casting runes — 08dec25

mannaz
stray midday sunlight
melts sieidi hoar
so that stone
needs never
speak

A poem prompted by a randomly selected Elder Futhark rune.

Today’s rune is mannaz, a rune that translates to “man” in the sense of “humankind”. The rune is associated with family and the social order, and in trusting the intuitive process or seeing clearly — both from within and from without. Mannaz influences relationships of all kinds, including those of a romantic nature and encourages compassion, for oneself as well as for others.

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


2 responses to “casting runes — 08dec25”

  1. Tansy Gunnar Avatar
    Tansy Gunnar

    Very cool format and imagery.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you.

      Part of me is leaning back into minimalist writing again with these recent rune poems.

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