casting runes — 31jan26

ingwaz
there are times
all life is as dream
with every line
blurred between
when all i want to do
is sleep

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

Today’s rune is ingwaz, a rune named after the god Ing or Freyr. It is representative of a channeled energy or transformational process. It is also be seen as the male component of life, and therefore a symbol of sexual passions and the contributed “seed” of life (and, therefore, an aspect of one’s ancestral ørlǫg, or fate/destiny). Some interpretations conceive the rune as a symbol of darkness, solitude or dreaming.

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


3 responses to “casting runes — 31jan26”

  1. Chico’s Mom Avatar

    The quality of my dreams
    Far outweigh the seams
    Sown together with frayed thread
    Leaves me longing for my bed

  2. Bob Avatar

    This is the prefect poem for this kind of weather. All day in bed with a book and plenty of naps.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      I’m considering a nap right now. 🥱

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