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Ask the Norns

Ask the Norns

In Norse mythology the Norns were three female deities who spun thread and wove fabric to determine the fates of humans and gods alike. Often one of them negated the gifts of the other two or turned them into a curse. This reading provides yes-no answers to simple questions. Be sure your question is simple. Then choose the reading and evaluate the three runes to determine the answer. If you get WYRD as one of your runes, it is not yet time to judge the question or there are too many variables to receive a clear answer.


1. First Rune

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

Sygel / sun

The basic meaning of SYGEL is victory. Thus its appearance in a reading, particularly in the "results" position, is indicative of success. The successful person is one who works hard and plays hard as well. Thus if there is any health concern, take this rune as an indicator of the need for relaxation from the daily grind.



2. Second Rune

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

Ken / bonfire

The giving and receiving of love are seen in the rune KEN. For a male, expect to give; for a female, allow yourself to receive. The heat of such an exchange reflects the nature of fire in the rune. The positive creative energy of the spring equinox is expressed wherever this rune appears. Whether man or woman, you will benefit from the processes of both giving and receiving.



3. Third Rune

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

Eoh / yew bow

This rune is the bow, made of flexible wood. It represents the quality of ending without breaking, recoiling instead or moving aside from problems without difficulty. See your difficulties not as disasters but as hindrances which will dissipate of their own accord. In this way you will manage the problem safely and avoid pitfalls. Employ global rather than linear thinking processes at this time.