Author: Shaman

Rune Reading for Monday 17 March 2025

The gods have offered us wisdom and guidance through the runes today. They reveal to me today, In an inverted state, Ehwaz is issuing us a cautionary tale of remembering the trust you have establised within yourself, as well as with others. Ehwaz is the rune of trust, while there may have been betrayals, and disharmony in your past, we must be reminded that we need to leave it there, in our past. Moving forward means leaving unproductive, and valueless memories behind as we seek a new path of growth and love. While Dagaz indicates that we are experiencing a paradigm shift in our thinking about our spiritual path, which means we are breaking free from the molds of understanding that have pre-dated our existence by several millennia. Dagaz represents the spiritual awareness and awakening that we seek, and being in our present, this would indicate that we have engaged a journey toward that goal. Today, Algiz in an upright state indicates that we have begun in earnest, to seek that which lies outside what the physical sensory input can absorb, the realm of the spirits. We will begin a journey of discovering what lies out there in the unknown of our future by connecting to our deities, the spirits, and especially our ancestors. This rune, in this position, indicates that we have begun a connection to the higher form of life for ourselves. Othala, which is the rune of the ancestors. It speaks to us today about embracing the ancestors, as well as the wisdom they offer us in our modern-day existence. As we further embrace our ancestry as a needed resource in our life, we will find mental freedom as they offer us the knowledge, of both our present and our future pathways. Have conversations with them to receive more intellect and knowledge in which to construct the wisdom about existence. Othala unites us with the entirety of our ancestry.  

Episode 5 – Alchemy and nature. The reality of existence.

RELEASED: 3/17/2025

In this episode the Shaman is again joined by his great grandfathers as they discuss the energy within the universe, and how that energy can be transported between the Earth and the individual. By recognizing this energy transmission, we can further reveal how the many different alchemies in nature can alter the way we perceive our world.

Rune Reading for Friday, 14 March 2025

The gods have offered us wisdom and guidance through the runes today. They reveal to me today, Algiz represents the state of listening. Hearing the whispers of our past teaching us the lessons of growth of consciousness. Typically, Algiz indicates that we are awakening from our mindless existence of succumbing to the fates and beginning to initiate the control of the emotional energies that drive our perception of reality. Our experiences now connecting to energies of the deities, and a concentrated effort to achieve a higher form of life. As well, Thurisaz issues us warnings about carrying some of those negative energies from our past in into our present and beyond. Cautions about strife we have caused or been the recipient of that cause, disease, explosive violence, even only in word. These are negatives of our past that it would be good to control and remove from our focus. We are in control. This should become our mantra moving forward. I control how I feel. Ehwaz reveals the necessity to trust in oneself. When building bridges of trust to other positions within the cosmos we must remember that our destination will only materialize when we have built this bridge from an origin of trust. In other words, we need to have trust in ourselves to establish it to something, or someone else. It is critical that we remember that our point within the cosmos ensures that we must work at building our end of the bridge within ourself first

Rune Reading for Thursday, 13 March 2025

The gods have offered us wisdom and guidance through the runes today. They reveal to me today, Dagaz in our past indicates that we have begun a journey or inspired a journey to be undertaken. Dagaz speaks about the paradoxical truth that we all seek within our lives. A daily engagement is required by our physical mind to ensure that we take the time to recognize the season that is upon us. Dagaz represents a drastic change within the mind of the individual, so our past includes the initiation of a journey to enlightenment through the conceptual realization of the incommunicable experience we have enjoyed. Jera represents those cyclic energies within our existence, whether it be the inhale and exhale of our own selves, or the changing of the seasons here on Midgard, it represents those which changes with the appropriate seasons. The thing to take away about Jera being in our present is the understanding that each experience that occurs is happening for a reason. We need to take a moment to consider what that reason is and be willing to learn. Laguz within our future is indicative of the emotion of love. A powerful energy that draws from within the spiritual mind that energy of hope. This typically brings spiritual consciousness mental processing as we connect across the spiritual realm to ancestors who will offer us wisdom and guidance along our path. Laguz speaks of these crossings into the spiritual realm may occur during the hours of sleep as we drift effortlessly across the veil between that realm and this. Ehwaz is the rune of trust, and just as importantly, trust between peoples. Our cautions today indicate that we should embrace the trust within ourselves, focus on trusting our heart to lead the way into our future. We must prevent ourselves from overthinking the movements toward the future, but instead, let our heart and feelings lead the way. Trust in yourself. You are indeed strong enough, brave enough, beautiful enough, and are worthy of the love you receive.

Rune Reading – 12 March 2025

The gods have offered us wisdom and guidance through the runes today. They reveal to me today, like its namesake, this rune indicates a spiritual warrior who has retained a sense of honor through the tribulations of our past. The rune Tiwaz symbolizes the ability of decision-making, and sacrifice. These have been the pave stones that we have built the road in which we now walk. Tiwaz reveals that we have used an even-handedness to deal with those in our past who brought inconvenience and troubles, that we have established a loyalty and faith in those who would stand by our side in the heat of battle. It would seem with this rune here in our present, we have ascertained a manner in which to obtain a form of sanctuary, and shelter for our own thought processes. This ability brings with it a sense of pulling back into the secrecy of our minds to prevent the poisoning by those sowing the seeds of hate, thereby liberating us from that mindset. Berkano also brings the understanding of that of life changes, becoming, and birth. Indicating that although this is a needed skill to have, we are still new to it and will need to practice to become a master. Uruz represents that of inspiration, either being it, or having it. We need to keep our wits about our travels, as we may not recognize who’s actions we may influence. It is also the rune of manifestation, which alludes to the action steps necessary for forward progress to the health and well-being of or physical form, and mind. Uruz recognizes the strength, constancy, and tenacity that you are capable of, we simply need to heal the mind to ensure we can recognize and call upon it. Today, Ansuz reminds us that mental strength, and your animating spirit must be retained as you travel toward your destiny.  Being able to rely on your physical mind to interpret the reality we experience brings transformation, synthesis, and divine inspiration to your existence. As we are able to inspire the deities, we find that they can offer a great deal in return, so, we must remember to continue to be ourselves in the face of (sometimes) overwhelming opposition. You are, indeed, more than up to the task. You are great enough!! 

Rune Reading for Tuesday, 11 March 2025

The gods have offered us wisdom and guidance through the runes today. It reveals to me today that we have broken down barriers in our past, but, it cautions us that we should ensure the barriers are completely removed, as they can prevent us from returning to our path, if there are portions that remain. Thurisaz cautions us about foolishly misjudging the state of our previous challenges. Ensure we have learned, then released these old memories. Happiness has to begin within, as we must be willing and able to love ourselves before we emit it to the world. Although the rune of ice indicates treachery as we try to walk upon it, we must remember, if we put ice skates on our feet, how much faster we can travel across its surface. While the ice can contort our view of what lies beneath it, sometimes it can magnify it, bringing into sharper focus. Use the reflection upon its surface to reveal the reflection of the beautiful soul you’ve become.  Othala is the rune of the ancestors, and beckons us to connect through the spiritual realm to those ancestors for guidance and wisdom. It produces the energy of paradise, that moment of total relaxation and accomplishment. Time to count our blessings. Ultimately, Othala brings us freedom. Freedom of the mind and of our thought processes. Free from the unwanted influences that attempt to sway our trajectory. It reminds us of dedicating time for our own self-care. This is an important reminder, as too often we succumb to the perceived need to help others, we often forget that we are incapable of helping others if we are completely drained ourselves. Taking time to recharge our batteries, absorb the lessons of our past experiences, and continue our trajectory through this physical life time. Make time each day to gather your thoughts and concentrate on healing yourself that you may be less affected by the influences of the day. 

The power of the elements.

It would be during the dawn of civilization that the four elements of existence would be identified, originally by the Greek philosopher Empedocles around 490-430 BC, who would refer to them as the “roots”. Plato, who would live afterwards, may…

Rune Reading for Modnay, 10 March 2025

The gods have offered us wisdom and guidance through the runes today. Algiz indicates that we have spent time in our past listening, understanding the higher-self, coming to embrace the divinity (whatever that means for you). Algiz brings forth the emotional memories and lessons of awakening, and connection to your gods. It is the establishment of a divine connection in which to guide us into the future. Inguz reveals that we are becoming whole. We are understanding the balance between the spiritual and physical selves. Inguz reminds us of the benefits of taking time for ourselves, internal gestation, and rest. Balancing our acceptance against that of expectation to reveal our true self. Inguz says that now is a time to review the lessons of our past to ensure we are comfortable with the path forward. Trust is built on the energy generated through the actions of others that validates the expectations generated by the energy of intrinsic hope. Revealed here today in the experiences we have yet to have, it denotes family and friends, teamwork and harmony. The rune is telling us that the most powerful energy is that of a family. We must also remember that family does not mean we are related by blood, but rather by the spirit. Sowilo represents the seat of the soul, and revelation of the true self. It reminds us here today that we should retain our faith in the outcome of what lies before us, for we may have discovered our life’s purpose by releasing the energy of intrinsic hope within. This energy will draw upon the universe’s intellect that will foster our further enlightenment, revealing that which we hope to pass.  
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