LIR 92915 - IngwazR, and UrazR in water

If you find yourself staring at a situation, a project, an event, wondering why it's not going anywhere, this week the possibility is there are no seeds hidden under that planning. You can work and work, but nothing is going to come from it.  Most likely, this is  because of a lack of emotional connection. Whatever the situation, it's not feeding you and you feel very little for it.

The question for the week, then, is what do we do? Do we strive to plant seeds, create a connection, change the perception or the situation so we do care? Or do we move on to something that brings more zip to our personal doo-da?

IngwazR and UrazR - what is it really worth to me?

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Well last week really felt like I got little done. I think I spaced out on the focus on the work part, and got caught up in all the other drama. Hopefully, this week, I'll connect with what does feed me and quit paying attention to crap I really have no desire for.

I expect a more productive and (naturally) happier week!

I hope you have one too!

-Lila

Life in Runes Cancer 2015 - UrazR

UrazR is telling us that in the coming month, some of our foundations are going to shift.

We get energy from many different places: our clan, our homes, our jobs, our cars, music, books, television, classes. We extend our roots into them, make them part of our support group, our comfort patterns, our safe havens or our learning centers.

But Uraz is saying that some of those foundations, even ones that worked so well in the past, are no longer going to be  comforting, supportive, educational.

This is natural. Everything grows and changes. Things wear out or run down. Batteries drain. Patterns become ruts. People grow and expand and evolve.

And as we change, our needs change. Or our way of fulfilling needs changes. The blanket fort gave way to the plush couch. Now the couch is only comfortable in memories and needs to be replaced. Perhaps by a recliner. Which will break down or become uncomfortable to your body in its turn.

Even in a metaphysical sense, places we connected to and grounded ourselves in are shifting; the calm place that  recharged your core is now a seething volcano. The soothing white noise is now an irritating buzz. Mother Earth is busy revamping herself and do you want to ground in a vortex?

It is time to find the foundations that need to change and begin uprooting ourselves. Time to actively try new connections. Celebrate the transformations, give thanks to the old forms of support, and move on. Happily, this is a reading that spreads over the month so we have time to test the various waters, or soils, or rooftops. Play a little. Explore a little.

And the calmer you are in this change of location, the easier the transfer will be. Even if it's fast, it doesn't have to be painful or stressful. Hence the advice from the runes.

UrazR - foundations which served us well in the past are no longer supportive. It is time to find new connections and make an easy transition.

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Whenever a rune reading is about something I'm experiencing, I wonder if it's going to apply to more than what is currently in progress. For example, if I were preparing to get a new vehicle, and this rune appeared, I'd wonder if it meant it's time to sell my house also. (happily I rent, so it's not actually an issue. To my knowledge. Hmm. Grrr.)

However, even if there is nothing else (or nothing other) than the foundations currently being repotted, it is a good time to reflect on what I do consider my foundations. Am I getting bored with the music I have? Is it time to find a new author to read? Perhaps I should get out of the house (apartment) and visit parks, or take day trips to "exotic" places. Even my decision making process could be a foundation in need of change.

And. Or. Maybe I don't have new systems to replace ones that were already released. Like comfort eating. I'm about 50/50 - oh, all right, 70/30 - in my practice to not turn immediately to food in times of sorrow, boredom, frustration, happiness. But I haven't actually found a good substitute, or new practice.

I have to admit, though, I think it will be a nice day when we get a general reading which does NOT indicate change, growth, reattachment. Not that we ever stop growing, but resting on my laurels sound nice and peaceful.

At least I also now I am 70/30 successful at flowing easily and gracefully through situations. Which means, whatever the changes, I know happiness is a byproduct.

I hope you have a great day!

-lila

LIR 51315 Weekly - Kunos, EihwazR, UrazR

This week EihwazR holds a different meaning for us. It still talks about how worlds can be separate, without bridges, without an overall view, but now it's more personal. Let's start at the beginning.

Kunos is left, EihwazR lower right, UrazR upper right.
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Kunos denotes choices. Possibilities. Light shining into any corner you wish to explore. This week, Kunos tells us that it's time to narrow our choices a little. Time to solidify our plans.  Pick a color scheme, choose a team, decide on which seminars you wish to attend. Make a decision.

Now, we don't have to limit our choices - we can choose a myriad of things - the colors, the team, and the seminars. In fact, EihwazR tells us, the things we choose don't even have to be related to each other. So, I can love purple and gold, but root for the Dallas Cowboys (who are Blue and White. Or silver. I'm not sure.) I, for one, have a variety of interests, and each time I think I'm going to discard all but one, the others come knocking again. So, in this situation this week, I don't have to even apply the skills of just one trade, or the scheme of just one color, to my decisions.

UrazR tells us, however, that if we choose multiple focuses, we will have to be prepared for some shaky ground.

If you stick to one dream, one scheme, you can build it's tool box pretty quickly - heck, you probably already have the color scheme in mind. And the foundation will be solid, and you'll work steadily at building your truth.

If you have different dreams and desires, ones which have little to do with each other, that requires different toolboxes; or perhaps a larger toolbox; or maybe a toolbox, a soapbox, and a bookcase. Different dreams. Different tools. Different skill sets. Maybe even different places.

Steady foundation, or multiple dreams. Either choice can be right - it is your truth which tells you.

And remember, this is just for the choices that come up this week. Who knows what's going to happen next!

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Another adventure for me, this week. Beltania starts tomorrow - it is a 4 day festival celebrating spring, and the marriage of the Goddess and the God. It will be the first time I have attended a camping pagan festival (there are a few during the "sunny" months.)

I have all of my equipment and have even practiced setting up my tent in my raincoat. What I don't have is a real clue as to what classes / events / rituals I want to attend. So different from the Threshold gathering. Which could be the meaning of EihwazR for me, right there. That Threshold Gathering is its own world, and Beltania is its own world. Don't expect the same kind of focus and feeling. They are two different subjects, literally the beginning and the ending of life.

I know I wish to see SJ Tucker in concert. (Yay!). And there's a drumming group that will be giving workshops. But there's also the appeal of the daily services for the sun. So, though I do like to have a plan, I don't actually know what is going to appeal. So I'm going to go with the ungrounded, disconnected, floating version of the weekend. At least for this moment of truth.

I hope you have a great week!

-Lila

My Life in Runes - UrazR

I sometimes pull runes for myself. It only makes sense, right? Though I have learned we often forget to do what would really help in a stressful time. Especially if we're focused on how we "should" do it for others.

Regardless, I am practicing.

Today I pulled a rune for myself. (I am at the International Threshold Choir Gathering.) And I received UrazR.

Of course, reading for oneself can be tricky. Many of us tend to be much more stern with ourselves than with others. And of course, if the rune has any form of a negative connotation, the mind (or whatever implant that runs the OMG machine) starts listing them. All.

I maintained my practice, I am happy to say. I asked myself, what would UrazR mean today if I were reading it for someone else? It could be "Something may not feed you". Or perhaps a question. "Do you have a foundation? Is something missing a foundation?"

I have really gotten to know my chest voice on this trip. And my writing voice (I'm still looking for my hair.) So of course, as I'm belting out songs in the "Sing Your Prayers" workshop (finally got my gospel fix!) I wondered, should I be playing with my high voice? Maybe I'm not supposed to be singing so low (cuz yeah, my voice can get into the foundations. Yay!) So, happiness being achieved, the answer to that was no.

Turned out, it meant don't go to a specific workshop.

I had other signs. I thought, maybe I need to take a break. When I saw the facilitator, I was not drawn to her. And when she described the class, I thought, oh. Hmm.

But, I was nervous about going to this one because it involved my personal creativity. And further, growing my creativity. And even further, putting my creativity out there. In front of women who can create five part harmony on the spot. Oh, glory! So, I read the soft nos as an extension of the anxiety.

But it wasn't the workshop I wanted. There were displays of creativity, but no budding potential brought into bloom. Not what I was craving! I did sing my song, after babbling through an introduction, because I was so anxious. I knew if I didn't sing, I would go three shades of frustration at myself. After all, I was there.

But it wasn't worth the singing. I swear, this time, unlike book signings, the bout of anxiety was not worth it at all. I can't say there was no connection. Because they tried. But, there was no food for my well.

Happily, I listened to myself later, and was fed with laughter, and companionship. I had the table of sunshine. People joined me. So, yes. I totally missed the small moment the rune was discussing, in my watchfulness for the big moment. But oh, the joy I found when I tried again.

I actually do need to work on my singing foundation, though. My throat has just informed me, my support needs a LOT of work. But I'll probably still think that belting was worth it, even tomorrow.

I hope you have a great day!

-Lila

LIR 72914 - UrazR

Not everything has to be a permanent part of your life. Trying something new can be fun, exciting, & non-committal.

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So calories didn't count today, right?

This could have covered everything from clothes worn to job applied for.  It helped give a certain freedom to the day, and combined well with my personal reading, which included "if you don't plant the seeds, you don't have a harvest."

It's interesting how many things can be both positive and negative in connotation.  It all just depends on your point of view and frame of mind.

Yesterday's reading made it easier to talk about some things, with my friend and counselor.  Because just putting ideas out there does not mean I am dedicating my time to them.  It means I am entertaining them.  Trying them on for size.  Letting them be silly or grand or deep, and seeing how they fit with my truths.

For me, it was a nice breezy day, and the deep soul searching talks had an air of lightness about them.

And I really hope it applied to the calories too!

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LIR 73014 -Mannaz

A good day to rebalance, with attention on the physical - be it financial, visual, health.

Remember, the body is as important as the mind.

I hope you have a great day!
-Lila

LIR 22214 Hagalaz & UrazR

Old foundations, old rules, crumple under your new truths.  As the truths fulfill your happiness, it's time to create a new foundation.

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The foundation that seems most crumpled for me is that of the routine.

A routine helps, in my mind.  It helps establish a pattern to follow.  It helps make some decisions about who what when and where.  One often unconsciously develops a routine, at work, at home, when the same things need to be done over and over again.

In the last 24 hours, the routine seemed to be what I was focusing on.

As a work at home person, the routine has been most difficult to establish.  Especially when, spiritually, one is often advised to go with the flow.  But, I want to get things done.  If I worked outside of the home, I would have a routine of before work and into work and at work and after work activities.  Some would be flexible, like eating times and whether I really want to put on make up for work.  And others would not be flexible.  Like the time I show up for work.

So, my new foundation seems to be basing itself on establishing a work schedule.  I was late today.  Which means some things will be rescheduled (going with the flow.)  But others will need to be done, which means I'll be working late.

Just like everyone else who takes their job seriously.

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LIR 22314 - BerkanoR

It may feel like there's a lack of nurturing today.  Is it a push to keep you moving & working?  Or is it a request for more self-care?  Your truth, your choice.

I hope you have a great day!
-Lila

111813 - Perthro, UrazR

We hope to have some outside help today, some spark to move us forward.  So let that line in the sand be movable.  Listen with more than your personal truth.

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Right.  Well.  If this is about my computer, my line in the sand ain't movin!

Actually, I still have some studying to do this evening.  I'll be reading Christopher Penzac's book on Shamanish later, so hopefully I will be reading with an open mind  and a willingness to contemplate things which make me uncomfortable.  Because really, it is nice to believe, even for a moment, that I do know it all, and thus I need study and grow and learn no more.

But, well, today is not that moment.

So, actually, you have it right there - the daily reading in action.  My hope for a peaceful, helpful, learning experience... and a situation where I am willing to TRY to read another person's advice before doing the visual equivalent of sticking my fingers in my ears and singing "lalalalalalala".  

I hope you have a great day!

-Lila

111413 - UrazR

Foundations are a little shaky today; confirm your common ground (language, house, balance) before stepping into new territories.

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I expected this to be about communication today, and, picturing all the scenarios where communication would be important, I planned to be calm and ask questions, not assume things.

But then I was sidetracked by my personal reading.  It was OthiloR, which I read, originally as, the past cannot help you.  Then I was frustrated with myself, because if I were reading for anyone else, I would put a more positive view upon it.  So, I did that for myself...

BUT, it's very possible the first version was the right one, because...

Yesterday, I did my nails with an instant grip base coat, a beautiful copper color, and then an instant dry top coat.

Today, I did a quick tip coloring of teal.  And I always use the instant dry top coat because I do the nails before I do the rune readings.

Except I had switched the placement of the bottles, and instead of the instant dry, I blithely put Instant grip on my nails.  Then wondered what the heck was happening, when I plunged my hand into the bowl of new runes and came out with smears and crinkles.  Sadness!

So, one could truly say yesterday's act did not help me today!

I hope you have a great day.

-Lila

11513 - AlgizR, UrazR

You've got this!  You have all the skills, energy & ideas needed to move forward.  With that in mind, please remember - your truth is not always THE truth.  A little flexibility will help the flow.

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It's nice to know that not everything is a BIG thing.  Granted, every choice leads to one hundred new choices, but...

Today, for me, the flexibility and truth statement involved groceries, the putting away of.

We have a refrigerator/ freezer combo, a freezer, and a small fridge.  Thus, groceries do need to be sorted and taken to the appropriate place.

I carry all the groceries into the house and sort from the counter, where I can pull things out, see what I have, and leisurely remember where each should go.

He, however, wanted to sort them at the car, thus carrying the grouped items directly to the appropriate location.

All well and good, but he wanted me to help him sort, there, at the back of the car.

It was cold outside, today!  I did not want to stand there, shivering, trying to remember if the celery was for snacking (little fridge) or dinner salad (big fridge).  And splitting the frozen sandwiches between the inside and outside freezer was something more easily done with a counter.  In my opinion.

Luckily, I did remember, as I stomped into the house muttering under my breath, that not every body does everything the same way.  He had valid reasons for his approach.

In his opinion.  (even if he was wrong, she types snottily.)

The humor of the Truth being about groceries wiped away the rest of the scowl.

Sometimes, it is the little things.

I hope you have a great day!

-Lila

91213

It may feel ike the support/ foundation isn't there today.  Good news/ bad news, because it was only temporary.  Time to find a more permanent solution.

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It was difficult to decide how this applied to me today; the foundation, it seems, was more mental than physical.

But I did notice that I was quickly disabused of certain notions today.  My airy castles were dramatic stories constructed about daily events.  Instead of getting supportive commentary and even assistance building, I was told it's time to quit indulging in drama.  And quite correctly.  Turns out I wasn't daydreaming so much as feeding my fears.  Sigh.  Happily, I am also a story teller, so I will still utilize my passion for scenic embroidery.  However, it seems my daily life no longer requires juicy tidbits, be it gossip about self or speculative science fiction about the universe.

Hope you had a great day!

-L