ALAINN: “BEAUTIFUL, FINE, LOVELY”. (IRISH) OLD IRISH ÁLAIND‎

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Apothecary

Time to harvest Forsythia leaves!

Leaves Tincture for inflammation related diseases: Asthma, Arthritis, IBS, Cytokine Storms.Tea from leaves alleviates a sore throat, diarrhea. Contains Rutin – this protects and prolongs

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Colors

Connecting With Dragons

The above images are all unedited and taken by me personally over the years; instances of my dragon guardian, Ash, visiting me in person to

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Disclosure

How to Make Your Own Sugar at Home

Self-sufficiency is key to breaking the matrix. I know, sugar is supposed to be bad… pfft… I personally LOVE sugar and as I pour it into my morning coffee I say “I choose sweetness in my life” – it’s a favorite mantra.

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Guided Meditation

Protective Energy Shield Guided Meditation

We are influenced by the energies of those around us, until we learn to protect ourselves from negative energies exuded by others. This mediation will teach you to OBSERVE WITHOUT ABSORBING the negativity around you

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How to: Spells, mediations and skills

Foraging Season

Spring is coming! I am getting so excited, daydreaming about local food and herbal foraging for my family’s nutrition and my apothecary supplies. Purslane is

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Elder Futhark

Wunjo (Joy)

Pronunciation – woon-yo Meanings – joy, pleasure, hope, euphoria, fruit-bearing branch Interpretations – Wunjo’s exact interpretation is joy. It’s essential to let go of ego and become harmonious

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Elder Futhark

Uruz (Ox)

Pronunciation – oo-rooze Meanings – Wild Ox, strength (physical, emotional, spiritual), untapped potential, health, sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better). Breaking free from the pen.

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Elder Futhark

Tiwaz (Warrior Energy)

Pronunciation– tee-wahz Meanings – courage, tenacity, masculine energy, ethical responsibilities, victory Interpretations – The shape of Tiwaz looks like a spear and represents a spiritual warrior. Tiwaz

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Elder Futhark

Thurisaz (Thorn)

Pronunciation – thoo-ree-sahz Meanings – protection, caution, ponder, observe, Interpretations – This rune symbolizes a thorn on a branch. It implies the intelligence and foresight of choosing to

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Elder Futhark

Sowilo (Sun)

Pronunciation– so-wee-loh Meanings – vitality, sunlight, good energy, health and well-being Interpretations – Sowilo represents the power and healing light of the Sun (considered to be feminine

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Elder Futhark

Raidho (big picture)

Pronunciation – rye-though Meanings – journey (physical or spiritually), seeing the bigger picture, change, reunions, travel, represents the wagon wheel Interpretations – If your trip is physical, this

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Elder Futhark

Perthro (Divination)

Initiation, Something Concealed, A Secret Thing, rolling the Dice, Divination Pronunciation – pear-throw Meanings – secret, mystery, chance, divination, hidden knowledge meant to be discovered Interpretations – this

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Elder Futhark

Othala (Tradition)

Pronunciation– owe-tha-la Meanings – heritage, family love, ancestral spiritual power, storytelling, Inheritance Interpretations – Othala respects and honors our connectedness to our ancestors and heritage. No matter

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Elder Futhark

Nauthiz (Murphy’s Law)

Pronunciation – now-these Meanings – essential, necessity, stagnate, Hanging Man Interpretations – There may be some setbacks or stagnation. Now is the time to remain thoughtful, reflective, and

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Elder Futhark

Mannaz (human experience)

Pronunciation– mahn-awz Meanings – humanity as a whole, human experience, the self Remain modest – that is the right of the oracle.  Be in the world,

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Elder Futhark

Laguz (psychic water)

Pronunciation– lah-gooze Meanings – flowing water, intuition, unconscious, cleansing, psychic ability Interpretations – Symbolizes femininity and the water element in all its forms (tides, lakes, oceans, rain,

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Elder Futhark

Kenanz (Fire, openings)

Pronunciation – kane- awze Meanings – fire, torch, beacon, openings Interpretations – This rune represents the banishing of darkness and bringing forth the illumination of energy and creativity.

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Elder Futhark

Jera (harvest, cycles)

Pronunciation – yair-ah Meanings – harvest and the rewards of past efforts made, natural cycles (the seasons, life, fertility), movements in time. Interpretations – Jera typically represents a

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Elder Futhark

Isa (Ice)

Pronunciation – eee-sah Meanings – Ice and is associated with Winter, Transparency, divination, seeing clearly through clean ice Interpretations – as a symbol of frozen water, can mean

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Elder Futhark

Inguz (good luck, spring)

Pronunciation– ing-ooze Meanings – male potency and sexuality, home and hearth, internal growth, perfect timing Interpretations – This is a very encouraging rune and can mean good

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Elder Futhark

Hagalaz (Raining Hail)

Pronunciation – haw-gaw-lawz Meanings – wrath of nature, destruction, elemental, Tower card energy Interpretations – indicates energy and force of anarchy that cannot be controlled. This can be

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Elder Futhark

Gebo (Love)

a Partnership, a Gift Pronunciation – gay-boh If this rune is pulled, that is a sign that unity, union, or partnership is near.  But you are

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