The Aztec god of wisdom
You need to work hard & you’ll reach your goals
By: Feral Magic
What is it that dwells where the sun is not seen? What is the song of the leaves under the setting moon? Come out into the settling darkness, away from the warmth of the fire, to see what moves in the silver pools. Gather up the deadly creeping vines where no eye can see, dance among the wisps & mushrooms of the forest. Here are the mighty secrets of the ancient hunter & the body of the land.
september 4, 2022
modern witch tarot deck by lisa sterle
ace of pentacles
the world around you is full of possibilities and promise right now. engage with it, go on a bike ride, take a bath, make some tea, plant some flowers and enthrall your senses. you are in this world, on this planet, so live your life and let the good things come to you.
-the guidebook
i’ve actually been lacking a lot of motivation to take care of myself and do things lately, and this card gave me a gentle reminder to be thankful for what the world has given to me <3
Overall Meanings/Keyword(s): Horse, Odin, Vehicle, Cooperation, Union, Motion, Transcendence, Charge, Spiritual Awakening, Teamwork, Trust, Loyalty, Partnership, Working in Tandem.
Imagine a horse & rider coming together. If the relationship is one of mutual respect, then both the horse & rider find themselves at their destination faster & with more precision than if they were on their own. Now if the horse doesn’t respond to the rider or the rider abuses the horse, the principle of Ehwaz is out of balance & needs to be addressed; in this case, the horse & rider should never have come together in the first place. Together, with mutual respect, the horse & rider are stronger.
Allow the transformative powers of joining forces with yourself, humanity, & all that is. What was once clandestine is given space to blossom & thrive. Isolation is necessary, for a time. Open yourself to the overflowing wellspring brought by your emergence from your cocoon; it is here that you will find the insurmountable treasures you crave.
Ehwaz is also the rune of movement & travel, horses were key means of transportation. Could be a journey in the physical world, but is likely an internal, spiritual journey, as horses are associated with astral travel in many shamanic traditions around the world.
If you have been feeling severe emotional or physical difficulties, Ehwaz may be indicating that you are actually on an inner journey toward a transformed & stronger self than you were before. Keep an open mind in order to learn the spiritual lessons that your life is presenting to you now.
Always forward, ever forward, I take your hand in mine: our energies, merge, elevated. Together, we are stronger. Together, positive movement, & transformation are possible. Together, we see the stars & realize that we know & have everything within us.
It is okay to be disappointed, it is okay to make mistakes. We do the best that we can with the knowledge that we have but not everything will always turn out as we hope. This is a part of life & though it may feel like the end, it most certainly is not. Do not let disappointments or the fear of disappointment keep you from enjoying your life.
Soifra,
I drew the same tune today that is a Synchronicity!
I like your inner child deck such vibrant colors and mystical!
Sep 5
The Wooden Tarot
@Susurrus I really love the pairing of ‘disappointment’ with ‘keep moving forward’ and how the art for the disappointment card shows a spark of hope. Very beautiful message.
*edit to add that I was just thinking of some disappointment and sadness I was feeling, only to open the forums and see your card draw. I’m with @Jeannie1 … I love synchronicity!
@Jeannie1 I really like the art on that deck too! Thank you for the compliments on the Inner Child deck & for sharing a single draw for us!
@Melora_Fae also a big thank you! I really do like the Inner Child deck & the messages. I’m kind of using decks as I make the pouches for them right now. Anything I haven’t made a pouch for, I haven’t used recently.
However, in the future, I can always take a recommendation if you would like me to draw something from any of my decks. I also have runes too & divination stones.
I love synchronicity too! When everything is just all coming together! it’s happened a couple of times in the last 2 weeks in my life too!
Keywords: protection, boundaries, fate, strife, negation, outside influences, disruption, learning from challenges, drawing on spiritual strength, new direction or opportunity, renewal
Straif Blackthorn shares the twelfth lunation with Reed but represents different themes & energies. Blackthorn’s main question is this: How do we deal with seemingly negative situations? Do we see them as purposeful? Does it matter how we approach them? A difficult & disruptive period often marks the beginning of a necessary, deep change. We face the death of another year of life as we approach winter. This tree gives us clues on how to best go through difficult times & hard challenges. Blackthorn advises us to make adversarial forces our allies. The ogham for Blackthorn is Straif & the letters SS, ST, & Z.
14. Straif Blackthorn Reversed
Reversed, Straif Blackthorn indicates that perhaps you are dwelling on your difficulty & letting overcome you. It is possible that you are feeding the negative with your words, thoughts, & actions. If this is the case, the negativity in the situation can only increase. If you focus on what you don’t like or what you don’t want, you only get more.You now have the opportunity to turn things around. Focus on the positive – or at least get to the neutral. Sometimes all we can do is weather the storm, so batten down the hatches. Remember, your attitude is everything. Are you blaming others? Self-responsibility is the way out of difficulty. Change yourself. Become what you want to be. Create the world you want to live in. Forgiveness is a place to begin.
“I am keeping my childlike curious energy.
It is allowing me to explore the unknown
and overcome my fears and limitations
with enthusiasm and optimism. I am
happily transforming my limitations
into my strengths and blessings.”
~Lukas Notes
I like this! The picture has great color and great detail if I had a ton of money I could get about every tarot cards every made…lol. Have a great day.
Medea
I love this information I’m going to print it and put it on my mirror. I love positive affirmations. This is a good one, thank you.
Medea
Good Morning John,
This is very cool. I am looking forward to learning more info on this topic.
Have a great blessed and safe day,
Medea
I have that deck ( physical deck) one of my few physocal decks and only ogham divination tool. I lobe the artwork of the digferent trees and leaves of trees. Ive even found leabes in nature n regerred back to cards in deck to what leaves they were.
@john.knox that is a great card for today & after the Liminal Magic challenge!
@Phoenix_Fire I’ve learned a great deal of information referring to the cards & guidebook about those cards. I have also been reading Celtic Tree Magic by Danu Forest that goes into the trees, Ogham, & such. That has also been a great resource for learning about the trees/plants & Ogham!
This was poignant for something I was being shown! Great timing
I am safe. I am supported. I am worthy. I am unique. I am honest. I am true. I am abundant. I am present. I am strong. I am open. I am wise. I am cared for. I am good. I am acceped. I belong. Now is the time to practice affirmations. Know that you are, and speak the words that you need to hear over yourself now.
Magickal Uses: Nauthiz helps to empower other runes. An amplifier of other energies in a runic equation. Rune of pure will & can be used as such.
Overall Meanings/Keyword(s): Principle of resistance or friction in the Universe. The source is outside the individual’s control. The principle of the chain of causality – cause & effect. The root principle of action-reaction in a chain of events. In the darkness & cold of the need rune, the for fire is realized, but the fire must be generated from what you have within yourself. Thus the need-fire is kindled to banish distress.
Fate is determined externally & internally. To realize the highest achievements & truths, burn away that which is tethered to you by no will of your own. Heavy shadows must be recognized, rectified, & released before the ties to the material realm are severed.
Hardship in form of needs not being met may be experiencing hardship that limits your ability to move forward. A strong desire that is impossible to fulfill. Lack of resources.
Treat the situation as a period of learning & the opportunity to strengthen resilience. Don’t allow bitterness, worry, or despair to get the best of you. Needs & limitations are necessary for growth.
You’d never learn or accomplish anything if the things were handed to you and readily available.
Naudhiz/Nauthiz - 10th Rune of the Elder Futhark & 2nd in Heimdall’s Aett
“There is an infinite stream of
gifts within me. I don’t have to
look outside to find my inspiration
and creative power. I go inwards.
All that I need is within.”
~ Lukas Notes
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