Similar to the Horse Shoe #1, this variant provides insight on different levels. The first two runes begin the reading with the past and present, but then the runes switch to a different focus. Rune #3 warns you about possible side effects that could accompany the future outcome, #7. The base rune, #4 shows desirable or undesirable actions to take concerning the issue. The external environment specifically means the people around you and how they feel about what you are up to. Things which could cause setbacks are indicated in Rune #6, another more specifically focused rune than what is generally labelled the obstacle or challenge rune in some other layouts. as the people around you and how they feel about what you have going on here. Things that might come into play which could cause setbacks are indicated in Rune #6, another more specifically focused rune than what is generally labelled the Obstacle or Challenge rune in some other layouts.
Past Actions Effecting the Question Othala |
Possible Future Outcome Eihwaz |
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Present Actions Effecting the Question Isa |
Possible Delays Hagalaz |
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Future Results You Should Consider Berkano |
Feelings of Those Around You Fehu |
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Actions You Should Consider Ansuz |
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Past Actions Effecting the Question
Othala reversed represents chaos and hopelessness. A general lack of roots can even lead to homelessness. Take care of that which you have, or you could end up losing more than you can imagine.
The Ice Rune represents stagnation and a cold, passionless reality. Your life may seem to be going nowhere at the moment, but if you persevere you will soon see better days.
The Rune of birth may symbolise a time of great personal insight and development. Naturally this is also a sign of abundance and fertility, so love may very well be in the air.
This signifies communication difficulties. Disconnection with the self may lead to missed opportunities and personal failures. In times of uncertainty, do not give in to rumour.
This is one of the mother stones – the rune of unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is a powerful omen of fertility. The presence of this rune in a reading only adds weight to its meaning.
The sign of hail represents massive destruction and devastation. Times of chaos can be difficult to navigate, but there are times when disastrous disruption unfortunately become necessary. Do not allow yourself to get carried away in the storm.
Do not allow yourself to give in to confusion. That which you have built may be in jeopardy of crumbling. During times of weakness, we often discover what we are made of.