Quote of Note: Snorri Sturluson

If a poor man reaches
the home of the rich,
Let him wisely speak or be still;
For to him who speaks
with the hard of heart
Will chattering ever work ill.
-Snorri Sturluson from the Prose Edda, 1220 C.E. (Common Era)
An Icelandic bard born in the late 12th century, Sturluson is widely credited for preserving much of what is known of Norse mythology today.
My [...]

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Around the Blogosphere: Runes, Carts, and Torches

This morning I came across an interesting post at a site called Uncle Thor’s Lessons, Anecdotes, and Humor. It talks about symbolic rune pairings, and how each member of the pairs mentioned can perhaps be understood in a clearer way when it’s considered in light of its opposite or reciprocal.
Some of the rune names Uncle Thor uses may [...]

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Online book group A Novel Paradigm has a new home!

Many, many thanks all who participated in the reading and discussion of Living with Joy at the fledgling online book club, A Novel Paradigm.
Early on we realized the limitations and general barriers to usability inherent in Google Groups, the initial venue I chose. Knowing a change was needed, I solicited feedback from the group and looked into a few different [...]

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Free Psychic Rune Reading – Raido, Wunjo, Laguz

The issue is, “Which spiritual path would be most beneficial for T.M. to follow?”
The overview of your situation: Raido, converse.
As I was pulling this rune, an insight came through quite clear. I felt distraction and uncertainty stemming from all the possible spiritual paths you see in front of you – a tug of war between your [...]

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Free Psychic Rune Reading – Berkanan, Mannaz, Gebo

“The issue is, P.A.’s marriage and true love.”

The overview of your question/issue: Berkanan, converse (a.k.a. Berkana)
Stagnation to the point of suffocation – lack of growth, lack of joy – stasis. You are like a beautiful seedling, desperately trying to reach the sun, the water, and the air – all of  which are obscured by the [...]

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Rethinking Chaos: the rune Hagalaz

There’s no sugar coating this rune’s message. Hagalaz is CHAOS and CHANGE! I’m just beginning to learn that these things don’t have to be painful and dramatic – they only become so when I am unwilling to let the old ways die so the new can be born.

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Free Psychic Rune Reading: Ehwaz, Gebo, Ihwaz

What is most important for me to know about my life right now?

The overview of your life right now: Ehwaz, reversed
You are in a place of stagnation, of lack of forward movement. I see you looking for a path to follow and seeing several, but being hesitant to choose one.
 
 
 
 Your current challenge: Gebo, converse
You have [...]

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Psychic Reading – August 1, 2008

What is the Wisdom of the Runes concerning the space that I am now [in] spiritually?
Hello dear one. As I asked my guides and yours this question, these are the runes I drew and the information I received:
Overview: Isa, converse

You are in a place of discovery. In some ways your spiritual journey is just beginning, though [...]

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Springtime Magick: Planting Runes!

Happy Ostara!
The vernal equinox is a time when rebirth and renewal are celebrated in many religious and spiritual traditions. For me it’s a happy time that marks the end of winter’s darkness and beginning of longer days and nicer weather. In years past it was a time when the earth was tilled, seeds were planted, and hopes of an abundant [...]

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The Origins of Christmas: Transcending Religious and Cultural Boundaries

I came across a fantastic post on the history of Christmas from pre-Christian Europe to present day.  It’s a great read.
A Brief History of Christmas

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