Magical Timing
Timing is all-important when doing any kind
of magic. If the proper universal energies are
lacking, doing magic can become as futile as
trying to hammer a nail into a stone. On the
other hand, with correct timing, magical works
can spread wings of their own and really take
off!
As mentioned before, the eight divisions of the
year represent the traditional yearly cycle of
Northern Europe. The best times for magic,
including runic magic, are the eight seasonal
solar festivals. Each of these days has tradi-
tions that have been passed down through the
years. For example, Beltane, or Walpurgis
Night, was sacred to Freyja. On the winter
solstice in Holland, the midwinter horn was
blown and a flaming (solar) wheel was rolled
down a hill to celebrate the return of the sun.
The Eight Days of Power
These eight days of power occur on the equinoxes,
solstices, and four cross-quarter days. The
following are the runic correspondences for
these magical days.
Remember to focus on the associated rune,
depending upon the time of the year. This
will make your rune magic more timely and
guarantee better results.
Winter Solstice/Yule...Dec. 21...Isa, Jera, Eihwaz
Imbolc/Bridget's Day...Feb 2...Perdhro, Algiz, Sowilo
Spring Equinox/Hertha's Day...March 21...Tiwaz, Ehwaz, Berkana
Beltane...May 1-5...Mannaz, Laguz, Ingwaz
Summer Solstice/Midsummer...June 21...Othala, Dagaz, Fehu
Lughnassad...First Week August...Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz
Autumnal Equinox/Hellith's Day...Sept 22...Raidho, Kenaz, Gebo
Samhain...Nov 1-5...Wunjo, Hagalaz, Naudhiz
Rune Magic
The Eight-Fold Moon Phase
The Elements
The Four Directions
Magical Focals
Rune Galdr Songs
The Altar
Magical Tools
Making A Gandr (Runic Wand)
Consecrating Your Magical Tools
The Three Steps Of Magic
The Sacred Enclosure
Power Animals
Sending Runes
Runic Charms
Rune Cord or String Magic
Rune Script Magic
Rune Candle Magic
Essential Oils
The Talisman
The Runic Circle
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