casting runes — 22oct26

tossing bones at crossroads
fingering spider filigree
tugging at a tangled skein to see
where each silk strand leads

A poem prompted by a randomly selected Elder Futhark rune.

Today’s rune is ehwaz, which has a core meaning of “horse”. A horse is often associated with journeys, travel and movement. By extension, it also implies symbiosis with another living creature or fylgja (guardian spirit), and the rune is associated with loyalty or trust. Any undertaken journey may be spatial, emotional or spiritual.

Please visit my Elder Futhark pages at sceadugenga.com for additional interpretations of the runes based on multiple references and personal reflection.