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The energies of the runic collectives permeate everything. Over the next few posts, I hope to demonstrate how you can find the essence of the runic collectives in all things. For each of these, I have only used the first 24 runes that I discussed over the past several weeks.
Of a book....
Fehu- books contain a 'wealth' of knowledge and/or imagination. The Fehu of a book is also to be found on its monetary value, on how much it sells for.
Uruz- this would be how durable the book in question is. Books with hardcovers are going to be more durable than those with soft covers.
Thurisaz- aside from the obvious... using a heavy book as a weapon... books contain words and words in themselves can be dangerous. A good example of a book absolutely riddled with ill-used Thurisaz energy is Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf book.
Ansuz- books contain information, 'nough said.
Raidho- a good novel can 'transport' you away, drawing you so deeply into another world that you may have difficulty coming back!
Kennaz- well.... all books require writing skill to create. That's easy enough, isn't it?
Gifu- books make great gifts. They also impart the 'gift' of knowledge or adventure.
Wunjo- books make people who love to read happy!
Hagalaz- this one is a little difficult. However.... if you've ever had a large book accidentally fall on your foot or your head.... it's much easier to see the Hagalaz energy of a book.
Nauthiz- some people have a need to read and learn and books facilitate meeting that need. Likewise... some people have a need to write and to share knowledge or new worlds and so, books meet their need in a whole different way.
Isa- books by themselves tend to be pretty stationary. If you have a book moving of its own accord, perhaps its time to ring the Ghostbusters, yes?
Jera- books contain a beginning and an end!
Eihwaz- any book has the potential to push you to introspection and contemplation.
Perthro- reading any book can change your outlook on things and help you initiate a probability shuffle in your life. In fact... I'm hoping this one does for you!
Elhaz- heavy books make a nice barricade. Books can also help you improve your mental or emotional protection by teaching new skills or ways of thinking.
Sigel- energy is generated in the writing and reading of a book. On a more sacrilegious note.... books are paper.... and paper can be used as fuel for a fire.
Tyr- slogging through certain books certainly can require dedication, patience and focus!
Berkana- completed books are manifestations of a writer's fertility and creativity, projects they have nurtured and tended, oftentimes for many years.
Ehwaz- having written a book (or several) can certainly raise a person's status. In other cases, owning certain books might be a sign of status. I'm thinking here of rare book collectors, whose collection can be worth thousands of dollars.
Mannaz- well.... book is its main identity. Subdividing it into specific categories can further define the book. Steampunk fantasy or geopolitics are two such categories. I'm sure you can think of dozens more.
Laguz- this energy would be found in how well (or poorly) the story or material 'flows'. Is the book a dry, difficult read or is it engaging and easy to read?
Inguz- all books start from seed ideas in the author's head. And any book has the potential to plant all kinds of 'seeds' in your head as well!
Dagaz- Reading any book will change you, usually for the better. As to the book itself, bookworms and age will eventually brittle the pages and disintegrate bindings.
Othala- any book is its author's legacy.
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