Well, hey there! Let’s gab a bit about somethin’ called… uh… “astrology runes”. Don’t you go frettin’ if it sounds all fancy-pants. It ain’t nothin’ us plain folk can’t wrap our heads around.
What in tarnation are these “runes” anyways?
Okay, so imagine them like… like little ol’ symbols. Kinda like the letters we use, but way, way older. These here symbols, they come from way back when, and folks used to carve ’em on rocks or wood or somethin’. Now, each of these symbols, they got their own special meanin’. Like, one might mean “money”, another might mean “safe travels”, you get the picture. They call that bunch of symbols the “Elder Futhark”. Sounds like somethin’ a hog might make, but it ain’t. It’s a name for them old symbols.
And what’s this got to do with the stars and such?
Well, see, there’s this other thing folks do, lookin’ up at the sky and such. They call it “astrology”. They say the stars and planets and all that jazz, they can tell ya things about yourself and your life. Kinda like when the rooster crows, you know it’s mornin’. These astrology folks, they got their own set of symbols too, for the different star signs and planets and whatnot. Now, some smart cookies figured, “Hey, why not mix these two things together?” So, they started usin’ them runes to help ’em understand the stars better, or maybe usin’ the stars to help ’em understand the runes better. It’s kinda like makin’ biscuits and gravy. Both are good on their own, but together? Oh, honey, that’s a whole different story!
So, how do they do it? Like, what do they do with these symbols?
Well, there’s a whole bunch of ways, seems like. Some folks, they use them runes to ask questions. Like, “Will my crops be good this year?” or “Will my grandson find a good wife?”. They got little bags with these rune symbols on ’em, and they shake ’em up and pull some out. Then they look at the symbols they pulled and try to figure out what they mean. It’s like lookin’ at tea leaves, but with rocks, you know?
- Fehu (that looks like a stick with a couple branches): This one, they say it means money or good luck or havin’ lots of stuff. Who wouldn’t want that, right?
- Uruz (kinda looks like a pointy horseshoe): This one’s about strength and bein’ healthy. Like, if you’re feelin’ poorly, maybe you draw this one.
- Thurisaz (looks like a thorn, kinda scary): This one’s like a warnin’, I reckon. Like, be careful or somethin’ bad might happen. Maybe it means a snake in the hen house or a storm brewin’. I don’t mess with that one.
Now, some other folks, they use these runes along with them star charts. You know, them drawings of the sky with all the squiggly lines and funny pictures. They try to match up the runes with the different stars or planets or whatever, and they say that helps ’em get a better understandin’ of things. I don’t rightly know how it all works, but they seem to think it does somethin’.
Can this “astrology runes” stuff tell you your future?
Well, some folks swear it can. They say it can tell you all sorts of things, like who you’ll marry, how many kids you’ll have, and even when you’ll… well, you know… kick the bucket. Me? I ain’t so sure. I figure life’s got enough surprises as it is. But I reckon it don’t hurt none to listen to what them runes and stars might be sayin’. Just don’t go sellin’ the farm based on it, you hear?
So, what should a body do with all this info? Any good advice?
Well, I reckon the main thing is to be kind. Do good things, and good things will come back to ya. That’s just plain common sense. You know, like helpin’ a neighbor with their chores, or sharin’ your extra eggs with folks who need ’em. That’s what really matters, no matter what them stars or runes say.
And if you’re really curious about all this astrology and rune stuff, maybe you could talk to someone who knows about it. There’s folks out there who study this kinda thing all the time. Just make sure they ain’t tryin’ to fleece ya, you know? There’s always some folks lookin’ to make a quick buck off other people’s troubles.
But most important of all, just try to live a good life. Be honest, be kind, and work hard. That’s the best way to make sure you have a good future, no matter what them stars or runes might say. And if you can get your hands on a book or somethin’ that explains them runes real simple, that might not hurt neither. Just make sure it’s got big print, cause these old eyes ain’t what they used to be!
Tags：Astrology, Runes, Elder Futhark, Fehu, Symbolism, Divination, Future, Guidance, Fate, Karma
