#Harmony Paxson

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Harmony Paxson, Ryan Keely

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[notthesomefather]

From left to right. Details and resources under the cut.

Fehu. Wealth, cattle, fertility, harvests, the Vanir. Raw and moveable power that must be kept in motion rather than hoarded.

Uruz. Strength, Audhumla, virility and manifestation. Inverted ox horns. Endurance and proper application of aggressive energy.

Thurisaz. Brute force, will, destruction and defense. Thor, Jotuns, forces of nature. Raw physical power and strength, sexual energy and impregnation/crops.

Ansuz. Vessel for spiritual power and knowledge, Odin. Ash and Embla, "spirit breath," inspiration. Songs and poetry as spells, Galdr.

Raidho. Journey, movement towards what is right for your path. Rhythmic turning of the wheel, how you get to your goal. Vessel of journey (horses, chariots, etc.), Sleipnir.

Kenaz. Forge, man-made fire, transformation by fire (cooking, welding, illuminating a space, etc.). Unmaking for the sake of making. Must be contained/controlled.

Gebo. Gifts, generosity, exchange. Divine gifts, psychic joining (between humans, humans and gods, etc.), and gratitude.

Wunjo. Joy, bliss, harmony, peace. Healing of mind and body. Joy from relationships with other people.

I realize I've never done one of these posts!

Please note: while I have a decent enough understanding of the elder futhark as a secular alphabet, I've researched runes primarily in their spiritual/magical contexts.

Over the years I've read a lot of on the subject, but unfortunately this also came with multiple "ah damn it, they're bigots" moments. Aside from meditation, the main sources of information I utilize and recommend are these books:

Taking Up the Runes - Paxson Norwegian Runes - Sturkland Rudiments of Runelore - Pollington

See part two, part three.

How about you? What are your favorite books or videos about runes?

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SageWoman #91 - Worlds of Faerie

For millennia, we humans have experienced meetings with Beings whose existence overlapped only lightly with our own realm. These visitors bring chaos, whimsy, and undiluted emotion — ranging from joy to terror — swirling in their wake. They act in ways that we humans would simply never think of: just similar enough to us that we can interact with them, but twisted just slightly. Many call these beings "Faeries" and this issue is dedicated to our relationships with their ethereal and enigmatic beings. We begin with Mary Petiet’s grandmother's encounter with the Fae changed her life forever. Find out how in “Away with the Fairies." Sad and lonely after a devastating breakup, Jennifer Langsdale was at the end of her rope when one special Fae lifted her up and pointed her in a new direction. Read her uplifting tale in "A Match Made in Faerie." Downcast by the bullying of her child over the family’s Pagan faith, Winterswan received a special visitation that brought her hope. Find out more in her story, “Butterfly Wings." The uncanny sounds of the island of Iona, off the northern coast of Scotland, introduced Suzanne d’Corsey to a world of harmony and spirituality she had never before imagined. She shares her tale in "Pursued by Music: A True Story of the Great Fairy Mound of Iona.” Celtic scholar and druid-priestess Síthearan NicLeòid unfolds the many ways in which Faerie weaves through Irish lore and myth in her essay “The Gifts of Annwyn” while loremistress Diana Paxson introduces us to the Fae that inspired Tolkien in “Elves: Fairy Folk of the Northern Lands." Our columnists offer their wisdom in this special issue as well. Susun Weed describes her experience with Faerie Medicine; Allison Leigh Lilly reflects on art in a time of strife; and Lizann Bassham describes the connections between the worlds of the Fae and the voice of our ancestors. Anne Hill lends her wisdom on the subject of dreaming between the worlds; Crystal Blanton finds security in solitude; Leslie Linder introduces us to the magic of the unicorn; and Rebecca Bailey points out that Faeries don't use cell phones. Do you wonder how we can find magic in everyday life? Sit in on Amanda Lonsdorf’s conversation on this very subject with British author of The Hedgewitch Book of Days, Mandy Mitchell. Plus Goddess-loving poetry, stories from our readers in the Rattle; and reviews of books we love. We end with a wee story of a trip to the fabled land of the fairies in Ireland by Jennifer Pratt-Walter. Are the Worlds of Faerie calling to you? Enjoy this special spring issue, and perhaps you, too, will smell the sweet perfume of their apple tree blossoms wafting on the gentle breezes of May.

88 pages, published in April of 2018.

Purchase a print copy here and an electronic PDF here.

[plentifulpronstar]

Harmony Paxson, Ryan Keely

[notthesomefather]

From left to right. Details and resources under the cut.

Tiwaz. Law, justice, Tyr. Sacrifice for greater good or for loved ones. Victory, self-discipline, honor. Berkano. Maternal love, domesticity. Frigg. Family, birth and becoming, protection and nourishment. Ehwaz. Harmony between two forces, connection, united efforts towards a goal. Partnership, cooperation. Relationship between a horse/rider, soul/body, spouse/spouse, etc. Mannaz. The human condition, humanity (positives and negatives). Heimdall. The human-divine connection. Relationship to one's role or place in society. Laguz. Water (Niflheim, Mimir's well, Jormangundr, etc.), new life, flow, life-force. Ties to reproduction. Ingwaz. Seed, fertility, masculine counterpart to Berkano. Cycle of withdrawal and gestation, harvest, sexuality. Dagaz. Enlightenment. Dawn/daybreak, sunset. Awakening, divine light. At home in both worlds (spiritual and secular) but bound by neither. Othala. Community, ancestors, family and kin (including chosen family and chosen kin). A sense of belonging and unity.

Please note: while I have a decent enough understanding of the elder futhark as a secular alphabet, I’ve researched runes primarily in their spiritual/magical contexts.

Over the years I’ve read a lot of on the subject, but unfortunately this also came with multiple “ah damn it, they’re bigots” moments. Aside from meditation, the main sources of information I utilize and recommend are these books:

Taking Up the Runes - Paxson Norwegian Runes - Sturkland Rudiments of Runelore - Pollington

See part one, part two.

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Harmony Paxson, Ryan Keely