Cranes have been revered for centuries in many Oriental cultures, symbolizing good fortune and long life. If Crane has flown into your reading today, he brings a message of good tidings. Be prepared for something special today—emotional balance, good health, a spiritual “ah-ha!”, or simply pure joy.
Your Rune For Today
Thurisaz
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.
Sorry about the brief pause. I mentioned last week that every time our phone rang our internet disconnected us. Why? I don’t know. We have cable internet and no way is our internet connected to the telephone. We had the cable people out here to fix it. Yeah, right! Apparently they are going to have to make another trip out here. It just gets on my nerves when something is suppose to be taken care of, then isn’t.
Time to get back to work. Just wanted to let you know we hadn’t run off!
You will be getting a bit of an ego boost today. Recent changes in your clothing, hairstyle, weight or appearance will be getting noticed. You are high in the “magnetic attraction index” today. Your attitude or value system could be changing as a result. Suddenly it is a different world.
A brilliant flash of insight is possible today. You may be talking to a relative or thinking about an old family issue when an absolutely stunning solution to an old problem hits you like a lightning bolt out of the blue. Don’t wait to act on it.
The strange moods of a friend are oddly infectious. You will be beset with periods of confusion or uncertainty today, and may find it is difficult to get from one place to another. Drivers seem hesitant and uncertain, or overly aggressive.
There may be an important business meeting or get together today that could be important to your career. You will have an opportunity to improve the future stability and prosperity of your career. Listen to others and keep your eyes open for important challenges.
You could make a lot of money by hooking up with a pal, but one of you would have to live on a Caribbean island or something. Your mind will be on far-away places, escaping and adventure, and you may find it hard to focus on the daily realities.
Spiritual barriers are dropping today, and you have the ability to reach profound and deep psychic or spiritual levels. You may have time to explore prayer or meditation, or take in a class through a spiritual or religious organization.
Oooh la la! The energy of romance is hot in your life right now. Take advantage of your dreamy, idealistic aura today to make a special impression on someone important. If you are single, you may find someone interesting in a music store or art gallery.
You have an opportunity to get some chores done and dramatically improve the look and livability of your home. You may be buying artwork, renovation materials, or simply cleaning up a big ugly mess. Regardless, it will be smoother and more affordable than expected.
It’s definitely a “play day” for your sign. You won’t much feel like working, getting chores done, or getting anything organized. A trip in the car with the radio blaring loud could be just the ticket to chase away any sad corners in your mind.
You may feel torn between the workplace and responsibilities at home today. There could be arguments or misunderstandings over the phone or through the Internet. Stick to your paperwork, stay focused, and you will impress someone with your dedication.
Unexpected phone calls will bring good news and you could use some right now. Looks like you and your partner are having a little “War au Verbiage” at the moment, a real “He Said, She Said” argument that is about as productive as trying to nail Jello to the wall.
Do you know what “prosperity consciousness” is? If not, look for an old copy of Napoleon Hill’s “Think and grow rich” or Stuart Wilde’s “The trick to money is having some”. You have a lot of good energy for making money today, and insights will come into how you can make even more.
Don’t blow all the good energy today on self-defeating and mostly made-up anxieties. You may fear something that proves to be nothing more than an exercise in scaring yourself. Pay no attention to the neg-aholics you may hear from today. You can make yourself sick with imaginary worries.
You may decide today that you want to leave some old friends behind in favor of some new people you recently met. Take your time, things may change. Right now they may all seem a bit sad or dour, but the exciting new people may not be as reliable in the end.
Listen to the advice of an older advisor who knows much more about the world of finances, investments, and debts than you do. They can help you sort out some of the confusing and erratic thoughts you are having about your career direction. Family members may be cranky and unreliable right now.
Travel plans and communications equipment are likely to be unreliable today. You might be able to find detours, but it will help if you leave a little extra time to get from one place to another. Make sure to drive defensively today. You won’t be your most patient.
Your financial insights right now are a bit at odds with the greater culture. That can lead to trouble, especially if you are not careful to follow a calm and steady course. Plot your actions carefully for long-term growth together with a well-connected advisor.
Your love life is about to get incredibly complicated. There are so many things hitting you right now that you are hard pressed to say if you are coming or going. If you have been on your own for a while be careful of a new partner who is more or less than they claim to be.
Avoid political or cultural debates in the office place today. You might win personal points in the short term, but lose big time in the long run. Some people have long, long memories. You may have an opportunity to put in some long-wanted digital upgrade today.
You don’t want to go to work. You feel a bit fuzzy and muddle-headed for some reason, and you would rather be playing or daydreaming. You have an opportunity to do that later in the day, as there is an event involving creativity or children that will brighten your mood.
There are better aspects relating to home and family today. You may be considering renovations or improvements. At the same time, though, there are challenges. It could turn out that the clean-up exposes something unhealthy in your home that has to be fixed, pronto!
Your workplace is likely to be something of a hotbed of gossip and office politics today. You may be suffering from information overload, or from not being able to get the information that you need in order to get your work done on time.
You have good ideas for ways to improve your finances, but you may not believe in your own potential enough to take a risk on them. What would be worse, trying and failing, or never giving yourself a chance for a much better and more rewarding life?
A family member could offer opinions or criticisms of your appearance or personality today, and while that may be unpleasant, the real issue is not what happened today, but goes way back to their childhood, or yours. If you are dealing with an intractable loved one, ask yourself what the real issue is.
On the one hand people are pointing the finger at you for some faux pas, but on the other, they may be secretly happy you let the cat out of the bag. You may have to navigate between some muddied waters for a bit, but keep your head and you’ll come up for air soon enough.
You have an opportunity to travel but someone you work with may be the proverbial fly in the ointment. If you are already on the road, don’t be too conscientious about calling back to the office if you want any peace and quiet on your trip.
If you have to make financial decisions today, think on the long-term impact and ensure that your dreams and desires are covered. You may experience doubts and insecurities so don’t act rashly. You may not have a clear grasp on what others expect of you today.
You know what they say – “Two’s company”. Three is dangerous. You may have a momentary flirtation with dangerous temptation today. Avoid a world of trouble and just say “no”. You won’t be at your best in terms of judging people’s character and could be taken in by a pair of bedroom eyes.
Listen to a friend who offers help or advice on health issues. You may feel a little swamped just dealing with daily chores, and there is a pal who wants to help – but they may fear you’ll be offended if they offer. Ask if they can help, you’ll both enjoy working together.
The focus moves from your wider family to your mate, partner, and children. All of a sudden you find yourself being incredibly worried about their welfare, probably all out of proportion to what’s actually going on. Relax, let go a bit, everyone will be fine.
Whatever it takes, get away from the extended family. Take your own brood to the theme park or movie house, but leave the in-laws and parents back at home. You can enjoy yourself on your own, or with your partner and kids, but a big family get-together today is likely to be a disaster.
You may get a letter or a phone call that has you adjusting some plans about your finances. You may decide to shuffle some money around for better tax or debt-reduction effect. Trust your intuition when choosing a new banker or investment advisor.
Avoid malls and antique shops today. You are not up to your bargain-hunting best. You are feeling self-indulgent and could find yourself back at home asking “What on earth was I thinking?” when you are finally unpacking your shopping bags.
Your own personal history and background could prove helpful when a friend or coworker calls, seeking advice about a personal or health-related problem today. You can accomplish a lot by being a good listener, and you could learn something that you can use to make a healthy fashion statement.
You will still be struggling between your intuition and your knowledge, between your heart and your head, but the focus is on your own wellness today. You may also need to find a way to tell someone that they have to take better care of themselves.
Friends and companions have come back down to Earth today, but it’s with a bit of a thud. They may come across as childish and erratic right now, but their mood has a lot to do with personal insecurity and little to do with you. Patience! They will come around eventually.
Some people think they can demand your attention just by being outrageous. Give your attention instead to those who offer real substance.
If you allow yourself to be offended, you’re allowing someone else to dictate your thoughts and feelings. Instead of being offended, you can choose to be amused or inspired, or to simply let it go.
Give your time the respect it deserves. Use it for what truly matters, not just to feed someone else’s ego, or your own.
Focus on the best possibilities, not merely on the loudest spectacles. Give your attention to life’s true beauty.
You’re surrounded by a universe that is endlessly fascinating and overflowing with valuable substance. You can live each moment of every day with meaningful, authentic richness.
There’s no need to settle for a flimsy, superficial imitation of what matters. You deserve the real thing, so live it each and every day.
— Ralph Marston
If you are traveling soon, you may find yourself with unexpected romantic entanglements. Great news if you are single or are in a stable relationship. But if you are in an unstable partnership, be aware that love triangles can be messy and destructive. Look before you leap.
You have an opportunity to take advantage of unexpected changes to conditions that affect an important investment today. Things will tend to move quickly and you may find yourself contemplating serious lifestyle or spiritual changes as a result of something you learn today.
You may be hearing from a love partner today, your current partner or an old flame. You may be spending a lot of time on the telephone with friends, loved ones and your partner, sharing news and hot gossip, and arranging for a get-together.
There are changes coming in your family. Someone may be pregnant, or is about to announce an adoption has finally come through. The energy is warm and forgiving today. If you are estranged from a loved one, this may be the perfect day to call up to make amends.
There is a playfully romantic atmosphere around you today, and you may find yourself attracted to a single parent if you are single and looking right now. If not, you and your partner could be discussing your own status as parents, and your plans for the future.
There is big news coming from your family, positive welcome developments in finances or attitudes that brighten your hopes for a better future. You could hear from a friend whose musical or spiritual interests have brought them good luck.
You will be feeling a bit kooky and outrageous today. A friend or companion will come along with jokes and good humor. You may meet new people and decide to travel on the spur of the moment. Paperwork should be checked carefully, though as you are not mentally focused today.
If you have been looking for a more financially and spiritually rewarding career option, you could be considering going back to school, or opening your own alternative healthcare business. Keep an eye out for opportunities in the holistic field.
You have an opportunity to take on a new leadership role among your friends and companions today. You could be the lucky star for a charity, group or club who need someone to inspire or motivate their membership. It may also be lucky for your future.
It looks like you are worried about your health or wellness, yet you are resisting seeking professional feedback. Your worries are most likely exaggerated, and seeking advice might end up bringing you opportunities you might have missed otherwise.
You have an opportunity to share your deepest dreams, wishes, or insights with a good friend today. You may realize that you and your friend have healing or teaching ability. You may decide to seek out teachers or classes in alternative healthcare or healing.
You will be very much in demand socially today. You could find yourself with a number of invitations to parties and events. Charity events are especially lucky for you – you could make some important social or financial connections in some unlikely places.
You may find that you are considering dropping or changing one of the charities that you support because there is some kind of hidden problem with the bookkeeping. Some other financial scandal could be reported on the news today that affects your giving habits.
If you are looking out for opportunities to make a good impression on your partner, avoid a very tempting opportunity to ingratiate yourself with their parents. You may find that you are able to talk your way out of a bad situation, but only if you are utterly sincere.
Avoid office arguments at all costs. They will only rise up to bite you in the behind when you least expect it. Winning will not be worth the cost to your peace of mind in the long run. Be careful when commuting or traveling today, people are driving aggressively.
You need to take a breather from your ambitious schedule at the moment and find a way to schedule a little “playtime”. You may be considering a vacation soon – if so, pick up cancellation insurance, plans are subject to change. You may have to face a detour or two on the way to work.
There is a sudden interest in health care or wellness treatments indicated in your chart today. A family member could come to you for help or advice, or vice versa. You will benefit from the wisdom of the older people in your family right now.
Don’t be too quick to jump to a friend’s verbal defense today – you may end up falling into the trap called “The Middle”. That’s a place you definitely don’t want to be. Listen and be non-committal. Don’t offer any advice or defenses unless you are clearly invited to jump in.
Someone could come to you looking for financial assistance, but you are both going to be much better off if you just offer advice instead. You may have the solution they need, even if it does involve a lot more hard work or responsibility than they would like.
You strongly want more self-control today, but if you allow a pushy friend to take charge of the agenda, they will go much further. It is your day to be the leader, the boss, to be in charge. That may involve sacrifices or confrontations.
Your intuition is fluctuating a bit today. You don’t know whether to listen to your head or your heart, and neither one may be correct right now. Don’t be led by anxiety. Keep your thoughts focused on your dreams and goals – on what you want, not what you don’t want.
friends you have made recently could bring mixed blessings right now. One offers knowledge or skills as a healer, but others are acting a little odd. It could be there has been a misunderstanding based on cultural, spiritual or religious differences.
What looks like a frustrating encounter with an employer or work-related authority figure could turn into a blessing in disguise. You won’t feel like pushing yourself today and could get taken to task for it. But once things blow over, someone could see that your working conditions needed to change.
The faxes are buzzing. The phones are ringing off the hook. The email is rolling in. You may have a hard time keeping up with all the mental chatter you are exposed to now. You have a major case of “information overload”. Go with the flow – don’t try to fight things.
Do your best at doing what you do, and accept that the rest is as it is. Hold yourself to the highest standards, while letting go of your need to place judgments on others.
Free yourself from the burdens of anger and resentment. No amount of negativity can change what has already happened.
Tap into life’s immense abundance by gracefully and gratefully accepting what is. Give richness and meaning to that abundance by putting it to good use with focused effort and persistence.
Nothing is achieved by getting uptight about things that don’t really matter anyway. Let it all be, take it all in, and put all your focus and energy into making a positive difference going forward.
Make life good in every moment by allowing life’s goodness to be and to grow. Instead of fighting against what has already come to be, make a point of finding the value in it all, and in making that value grow.
From here, you can go anywhere. Let this moment be, and rise from it into the reality of the very best life you can envision.
— Ralph Marston
Witches Of The Craft® 
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