casting runes — 18feb26

algiz
blood flowers left in water
no promises made of safety
every step takes its price
closer to the evermore

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

Today’s rune is algiz, which may mean either “elk” (there is some uncertainty if this is the case) or yew (Old Norse). It is associated with the Otherworld, protection/sanctuary, and with guardian spirits/fylgja. The unconscious mind is also sometimes associated with algiz.

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


6 responses to “casting runes — 18feb26”

  1. lyndhurstlaura Avatar

    Excellent imagery of those blood ‘flowers’. 🙂

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Laura. 💙

  2. Bob Avatar

    Nicely done. There’s no guarantee of safety.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Sometimes there is only the hard path.

  3. Bridgette Avatar

    Oh, such powerful imagery.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thanks Bridgette 😊

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