Runes of the Futhark

WHOLENESS:F From creative fire,U Underlying persistent strength,TH Through the tumultuous chaos,A Establishing the rhythm of a new order:R Riding the wind, grasping the reins,K Carrying the torch of knowledge,G Giving a promise of balance.W Wonderful, the wishes fulfilled. BALANCE:H Hail may crush you,N Need is overwhelming,I Isolated in the frozen world:J Yet will the year … Read more

Windy Moon

Anglo Saxon name: Winterfylleth. Celtic Tree the Vine, or in Britain, the Blackberry. This is thevintage season. Bramble, berry, leaf and thorn. Joy, exhilaration and wrath. Hares. The call ofthe wild goose. Vata is god of the wind and of travellers. Far, Wotan, Wayfarer. Waverer, Variety. Far fetched and far flung. A time for irreversible … Read more

Moon of Water

Moon of Water - an owl flying above a lake with ducks

This is the Moon of Water.The first moon of Yule.  The Celtic ‘tree’ was the Reed, useful in thatching, matting, and boats; symbol of royalty.  Isis searched the reed beds to gather up the scattered remnants of her son Osiris.  The sound of the sea, the roar of pebbles on the beach, the drag of … Read more