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Today's divination pull:

Four of Discs from the Thoth Deck, signifying fortitude
Is of the Younger Futhark, the rune of ice
Bjarkan of the Younger Futhark, the rune of the birch
Hagalaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of the hailstone

This divination re-affirms consistent themes of seeking new paths & cultivating resilience seen in previous readings. The Four of Discs begins by reminding to sustain our bases of support & to expand their capabilities. Prudence requires preparing for the long haul.
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Today's divination pull:

The Chariot from the Thoth Deck, signifying momentum
Ur from the Younger Futhark, the rune of brittle iron
Nauðiz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of necessity
Cen of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, the rune of the torch

As this divination shows, events are now moving beyond anyone's control. The Chariot begins as the embodiment of the accelerating energy of our times. Though sometimes it represents conquest, the runes that follow suggest a lack of control is more likely.
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Today's divination pull:

The Devil from the Thoth Deck, signifying tyrants
Hagalaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of the hailstone
Mann of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, the rune of humanity
Sowilo of the Elder Futhark, the rune of the sun

This divination reflects what holds us down while also providing guidance on how to move forward. It begins with the Devil from the Thoth Deck, a card that represents tyranny in all its forms. This card is especially associated with the tyrants within us, the cops in our heads that compel obedience & silence possibility.
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Today's divination pull:

The Fool from the Thoth Deck, signifying the leap into the unknown
Dagaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of dawn
Hagalaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of the hailstone
Hagall of the Younger Futhark, the rune of the hailstone

There are two words that sum up this divination reading: buckle up. It begins with the Fool, a card that represents the beginning of a great journey which is initiated by a leap into the unknown. The Fool begins this process with limited knowledge of what lies ahead, meaning they must act on the faith that a good outcome is possible.
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Today's divination pull:

The Sun from the Thoth Deck, signifying light
Ing of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, the rune of the hero
Mannaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of humanity
Ansuz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of speech

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I've got a new podcast out, this one is a guided meditation!

This guided meditation walks the listener through a core Fire & Ice exercises and helps practitioners reach a state of calm. All you need is a space where you can sit and not be disturbed.

Listen here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-calming-the-sea-and-sky--63703724

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I have a new podcast out, you can listen here:

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-with-shane-burley-author-of-safety-through-solidarity-a-radical-guide-to-fighting-antisemitism--62582749

On October 31st, Ryan hosted a livestream with Shane Burley, co-author of "Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism", on antisemitism, antisemitism in Paganism, and how Pagan and Jewish communities can resist Christian Nationalism through unity and solidarity.

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Today's divination pull:

The Chariot from the Thoth Deck, signifying victory and overcoming obstacles
Logr of the Younger Futhark, the rune of water
Mann of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, the rune of humanity
Iss of the Younger Futhark, the rune of ice as a bridge or new road

This pull seems to echo what has been surfacing this week so far. The Chariot reinforces a pervading sense of possibility, forward momentum, and triumph over obstacles that is further underscored by Logr, representing the inevitable, almost irresistible flow of water in pursuing its course. Mann further anchors where these patterns are unfolding in the social and political, the things that in Nordic myth are a key part of what make us most human. Iss completes the reading by, again, reminding us how seemingly impassable rivers can, when frozen, become a "broad bridge".

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Today's divination pull:

Three of Disks from the Thoth Deck, signifying work
Wynn of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, the rune of joy and bliss
Ehwaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of partnership and cooperation
Mannaz of the Elder Futhark, the rune of humanity and community

In some ways, this pull has a feeling of getting back down to earth after the last two days of wandering in loftier places. The Three of Disks reminds us of what is necessary to build anything that lasts or is sustaining while the runes give us a sense of what is worth building in the first place. Wynn reminds us to always be mindful that any work of community and society must be made to sustain joy while Ehwaz and Mannaz reinforce the importance of mutual cooperation and benefit for making such projects endure.

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New podcast is out, you can listen here:
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-election-2024--62559548

Election 2024 is only days away and the choices couldn't be more stark. Join your host for a walkthrough of what is at stake, why we need to reinforce the sandbags holding back the fascist flood, and more!
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Today's divination pull:

Ace of Cups from the Thoth Deck, signifying water in its purest form
Iss from the Younger Futhark, the rune of ice as a maker of new pathways
Raidho of the Elder Futhark, the rune of travel
Hægl of the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, the rune of the hailstone that lays waste and sews new potential

This pull suggests to me that great potential for change and transformation is developing in the world. The Ace of Cups, as the epitome of water, reminds us how the steady pulse of tide and current can wear down great mountains with sustained pressure. This is reinforced by Iss, which in the rune poems explicitly references ice transforming rivers into roads, and Raidho as a symbol of travel and movement through time & space. Hægl's presence reinforces this sense of great change & upheaval where old systems are laid low and the "cold grain" sews the soil with new potential.

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Today's divination pull:

Nine of Disks from the Thoth Deck, signifying gain and good fortune in ongoing work
Reið of the Younger Futhark, rune of riding and travel
Bjarkan of the Younger Futhark, rune of the birch tree
Ar of the Younger Futhark, rune of plenty and abundance

Overall, this suggests the potential for good fortune is considerable in the moment though it may not be clear or obvious how that is the case. The Younger Futhark generally tends towards a more grim and wary outlook with the notable exception of Ar, which is the rune of the greater conditions that make abundance for all. This reinforces the Nine of Disks as a reading suggesting good fortune for those who, like the birch represented by Bjarkan, persevere through the bitter winter facing you and arrive at the warmth and potential of a new spring.

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A Poem for Freyja

Your voice so smooth
Pulls me awake
From the depths of dreams
The bottom of a lake

Your golden tears
Restore my second sight
Through the groves of dark bramble
I see Brísingamen’s light

Through that darkness
When stillness holds my name
You guide my vision
Igniting the flame

Magic and power
Your wisdom awakens
A rushing stream
My soul shaken

Drowning my old form
Emerging something new
Shedding this skin
Into what you always knew

Great Lady
In thanks I give
Gifts of honey and amber
A new life to live

Blog post here: https://thunderwitchofthewoods.wordpress.com/2023/02/24/a-poem-for-freyja/

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