Today’s
rune is Eihwaz (Yew). The Yew tree is an evergreen and will easily reach 600
years of age or more. It is a tree which often splits under the weight of
advanced growth without succumbing to disease . It is easy to imagine that such a split could be a portal to
the spirit realm. Eihwaz is the rune of death and transformation, of standing
at the crossroads. I can relate to this
rune very easily. Something has to change in order to move forward. Old victim
stories, which are repeated over and over again, should be retold as heroic
tales of overcoming great adversity. Letting go of old limiting thought
patterns will make room for new ways of understanding.
So which
energy will help me to bring about some change
in my life and I pulled the Knight of Bows from the Wildwood Tarot. The Knight of Wands in general has a tendency to come up whenever I expect
him the least. He is often a bit “too much in my face” when I am feeling down
but he is also the one who gets his way with a nudge, a smile and a motivating line. “Come on”, he
says, “let’s make some fun! Don’t be such a party pooper and go on an adventure
with me. I know the best places to go to.”
His charms are
alluring and I can imagine myself wandering into the forest with him, without being
afraid to go astray because he is walking right beside me. I am Feeling
fearless and curious, enjoying each moment with an open mind, taking in the
fragrant wisdom of the Wildwood, while putting my faith and trust in my red
furred companion.
What a great view of the Knight of Wands; I do like remembering that he has a good side! He reminds me of how I've done things I didn't really want to, only to realize I thoroughly enjoyed myself later. I remember reading that as the yew tree ages, it sends out suckers that will in time become trees in their own right.
ReplyDeleteI used to really dislike this knight but know I have l grow to love and appreciate him. Thanks for the info on the Yew tree. It it fits well with the meaning of Eihwaz. :)
DeleteI believe that fox has a smirk on his face, and a secret that he is trying to hide especially since his eyes are closed. Be careful where that knight leads you today. Maybe mischief, still that can be fun.
ReplyDeleteHe actually does but today I'd rather see it as a playful smile. I hope he will lead me away from the beaten path because having some fun is most welcome
DeleteWhat a beautiful post! I love your discussion of Eihwaz and I especially like how your unexpected Fox friend has appeared to guide you into transformation. I suppose in real life foxes are quite like that - showing up suddenly when you least expect to see them, and disappearing just as quietly. It's always a wonderful experience to catch a glimpse :) <3
ReplyDeleteThank you Olivia. To be honest, I have never seen a fox in real life, although I do live near a forest where they seem to live. But never say never... :)
DeleteReminds me my dad had a fox friend that seemed to think it was a dog waiting on the front step for him to come home :)
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a very special experience :)
Delete"It is easy to imagine that such a split could be a portal to the spirit realm." We had quite a windstorm this week and I could see exposed tree parts where limbs or trunks had been torn away. I will try to look on the damage now with your thought.
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me how Nature teaches us her wisdom through metaphors.
Deleteand I forgot to say :) My ongoing med for breast cancer originated from the yew. There are two chemotherapy drugs that were originally developed from Yew trees. One of them, docetaxel (Taxotere), was first made from the needles of the European yew tree. The other is called paclitaxel (Taxol) and was made from the bark of the Pacific yew tree.
ReplyDeleteThank for sharing this knowledge about the Yew tree. There is so much more to learn about nature beside Her metaphorical wisdom
DeleteWonderful combination of rune and card. I agree about the Knight of Wands and his "in your face" yet utterly charming personality!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zanna! Yes he is quite a sweet talker and he know how to get his way
DeleteLove this perspective of the Knight of Wands. Pulled him today myself, and I think he's saying the same things to me :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear this Alaina, because he can be quite obnoxious too
DeleteLove your connection between the split of the yew and it being a portal to other realms. For me seeing Fox energy here my spirit lights up. He is sometimes portrayed as The Magician in animal-centric decks. And if you look through the Lumina Tarot you'll see Fox medicine appears a lot.
ReplyDeleteI seem to recall the Knight of Wands figured prominently for you during a shadow work challenge on IG and how your feelings about him began to shift with his continued presence through the month. While you're not too keen on him it seems that he's quite keen on you ;) xo
My perception of the Knight of Wands has indeed changed significantly since that IG challenge. But he still startles me because I never see him coming. I do appreciate his energy much more than I used to. Fox energy is rather new to me and this card really made me smile. His positive traits really outfoxed his more trickster like aspects for me today. :)
DeleteDo you work a lot with Fox medicine?