All Doors Open, All Options Available ~ Dark Moon/Samhain runecasting

It’s foggy, cold, and raining on the high desert so it’s doubtful I’ll head outside for a Dark Moon ritual, but I wanted to cast the runes regardless. In Scorpio, this new moon promises to be intense and transforming so it’s nice to have an idea where things might be going. I’m still canning tomatoes every few days as they continue to ripen. And the pollen cakes and candy board are installed in each hive for winter feeding. And tomorrow is Halloween, Samhain in the witch world, my favorite holiday of the year.

For many, Samhain represents the end of the year. The Earth enters a dark period followed by a period of rebirth. Life centered around planting and harvest, hunting and preservation. We share harvest blessings with family, neighbors, and friends and settle in for the winter. This particular runecasting focuses on the new year ahead.

 

Dagaz, Algiz, Thurisaz, Wunjo, and Inguz make up today’s five-rune spread. It began as a three-rune spread, but then for some reason, I kept drawing more. The numerology is interesting in that Inguz is the 22nd rune in the Elder Futhark, so I would leave that one alone as the Master Builder number. I place Dagaz at the end instead of Othala, so it becomes the 24th rune, Algiz ~ 15, Thurisaz ~ 3, and Wunjo ~ 8. Another Master number, 11 illumination, is achieved by combining Thurisaz with Wunjo, which in a sense balance each other’s projective/receptive energies. This leaves us with Dagaz and Algiz, each adding up to 6, together 12, reducing to 3 catalyst or triple aspect. If we ignored the presence of Master numbers within the runes, then the numerology of the runecasting would be 9, a multiple of 3 and a triple aspect number, signifying completion or fulfillment.

From the numerology, the coming year looks promising. We have the energy for manifesting something new with an eye on completion before the year’s end. Two Master numbers, illumination and the Master Builder seem to reinforce success.

Now let’s take a look at the runes. 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. (Loc 1316-1318)
• Algiz ~ represents the Elk and protection. Another rune connecting the physical and nonphysical realms, Algiz is the rune of Higher Consciousness. (Loc 1282-1283)
• 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. (Loc 1240-1242)
• Wunjo ~ means joy and is regarded as the wish rune. It indicates peace, contentment, and harmony and may be used in magickal workings to attract a partner. (Loc 1257-1258)
• Inguz ~ is the seed, the energy of potential, our genetic inheritance. The male counterpart to the feminine energy of Berkano, Inguz awakens male fertility and is used magickally for a sudden release of energy. The focus is an inner one and is helpful for centering and grounding. (Loc 1309-1311)

Beginning with Dagaz, we see that a something new is beginning in our lives. We stand in balance, in alignment, ready for new experiences to come. In awareness of our Source Presence, Algiz provides a link between physical and nonphysical aspects of Self and protects us from harmful forces.

Looking at the runes involved in the Master numbers, it’s easy to see how Thurisaz and Wunjo combine well to balance masculine and feminine energies, something that’s sorely needed in our world today. This balance, this understanding, leads to illumination reflected in a more balanced approach. Inguz, as the 22nd rune, represents the Master Builder turning our dreams into reality. As the seed, we see catalytic energy explode into form, potential becoming reality. Together, Master numbers 11 and 22 bring an energy of fulfillment to the runecasting.

The runecasting flows from one rune to the next, interacting and supporting the next, through to completion. As with their numerology, the runes suggest we stand on the precipice of something wonderful. The energy is right to pursue new endeavors, whatever they might be. Aware of our Source Presence, we remain aligned, energies in balance, our inner focus strong. We have the strength and aligned presence to overcome whatever challenges present along the way, sure in the knowledge that we’re prepared and ready for what comes. We have no time for power struggles, preferring instead to put that energy to better use. We move in synchronicity with the process in lieu of struggling in resistance, our efforts manifesting into a successful outcome.

Although the dark of Winter may be fast approaching, the genesis of something new will illuminate our path. And as we celebrate Summer’s end, remember to send loving blessings to loved ones beyond the veil. Feel their loving presence because they never forget ours.

We begin in Dagaz, in enlightenment, embrace our Source Presence with Algiz, blending the catalytic with the harmonious in Thurisaz and Wunjo, our creative force pushing on to completion and fulfillment brought by Inguz. Our dreams manifested into reality.

Blessings of love to all!

References:

Erickson, Jan. Grimoire of a Crone. Kindle version. 2016.