or CE)
Plans: celebrate
NOTE: A rare nine hours of sleep…still tired.
Donar, Son of Wodan and Erda, husband to Sibba, wielder of Malant and Great God of thunder, thunder forth in our lives. When we would hold back, encourage us to advance. When we would be weak, hearten us be strong. When we would shun life’s pleasures, inspire our appetites for that which is lusty and good. Excite our growth from strength; teach us, elder brother, how to throw our
own Hammer, and slay the giants who oppose our will. WE GIVE YOU A MOST
HEART-FELT HAIL, DONAR, as we honor the Donar that resides in us all!
Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man the day
Eihwaz (Irreversible): Irminsul, the Cosmic pillar, stress and
difficulties, overcoming obstacles, need to have backbone to get through,
endurance, “Shit happens, get over it!“, temporary cosmic consciousness, inner stability over external circumstances, the Shamanic link of experiences within the All.
Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today
Os: Freedom, Wodanic energies, leadership, the Divine Breath, kingship, discussion, idea of that which is given/evolving, the spiritual power that is gained through speech, it is the breath of the world,
its voice, strength that a person needs to rise up in power, freedom from the bondage of the material world.
Havamal 148.
A fourth I know: if men make fast
in chains the joints of my limbs,
when I sing that song which shall set me free,
spring the fetters from hands and feet.
Outcome: A stressful (Eihwaz) situation improved with the Breath of the Divine (Os)!
I wonder if Toby is sensing my distress of late. Normally, on his walk, Toby will run a half a block ahead; enough that I would have to call him back. Today, however, he was not quick to leave my side and quick to come back when called. At first I thought HE was sensing something outside the walk, but I think he sensed a need, for some reason, need to stay close. He’s a good boy.
Placed Yule lights around the porch.
Already tired…
I had a good time at my niece’s (sister's daughter) for Thanksgiving. The brownies I made yesterday and took today didn’t suck. I met the most WONDERFUL woman. Just my luck, she’s very much taken; not married, but taken. I almost think the attraction was mutual, but with a boyfriend in the picture, it’s hands off. Nonetheless, I spent more time over there than I anticipated.
Yeah, it’s stressful (Eihwaz) meeting someone I’m REALLY interested in, feeling the interest is mutual, but knowing there’s nothing that can be done with it. Oh well, the conversation (Os) was good.
Came home excited to turn on the Yule lights for the first time. Eh, they worked, but needed a bit of adjustment. Even after the adjustments were made it still isn’t right…maybe tomorrow.
Essie spent a goodly amount of time on her tether. She explored right to the very end of it. Once again, all three of us; Toby, Socks and Essie, were outside together.
Quoting the 13th Warrior: It’s been a good day…a good day.
Scata, Winter goddess, fleet on your skis and let me be the game you bag with you bow. Stun me with your grace and beauty, tuck me in the skin-sack at your side, and then take me to your home where wolves howl.
There, show me the crisp freedom of winter and wilderness. Just as you were ready, willing and able to obtain your revenge on the Aesir for the killing of
your father, Thiazi, grant us the same ferocity in our lives. Direct us to be strong, able and worthy of you. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, SCATA, as we honor the Scata that resides in us all!
PM Clarification Rune: none
Comments: cared for animals
Alaf Sal Fena!