Rune Hagalaz A single cloaked figure stands high on a cliff… arms raised with the energy of a storm… strength and power at his back, staff in hand… sword at his side. Six staffs threaten from below… crosses carved high on their tips. Two figures dressed in the red of religion can be seen watching the lone figure. The ancient rune for Hagalaz glows above the figure giving him the strength to stand against the disruption of those below… he stands strong in his beliefs and his

Rune Gifu & partnership Bind Runes A strong warrior raises a staff upon which a tattered banner flies high above him, his voice calling out loud and strong in victory and joy… the banner represents Wunjo, the rune of joy… his claim of sovereignty in this endeavor. Standing stones protect him in the deep ravine… the stone on his left carved with the face of Thor, warrior god of thunder, lightning and protection. The stone on his right is carved with the serpent and powerful w

Rune Isa My first impression looking at this card is deep concern for the persecuted witch, wisewoman, healer… How quickly the “mob” turns on one of their own when they are not considered “in”... even though they may have worked, lived with and gone to this person for assistance in the past. A woman, disheveled and dirty from mistreatment, is tied to a post… four assailants circle her, blazing torches of fire ready for the final cruelty. She screams at them… frustration and

Rune Berkano Two lovers embrace within the sun rays of a magical grove. Four wands surround them... creating a sacred space of celebration, foundation, and support of their romance and partnership. On the wand behind the man hangs a carving of Odin, Aesir God… behind the woman a carving of Freyja, Vanir Goddess… sharing who these lovers are. Great desire is upon the Odin’s face… love for Freyja… but also his endless search for greater knowledge. He wants and needs what she

Rune Tiewaz Three hooded figures, staff in hands, watch a “Drakkar” a Viking longship, named after the Nordic term for dragon, “dreki”. The dragon carved on its bow, warning and causing terror in all who see them coming… foretelling of their fierceness. They watch as the ship, oars propelling them into the morning dawn and the endless expanse of the unknown… the open sea. We can see the third figure is not watching the beginning voyage… concern on his face. He looks in contem

Runes, Raidho and Ansuz (mirror image) A hooded Vitki, a sorcerer and magician, reads two runes glowing on a piece of leather. His eyes are covered by a cloth, a ring of amulets and charms around his neck, his pouch of magical tools on his belt. He holds a piece of leather tightly with his wand… which holds claws and a raven’s foot… his connection to his helping spirit ally. One wand is before him… the other behind… he has made a choice which to use for his intention and que

Kenaz, Fehu, Thurisaz and Uruz Runes A staff is planted in a field… before the staff the ground is charred and burned, what has been completed… behind the staff a fire blazes strongly, what is being created. The staff stands on the edge of this time of transition. Spiritual trinkets hang from the staff… 3 on the left… 5 on the right… the staff in the middle… number 4, a possible movement from the 3… Body, Mind, Spirit… to the 4… Body, Mind, Spirit Emotions? What is the 5