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Two prayers from ancient Ugarit

Various "Teraphim" figures representing deities for devotional purposes from ancient Canaan/Judah. Photo from "Exhibit from the Bible Lands Museum" (Biblical Archaeology Review Vol. 25:5 (Sep.–Oct. 2000), p. 22). Source: Fertility Goddesses from the Ancient Near East (Mar. 2000) by Wanda Roux, https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Fertility-goddesses-from-the-Ancient-Near-East-Roux/218a301d5b1f807dd2324e37257cc817912ceeed.

Shulmu 𒁲𒈬 to all! These are a couple more Ugaritic prayers I've given my own take on and filled in blanks based on scholarly texts. The first of these is addressed to 𒀭Prince Ba'al and is found appended to a bimonthly itinerary of Temple rituals classified as KTU 1.119 (=RS 24.266). My source for the text is Pardee 2002 (I mention these works often enough I figure I'll probably make a bibliography), pp. 50–53, 149–50 and the translation in Wyatt 2002, pp. 416–22. The next prayer, found on tablet KTU 1.65 (Wyatt 2002, pp. 363–65), also has a liturgical character and appears to have originally been concerned with the wellbeing of the a City of Ugarit. I've tried to adjust language in both prayers to make them flow as well as possible in English with a distinct ancient tone and I really hope you like what I've got here.

Prayer to Ba'al for Protection

When a terrible foe storms your gate,

a marauder dashes your walls,

You shall lift up your eyes to 𒀭Ba'al and say:

“O 𒀭Ba'al, if You drive the terrible foe from our gate,

“banish the marauder from our walls,

“an offering, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall sanctify,

“a vow, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall fulfill;

“a heritage, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall sanctify,

“a Propitiation, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall fulfill,

“a feast, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall offer;

“to the Sanctuary, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall ascend,

“the paths of the Temple, O 𒀭Ba'al, we shall follow.”

and 𒀭Ba'al will hear your prayer:

He will drive the terrible foe from your gate,

banish the marauder from your walls.

Prayer to El and the Family of the Gods

O Gods of the House of 𒀭El,

Family of the Gods,

Assembly of the Gods,

𒀭Thukamuna and 𒀭Shunama.

O 𒀭EI and 𒀭Ashirat,

Show us grace, O 𒀭El,

Come to our assistance, O 𒀭El,

Grant us peace, O 𒀭EI.

𒀭EI, come close,

𒀭EI, be our guard,

for the love of 𒀭Ba'al of Sapon,

for the hope in 𒀭Ba'al of Ugarit.

By the Holy Spear,

by the Holy Axe,

by the Holy Mace,

by the Holy Javelin.

By the Holy Burnt-Offering,

by the Holy Perpetual Offering,

by the Holy Morning Offering,

by the Holy Evening Offering.

By the Holy Censer and Lyre,

by the Holy Image and Propitiation,

by the Holy Threshold and Keystone,

by the Holy Song and Scribal Instruments,

by the Holy Grain-Offering and Young Wine.

O Gods of the Holy Mountain,

Gods and Goddesses in the Dwelling and Court,

remember us at the Assembly in Council,

by your rulings grant us peace in your good time.

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Tried to repost on tumblr but the damn site wouldn't allow me.

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Lusitanian Mythology - Main Pantheon

Hello! I am still conducting a lot of research into this, and I am currently practicing reading primary texts as well (my Spanish and Gallego are sub par). But I’m gathering some information and putting them together as I go.

This mythology comes from the region of western Iberia. It includes most of modern day Portugal, Galicia, Extremadura, and a portion of Salamanca. 

The main pantheon of the gods consisted of:

Ataegina is the goddess of birth, fertility, healing, illness, renewal, and death. She is generally petitioned for an awakening and blessing on long dormant things (relationships, plans, etc). She is also asked for retribution, justice, and to curse others.

Endovelicus, the god of healing and of the oracles. He is a very important and prolific figure that seems to be of great importance based on the shrines dedicated to him.

Epona, the goddess and protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. She is the goddess of fertility, it is said that her and her horses lead the soul into the afterlife. 

Nabia is both a god and goddess associated with the earth and sacred springs of the world. They also are the god/goddess of water and rivers.

Trebaruna is the goddess of home and secrets. She is the protector of property, the home, and families.

Bandua/Bandi is a goddess, protector of the local community.

La Matres, also known as The Mothers and represented by three female figures, are the goddesses of abundance and fertility. 

Lugus is a deity that crosses many borders. He is the sun god and a fierce warrior. He is said to be the god of storms and especially thunder storms. He is associated with the reven, crow, and lynx.

Again, this is mostly for my own reference. I will be doing more reading and studying to come. If you have more information, please feel free to add.

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With Imbolc around the Corner here's some quick information on the Goddess.

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Pray Meditate Vibrate Resonate Activate Access Accept Call Connect Link Manifest with Saint Brigitte Goddess Brigid and Manman Brigitte Energy to Protect You and Help You with Inspirational Creativities Spiritual Physical Healing ~ 🔥Choose A Brigid Energy that Co-Responds to Your Spiritual Physical Needs Energies 🔥

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Prayer to Brighid

You who breathes innovation, and ignites that spark within us You who forges with steel, as well as with words You who kindles the fires, and stokes our passions high Brighid, Lady of the Amber Forge, I honour you.

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Hi I am a relatively new follower of brigid, do you have any recommendations for reading so I can learn kore about her?

Hello! I'm relatively new to working with her, too, but I'll share what's on my reading list.

Brigid by Courtney Weber

I'm almost done with this one. This book recounts her myths, history, and explains her sainthood when the Roman Catholic church took over Ireland. There's also a few meditations and rituals to connect with Brigid. There is a lot of UPG (unverified personal gnosis) also which I find interesting.

Tending Brigid's Flame by Lunaea Weatherstone

Contains history, myths, UPG, and sainthood. It includes Brigid's worship in countries outside of Ireland, and it's written by a flamekeeper and priestess of Brigid. Can't wait to read it!

Pagan Portals: Brigid by Morgan Daimler

Contains Her history, myths, sainthood, and the author's UPG.

That's all I have so far! I'm looking for a good source for the Tuatha Dé Danann. I'll post it as soon as a find a reputable retelling and translation. :)

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Hey, you! The Novena to St. Brigid Starts Tomorrow! (1/23)

Mural of Brigid in Co. Kildare

St. Brigid is an incredibly important and inspirational saint for the Irish people, the Irish diaspora, women, poets, children with abusive fathers or an unstable home, healers, blacksmiths, firefighters, midwives, people giving birth, dairy workers, chicken farmers, sailors, scholars, nuns, pro-choice acitivists, women's ordination activists, travellers, AND MORE! 📚

You may already know that there are heavy connections between the Irish goddess Brigid and St. Brigid. The pagan Brigid is a triple goddess, and not in the "maiden, mother, crone" way. She is Brigid the healer, the smith, and the poet. She is a goddess of fire- the inner fire, the lifeforce, the hearth, the fire of the forge, and the fire of inspiration. In fact, her name means "vitality" or "strength." Imbolg is her holy day. 🔥

St. Brigid is a canonized Catholic saint who's said to be the "Mary of the Gael," showing just how relevant she is to the Irish people. She's started her own monastery and was a travelling missionary. She's especially known for her generosity. She's often depicted as holding a shepherd's staff, something only bishops are portayed with in iconography. As it happens, Brigid may have been (and I believe that she was) one of the first ordained female bishops within the Catholic church. 😇

Now, many Catholics will insist that St. Brigid is a serpate human person from the Brigid of mythology, and many pagans will insist the same. There's debate surrounding the literal historical existance of a human saint named Brigid. My personal belief system is syncretic. It's obvious that St. Brigid's life stories have taken heavy inspiration from pagan tradition. There are some obvious differences as well. It's my personal belief that Brigid can and will express herself in whichever way her people, and any people, will recieve her. Back then it was pagan spirituality and a goddess culture. As time marched forward the Catholic church became Ireland's favorite inlet to the Divine. Brigid is a goddess of multiple persons and infinite possibilities. I don't think it's too much of a jump to veiw the two women as emanations of the same personality. It's also been shown time and time again that Irish folklore has transformed and survived through Catholicism. The love for Brigid is no exception. 💚

Here's a wonderful podcast episode telling some stories from the saint's life, as well as diving into the syncretic nature of Brigid.🎙

Here are some prayers you could use for your novena leading up to her feast day, Feb 1st. To pray a novena, you simply select a prayer or prayers to St. Brigid that speak to you, and pray them for nine days at the same time each day. A candle lit in her honor during your prayers (or even a perpetual flame, if you know your fire safety and wanna get fancy) is a nice touch but not required.🕯

Prayers listed by a Catholic community in support of inclusivity and women's ordination.

Prayers and traditions surrounding St. Brigid

More prayers, including a litany to St. Brigid

Hopefully during this Imbolg season I'll be able to post more about the goddess and saint Brigid. St. Brigid, pray for us! 🕯

Beannachtaí agus go raibh Naobh Bríd leat 💚🙏🔥

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Imbolc: A Time for Renewal and Light

Merry Imbolc! I hope everyone’s day has gone well, I must apologize for being late on this.. I had originally planned to write a post yesterday all about Imbolc, but life had other plans and I wasn’t able to get it together in time. Since today still holds meaning for me, I’m excited to share how I celebrated, touch on the traditions of this sacred holiday, and hopefully inspire you to create your own way of honoring it.

What Does Imbolc Mean?

The word Imbolc comes from the Old Irish term “i mbolc,” meaning "in the belly," referring to the ewes beginning to lactate in preparation for lambing. This marks the beginning of the growing season, symbolizing fertility, new life, and the first stirrings of spring.

Imbolc is a cross-quarter day, sitting halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. While the exact date of Imbolc’s celebration is debated, it’s typically observed on February 1st or 2nd in modern times. Traditionally, it’s closely tied to Brigid, the goddess of hearth, fertility, poetry, and healing.

Imbolc is also known as St. Brigid’s Day in Christian traditions, as the goddess Brigid was merged with the saint, honoring both the earthly and divine aspects of her. Another name for Imbolc is Candlemas, marking the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Like Imbolc, Candlemas emphasizes the blessing of candles, symbolizing the return of light and the end of the darkest days.

Imbolc Traditions and Symbols

(Above is the rosary I created for Brigid this year)

Imbolc is a holiday rich with symbolism and tradition. The key theme is the return of light, both literally and metaphorically, as the days begin to lengthen. Some of the common traditions and symbols include:

- Brigid’s Cross: A woven cross, traditionally made from rushes, to protect the home and bring blessings for the coming year.

- Brat Bhride: A cloth or shawl that’s placed outside over night and collected before dawn for Brigid’s blessing. It’s said that the goddess blesses the cloth with her healing and protective energy.

- Lighting Candles: Candles represent the growing light of the sun, honoring Brigid’s flame and the increase in daylight hours.

- Food and Offerings: Dairy and honey, often symbolic of abundance and fertility, are offered in honor of Brigid’s nurturing qualities.

Symbols of Imbolc also include:

- The snowdrop flower, one of the first flowers to bloom, signaling new beginnings.

- Fire, symbolizing Brigid’s eternal flame, a reminder of the returning light and divine inspiration.

- Milk and dairy offerings, representing fertility, nourishment, and the earth’s abundant potential.

Simple Ways To Celebrate Imbolc

1. Light Candles: Honor the return of light and the growing days by lighting candles.

2. Create a Brigids Cross or Brat Bhride: Craft a cross or cloth for Brigids blessings of protection and healing.

3. Spring Clean: Clear out clutter to make space for new growth.

4. Plant Seeds or Start a Garden: Begin planting or preparing for the upcoming season.

5. Offer Food: Make an offering of honey, dairy, or bread to Brigid.

6. Meditate: Spend some time reflecting on the seasons energy and setting intentions for what you want to manifest.

7. Do Some Spellwork: This is a great time to do spells regarding new beginnings, protection or blessings. Especially through candle magic.

8. Honor the Elements: Create an offering for each element— earth, air, fire, and water. Place stones for earth, light candles for fire, offer incense for air, and pour water as a symbol of purification and flow.

9. Create a Vision Board or Manifestation List: Set your intentions for the season ahead by creating a vision board or writing a list of things you’d like to manifest. This is a great way to channel Imbolc’s energy of new beginnings.

My Personal Connection to Imbolc and Brigid

Spring is my favorite season, and Imbolc, as a celebration of the coming spring, resonates deeply with me. There’s something about the anticipation of transitioning from winter that really excites me each year—it’s a time of liminality, a space between seasons where I feel a heightened sense of spiritual connection. You can’t imagine how thrilled I was when I learned that there’s a holiday that celebrates what always felt like a second Christmas for me anyway.

The dawn has always been a spiritually significant time for me as well. As a child—and even til now—I was always drawn to the stillness of early morning.. that quiet moment when the world feels full of potential (brb, getting a huge wave of nostalgia thinking about this). This sense of new beginnings is at the heart of Imbolc—a celebration of the first stirrings of life and the promise of what’s to come. Brigid has become my muse—she embodies so many of the qualities I admire: creativity, healing, wisdom, and strength. She inspires me every day to live with intention and to embrace the journey of growth.

I owe a lot to her and am deeply grateful for her guidance. She’s been a constant source of inspiration, and Imbolc is a beautiful time to honor her and reflect on the ways she influences my life.

How I Celebrated Imbolc

This year, my celebration began with meditation at dawn and it was beautiful. The clouds were pink and orange until it eventually faded away. I used this time to connect with Brigid, the land around me and set my intentions for the season ahead.

I later made a honey cake with blackberries as an offering to Brigid, honoring her as a goddess of fertility and abundance. You saw the photo of my altar space at the beginning of this post, where I placed the cake along with other symbols of the season, including crystals, my Brat Bhríde from last night, and a small rock I painted with a snowdrop to represent new life.

Lastly, I felt called to create a Brigid’s Rosary inspired by Lunea Weatherstone’s *Tending Brigid’s Flame* as well by Brigid herself. On my altar, I placed a Brigid’s Cross, a symbol of protection, as well as 19 small stones to honor the 19 nuns who tended Brigid’s flame at her temple in Kildare. I ended my evening by attending my local arts festival, which felt like a reflection of Brigid’s creative energy. I was very lucky it landed on the day it did this year! It was a lovely time.

Learn More About Brigid and Imbolc

If you’re curious to learn more about Brigid and the deeper meaning of Imbolc, I recommend checking out these great resources:

- Irish Pagan School’s Imbolc Cheat Sheet – A wonderful guide for how to celebrate Imbolc. They are an excellent resource for learning about Irish pagan in general as well!

- Brigid’s Forge – A beautiful site where you can explore Brigid’s teachings, rituals, and her role in modern Pagan practices. This site works closely with Irish Pagan School and is led by Orlagh Costello, a priestess of Brigid herself.

Honey Cake Recipe

This is the Welsh Honey Cake recipe I used today if anyone is interested in making it yourself.

Final Thoughts

Whew, well you could probably create a drinking game with how many times I said Imbolc haha. Anyway, this celebration is a beautiful reminder that even in the stillness of winter, there’s always something stirring beneath the surface. Brigids energy reminds us that renewal and growth are always possible, no matter the season. So, as we step into this new one, what are you hoping to nurture and grow in your own life? I’d love to hear how you’re celebrating, or what new beginnings you’re welcoming in!

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Happy Imbolc and Candlemas!

On the 1st February I cleaned my house and took solstice decorations down... I was planning to do more things, offerings for Freyr and land spirits, but I didn't 😅

Today, offerings for Holda and the blessing of candles for the year ahead.

I'm currently researching about indigenous deities from my homeland. The ones considered Iberian gods are actually celtic or celtiberian, the other ones are phoenician or roman.

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so im not exactly close to anyone in my extended family. And my ancestors really didn’t pass down any stories or knowledge or really anything.

I know im mostly German and French with a slight hint of Irish thrown in and that’s like the only thing I got

is there any pagan religions or things to research from those areas? Im just not sure where to start :/

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Celtiberian Roots

I thought for my first personal post, going back my ancient historical roots would be apropriate, so hereby I present you:

Celtiberian deities

The Celtiberian were one of the many barbarian people and cultures that lived in the Iberian peninsula (aka. Spain and Portugal today) before the Romans conquered them.

As the name may suggest, they were a mix between the Celts that inhabited the North-West and the Iberians, on the Eastern part of the peninsula. They lived in the middle area, and had their own settlements, culture, societies and religion.

Today I did a little bit of research on their known deities, since, being from that area, I thought it would interesting to explore the ancient gods of my land, get to know them and… who knows? Maybe bring them back to memory from the depths of Roman erasure, and give them live again.

Here are the more detailed ones:

• Ariconā - goddess of tribal protection and dogs

• Banda (Bandis) - goddess of the entrance to the Otherworld, water protection

• Besenclā (Besenclae) - a community and house protector

• Cernunnos - horned God or God of fertility, life, animals, wealth and the underworld

• Corvā - war and defense goddess

• Dēvās Nemucelaecās - celestial goddesses

• Epona - godess of horses and passing/ride through the afterlife

• Erbina - a goddess of wild animals, hunting, and domestic security

• Harācos - agricultural and prosperity god

• Icconā - healing and medicine goddess

• Laneana (Laneanis) - a goddess of springs and floods

• Lidā - land and fertility goddess

• Limia - goddess of the Lima river

• Matres Termegiste - a triad of mother goddesses

• Moricilos - a god of winds, sky, and battle

• Nabia (Navia) - versatile goddess

• Neton - a war god

• Nimedos - a military protection god

• Reva (Reua) - personification of water flows

• Senaecos - a primordial god

• Sūliās - goddesses associated with medicine and springs

• Tarbucelis - war god

• Togotis - a god of community protection, war, and oaths

• Turculā - a boar goddess

• Vaelicos - a god of wolves and wild animals

Here I leave some useful links to some websites (some in English, some in Spanish) with the little information that is available about Celts, Celtiberians and their cultures and deities

https://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/iberian.html

http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra-visor/la-religin-cltica-en-la-pennsula-ibrica-0/html/001186c0-82b2-11df-acc7-002185ce6064_2.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Celtic_deities

https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celta

https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celt%C3%ADberos

~ Enthrelle 🧙🏻‍♀️

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My Drive Resource Libraries

Feel free to download, share, etc. I found most everything through open access journals, JSTOR, Anna's Archive, sci-hub, pdfs shared on other sns, etc.

Greek Polytheism & Hellenism

Roman & Italic Polytheism

Gaulish & Gallo-Roman Polytheism

Celtiberian Polytheism

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Can you give me a basic guide to the celto-gaulish pantheon?

I don't agree with this correlation of the Morríghan and Epona being the same deity in different geographical areas and I don't know enough about Sucellus to have an opinion (but linguistically it seems unlikely they're the same). All that being said this article offers some nice introductory information about some of the deity overlap in geographical areas.

but THIS group has a more complete list for the pantheon (the first being very stingy) and is EXCELLENT source for Gaulish polytheism in general

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A charm to enchant your waters, candles, incenses, temporary tools, etc etc.

It's really important to remember this is my own version inspired by Traditional Witchcraft. What is presented here is not a "universal" belief about how magic works, and it is influenced by my experiences and UPG/SPG.

The purpose of this charm is to elevate mundane/inert objects, including commercially harvested/mined plants and stones, so that they become filled with power and magically effective.

This is a basic and simple spell which can be adapted to a wide variety of uses. However, it lacks the power and permanence of a formal consecration.

I recommend performing this charm right before you use whatever it is you're enchanting. So, right before drinking the tea, right before using your broom to sweep out energies, etc.

I use a charm similar to this one to prepare spellcasting materials, such as enchanting salt and candles before using them in a spell.

This charm has like two steps and takes about fifteen seconds to do in the moment, but this post runs a little long because I explain the theory along the way.

Materials:

Whatever it is to be enchanted

A traditional symbol of spiritual power, ideally one simple enough that you can draw it in the air with your finger or picture it in your mind

A very short little incantation (you will be writing it)

A traditional symbol of spiritual power, eh?

"Traditional" as in you didn't make it up - so, not your own sigils.

This is based on my belief about how this charm and magical symbols work.

If you use a really old and powerful magical symbol - like a five-pointed star or the Christian cross - you're tapping into the power of the symbol itself.

If you use a sigil that you created and charged with your own energy, you're going to be drawing on your own power to use this charm. Which of course, totally fine - it's just that it's more draining.

("What if my sigil is designed to channel external power?" you still have to spend your energy to maintain the sigil, like having to repair a bucket you use to carry water)

Whatever symbol you use definitely matters. If you use one of the elemental triangles, it's going to impart elemental energy into the charm. If you use Brigid's Cross, it's going to impart her energy into the charm. If you want to impart your own energy on purpose, you can use your own signature :)

It's worth putting thought into what energies you want to impart. You can keep a collection of symbols handy to impart special kinds of energy if you want, or use something universal like the pentagram for everything.

A very short little incantation

This can be anything. I enjoy somewhat standardizing mine, it just helps me get into the groove. You usually want your incantation to do 3 things:

Acknowledge the power behind the symbol you're using.

State that you need the power provided by the symbol and that you want this power to go into the object you're enchanting.

Clearly state what you want the outcome to be.

Here are a couple of examples. Materials in [brackets] indicate that word should be swapped out depending on what you're actually charming. You can be plain or poetic, whatever works:

By the power of Christ, I charm this [candle] to purify. Through Him this room will be cleansed.

Five elements fill you one by one, 'till this [salt] shines like the sun. Hear this task assigned to thee: help my spell and make it well. As my will, so shall it be.

I empower this [incense] to dispel unwanted spirits through the powers of the Sun and Moon.

You do not need to speak it aloud. Just reading it or going over it in your mind will suffice.

Focus and willpower?

Eh. If you've got focus and willpower to spare, feel free to spend them on this. But you don't really need them.

If you're using symbols of actual spiritual power and clearly directing them unto a goal, it should work. Powers don't need your belief in order to be powerful. Energies can still move when you're not focused on them.

If your incantation includes directions that clearly indicates you are A) calling on magical power, B) that the power needs to go into the object, and C) what the power should do for you, then that's all you need.

Staying in the present moment is really helpful, but you don't need to really burn the lamp oil on this, you know?

Putting it all together:

Using your finger, draw the spiritual symbol over the thing you want to charm. Alternatively:

Draw it on a piece of paper and hold the paper nearby

Picture the symbol in your mind

Speak, think, or sign your very short little incantation. Make sure you are clearly indicating that you are using the symbol for its power, that you want the power to go into the object, and that all this is being done so that the object aligns to your stated intent.

That's it :)

Wee bit of troubleshooting

Magical symbols are like the crystalized form of the powers they represent. The charm has power because the symbol you employ radiates with power. It is then up to you to direct it and instruct it according to your needs.

If you're not having success, try changing the symbol you use.

If the symbol is one representing a specific deity or being, ensure you've got at least a neutral relationship with them. If you skipped out on an oath to a god and you're avoiding them, using their symbol is probably not a great idea.

If you are new to magic, spending more willpower and focus will likely be of assistance to you.

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ᛉ ᛒ Runes Introduction: Part Two ᛒᛉ

Day 11 of October Calendar -> Runes are an ancient alphabet used during the Old Norse times. It is written in the norse mythology (Poetic Edda) that Freyja as the goddess of seidr magic, she used the runes for magical purposes (evocation, invocation, healing, divination, ect). Odin has sacrificed himself by hanging himself from Yggdrasil to gain knowledge of the runes.

-> Today the Elder Futhark are set of 24 symbols used for divination purposes but also for their incubations and evocations during rituals. The first runes were carved into wood, bone, or stone and then painted with various colours to make them more visible.

-> In this Introduction, I will share the meaning of the 24 symbols and how I personally use them for readings and for rituals. This second part, will be revising the last 12 runes.

-> Part one: Here

The Runes:

ᛇ - Eiwaz

-> This rune represents strength, reliability, trustworthiness and dependability. It also indicates a reasonable and honest venture or individual.

Meaning:  wisdom, the mystery of life & death

Reserve Meaning: confusion, dissatisfaction or weakness

ᛈ - Perthro

-> This rune represents secrecy, uncertainty, mystery and the occult. It can involve one’s future path that is currently hidden or uncertain. Relates to feminine energies, fertility and potential for change

Meaning:  Divination, casting of lots, quest for self-knowledge, fate

Reserve Meaning: addiction, confusion and shame

ᛉ - Algiz

-> This rune represents protection or a shield. It can be the urge to protect oneself or others, to ward off evil and protect what one has. It can also represent another protective force.

Meaning: luck & protection, connection to the higher self, sanctuary

Reserve Meaning: hidden danger, a repelling force or a block

ᛊ - Sowilo

-> This rune represents power, success, achieved goals and a sense of honour. It can appear in the form of health, life-force, positive change and success. Wholeness, power, influence

Meaning: spiritual power & enlightenment, success, personal growth

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as false goals and success, poor counsel, gullibility, and vanity

ᛏ - Tiwaz

-> This rune represents a force of honour, justice, leadership and authority. Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses. Self- sacrifice. Victory and triumph.

Meaning: bravery, a fight for justice & honour, sacrifice for greater good

Reserve Meaning: a sense of paralysis, injustice, imbalance, strife or failure

ᛒ - Berkanan

-> This rune represents fertility, birth and growth and can be related to mental, emotional or physical aspects. Regeneration, renewal, promise, and new beginnings. Love, blossoming and creation.

Meaning: Birch, rebirth, a new phase, relationship, or project

Reserve Meaning: family problems, domestic issues, carelessness, sterility

ᛖ - Ehwaz

-> This rune represents transportation or a vehicle, and/or movement in a better direction. It indicates gradual change, progress and development as well has trust, working with others and being loyal

Meaning: partnership and cooperation, forward progress, movement

Reserve Meaning: restlessness, feeling confined, recklessness, disharmony, mistrust and betrayal.

ᛗ - Mannaz

-> This rune can represent the self, or humanity as a whole. Social order, friendships, divine structure, and cooperation. Suggestion of some kind of aid or cooperation.

Meaning: Humanity, balance, divine potential, development of talents, creativity

Reserve Meaning: depression, cunning, manipulation, self-delusion, lack of support

ᛚ - Laguz

-> This rune represents the flow of water or a source of healing power and renewal, life energy and growth. Related to imagination and psychic matters, dreams and fantasies.

Meaning: Imagination, Water, flow, journey inward, depths of the self

Reserve Meaning: confusion, poor judgement and decisions, lack of creativity, fear, avoidance, obsession, perversity and sickness

ᛜ - Ingwaz

-> This rune represents masculinity, fertility and internal growth. Virtues, common sense, strength, family bonds, human warmth and caring. It can also represent the home or a time or relief and refuge where everything falls into place, leaving you free to move in a new direction.

Meaning: Fertility, sexuality, potential energy, family lines, and ancestry, virtue

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as impotence, toil, labour.

ᛞ - Dagaz

-> This rune represents a breakthrough , clarity, awakening or awareness. A time for planning, change directed by will, transformation, security, certainty, hope and happiness. Balance.

Meaning: Will, light of the gods, awakening to enlightenment, inspiration

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as completion, ending, or a limitation

ᛟ - Othala 

-> This rune represents property, possessions, a home or some other important source, often inherited. It indicates aid in spiritual and physical journeys, a source of safety, increase or abundance.

Meaning: Ancestral property, wisdom, inherent talent, homecoming, source.

Reserve Meaning: bad karma, poverty, lack or obligation

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ᛉ ϟϟ ᛒ Runes Introduction: Part One ᛒ ϟϟ ᛉ

Day 5 of October Calendar -> Runes are an ancient alphabet used during the Old Norse times. It is written in the norse mythology (Poetic Edda) that Freyja as the goddess of seidr magic, she used the runes for magical purposes (evocation, invocation, healing, divination, ect). Odin has sacrificed himself by hanging himself from Yggdrasil to gain knowledge of the runes.

-> Today the Elder Futhark are set of 24 symbols used for divination purposes but also for their incubations and evocations during rituals. The first runes were carved into wood, bone, or stone and then painted with various colours to make them more visible.

-> In this Introduction, I will share the meaning of the 24 symbols and how I personally use them for readings and for rituals. This first part, will be revising the 12 first runes.

How To Read Them?

-> Some examples would be these four here:

One single draw, when you have a question that needs an answer

three draw, to represent past, future, present

12 chart: Were you used astrological houses to draw one rune per house to have an insight of your current situation

to use the rune chart while casting the runes:

The Runes: ᚠ - Fehu

-> This runes symbolizes abundance and can take the form in health, wealth, hope and happiness. It is symbolic of fertility and creation, as well as income and material possessions.

Meaning: Cattle, mobile property, abundance, wealth, and material gain

Reserve Meaning: loss, a time of lack or scarcity

ᚢ - Uruz

-> This rune represents speed, strength and unlimited potential. Vibrant health, energy, courage, tenacity and action. It can also be related to sexuality, potency and masculine energy.

Meaning: life force, strength, and a period of good health

Reserve Meaning: misguided force, lust, brutality, defencelessness and vulnerability

ᚦ - Thurisaz

-> This rune represents a force of destruction or defence and indicates some kind of conflict. It can represent a powerful catalyst for change, similar to a purging flame that clears everything in its path to create space for the new. This is not always a pleasant experience, but ultimately it is beneficial.

Meaning: Change, thorn, defensive force, and disruption

Reserve Meaning: evil or malice, danger or betrayal

ᚨ - Ansuz

-> This rune represents some kind of message, signal or communication. Seek advice, wisdom, truth and guidance appearing around this issue.

Meaning: words, honesty, mouth, breath, and communication

Reserve Meaning: miscommunication, manipulation, or deception

ᚱ - Raidho

-> This rune represents travel, which can be physical or metaphorical. A change in location, journey or transformation. A change of perception or revelation.

Meaning: travel by land, momentum, rhythm, and a journey

Reserve Meaning: crisis, stasis or rigidity, injustice, delusion or even death (not necessarily physical death)

ᚲ - Kenaz

-> This rune represents inspiration, revelation, vision and knowledge. The vitality of fire, and the power of light. The ability to forge and create one’s own reality, or the availability of a source of strength, energy or power.

Meaning: Torch, controlled energy, passion, creation & transformation

Reserve Meaning: illusion, vulnerability or false hope

ᚷ - Gebo

-> This rune represents exchanges, contracts, relationships and partnerships. It indicates a balance of interaction, sacrifice and receiving generosity.

Meaning: Gift, gratitude, exchange, receiving through sacrifice/offering

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as loneliness, dependency, obligation or painful sacrifice

ᚹ - Wunjo

-> This rune represents joy, pleasure, comfort, prosperity and harmony, which may come as the result of spiritual commitment or achievement. A recognition of success and worth

Meaning: Joy, fulfillment, well-being, a period of happiness

Reserve Meaning: alienation, intoxication, or over-enthusiasm

ᚺ - Hagalaz

-> This rune represents the destructive wrath of nature, or uncontrolled forces (possibly emotions, or the unconscious mind). This often represents a trial or crisis which, when lead to completion, ultimately promotes harmony.

Meaning: Hail, temporary difficulties, changing of plans, delay

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as a natural disaster, the suffering of hardship, sickness, catastrophe or crisis

ᚾ - Nauthiz

-> This rune represents delays, restrictions and resistance, leading to strength, innovation and self-reliance. This change must be initiated by the querent or persons involved. Endurance, survival, determination, patience and will.

Meaning:  Need, coming through challenge, stepping forth into manifestation

Reserve Meaning: distress, deprivation, laxity, poverty or lack

ᛁ - Isa

-> This rune represents a challenge or frustration. This is a time to turn inward and wait for clarity or progression.

Meaning: Ice, inertia, forced period of pause before renewal

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as egocentrism, blindness, schemes, deceit and treachery

ᛃ - Jera

-> This rune represents the end result, the product of previous efforts. Reaping what you have sown. A time of peace, hope, expectation and prosperity.

Meaning: Harvest, cycle, rewards for past efforts, reap what you have sown

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as a setback, major change, repetition, poor timing or conflict.