The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for February 22, 2017
Active Influence: Fenris/The Devil
Rune: Wolfsangel/Hook
Hidden Influence: Bestla/Ten of Coins

You must deal with your shadow. Wolfsangel is the symbolic representation of the hook used to catch wolves in medieval times. While the historical wolfsangel killed the wolf, you are not going to slay your inner wolf; you are going to draw the wolf out of the darkness and make peace with it. It’s not an easy process, or a quick one, but you must begin this shadow work before the wolf breaks free and wreaks havoc on your life. Bestla tells you that you have the strength and skills to work with the wolf, and to rely on those with more experience for guidance and support as you do this work. You cannot do this alone.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for February 21, 2017
Active Influence: Mimir/The Hanged Man
Rune: Algiz/Protection (reversed)
Hidden Influence: Asvid/The Hierophant

Two Major Arcana cards indicate significant changes in the air. Mimir says you may not have a lot of options to take action, and the best thing may be to shelter in place. Algiz reversed suggests that your usual defenses may not be available or effective, so your primary action may be finding new means of protection. Asvid offers wise guidance on accessing your soul wisdom, and can help you find strong defenses. Take care today, in every way possible.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for February 20, 2017
Active Influence: Hronn/Five of Cups
Rune: Othala/Inheritance (reversed)
Hidden Influence: Thrym/King of Swords

Hronn stirs up all your fears today. Othala reversed indicates that you are feeling cut off and separated from support and comfort. Thrym says that you need to acknowledge the fears, and then use rational thought and calm logic to deal with the fears and find a way forward. Ignoring the fears will not work; you need to name them and analyze them in order to find the most effective way to deal with them. You have the mental strength; pick up the sword and end the fears.

I Know My Soul
~ Claude McKay

I plucked my soul out of its secret place,
And held it to the mirror of my eye,
To see it like a star against the sky,
A twitching body quivering in space,
A spark of passion shining on my face.
And I explored it to determine why
This awful key to my infinity
Conspires to rob me of sweet joy and grace.
And if the sign may not be fully read,
If I can comprehend but not control,
I need not gloom my days with futile dread,
Because I see a part and not the whole.
Contemplating the strange, I’m comforted
By this narcotic thought: I know my soul.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for February 19, 2017
Active Influence: Hyndla/The Hermit
Rune: Sol/Sun
Hidden Influence: Nott/The Star

Set aside time for yourself today. Regardless of your other obligations, you need quality time with your authentic self to sort through your hopes and wishes. Make decisions that support your highest goals and best self. Nott provides hope and inspiration, and Sol provides clarity and light to walk your new path. Choose well, and move towards the light.