I am traveling the perfect path for my life.

“You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.”
~Jim Rohn

Today it’s Othala from Tyr’s Aett pronounced “oath-awe-law” (O: Ancestral property) Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage, experience and fundamental values. Aid in spiritual and physical journeys. Source of safety, increase and abundance.

The seed of an old tree must make its own roots to become a tree itself. Stand on your own feet. Events connected with this rune may include a move of house or change of career. Whatever your situation, it’s important to your future development to decide whether or not you can be independent now.  This rune may reflect your need to invest your money and talents in your own business, or to buy your own house or premises, so that you can live apart from others. You may feel nervous about the amount of cash which is initially needed to set things up, but from the long-term perspective, you are on a path which will allow you to assimilate fresh experiences and to use your talents to the full.

Othala Reversed or Merkstave: Lack of customary order, totalitarianism, slavery, poverty, homelessness. Bad karma, prejudice, clannishness, provincialism. What a man is bound to. (Note: the reversed or merkstave definitions are included only for reference as they apply to a multi-rune cast and not to a single rune that’s drawn blind from the pouch)

As with all, take only what feels right to you and disregard the rest.

**a portion of today’s rune meaning/description was kindly provided by Ingrid Halvorsen at sunnyway.com and used here with her gracious permission**

In the Light…

Tom

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Everyone:

5: Patience

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

 General Meaning: A fisherman can cast the line, but he can only wait for the fish to bite. Your catch will come in its own time; you cannot make it hurry to you — neither by working, nor by planning, nor by wishing. You may need to provide nourishment or support for others; but only through patience can you become the bridge between the fickle fish and the eventual feast. Strength in a time of trial waits quietly, resolutely. Weakness grows agitated, and abandons the effort before the fish bites. Periods of waiting are most fruitful when used for quiet contemplation.

Proceed cautiously, but resolutely, with whatever you are doing. The time and situation are calling for consistency and patience. Waiting is an essential skill; patience is a powerful force. Good timing is an ally of those with inner strength — the kind of strength that allows you to be uncompromisingly honest with yourself, while sticking to the path you have charted. If you persevere with a positive attitude, time weakens even the hardest obstacles. To rush anything, or impatiently force results, stimulates resistance and causes setbacks. At best, you achieve surface changes — the kind that can just as quickly be reversed. Steadfast waiting — while holding to your integrity leads to slow but permanent improvements. In the end, you accomplish something great. Practice patience