casting runes — 10feb25

mannaz
we slip
sphere to sphere
time after time
touch to touch
while the wheel
keeps turning

i no longer can even
guess at the why...

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.


14 responses to “casting runes — 10feb25”

  1. Bob Avatar

    Love the ending!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank Bob. I am frequently in a state of befuddlement over some things.

      1. Bob Avatar

        Could be that’s a good befuddlement to be in?

        1. michael raven Avatar

          It might be, still waiting to see if it is a net positive or negative. It might balance on the whole all around.

  2. erroneouschoices Avatar

    Me either. The why question is ever present

    1. michael raven Avatar

      I wonder if it is a null question to ask most days. Or if is best answer without the “Because” that usually prefaces the response:

      Q: “Why?”
      A: “Yes.”

      1. erroneouschoices Avatar

        The why simply hums in the background of all things

  3. The Creative Chic Avatar

    Love that ending!!!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Jennifer 😊

      1. The Creative Chic Avatar

        It’s my pleasure. I hope you’re well.

        1. michael raven Avatar

          I am. And how are you faring this week?

          1. The Creative Chic Avatar

            Challenging week so far, but hopefully tomorrow is better. Thank you for asking 💙

          2. michael raven Avatar

            I imagine… Here’s to a better tomorrow. 🤗

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