Descriptions (cont.)

	Kano Opening, Fire, Torch -- renewed clarity, seriousness, clear intent and concentration, beginnings, insight into the Self. Reversed -- darkening, giving up the old, changes, develop inner stability. {Traditional meanings: torch, skiff, associated with the goddess Nerthus.}
	Teiwaz The Warrior, Tiw (the Sky God) -- the Spiritual Warrior rune, discrimination, patience, the sun, masculine energy, active principle, self-conquest, courage, dedication. Reversed -- examination of motives, hasty action, ill-timed action. {Traditional meanings: victory in battle, a guiding planet or star, the Norse god Tiw.}
	Berkana Growth, Rebirth, Birch Tree -- symbolic and actual growth, blossoming, ripening. Reversed -- diligence in the face of obstacles or failures. {Traditional meanings: birch tree, associated with fertility rites, rebirth, new life.}
	Ehwaz Movement, Progress, the Horse -- transition, movement, improvement, gradual development, steady progress, steadfastness. Reversed -- movement that appears to block. {Traditional meanings: horse, associated with the course of the sun.}
	Laguz Flow, Water, That Which Conducts -- unseen powers, water, fluidity, ebb and flow, cleansing, deep knowing, spiritual self-examination, sacred marriage. Reversed -- overreaching, excessive striving, failure to draw upon the wisdom of instinct. {Traditional meanings: water, sea, a fertility source.}
	Hagalaz Disruption, Elemental Power, Hail -- freedom, change, invention, uncontrollable events, disruption, inner strength, radical discontinuity. No reversed position. {Traditional meanings: hail, sleet, natural forces that damage.}
	Raido Journey, Communication, Union, Reunion -- communication, attunement, union, self-healing, self-change, soul's journey. Reversed -- attention to personal relationships, elusive outcomes, rerouting opportunities. {Traditional meanings: a journey, riding, carriage, refers to the soul after death; a journey charm.}
	Thurisaz Gateway, Place of Non-Action, the God Thor -- inner and outer work, frontier between Heaven and the mundane, non-action, waiting, contemplation, letting go of the past, reclamation of power. Reversed -- accelerated growth, patience, stopping along the way. {Traditional meanings: giant, demon, a thorn, the Norse god Thor.}
	Dagaz Breakthrough, Transformation, Day -- breakthrough, major shift, radical trust, daylight. No reversed position. {Traditional meanings: day, God's light,  prosperity and fruitfulness.}
	Isa Standstill, Withdrawal, Ice -- winter of spiritual life, powerlessness, blindness, energy drain, sacrifice, submission, surrender, restoration. No reversed position. {Traditional meanings: ice, freezing.}
	Sowelu Wholeness, Life Force, the Sun's Energy -- wholeness, self-realization, regeneration, life force, the sun's rays, integration. No reversed position. {Traditional meanings: the sun.}
	the Blank Rune the Unknowable, the Divine, Odin (the All-Father) -- total trust, the Unknowable, death, potential, totality of being, test of faith, the path of karma, willingness, fullness. No reversed position. {Traditional meanings: the Divine in all human transactions.}

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