casting runes — 28oct25

by way of season
the year soon will die

we gather in the pale
wrapped in battle's arms,
buried within and
wait for the sun
to cross back
over the horizon

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.