation, harsh reality
Divinations: Concentrated self, ego-consciousness, self-control, unity of being; or egomania, dullness, blindness, dissipation, immobility, self-centeredness, lack of change, psychopathy.
Governs:
Development of concentration, will and focus
Halting of unwanted dynamic forces as an act of self-defense (ard against demonic influences)
Basic ego integration within a balanced multiversal system
Power of control and constraint over other wights (entities), emotional outbursts
Focus of the will into single-minded action
A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. This rune reinforces runes around it. Isa Merkstave (Isa cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation. Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush, plots.
#Rune #4
Mannaz
“We are each a savior, each a god.
It is the fear of what this means which binds us to the realm of humankind.”
Mannaz – “Man-az” – Literally: “Mankind” – Esoteric: Humankind, awareness
Rune of the Divine structure of intelligence in the human soul or psyche. Rune of the horizons of human existence and collective potential.
Psi: mind & memory (Hugin & Munin), the difference between human and all other life, development of the intellect, rational mind, perfected intelligence
Energy: psychic order of the gods reflected in humankind, projection of Self into time
Mundane: thinking, planning, analysis, the human condition, people at large (contemporary: the masses)
Divinations: Divine structure, sustainability, intelligence, awareness, social order, divine influence in life; or depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion, collective suicide, bigotry, elitism, intellectual arrogance.
Governs:
Self-Actualization
Realization of the divine structure in humankind
Increase in intelligence, memory and mental powers (passing tests)
Unlocking the third-eye hvel, the “mind’s eye”
Activating the dynamics of your own inner Christus, or Higher Self
Awareness of our roles as co-creator with the gods and nature
Mental and spiritual potential
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 represents the human race, humanity, the shared human nature within each individual. We are all members of the human family, yet alone in life and in the final journey into death. Mannaz symbolizes creativity, intelligence, forward planning, and speech and implies co-operation between individuals for the common good.
Personal Interpretation
Destiny awaits you, so claim it. But to be a spiritual being, you must balance body, mind and spirit. Embrace everything, good and bad alike, with total acceptance, knowing that each new experience will teach more of life. By learning each lesson you will go onwards and upwards
