Sunday's Rune Draw - Nauthiz


Rune name: Nauthiz
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Information gathered and Intuition felt :nerd_face:
Other historical names: Naud, Naudiz, Not, Nautiz, Nied
English letter association: N
Pronunciation: Now-theez
Rune number: 10
Polarity: Female
Colour associations: Black, Blue
Elemental associations: Fire
Crystal associations: Lapiz Lazuli
Diety associations: Nornir, Aegir, The Norns
Herbal associations: Bistort
Tree associations: Beech, Rowan
Astrological associations: Leo, Capricorn, Saturn
Tarot associations: The Hanged Man, Devil
Magical uses: Protection, Maintaining Equanimity in Difficult Circumstances, Activates Magical Workings Focused on Attraction or Increase.
Keywords: Need, Necessity, Scarcity, Absence, Restriction, Have Patience, Obstacle, Life Lesson

A few more passages from Lisa Chamberlain’s book for reference:

“Nauthiz signifies hardship in the form of one’s needs not being met, whether this indicates poverty, hunger, unemployment, lack of good health, or lack of emotional support. The rune stave represents the “need-fire,” a ritual fire lit from two large beams of wood that ancient Northern Europeans would light in times of extreme hardship or disaster, such as a famine or outbreak of fatal disease. You may be experiencing hardship that limits your ability to move forward or live comfortably, or a strong desire that appears impossible to fulfil. The possibilities are restricted due to your lack of resources, and you are likely chafing at the constraints and/or disheartened by your circumstances. The Anglo-Saxon rune
poem describes Nauthiz as “a tight band across the chest,” which is often how need and restriction feel. The advice of this rune is to treat this situation as a period of learning and an opportunity to strengthen your resilience. No one enjoys hardship while it’s happening, but when we look back on the experiences that made us who we are, generally at least a few of them were unpleasant. Don’t allow bitterness, worry, or despair to get the best of you, but rather use your gifts and talents to find ways to
get your needs met. Remember that needs and limitations are necessary for growth, as we would never learn or accomplish anything significant if we always had everything we needed or wanted at all times.”

“There are conflicting viewpoints among rune readers as to whether Nauthiz has a reverse position. Many traditions hold that it does not, but the rune stave is not at all symmetrical and the difference between its upright and upside-down positions can be fairly clearly distinguished. Either way, those who recognize “Nauthiz reversed” do not interpret it as the opposite of its “upright” meaning, but rather assign some aspects of its overall meaning to the reversed position. These are found below in “additional meanings.” If your intuition suggests that a reverse meaning for Nauthiz reversed should be distinctly recognized, these interpretations can serve for this rune in this position. If not, then the context provided by the other runes and the question guiding the reading can shed light on what Nauthiz is telling you at this time.”

“Additional Meanings
Nauthiz may be warning you to avoid greed or unhealthy desire, which can lead to destructive behaviours and negative consequences. If you have been focusing too heavily on the material world, this is a sign to go within and tend to your spiritual development. This rune may also be a warning against making hasty decisions or committing to something at this time, as unexpected needs or limitations may result. You are advised to conserve your energy, focusing only on the essentials for now. You are likely simply not at the right place or time for moving forward. Patience is the best strategy.”

I needed the wisdom of this Rune today, to remind me to slow down and to look at negatives as potential positives. And above all don’t be too hard on yourself :heartpulse:

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