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Last night I attended a norse runic ritual ... it was amazing! We began with a collective chant, then cast the circle ... the priest and priestess invoked Freya and Odin, then told the tale of how Odin was given the runes. We then used 5 runes to correspond with the 5 elements of the circle ... kenaz, laguz, isa, ansuz and eihwaz. Each of us was to cast the runes into the gods light, then move into the quarter dictated by the closest upright rune ... this small divination was to indicate the changes we would need to face in order to progress. There were 18 of us and I was the only one to cast the spirit rune. I moved to the centre of the circle and meditated on the rune eihwaz as others quietly discussed the runes given to them. A strange feeling of isolation settled over me... here were 17 other people within 6 feet of me and I could barely see them, I could hear them as muffled murmurs and knew I was not physically alone... and yet... thats exactly how it felt as I stood in the light cast but the alter candles. A heavy feeling of expectation flooded me, and when the priestess came to me and spoke her divination for me, the words settled into my head with a certainty... each word was a confirmation of what my life is undergoing and the potential I see before me... a spiritual path-marker, one that tells me what the next step is to be. We rejoined our circle and closed it out after passing a candle around and giving thanks to the gods. It is a humbling experience for me each time something higher or bigger then me leans down and whispers into my soul. I left the circle last night with a sense of rightness that has carried over into today. I am relaxed and confident that I am still on the right path and all will be well. The light within has been fed. The following is an interpetation of the spirit rune... although not a direct quote from the priestess it is the traditional meaning of the rune: "The rune that penetrates through the 3 realms, heaven, earth and underworld... it is the path for transformation of essences in any of these realms into each other. ... self contained, transformational fire from within... This is the hidden immortal fire of will that can remain despite all odds. It is the great mystery rune. Yew is that which the strongest bows are made, your power is fluid and flexible, your aim assured by the strength of the gods given Yew. Without that power you will break, retain the ability to flex and move and you will win out and be the Protector. On a mystical level it represents the ability to put ones inner self into stronger safer territory, it is also a symbol of death and resurrection through the inner strength which prevails" |
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Amazing, indeed, Red! One of
those "magic" moments, I'd say. :-)
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I found this ritual amazing as well Red, I have never really been drawn to Asatru, but I love to try to understand other's cultures, and i found this affecting me deeply. While we all chanted in our own space, and speed, it came together as though a practiced melody.. I too found myself in my own world, and felt a little shy at the end when i realized just how loud i had been! |
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Hi Ratty ... This divination was performed by George and ummmmm.... oh gods I've forgotten her name (the one that did the personality work) back in May. It was the night he got the name rune-kicker, lol As far as the one we did on this solstice I thought it was very cool ... the weaving of the runes audibly was fascinating! It created an energy that was compelling and strong, one that had my complete attention as Nic reached through the veil. And noooo, you weren't too loud, lol I thought you were a beautiful counter-point to the deeper tones of the men. For those that are curious ... Prior to the solstice ritual, Ratty and I attended an Asatru ritual rune-cast. The Gothi (Priest) and Gythia (Priestess) prepared the group with explainations for those that needed it. The gythia opened the sacred space (slightly different from casting a circle) and the gothi began the chant which was a round of 3 runes: Elhaz, Wunjo and Ansuz that interchanged our vocal rythyms and tones. Once our chant was brought to a close the gythia had settled into a light trance, recited her invocation and cast the runes. They were read generally with each participant finding meaning at various points and levels .... at least thats how it worked for me. Though I paid close attention only certain runes had any clarity for me, so I can surmise that those that stood out for me in the reading were meant to do so. Afterwards we were dispersed with the gods blessing. The body of the ritual was done in old norse (the gythia is an 'old icelandic' student) which I thought was awesome ... seeing a rit rendered as it traditionally would be (both the gothi and gythia are norse traditionalists and scholars in their own rights) was a wonderful experience, one I hope to participate again in the future.  Red |
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lol i just now realized which ritual you were speaking of.. Castalia (Joan)! That night has stayed with me to this day, there was so much truth in the meanings... I found myself in the North, Earth... being told i need to learn acceptance and stop trying to learn everything the hard way lol...there was indeed magik afoot that night, and I am awaiting her return in September with anticipation! Ratty  |
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