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![]() Fehu |
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Obstacle![]() Thurisaz |
Long Term Results![]() Isa |
What's coming soon![]() Eihwaz |
The Situation![]() Laguz |
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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.
This is one of the mother stones – the rune of unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is a powerful omen of fertility. The presence of this rune in a reading only adds weight to its meaning.
Eihwaz represents the Yew tree and its incredible strength and flexibility. While the Yew may bend, it does not break. It suggests that you are on the right course and have the strength and ability to meet your goals.
The Ice Rune represents stagnation and a cold, passionless reality. Your life may seem to be going nowhere at the moment, but if you persevere you will soon move on to better days.