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Rune Meanings - The Elder Futhark. I work with the "Elder Futhark", the runic alphabet which is a composite of the runic symbols most commonly used in northern Europe.

Rune Meanings - The Elder Futhark

The names of the runes of the Elder Futhark are speculative recreations of what linguists call "proto-Germanic", which stems from "proto-Indo-European". There are many versions of the runic alphabets. Each has variations in names, shapes, esoteric meanings and magical uses. One should not mix futharks, or the intent or meaning becomes confused. The Elder Futhark, the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, and the Younger (or Scandinavian) Futhark are the most frequently seen versions of the runic alphabets in use today. The runes are broken into three sections or groups of eight, called aett (aettir, plural). First the rune name is given, then its phonetic value, its symbolic image, and finally the esoteric meaning used in divination. Fehu(F: Domestic cattle, wealth.) Uruz: (U: Auroch, a wild ox.) Broken Glass. This evening, while doing research online, I heard a clunk in the kitchen.

Broken Glass

I got up to investigate. I found my cat, Raindance, hovering over the prized 1970's drinking glass I had left on the kitchen table. The one with the groovy yellow and orange flowers in semi-3D. Color: Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology. Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color.

Color: Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology

Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere. The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an "institutional" side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the "slimy" or bilious greens. How the color green affects us physically and mentally * Soothing * Relaxing mentally as well as physically * Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety * Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony For more information see "All About the Color Green" Symbolism of Color: Using Color for Meaning. Color Psychology. By David Johnson Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color.

Color Psychology

It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms? Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. Black Black is the color of authority and power. White Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. Red The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing.

The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Blue. Astrology Index. A correct interpretation of these birth positions, your astrology horoscope, exposes much about you.

Astrology Index

It can be thought of as the "hand" that has been "dealt" in life. This doesn't suggest that your life has already been decided. An astrology horoscope can never show how you are going to "play" this hand. It's largely up to you to decide that. While you usually have the freedom of choice or free will, the horoscope does reflect the natural inclinations you have, the lessons you have to learn, the issues to be faced, and the problems to be solved.

Astrology can provide incredible keys to understanding yourself, or those around you, but it doesn't necessarily provide clear and simplistic answers to any problems with which you may be dealing. To have the horoscope of another revealed allows the reader to understand that person better. The site features many pages containing enough astrology content to fill a large textbook. I hope you enjoy your visit. Michael McClain Astrology signs. Spiritual Meaning of Numbers. Every number has a certain power which is expressed both by its symbol to denote its representation and by its connection to universal principles.

Spiritual Meaning of Numbers

Numbers have relationships with all things in nature, thus making them supremely powerful symbolic expressions. At its most basic, numerology is the study of numbers and their influence in our lives, but there is so much more potential. I love numerology because it's a thread of understanding that can be pulled, and pulled and pulled - ad infinitum. Numerology offers so many facets to understanding a single event. The esoteric meaning of numbers can be a real code-cracker of our life experience. Having said that, see below for a simple guide to the spiritual meaning of numbers. A Quick Guide to Meaning of Numbers What comes next? Numbers and their Meanings. Powerful Sacred Jewelry and Talismans Masterfully Crafted by the Known Artist - David Weitzman Numerology | Kabbalah | Amulets Numbers and Their Meanings.

Numbers and their Meanings

The Virtual Numerologist. Free Numerology Readings. Symbols and their meaning. Introduction: Occult symbols are fast replacing Christian symbols in our culture.

Symbols and their meaning

Therefore, we encourage you to use this list to warn others, especially Christian children who intentionally wear and display them because they are popular. Pagan symbols adopted by Christianity. Caveat Lector By 'pagan', we are taking the widest definition of anything that is not monotheistic.

Pagan symbols adopted by Christianity

Online Symbolism Dictionary.