This spiraling five-card layout shows the present situation as it enters the future. The first rune is the significator, meaning the overall theme and mood of the question posed. The significator is compounded by the next two runes, showing the current problem and a clue to what might offer a helping hand to overcome this problem. The fourth and fifth runes show the near future, leading into the long-term outcome.
Positive Influences Berkano |
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Obstacle Thurisaz |
Long Term Results Wunjo |
What's coming soon Wyrd |
The Situation Othala |
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The Situation
Othala reversed represents chaos and hopelessness. A general lack of roots can even lead to homelessness. Take care of that which you have, or you could end up losing more than you can imagine.
This often represents inability to come to terms with repressed issues. When one is not willing or able to process trauma, one's demons will always need to be kept at bay. This would not be a good time to act impulsively.
The Rune of birth may symbolise a time of great personal insight and development. Naturally this is also a sign of abundance and fertility, so love may very well be in the air.
Used only in rune casts, Wyrd is not part of the runic alphabet. When this rune appears, it often symbolises a major change. If this rune is drawn in a single-rune cast, it suggests to ask this question again at a later time.
The reversal of this rune suggests tough times. Everyone hits a slump at some time or another. It speaks to one's strength of character as to how one meets such challenges. You will get through this and become stronger.