As we prepared to bug out in the face of the monstrous Hurricane Irma last weekend, I drew a rune to gain insight into what lay ahead. My feeling or “knowing” was that all would be well with our family and our homes, despite the ferocity of the storm threat. I also perceived the huge, old oak in my yard as protector, despite its age and comments by others. Julian of Norwich’s words served as a mantra: All is well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
The rune I drew supported my favorable feeling, as the Snickerdoodles, family, and I left for shelter, stressed but together, on task, and optimistic. Here is my “rune thinking” and the process:
I close my eyes and ask Spirit for guidance, for a message. What do I need to know at this time as we prepare to seek safety for the Snickerdoodles and ourselves with devastating Hurricane Irma rushing toward us here in Florida? From my bag of amethyst runes, I draw forth a single stone. I listen with open mind and heart.
I draw Eihwaz. Its shape is that of an indwelling, withdrawn, squinched up S. Part of the traditional Germanic Futhark or runic alphabet, it is one of the eight runes under the patronage of the weather god Hagal.
Eihwaz indicates a posture of defense and warding off danger. To me, the old oak tree in my yard sets a tone that wards off negativity. The power involved with Eihwaz has to do with averting peril. Things can be difficult, and there is inconvenience and discomfort. You should look forward, prepare, and seek calm. You should tend to business and set your house in order, according to rune master Ralph Blum.
Blum indicates that decide is a keyword with this rune, Eihwaz. It resonated with me because I had moved into centeredness and allowed myself to decide that all would be well. We had done our part, physically securing our homes as best we could, packing food, medicine, and essentials that may be needed, helping others as the occasion was presented. The rest of the story, the outcome, and how it would come about, was up to Spirit.
If only we could wrap up the world and all the people in Eihwaz.
I wish you good fortune, robust health, and many blessings as fall approaches. Thank you for being part of my trek and sharing yours. Stay spirited!
I hope you enjoyed our look at Eihwaz, the Rune of the Day. What brings you strength in times of stress and disturbance?
More: The Book of Runes by Ralph Blum
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I am glad you are safe and well. I too wish we could wrap everyone in the Eihwaz. Beautiful post.
Thank you for your good thoughts, Cathy.
Amazing indeed, how this rune foretold the coming events, or better said settled a bit your worries.
Thank you for your wishes and blessings! May they come back to you a thousand times more powerful!
I think runes are one way we know and trust what we know but don’t trust. Thanks, Carmen! Blessings to you.
I’ve been thinking about you and saying prayers for your family’s safety. So glad to see you posting and to know you made it to the shelter safely. Hoping you didn’t sustain much damage and are able to return home.
Thank you for the prayers, Mae. They helped. The house was fine, just no electricity for a while. It was glorious when it came back on. There were a lot of limbs and brush in the yard, and that was a blessing considering what some people had to go through.