RUNES
Divination is a way to focus on what matters. It allows us to gain insight into the ripe possibilities of the moment and is best used as a type of meditative effort. With their symbolism and kinship with long ago Germanic cultures, runes are a fascinating method.
From the bag of runes, we close our eyes and draw a single stone as we ask a question: What do I need to know about [such and such situation]? If casting on behalf of another, visualize that person. We must listen with open mind and heart.
Today we look at Mannz, a rune resembling the letter M with extra lines forming a sideways hour glass shape at the top. Part of the traditional Germanic Futhark or runic alphabet, it is considered the starting point in the Viking rune cycle and is one of the eight under the auspices of the god Tyr.
Mannaz represents the self and our responsibility to get to know ourselves rather than act from subconscious patterns, programs, and motivations. It is up to you to find and acknowledge your true direction in life. My old metaphysical teacher Ruth used to say: Be in the world but not of it. Don’t get caught up in the drama of life. Be humble of your talents, moderate in your appetites, and nonjudgmental toward others. She also said stay in the moment. If you draw mannaz, this is a time of great personal growth for you.
I hope you enjoyed our Rune of the Day. It reminds me of Jan’s plaintive Brady Bunch joke of “Marcia Marcia Marcia” but with a soul purpose rather than ego. Have you had times when you knew you had to step back from commitment somewhat and focus on self-healing, self-improvement, or doing for yourself?
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Romance
Thanks for sharing this, Flossie!
Wise words from your teacher. Deep and true.
No, never had that time even if I realized it.
I can remember the wise words but can’t always enact them, Carmen. Well, I guess that’s why we’re humans instead of angels or butterflies.
Okay, now I’m interested. Your teacher’s advice is so parallel to biblical wisdom. And how many stones are in the bag, and what kind, and where do you get them, and good grief you have opened up a fountain of questions!
She had a close connection to things biblical. There are 25 stones in the type of runes based on the Germanic alphabet I’m talking about in this post. I have sets of other “runes” too, Egyptian and Sumerian, but have not studied or played with them.
I think a workshop on reading Runes would be interesting.
oooh what a great Idea!!! I agree!
These posts are always so fascinating! Yes, I have recently had to step back and do some self healing both mentally and physically. I do believe I am on the path of recovery once again.
I love how I “wake up” one day and feel an iota of progress. Good for you, Cathy!
I thought the same thing as Linda with the parallel of Biblical wisdom. How interesting.
And yes, every now and then I have to force myself to say “no” and not commit myself to something even when I’d like to. There are times we just need that space in our own life.
I tend to feel guilty about it sometimes. It’s hard. Yet, we need not just to survive but to thrive.
I love your rune posts, Flossie. I think your mentor offered a wonderful piece of wisdom. I’ve experienced times when I had to take a break and just breathe and be. It’s hard to explain to others but sometimes necessary.
Oh, we’re in sync with that, Daisy. Thank you for commenting.