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.
