Runecasting - Celtic Cross

A Celtic Cross is used in Rune divination when you want more information about whatever you're concerned about. Some Celtic Crosses draw six runes, and some draw ten. Following are the positions and their respective meanings. Typically the 1st rune is underneath the second, with the second rune in a horizontal crossed position over the rune. I depicted it to the side for visibility sake.

1. Heart of the matter
2. Opposing factor or primary obstacle
3. Root cause
4. Known influences
5. Past influences
6. New circumstances or coming influences
7. Your self and your current state of mind or position
8. Surrounding environment
9. Guidance
10. Outcome

In the first position, Sowilo speaks of energy made manifest. In other words, goals, changes we want to see in ourselves, anything that can be achieved using small, incremental changes. 

Fehu, standing in opposition, suggests that the status quo may stand in the way of positive change. We can either approach issues allowing luck to govern the outcome, or we can take charge of the situation, manifesting action from positive energy. Fehu also suggests ownership and debt which, when applied to the self, may not indicate tangible property or possessions, but instead holding on to old beliefs that no longer serve the changes we want to see.

In the root cause position, Berkano indicates birth, rebirth, emergence, and sanctuary. Our environment can shape our beliefs and Berkano suggests that change may be about reassessing those beliefs and emerging into a more fundamental viewpoint. Perhaps sanctuary is achieved by clearing out all the nonsense.

Known influences, in the fourth position, is reflected in Raidho, the journey we take when making decisions. Our inner, moral compass is at work, influencing our decisions based upon our knowledge of right and wrong.

Wunjo is in the fifth position of past influences. Joy, harmony, unity are influences represented by Wunjo and it's telling us to focus on those as a basis for future change.

New influences, in the sixth position, is represented by Jera. Patience is stressed, which makes sense given Sowilo in the first position. If small changes are to be introduced, then clearly in our immediate gratification world, patience will be necessary. Adopting an almost indifferent attitude may be key.

Ehwaz depicts the individual's current state of mind or position on the issue at hand. Trust, partnership, love, friendship are on the mind of the individual. There may be trust issues in a current partnership that need reevaluating. This makes the influences of patience that Jera suggests even more important. Staying present in the moment and not reacting impulsively is indicated.

The current surrounding environment is reflected by Kenaz, the rune to guide the individual on his or her quest. Discovery happens with Kenaz stressing knowledge as power. It offers us the opportunity to reforge our beliefs, creating anew who we want to become.

Inguz provides us with guidance. It's the seed of ideas, knowledge..the process of thought. It's creation, consciousness. Sowilo tells us to proceed incrementally. Inguz guides us to do just that, with a small seed of an idea blossoming into new creation or being. It suggests alignment with Source as a means of integrated centeredness.

In the outcome position, we have Uruz, the rune of becoming. Survival, growth, life force are all represented by Uruz. It suggests that whatever changes we want to make will result not just in our survival, but in control over our lives as we do so. Change isn't always easy, but Uruz indicates that it's part of the natural progression of our lives. Staying present and remaining non-judgmental will keep us undeterred on the path of becoming as we gently move through our lives.

I rarely begin a casting with a specific question. Instead, I simply ask what the runes would like me to know. It's amazing how prescient they can be. And I always learn something.

~ Blessed Be!