Rune Root Journal

Beyond Witchcraft: Using Rune and Mythology Candles for Personal Growth (Even if You're an Atheist)

Do you have to be a witch to benefit from ritual candles? Do you need to be steeped in ancient traditions, chanting incantations under the full moon, believing in spirits or deities? Do you need to ascribe to any religious...

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The Ritual of Natural Dyeing: A Journey from Plant to Garment

Imagine a garment, whispering secrets of the earth against your skin, colored not by cold synthetics, but by the warm embrace of sunlight filtered through...

Local Color: Discovering the Beauty of Virginia's Native Dyes

There’s a kind of magic that happens when you begin to see the world through the eyes of a dyer. The vibrant green of a...

Reclaiming Your Feminine Power: A Guide to Body Literacy and Cyclical Living

Imagine a world where you feel deeply connected to your body, attuned to its subtle whispers and powerful rhythms. A world where your menstrual cycle...

Beyond Birth Control: Reclaiming Your Cycle After Hormonal Contraception

Imagine a moment of quiet stillness. Perhaps you’ve just taken your last pill, removed your ring, or had your implant or IUD taken out. There’s...

Runes Through Time: From Early Germanic Writing to Viking Age Symbolism and Beyond

Runes, the ancient Germanic alphabet, captivate the imagination with their connections to Vikings, magic, and a sense of mysterious power. While often romanticized, the history...

Wunjo Rune Symbolism: Joy, Harmony, and Wish Fulfillment

ᚹ - Wunjo - Joy - Pleasure, Harmony, Fellowship, Achievement, Confidence, Happiness Wunjo ᚹ, the eighth and final rune of the first ætt, bursts forth...

Gebo Rune Symbolism: Gifts, Relationships, and Sacred Exchange

ᚷ - Gebo - Gift - Dedication, Partnership, Honor, Respect, Interconnectedness, Balance (Polarity), Exchange Gebo ᚷ, whispers of connections forged and blessings exchanged. Like two...

Kenaz Rune Symbolism: Creativity, Passion, and Transformation

ᚲ - Kenaz - Torch - Fire, Creativity, Passion, Vision, Knowledge, Purification, Healing, Clarity Kenaz ᚲ, the rune of the torch, flickers with the transformative...

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