Runecasting: A Witch’s Focused Presence

 

Today I drew the runes and cast them intuitively without using an existing spread. Initially, I drew Dagaz, Isa, and Othala followed by Berkano, Sowilo, and Thurisaz. Because it felt like there was a connection missing, I drew Fehu to place in the middle. Fehu is considered a sending rune in that it is catalytic in nature and sends energy or intention. Directionality isn’t really a factor in this reading because Fehu can send it in either direction. In a sense, it becomes the center of Dagaz, the pivotal point where energy reaches it’s completion and becomes something new. So I think I’ll interpret this runecasting from that standpoint…energy moving from completion into something new, but I’ll begin first with some definitions so we know what we’re dealing with.

From Grimoire of a Crone:

Dagaz means day and represents complete enlightenment. All doors are open. All options are available. One phase is ending and other beginning. The witch stands in the middle, the in between, holding the balance, as witness, as observer. The rune of the present moment, Dagaz may used to achieve balance, clarity, and alignment.

 Isa means ice or stillness. Representing Verdandi, the Norn of the static realm, Isa halts undesired situations, shields negative energy, and assists in the development of the will. Isa represents our inward focus, giving us time to center and achieve necessary clarity.

Othala represents kinship and ancestral land. It’s our inheritance and the rune of sacred space, balancing order with chaos. Magickal workings may center on protection, balance, prosperity, Akashic memories, and sacred space.

Fehu represents wealth, abundance, and life force. Energy is manifested with this rune and it’s useful in increasing the effect of other runes.

Berkano represents the birch tree and fertility. New beginnings, ideas coming to fruition, and motherhood are influences of Berkano. Magickal workings involve healing, protection, and fertility.

Sowilo represents the Sun and is another rune of Higher Self. Victory, confidence, and illumination are among Sowilo’s influences. Its energy is useful in meditation and hedgeriding, and it strengthens all other workings.

Thurisaz is the hammer of Thor, representing giants and chaos. The rune of catalytic energy, Thurisaz brings new beginnings and renders opposition useless against you. It can be used in weather and love magick as well as protection and defense.

Looking over the descriptions of each rune, it feels like this casting may be more about creating our sacred space within than creating something new, although it could also suggest our center, our alignment from where all creative energies flow. With Berkano and Sowilo in the casting, this seems to support the notion of something new on the horizon, catalyzed by the power of Thor’s hammer with the appearance of Thurisaz.

We can view Berkano, Sowilo, and Thurisaz as influences from the physical realm and Dagaz, Isa, and Othala as influences from our nonphysical presence, balanced by Fehu as it sends energies in reciprocity, our nonphysical presence energizing our physical aspect of Self, and our physical presence informing our nonphysical aspect of Self. In truth, this is the only real polarity or duality that exists. Any other duality felt is based upon subjective definition.

Isa, a Norn rune, represents stillness and focused will. It stands in the center of Dagaz and Othala, bringing forth the energies of enlightenment and our Akash, our inherited awareness of Self, with Fehu sending it into the physical realm. Berkano brings that creative energy into focus, breathing new life and energy into new endeavors. Fehu sends Isa’s focused will downward, infusing Sowilo with Higher Self awareness, strengthening our creative process. Thurisaz catalyzes the process, ensuring a successful outcome.

This is a really interesting runecasting. It illustrates the inner strength and focus brought by our Source presence as it energizes into physical expression. For a witch, this is particularly significant as she becomes the sending energy of Fehu, casting her intention to the universe.

The witch is sacred space. She is the pivotal point from which all intention flows. She gathers her magick, focuses her will, and all things are possible. This runecasting illustrates this process beautifully! A bindrune of the casting is below and can be used as a focus during magickal workings.

Blessed be the witch!

~ Jan