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
Friday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 14 – Ehol
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Ehol or Ehwaz (sound value: E, like the ee in leer). The horse rune represents motion, slow progress through work, momentum, communication, movement, travel (physical and astral), change for the better. A good rune for shamans...
Thursday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 13 – Kaun
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Kaun or Kenaz (sound value: K). In Old Norse, the word 'kaun' means boil. I’ve also seen it translated to ulcer, or sore. In modern Icelandic it translates to carbuncle as well as boil. The Norse and Icelandic rune poems use the...
Wednesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 12 – Nauðr
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Nauðr or Nauthiz (sound value: N). Nauðr translates as need, distress, difficulty. It stands for physical and emotional needs, wants, cravings, demands, compulsions, desires. It symbolizes obstacles, limitations and physical or...
Tuesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 11 – Reiðr
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Reiðr or Raidho (sound value: R). Reiðr translates as riding or ride. Yes, I have checked the dictionary. Neither the Icelandic one or the Old Norse one says anything about a cart, chariot or a wagon. The word also closely...
Monday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 10 – Sol
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Sol or Sowilo (sound value: S). Sol translates as Sun. The rune stands for happiness, joy, light, energy, health, good fortune, progress, fulfilment, discovery, enlightenment. Merkstave: Pay attention to your own health. Take...
Rune Lots
I thought you might want to see what I use in addition to my rune set. My dear friend Arn made me this set of rune lots, and I normally use it for readings. I also use it to select today's rune for the series I'm currently doing on my blog. Here it is opened. There...
Friday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 9 – Ing
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Ing or Ingwaz (sound value: ng, as in finger). Fertility, growth, continuing the new beginnings, creativity, The preparations are done, it's time to get going. Stop and realize that you've done a good job. Enjoy that fact for a...
Thursday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 8 – Eoh
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Eoh or Eihwaz (sound value: ë). Eoh represents trees and plants and is associated with hunting. It’s also a strong rune for protection and defence. Remember that you can be strong and flexible at the same time. You don't always...
Wednesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 7 – Pertra
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Pertra or Perthro (sound value: p). Pertra represents earth, soil and minerals, and it stands for things that are hidden, knowledge of the future, going through transitions/initiations, commitment, mystery, learning secrets,...
Tuesday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 6 – Ass
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Ass or Ansuz (sound value: a, like the 'a' in far.). Ass is the rune of the Æsir and represents the divine, communication, a message, insight, wisdom, knowledge, advice. It might also refer to a message or other information. Pay...
Winter is here to stay
Winter is most definitely here to stay. Here are some of the winter pictures I've taken lately. The last ones I took this morning when I noticed they'd started decorating for Christmas. I think it's a bit early to start that now. But then again, the candy and the soda...
Monday’s Rune – Elder Futhark – 5 – Ur
Today's rune from the Elder Futhark is Ur or Uruz (sound value: u, a bit like the 'ew' in crew.). Ur stands for the Auroch, an ancient species of Ox. Ur stands for stability, strength (physical or psychological), endurance, courage, virility, protection, luck, new...