The Art Witch Blog
I’m a mythical artist, photographer, designer, intuitive and all-around creative based in the Norwegian mountains and this is my blog.
This is where I share my creative expression and do my best to inspire, empower, share tips and information, and give the occasional kick in the butt so you can have a more fulfilling life. You’ll also find a lot of art, some behind the scenes and works in progress, as well as some strong opinions, and a swear word or two. If you enjoy the posts, please share them.
– Kim Nance
My opinion on the blank rune
Since we've finished the Elder Futhark, I thought I'd take a moment to declare my standpoint on the so-called 'blank rune'. You may have heard of the 'blank rune', the 'Odin Rune' or the 'Wyrd Rune' in connection with runesets and divination. If you find this in...
Friday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 24 – Týr
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Týr, Ty or Tiwaz (sound value: T). Týr is the old God of war who sacrificed his hand when the Fenrir was bound. Keywords for this rune are passion, honour, keeping promises, commitment, sticking to it, dedication, daring,...
Thursday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 23 – Wynn
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Wynja, Wynn or Wunjo (sound value: W/V). Wynn represents joy, happiness, positivity, peace, comfort, pleasure, harmony, celebration, sex, ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, fulfilment, and general success. Live in the now and...
Wednesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 22 – Maðr
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Maðr or Mannaz (sound value: M). Maðr was the word for man, mankind. This rune represents mankind, the individual,human nature, the self (all of it - soul, mind, ego, spirit, body etc.), society, social order. You need to find...
Tuesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 21 – Fe
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Fe or Fehu (sound value: F). Fe actually means cattle. Its meaning is pretty straightforward. It's expendable wealth, possessions, goods, prosperity and value. This means everything that is of value to you. Emotional and...
Monday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 20 – Dagr
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Dagr or Dagaz (sound value: D). Dagr means day or dawning. This rune stands for transformation, awakening, epiphany, realization, breakthrough, fulfilment, completion, coming full circle, the end of one stage and a beginning of...
Friday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 19 – Odal
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Odal or Othala (sound value: O). Odal is a word for land that's been owned by the same family in many generations. It stands for inheritance, heritage, home, land, property and this can include the genes from past generations...
Thursday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 18 – Bjarkan
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Bjarkan or Berkana (sound value: B). Bjarkan means Birch. It stands for growth, nourishment, healing, fertility, birth, re-birth, new beginnings, spring, renewal, purification, healing, and recovery. Do something different for a...
Wednesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 17 – Elgr
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Elgr or Algiz (sound value: Z as in zone. S as in cousin, written as an R in the Latin alphabet). Elgr of represents the Moose (using the American word so as to not be misunderstood, see further ranting below), the animal...
November Norn
From what I hear, this November was the coldest in 220 years. The medium temperature has been -7,9 C/17.8 F, the warmest 8,2 C/46.7 F, and the coldest -22,7 C/-8.9 F. And the last week it's been around -20 C/-4 F (according to official readings). So you can imagine...
Tuesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 16 – Hagl
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Hagl or Hagalaz (sound value: H). The name of the rune means hail. It symbolizes hail, snow, destructive natural forces, weather. It's about disruptions and significant changes, that don't have to be negative. As Lurch579 on...
Monday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 15 – Giöf
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Giöf, Gifu or Gebo (sound value: G). This rune is about gift giving and partnerships. It's about generosity, balance, love, sacrifice. Being willing to give without expecting anything in return. Merkstave: It has no merkstave...