Daily Draw

Daily Draw Thursday, 22 September 2016 Method: Elder Germanic Runes Stave Dawn: Algiz. This rune means “Protection.” The Anglo Saxon rune poem verse is: Elk’s sedge has its home most often in the fen, It waxes in the water and grimly wounds And burns with blood any bairn Who in any way tries to grasp it. The Old Norwegian Rune Rhyme: Man is the increase of dust, Mighty is the talon span of the hawk. The Old Icelandic Rune Poem: Man is the joy of man and the increase of dust And the adornment of ships. Last drawn on Thursday, 25 February 2016 and Tuesday, 15 March 2016. As you can see by the rune poem verses, this rune apparently has two different meanings. This is because the Norwegian and Icelandic poems are based on the 16 rune Younger Futhark, whereas I’m using the Elder Futhark of 24 runes. The Anglo Saxon Futhork which I also use has between 29 and 33 runes, which are thought to have been added because of the different dialects in the British Isles. The shape of the rune is said to suggest a splayed hand held up to ward off harm. It is also the stance taken by many heathens when calling on the Gods. I see it as a bridge between Gods and men. Man reaching for higher knowledge and understanding and I am furthering my studies and use of runes in the Icelandic style and will soon be putting the runes to a practical use. They are not just tools of divination but are a powerful magickal tool. I need to make some changes in my material world that will give me greater security. I am just waiting for some simple tools to be delivered so I can begin. I really ought to let go of my anger and resentment against one individual. If my spells work, he will no longer feature in my life.