casting runes — 30apr26

eihwaz
a turn around maypole
rainbows tied of ribbon
every pass a trade of smiles
imagining their taste

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

Today’s rune is eihwaz, it’s name meaning “yew”, is a rune of change and transformation. It represents the cycle of life/death/rebirth and is symbolic of the axis mundi (the world tree). The yew is envisioned as a path towards both the underworld and the heavenly realms. Eihwaz is frequently associated both with poison and protection as part of its perceived dual nature.

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


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