This week’s Tryptik of Runes includes Ansuz |ᚨ| (Merkstave), Eihwaz |ᛇ|, Ingwaz |ᛝ|, and a clarifying Rune I felt called to pull: Laguz |ᛚ| (Merkstave).
There’s been a lot of confusion lately, as noted by our merkstave friend, Ansuz. Manipulators may seem a plenty lately. Believe in your Magic, says Eihwaz. It’s alright to spend more time hunkering down at home, says Ingwaz. This period of confusion is going to be here for a minute, but it’s necessary, says Laguz, so you can get to the next leg in your journey to be your truest self and live your best life. If you followed the call last week by the Runes to ground and center, just keep that up to help you through this week.
We have a new moon on Monday, 3:31. (pdt) in Cancer. This is a powerful moon for all those working to sustain themselves and others – whatever your harvest. Plan for a good hearty & healthy meal that is extra kind to your system. Ingwaz and the new moon energy are aligned and just may make everything you do in conjunction with that moon feel that much more powerful (I’ll be scrawling Ingwaz on my moon water bottles this new moon!). Set intentions to clear up any confusion, especially as it relates to your personal sacred space.
Mid week the sun trines Neptune in Pisces (0607 pdt). This is a great time to journal through your confusion and set intentions for your dream work. The energy of Laguz, which is healing and guiding through this confusion that is seemingly hanging over the last little bit of Cancer season. The Crab will have her due and you are to work on the things that bring joy and peace to you and your kindred. The important work you do for your larger community is in a holding pattern right now, there is work to do closer to home. Ansuz Merkstave and Laguz Merkstave are all about swimming in the depths of our relationships, dreams, and home life. Don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly all inspired to create the best ‘shell’ – er home – you can. Remember where your attention goes, so your energy flows.
On Thor’s Day there just might be some thunder when Mars in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. There may just be some Mean Girls starting shizzle on this day. Don’t let them stir up your anger. Ingwaz will remind you that hunkering at home is paramount to reaching that next level. You have work to do, Witch. Don’t overdo it on Thursday. Abstaining from the vices just may be what Eihwaz ordered. Instead put any negative feelings into meditation practice, a good long yoga sesh, a walk in the woods, or a hike with your pup. Remember your composure.
Freyja’s Day night that Sun in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn. This just may be the energy the Runes are trying to help you mitigate and prepare for this week. Again, don’t let yourself be manipulated. And remember jealousy looks good on no one. For those who have curated calm, this is a good day to double check you’re ready to take care of yourself in the event of a heatwave, tornado, hurricane, or other crisis. 3 days; 3 ways and all that jazz. Night owls may just feel the Mercury in Leo trining Chiron in Aries. Communicating your healing to those who are most important to you at this time will likely expand that healing.
Saturday we welcome Leo Season – sizzle Witch sizzle! And Venus goes retrograde. Not in that order, mind you; no, Venus starts her backwards trot just 20 minutes before Leo comes on stage. She’s such a scene stealer. Kidding. Anyhow, check your chart to see where this ‘Merkstave’ is showing up (12 to 28 degrees Leo) and just which house it might impact. There’s the word house again, and the energy of Ingwaz. What does sanctuary look like to you? Spotlight it in your life today. Make plans to make it beautiful and get to work.
That fourth Rune has one more bit of wisdom for the whole of the week, Witches. Some of the challenges you face right now may have been of your own missteps or poor choices. It is from this lack of judgment that we learn. Now is the time to feed your creativity and double down on the things that bring you joy – focus first on bringing joy into your physical space. What does that realistically look like? Maybe just a fresh bouquet of flowers? Clean sheets. Your pet in a blanket fort in the living room? Do you need to scrub from ceiling to floor? Discard the clutter? Use this homebody energy to create new Magic.
If these readings are resonating with you, please leave a comment and let me know here. Thank you for sharing your time with me here. Now go out there and be the Magic of the World!
*Merkstave = reversed