The Raven's Call - Ep 58 - Elder Futhark Runes - Second Aett

[@MidgardMusings]

I've always associated Hagalaz with Hel. I never could figure out why Heimdall was associated with this rune since he's not destructive. The other thing I like about Hagalaz, is that while it is destruction, it's a necessary destruction. Chaotic good, if you will. I look at it as the destruction found in nature that brings the need for change as it destroys... makes sense why Nauthiz follows in this Aett. I'll comment more as I continue watching!

[@MidgardMusings]

Now Algiz to me is all Heimdall. Defense and protection.

[@MidgardMusings]

Eihwaz has always fascinated me. I personally link it to Baldr, as one stave rises up to Asgard, while another dips down to Hel. I also associate it with a struggle or testing of sorts... The yew tree was used for the making of bows and so there is an element of this rune that to me, teaches that we will be tested, tried, maybe pushed to the limits before being used to "launch" something. Just my own take to add on the parts you shared, which I agree with.

[@MidgardMusings]

I see Sowilo as success as well. Positive, desired outcomes as you said. Thanks for this video Eric!

[@kaseygross4506]

Thank you for giving me further insight to my rune studies.

[@torstenscott7571]

When you mentioned jera in the context of the return of your efforts, I thought of when I heard farmers talk about their "yield" of crops after working all summer. This just makes a good mnemonic device for me.

[@Coinmancer]

The rune of HARVEST yes!

[@jeremiahbezona2782]

Great work! Keep em coming, you’re teaching me a ton!

[@VincentDeMontmirel]

In the middle of one of my famous insomnia crisis, I just finaly watched your videos on the three aett and on your mock casting. Also, your take on the runes are very enlightening to me (who as divinatory practices come from studying ogham). It adds to what my still very few and new readings lead me to think and opens my mind to things I have not quite understood. I want to thank you a lot for your good work and for sharing this knowledge. I repeat myself, but really this is gold for newbies. By the way, I share your feeling for the blank rune. Also, I chose this video for the general comment as I have a question about Algiz (or it's use in ritual, mostly). Some of the authors and web resources I read about blót seem to adopt the convention to take a stance (or posture, I am not sure in English) standing still with arms in the air when inviting the gods to receive our offerings. Whenever I read this, writers seem to relate it to the rune Algiz (which they call Elhaz for the most part) either as « in the shape of the rune Elhaz » or « in Elhaz position ». My question (s) are : Where does this convention come from? In your opinion, does it really make sense as an element of practice? And does it tie to anything related to Algiz in the various interpretations you read in your decates of studying the runes or it's name is just used to explain more easily the stance itself?

[@EricWordWeaverSjerven]

Thank you for the kind words. As far as the stance goes, it’s kind of a neopagan hold over from what I can see. The need for everything to be labeled is pretty common in modern times, but doesn’t lend it any real metaphysical credence. I’ve never used the position in question, largely because I prefer a wider foot stance for stability when doing a ritual. The feet together, arms spread upward, stance is one of supplication and “basking” in the light of the divine. This element may be influenced by Judeo-Christian baggage as well, as this firms is commonly used among certain sects. Ultimately, I don’t much go in for the runic yoga poses when it comes to religious interactions; though, that doesn’t mean there’s not something to it in magical workings which deal with the energies of the profane. That’s a bit of an oversimplification, but it would take me all day to type it out fully, lol. Suffice it to say, no, I don’t use runic poses in my ritual workings. Doesn’t minimize the Hearth Culture of others though. Not my hall, not my call, kind of thing. Hope that made a little sense, I’m sorely under caffeinated.

[@tylerhill9648]

Hey I’m getting into heathenry and was curious on books that would be recommended to read to get a lot of the important knowledge . Great videos man keep up the great work

[@EricWordWeaverSjerven]

I’m planning a recommended reading list soon. I’ll hook you up