casting runes — 07dec25

wunjo
silent the flurries
eddy between boughs
my back warmed by fire
eyes all antler & stone

in this forever—
only the crackle-pop,
wood devoured by flame

A rune poem, based on an Elder Futhark rune selected at random.

Today’s rune is wunjo, which is translated as “joy” and has been interpreted in both the earthly sense as well as in spiritual ecstasy. It has been associated with healing (emotional, mental and interpersonal) and some sources connect the rune to luck, the act of making a wish, or applied will. Wunjo can also be the inspiration for creativity.

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


4 responses to “casting runes — 07dec25”

  1. Tansy Gunnar Avatar
    Tansy Gunnar

    Very cool use of words.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you very much, Tansy 💙

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you, Natalie. 😊

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