Draw for December 20, 2016: Active Influence: Kolga/Six of Cups Rune: Isa/Ice Hidden Influence: Ymir/The Fool As we observe the Winter Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere tonight, this draw, with its emphasis on melting ice, is quite timely. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, think of it as reminder to use the heat of […]
Homesick ~ Else Lasker-Schüler Translated from German by Michael Hamburger I don’t know the language Of this cool country And its pace is not mine. Nor can I interpret The clouds that pass. The night is a step-queen. Always I have to think of the pharaoh forests And kiss the images of my stars. Already […]
Draw for December 19, 2016: Active Influence: Hati & Skoll/The Chariot Rune: Wunjo/Joy Hidden Influence: Mimir/The Hanged Man (drawn) and Bergelmir/Six of Swords (volunteer) Hati & Skoll are nipping at your heels, urging you to get a move on with whatever it is you’re supposed to be doing. Things are happening quickly, and you have […]
Madly Singing in the Mountains ~ Po Chu-I Translated from Chinese by Arthur Waley There is no one among men that has not a special failing; And my failing consists in writing verses. I have broken away from the thousand ties of life; But this infirmity still remains behind. Each time that I look at […]
Draw for December 16, 2016: Active Influence: Hrungnir/Seven of Wands Rune: Os/The God Voice Hidden Influence: Asvid/The Hierophant While the contentious Sisters of the Five of Wands took today off, Their pal Hrungnir shows up with His brand of querulous energies. Don’t challenge Gods to riddle contests. Don’t get drunk at a party. Don’t get […]
