Elemental Cross

This reading is good for establishing where you are in the timing of a situation. Runes one through three represent the past, present and future. Position four offers some advice about how to proceed, and position five speaks to certain limitations in the situation.

1. Past

Position one addresses the past, relative to your question. It shows what has led to to your present state of mind.

Ing / danes

There is a sense of completion in this rune, with its four-square shape. Almost always fortuitous in nature, this rune indicates protection while in process and success in completion. After completion comes a new beginning, so the rune also signifies the continuity of events over time. The feelings of relief and anticipation are both associated with this rune.

2. Present

This rune is for the present. In addition, rune 2 can represent your present STATE OF MIND,

Ethel / inheritance

The rune of inheritance, ETHEL indicates benefit to you through gifts and help from family, especially older relatives. In fact death and inheritance are associated, but this rune does not necessarily bring them both. There is a tendency to be stubborn and single-minded where ETHEL is found, so it can indicate areas where you need to cultivate a more flexible attitude.

3. Future

Rune three looks into the future. It says something about the RESULT.

Tir / tir the war God

TIR is energy and activity of all kinds. In relationships it often signifies the beginning of a new love or partnership. Such involvements are high energy, even exhausting, and can be overwhelming on the emotional level. The rune also indicates the warrior mentality - steadfastness and motivation and courage combining to produce results.

4. Assistance

Rune four tells you what kind of help you can expect in regard to your question. It can relate to other people, circumstance, or to your own efforts.

Nyd / need

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. With NYD you must have patience in order to learn where creative effort is going to bear fruit. Expect delays and limitations when this rune appears; take care of your health as well. For a time the feeling will be that success is eluding you, but the rune’s nature is not failure. Rather endurance is required to get you through.

5. What you cannot change

Rune five tells you what cannot be changed about the situation. You can evaluate what this rune says in order to formulate a method for acceptance, but do not seek to change this rune's meaning.

Man / man

MAN is the rune for mankind, and reminds you that your associations with others are important at this time. Seek help with important decisions from people whose opinions you respect in the area of your question. This is not a co-dependent sort of leaning on others; rather it indicates the healthy cooperative relationships we all value. Look also to your own areas of expertise.