Runecasting: Journey of Partnership

 

The runes, like Tarot, are divided into three groups, referred to as Aetts. They essentially divide our journey in physical form into three groups comprised of eight runes each. The first Aett attributed to Freya, centers on our focus into form, our personal awakening and our integration into society. Heimdall’s second Aett involves our consciousness as it expands ever higher, reflecting universal principles and truth which we encounter. Evolutionary laws are brought forth in the final Aett. Tyr brings us forward, seeing beyond self and other imposed limitations as we complete our journey toward awakening.

My son and his life partner are to be married soon. Drawing Ehwaz sets the tone for the spread with its emphasis on binding together for mutual benefit, abrupt change, partnership, and marriage. It sits in the third Aett, suggesting completion of one phase and a binding together for something new and exciting.

Dagaz sharing the third Aett with Ehwaz, reinforces the energy of change, suggesting the end of one phase and the beginning of a new one. My new daughter-in-law (who has always been our daughter-in-love, by the way) will soon reach an important milestone when she receives her doctorate in neuroscience. Again, the end of one phase and the beginning of a new one. Along with the marriage, so many wonderful new experiences are in store for them both.

Hagalaz, the witch rune, brings protective wholeness to the energy of change, provides structure, and blesses marriages and partnerships. This rune from Heimdall’s second Aett illustrates the indifference of the universe as we journey onward. Hagalaz is the destruction before change, revealing the truth and brilliance within. We give up a little when we come together in partnership and marriage. We retain who we are, but we become more than we were before. This person whom we’ve pledged our love, trust and commitment to has changed everything for us. And we are better for it.

I created the bindrune that sits above the spread from a runecast I did recently that seems to indicate our journey toward enlightment. Their life together began long ago, soon to be memorialized with a ceremony. Not that they need that. They recognized each other right away. Their journey together will now simply take on a different resonance, as their love for each other continues to grow. And who knows..maybe they’ll bless me with some witchlings to love and cherish.

~Blessed Be!