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July: Uruz is the rune of July, and it is the rune of expansion and energy. This is a month of great energy and health, a time for moving forward and creating. They say that only you can shape your destiny, and this is never more true than now with Uruz. Set yourself on the path you want and move toward that goal. You have the strength to make this possible, so make it happen!

August: Hagalaz is the rune of August, which is the rune of destructive energies. Hagalaz speaks of clearing negativity and removing both mental and physical blocks. Your only limit is what walls you put up in front of yourself. Now is the time to destroy what’s holding you back. It’s worth the effort that it will take, so take time to figure out where the root of the problem is and move past it.

September: Raitho is the rune of September. It is the rune of travel and perspective. Raitho speaks to you of education and understanding. Long-held beliefs and thought processes are meant to be challenged and reformed, for this is how we grow. Take the opportunity this month to challenge yourself. Try something new or learn something you didn’t know before.

October: Tiwaz is the rune of bravery and victory, the October rune. This rune speaks this month of taking the initiative and being a leader. This is a time to step up and get things done. Cooperation is key though, so don’t be pushy. Volunteer to do something or to help someone. A little competition in life is never a bad thing, so do something competitive and have fun.

November: Dagaz is the November rune this month, and it is the rune of outcomes and satisfaction. Rest easy. Your worries are about to dissipate; all you have to do is wait a little longer. Things may be changing, but it’s ok to go with the flow and let this change happen. This is a time to move forward. Invest some time and energy into something and watch it grow into fruition.

December: Sowilo is the rune of December and the rune of success and wholeness. Things are going to go very right for you. This is a time to connect your spiritual self with the rest of you. Your dreams are telling you something, so pay attention to what they tell you and meditate on them. They are not there just to make your sleep more interesting, so listen to them.

These next runes are modifiers. They affect the readings possibly or are a more specific indication as to of what the runes were speaking. Pay attention to what these are, and you should have a better idea of what to look for.

Day Modifiers

1-3: Fehu: Energy, Creation, Success, Possessions, Opulence

4-6: Algiz: Protection, Instincts, Shield From Danger, Resolutions

7-8: Gebo: Gifts, Skills, Relationships, Fertility, Luck, Prosperity, Connections

9-12: Ingwaz: The Home, Family, Friends, Human Warmth, Freedom

13-16: Laguz: Dreams, Emotions, Renewal, Intuition, Receptivity

17-20: Isa: Inactivity, Stagnation, Reflection, Withdrawal, Seek Clarity

21-24: Kennaz: Openness, Wisdom, Insight, Revelation, Dispels Fear and Worry

25-28: Berkana: New Beginnings, Beauty, Conception, Birth, Growth, Healing

29-31: Othala: Birthright, Possessions, Group Prosperity, Heritage, Sense of Belonging