Our rune this morning is Wunjo, of Freyja’s Aett pronounced “woon-yo” (W or V: Joy) Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, but also the possibility of going “over the top”. If restrained, the meaning is general success and recognition of worth.

The blacksmith, seized by his creative passion,  does not notice the heaviness of his tools. Happiness comes from absorbing work. You have drawn one of the most encouraging runes possible. It promises you success, especially in creative work which requires physical energy. It may bring practical work, rather than intellectual endeavors. As a way to handle difficulties, it suggests that you adopt a practical approach and actually do something, rather than just speak about it. The rune Wunjo also appears in any situation when you are overloaded with jobs that you’re trying to get through. You mustn’t take on yourself the responsibility for the whole world. Find what interests you most and put all your efforts into that one thing. In love and relationships, Wunjo denotes deep, mutual feelings and happiness, but it also advises you to do something definite together such as a travel or business venture.

Wunjo Reversed or Merkstave: Stultification, sorrow, strife, alienation. Delirium, intoxication, possession by higher forces, impractical enthusiasm. Raging frenzy, berzerker. (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

Creating A Harmonious Home
A Home Of Love

Our homes can become chaotic; it is at these times that we have the power to decide to bring more love into our homes.

At their best, our homes act as our sanctuaries. They are the nests we return to for rest and nurturing nourishment before we venture out once again to spread our wings and fly. But there are times that we may feel quite differently about our homes—times when we feel surrounded by turmoil rather than harmony, or mired in chaos rather than immersed in peace. It is at these times that we have the power to decide to bring more love into our homes.

When we choose love, we are choosing to begin within. With a deep breath, we close our eyes and ask that when we open them again, we will see where we can make shifts to create greater harmony. These may be inner shifts, such as accepting others’ personality traits and working with them rather than against them. Or they may be changes we can make with items around the house–removing the ones that cause frustration and displaying things that make us feel good. Then, we reach out to the people with whom we share our homes–whether they are family members or another combination of people who share our space. We can help to shift their perceptions toward the positive by asking each person to think about their ideal living situation. After allowing some time for reflection, gathering to discuss each person’s ideas may lead to the discovery that there are conflicting concepts about what your shared home should provide. Once this information is out in the open, we have a roadmap f! or creating balance and harmony from seemingly disparate desires. Together, agreements can be made to enable all to take the steps needed to create a unified vision.

When we have consciously chosen to make our home a place of harmony, then love’s energy can expand throughout the lives of all who live there. Each person will be nurtured, allowing them to take that peace and serenity with them into the world, sharing it with whomever they may encounter; and making every space they enter a warmer and more loving place for everyone.

“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.”
~ Franklin P. Jones

“If animals could speak
the dog would be a a blundering outspoken fellow,
but the cat would have the rare grace
of never saying a word too much.”
~ Mark Twain

Thought for the Day

“There is no such thing in anyone’s life
as an unimportant day.”

~ Alexander Woollcott

Affirmation of the Day

January 13

By Phylameana lila Desy, About.com Guide

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I have an uncluttered mind. I see everything clearly. I understand everything perfectly.

Today’s Tarot Card for Everyone:

The Hanged Man

This Tarot Deck: Lord of the Rings

Mercury in Capricorn

Thursday, January 13, 3:25 am PST, 6:25 am EST

Brainy Mercury returns to calculating Capricorn where it turned retrograde last December 1. Its re-entry into this organized sign is excellent for mature thinking, responsible communication and strategic planning. A reliance on well-established principles, though, could produce resistance to untested concepts.

Ain’t it a beautiful picture, lol! Just as long as you haven’t been waking up to it for the last week.  I am trying to think what is my favorite season right about now, hmm, Summer!!!! I shouldn’t complain though about two years ago and about this time of year too, this area was struck with the ice storm from hell (a little contradictory, ok from Alaska). We were without power for ten days and I know others that didn’t have power for a month.  My daughter lives up in a National Forest in Illinois and they are doing good to have running water.  Anyway, the storm hit she had just got off work and then like a little dummy she drove home. I tried to talk her out of it but no she had to go home and feed the livestock and of course it probably wasn’t that bad up there. About thirty minutes later, she called and said she was coming to the house. She said she couldn’t even get down her gravel road at all.  Then she got here and wanted to know why we were too cheap to turn the lights on. I asked her, “What lights?” So we sit around the old candle fire and mumbled sweet nothings to each other the rest of the night.  Bad Flash Back,  Bad! Back to present time, I can’t stand the cold and neither can my cat. I don’t care what it is, if he thinks it is a blanket, quilt or anything to warm you, he is following you all over the place. So I have found a blanket, bundled up at the computer and here comes trouble. My other baby thinks we are crazy, she is a teacup Pomeranian. So to her, this feels good. She watches the cat drive me crazy till I say something. I don’t care if it is just as simple as I have got to get another cup of coffee, she is eating the cat up. The cat doesn’t appreciate her efforts to warm him up and get his blood flowing. Now as far as poor me goes, all I have is thermal socks, long johns, a sweatshirt and a ski mask, lol! I hope you aren’t in a Arctic Freeze somewhere.

Have a great Thursday!