Inner self, higher self, higher power, spirit, angels, goddess, fae, source. There are many names for the sacred wisdom threaded throughout our reality. My old metaphysical teacher called it Spirit, and that’s how I tend to refer to it most times. We can call on the underlying wisdom to guide us. How does it answer? The ways are countless, and one way is rune casting. This is an ancient method from the frozen north, used by Vikings and other Germanic cultures. Runes shine a light on the ripe possibilities of the moment. A casting also comes in many patterns and forms. In the old days one who practiced the magic of runes was called a Vitka. For a swift reading, I draw one rune.
I close my eyes and ask Spirit for guidance, for a message. What do I need to know at this time? From my bag of amethyst runes, I draw forth a single stone. I listen with open mind and heart.
Today I draw Inguz. Its shape is that of an X standing on top of another X. Part of the traditional Germanic Futhark or runic alphabet, it is one of the eight runes under the patronage of the warrior god Tyr. Lately my runic messages seem to be predominantly of Tyr’s Eight. Tyr shines in our minds as the god who bound the monstrous wolf Fenrir, losing a hand in the process.
Inguz speaks of fertility and new beginnings. Its qualities are that of the hero god Ing, whose name I settled on my hero Ingvar in my first book, Wytchfae Runes. Ing and Ingvar remind me of the noble knight Sir Gawain, who strived to maintain his integrity in the deceptive situations he encountered.
The mysterious, changeable moon is related to the energy of Inguz. Each night the moon presents a different face as it travels swiftly in its heavenly orbit, from new to old and back to new in only 28 days. The moon indicates movement and emotional health. Inguz represents these concerns, as well as intuition, a desire for harmony, and the adaptability needed for success.
Inguz signals an emergence from a tense, closed state into a more fertile, creative mode of being. It is a powerful rune signifying a new path and a transition into joy. What may have been stagnant now has the energy to blossom. It is important to actively strive to shake off old habits and outdated thoughts patterns that no longer serve our best interests. Change is at hand.
Recently I completed a life task that has been troubling me for some time. Another such task in also nearing completion. Drawing Inguz seems a validation that these changes are needed and sanctioned by the universe.
I hope you enjoyed our look at Inguz, the Rune of the Day. What’s on your mind after reading this?
More: The Book of Runes by Ralph Blum
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic in Romance
May it be a truly joyful path, a positive beginning for you, Flossie!
Thank you for another great post on something that fascinates me, though I am aware it will remain at the stage of reading or listening to what skillful people can tell!
Have a great weekend!
Carmen
Thank you for stopping by, Carmen. Have a great weekend!
Good Luck with your changes.! This is so interesting!
Thanks for the well wishes, Cathy, and “backatcha.”
Good morning and thank you for your insightful information. It was helpful.
Do you have a weekly or daily rune reading that could be accessed through a phone App or email posting?
I’m going through a lot at the moment and I would appreciate some philosophic guidance.
I am also looking for ways to include optimism and positive energy in my thoughts…
It’s easy to feel that there is wisdom in life’s plan when life is in balance and harder to imagine during the challenging times.
Thank you.
Dear Amaya,
I’m so sorry — I just now saw your message in response to my Inguz Rune of the Day post. I don’t have a phone app or regular rune reading. I certainly appreciate the question and hope your situation has eased somewhat in the last month. Truthfully there is a lot going on in the world right now as superficial events blind us to the underlying truth of matters. Things are not what they seem, and a lot of energy is flying around.
Can you get ahold of a copy of the book Book of Runes by Ralph Blum? You can then cast the runes for yourself and check his descriptions. If you don’t have a set of runes, you can draw the symbols on little pieces of paper and use them that way, much like drawing a name from a hat. I have done that in a pinch.
Also, see which runes your resonate most to and study those descriptions. Most of all, listen to your inner self– that still, quiet voice. Even in the midst of turmoil and when our stomach hurts from fear and anxiety, that inner voice does not get caught up in the negativity.
Please get back to me and let me know how you are.
Best,
Flossie