Runes: The “Say It Like It Is” Tool
We’ve explored a little Tarot, Oracle, pendulums, dowsing rods… (and of course, if you want to go deeper, there are courses waiting for you in the Classroom!) Now it’s time to bring another tool into the space: Runes. Runes are an ancient Norse system, often connected to the wisdom of Odin. Typically you will see these on a white stone or bone, but I prefer crystals. Unlike Tarot, which invites layers of symbolism and intuitive storytelling, Runes are more direct. The message is what it is. Clear. Grounded. For my fellow overthinkers… this might feel like a breath of fresh air. A friend of mine introduced me to Runes. He’s very matter-of-fact, and this tool fits him perfectly. No interpretation, no “what could this mean?”- simply the message. We spent an afternoon asking questions and pulling runes, and honestly… it was such a fun and different way to connect. It was also one of the ways we tapped into the energy of Odin. And comically enough, it was on a Wednesday… Odin’s Day. Of course, I ended up getting my own set (because… of course I did 😄) and have brought them to a few gatherings. But I realized not many people are familiar with them yet. I pulled two runes for us today - to get you acquainted (should you be of interest!): Signals and Strength. - Signals is all about awareness. Pay attention to what’s coming through right now - signs, synchronicities, repeating thoughts, conversations that feel a little too aligned to be random. This rune is a nudge to notice. Not everything needs to be overanalyzed… but it does need to be seen. - It also speaks to communication. What you’re asking for is being answered - but are you open to receiving it in a way that may look different than expected? - Strength brings in grounded power. Not force. Not control. This is inner resilience. The quiet kind. The kind that doesn’t need to prove anything. Together, these two feel like: You’re being guided… and you’re strong enough to trust it. Curious… have you ever worked with Runes before? Or would this be your first time exploring them?