Inner self, higher self, higher power, spirit, angels, goddess, fae, source. There are many names for the sacred wisdom underlying all. My old metaphysical teacher called it Spirit, and that’s how I tend to refer to it most times. We can call on it 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. For a quick casting, 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 a single stone. I listen with open mind and heart.
Today I draw Dagaz. Its shape reminds me of an hourglass or a geometric butterfly.
Part of the traditional Germanic Futhark or runic alphabet, it is one of the eight runes under the patronage of the warrior god Tyr.
Using free association, its shape reminds me of the name of the chaotic, powerful god Dahak from the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Although Dagaz is certainly not dark and evil like Dahak, its transformative power may seem earthshaking to the one experiencing it. It signals a major breakthrough, a high level transformation. Think about the words breakthrough and transformation. Transformation is alchemical magic. You are being created anew. Breakthrough is when the sun, after a long period of being obscured by clouds, suddenly reappears in all its glory. The moment may not feel comfortable. You may be temporarily blinded by the intensity of the light. You may have been so accustomed to the darkness or the low light that you can’t even look up at the sun’s brilliance right away. But you will, for your day has come. You must trust in the process and your readiness to handle it. Remember, transformation is hard work.
Drawing Dagaz, I can tell this is a momentous time for me. I need to greet the changes with an open mind and a heart of joy.
I hope you enjoyed our look at Dagaz, the Rune of the Day. What’s on your mind after reading this?
More: The Book of Runes by Ralph Blum
Cheers & Happy Reading!
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Well, interesting rune. I think it’s not enough just to draw one, but also have the wisdom and open mindedness and imaginative power to be able to interpret it. Which you certainly have. May this transformation be a beneficial one for you, Flossie!
Thank you for the good wishes, Carmen. I appreciate your insight.
Fascinating! I’m looking into my own bag of runes….
Good for you, Pam. I’m glad to know a fellow runecaster.
Love the soothing purple shade. I’m drawn to amethyst. Also the color blue. Perhaps that means I like tranquility.
Happy Friday, Flossie!
We need more tranquility in our lives, I imagine! Happy Friday, Mae!
Interesting post. I think Amythest is soothing. I dont know much about runes but love hearing about them. It is intriguing
The amethyst runes do feel soothing, Cathy. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Wow! And I saw in another post that this is the time for manifesting. I wish that all you aspire for presents itself soon. You’ve worked so hard for it.
Thanks, Ronnie. Dagaz is an interesting energy.