Comments on: Nauthiz – Rune Meaning http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz Rune Meaning - Elder Futhark Wed, 16 May 2012 06:22:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mystic Sister http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-5263 Mystic Sister Wed, 16 May 2012 06:22:03 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-5263 I intuit this rune to mean that obstacles showing up or needs not met is a sign from the universe that you're living a life that's too small! It means you are being asked to grow and become more of your true self! Life is meant to be good and there is nothing meant to hold us back except if we have it in our mind that something is out to get us then that is what we will experience. Nautiz is just telling us that we are being challenged in a way that cuts to our core and survival is at hand but we also get to know what is most im.portant to us. I have gone through this and it is really like a game...get your head into "the zone" and keep saying "yes" and then see what shows up. I intuit this rune to mean that obstacles showing up or needs not met is a sign from the universe that you’re living a life that’s too small! It means you are being asked to grow and become more of your true self! Life is meant to be good and there is nothing meant to hold us back except if we have it in our mind that something is out to get us then that is what we will experience. Nautiz is just telling us that we are being challenged in a way that cuts to our core and survival is at hand but we also get to know what is most im.portant to us. I have gone through this and it is really like a game…get your head into “the zone” and keep saying “yes” and then see what shows up.

]]> By: Mahryan http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4968 Mahryan Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:23:28 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4968 Laura: I have re-read your description of your life situation at this time. Your question to the runes was “which rune best represents me today?” and Nauthiz does indeed seem to be an appropriate response. As Tyriel writes in the “Book of Rune Secrets,” Nauthiz is often bleak and universally indifferent to our desires ... Nauthiz reveals to us how to look at things through the lens of our needs rather than our desires.” Harsh indeed when you have worked so hard to create a stable life for yourself. He says it can be a rune that represents being stuck between a rock and a hard place. But as I said before, it is also about the energy to focus on what must be done. Only you are in a position to fully analyse your situation – although trained counsellors can often help with that. I have a few tentative suggestions I am going to offer. 1. You asked the runes to represent your situation – maybe now ask what runic energies you need to manifest to meet the necessities you face. For example, some years ago when I needed a tremendous amount of energy to manage my life on all levels I drew some runes and created a bind rune symbol for myself. Its left stave was Nauthiz – what is necessary. At the top of that stave I drew the head of Tiwaz – for the warrior strength I needed to keep going. From the Nauthiz cross line I drew Uruz for the raw energy of health and strength and on the right side of Uruz I added the Wunjo – for the ‘joy’ of just being and the ability to embrace that which is ‘good enough’ In the corners of the wood on which I carved this I put Fehu for material need and Jera for the ability to harvest my opportunities and meet my needs. I have kept that rune with me and it has served me well. 2. Can you make what seems against you work for you? You have a criminal record, but you have overcome this and achieved a lot. Can you make that an up front part of job applications – present it as a strength you have to bring to any job – a determination to win through? 3. Friends can’t help you in a material way – but could they help with supportive testimonials? 4. If you have to go to a shelter – and let us hope you don’t – then look around on line and ask at shelters and agencies to see if you can find volunteers who will foster your cat. Such groups do exist, for exactly people in your situation. Sometimes, even, a local shelter will take an animal temporarily – depends on their programs. Nauthiz is about identifying the bottom line and focussing on the absolute minimum we need t survive. You say you feel tired and think about going home – of course you do in this situation. Nauthiz, however, is about past debts and failures. Perhaps this is a parallel point – a place you gave up before, when you should have warriored on. I don’t know if any of this is any help at all – I hope it may serve to give you courage and that you can summon runic energies to your aid as you struggle into the sun – Sowilo (our wholeness) Laura:
I have re-read your description of your life situation at this time. Your question to the runes was “which rune best represents me today?” and Nauthiz does indeed seem to be an appropriate response. As Tyriel writes in the “Book of Rune Secrets,” Nauthiz is often bleak and universally indifferent to our desires … Nauthiz reveals to us how to look at things through the lens of our needs rather than our desires.” Harsh indeed when you have worked so hard to create a stable life for yourself. He says it can be a rune that represents being stuck between a rock and a hard place. But as I said before, it is also about the energy to focus on what must be done.
Only you are in a position to fully analyse your situation – although trained counsellors can often help with that. I have a few tentative suggestions I am going to offer.
1. You asked the runes to represent your situation – maybe now ask what runic energies you need to manifest to meet the necessities you face. For example, some years ago when I needed a tremendous amount of energy to manage my life on all levels I drew some runes and created a bind rune symbol for myself. Its left stave was Nauthiz – what is necessary. At the top of that stave I drew the head of Tiwaz – for the warrior strength I needed to keep going. From the Nauthiz cross line I drew Uruz for the raw energy of health and strength and on the right side of Uruz I added the Wunjo – for the ‘joy’ of just being and the ability to embrace that which is ‘good enough’ In the corners of the wood on which I carved this I put Fehu for material need and Jera for the ability to harvest my opportunities and meet my needs. I have kept that rune with me and it has served me well.
2. Can you make what seems against you work for you? You have a criminal record, but you have overcome this and achieved a lot. Can you make that an up front part of job applications – present it as a strength you have to bring to any job – a determination to win through?
3. Friends can’t help you in a material way – but could they help with supportive testimonials?
4. If you have to go to a shelter – and let us hope you don’t – then look around on line and ask at shelters and agencies to see if you can find volunteers who will foster your cat. Such groups do exist, for exactly people in your situation. Sometimes, even, a local shelter will take an animal temporarily – depends on their programs.
Nauthiz is about identifying the bottom line and focussing on the absolute minimum we need t survive. You say you feel tired and think about going home – of course you do in this situation. Nauthiz, however, is about past debts and failures. Perhaps this is a parallel point – a place you gave up before, when you should have warriored on.
I don’t know if any of this is any help at all – I hope it may serve to give you courage and that you can summon runic energies to your aid as you struggle into the sun – Sowilo (our wholeness)

]]> By: Mahryan http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4956 Mahryan Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:08:52 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4956 Laura: You have every reason to wonder why you find yourself facing so many obstacles and why the universe should view this as 'necessary" for you to face when you have worked so hard to grow in strength during this lifetime. I have to think a little about what you have said before saying more. Meanwhile do read the description of Nauthiz on here and ponder the energies that it represents and how you might call on them to give you the strength you need. Also ask what runic energies you can call upon to help you find your way out of the current impass. If you haven't already gone ahead and joined the runic community, do try it. There are many runsters on there exploring the energies of the runes and how they can assist us every day. I will try to add a little more tomorrow. Laura:
You have every reason to wonder why you find yourself facing so many obstacles and why the universe should view this as ‘necessary” for you to face when you have worked so hard to grow in strength during this lifetime.
I have to think a little about what you have said before saying more. Meanwhile do read the description of Nauthiz on here and ponder the energies that it represents and how you might call on them to give you the strength you need. Also ask what runic energies you can call upon to help you find your way out of the current impass.
If you haven’t already gone ahead and joined the runic community, do try it. There are many runsters on there exploring the energies of the runes and how they can assist us every day.
I will try to add a little more tomorrow.

]]> By: Laura http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4955 Laura Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:55:17 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4955 Thanks for your response Mahryan! I want to share a bit about my situation in hopes you can share more with me. I will TRY to keep this brief. A little over a year ago, I lost my job. I have been desperately looking for work ever since (although I am receiving unemployment). I have reduced my job requirements both monetarily, and professionally, and am willing to take anything that will be enough to pay my bills, put gas in my car, and eat -- nothing extra. Due to some circumstances in my past (drug/alcohol addiction - 12 yrs sober now), it has taken me a long time to get myself somewhat stable; steady job, car, nice apartment, able to pay my bills on time, etc. I worked very hard. I have a drug conviction from 15 years ago which is keeping me from getting jobs/interviews. And, most places won't rent to me because of it, as well. Last September, I was forced to give up my apartment because I couldn't afford it anymore. A friend of mine invited me to share his home in order to help with his mortgage - seemed like a great idea! A couple of months ago, he met a girl and they are getting married. He informed me a few weeks ago that I needed to move out by the end of this month. He changed dramatically and our friendship is falling apart. I am ignored and spend ALL of my time in my bedroom except when I can get out for a reason. I have nowhere to go. Friends are unable (oddly enough) to assist me - I'm really shocked - due to their own situations. I am now going to a women's shelter at the end of this month. I have a cat that is like my child and I will have to give her up. I cannot afford storage for all of my things - large 2br apt worth of furnishings. I have obviously become attached to "things" and am fighting tooth and nail not to lose it all. Needless to say, I never saw this coming. I am in dismay that I am going (seemingly) backwards - I lived on the streets at one time - and am having a hard time understanding WHY the Universe is allowing this to happen, and I have no idea which direction I'm supposed to go. I know that I am ultimately responsible for most of what I am experiencing - thoughts become things, etc. Selfishly, I am confused and think that I am "owed" something. The job I had was something I truly LOVED, and was very good at it (working with others, worklife balance training, etc). However, the environment was toxic and it had been a long time coming that I should have left long before I was laid off. It was killing me spiritually. I'm 51 years old. I'm freaked out. I can't get my emotions and stress levels under control, and I find myself wanting more and more to just go "home" (not suicidal). I've been in this realm MANY times, and I feel as though my soul is just weary. Sorry. It sounds like I'm trying to have a mini-therapy session! Anyhow .. does any of this info do you good to help me further to figure out some things I need to be seeing/doing? I appreciate your patience, and I hope you are able to give me some guidance. Thank you! Thanks for your response Mahryan!

I want to share a bit about my situation in hopes you can share more with me. I will TRY to keep this brief.

A little over a year ago, I lost my job. I have been desperately looking for work ever since (although I am receiving unemployment). I have reduced my job requirements both monetarily, and professionally, and am willing to take anything that will be enough to pay my bills, put gas in my car, and eat — nothing extra.

Due to some circumstances in my past (drug/alcohol addiction – 12 yrs sober now), it has taken me a long time to get myself somewhat stable; steady job, car, nice apartment, able to pay my bills on time, etc. I worked very hard. I have a drug conviction from 15 years ago which is keeping me from getting jobs/interviews. And, most places won’t rent to me because of it, as well.

Last September, I was forced to give up my apartment because I couldn’t afford it anymore. A friend of mine invited me to share his home in order to help with his mortgage – seemed like a great idea! A couple of months ago, he met a girl and they are getting married. He informed me a few weeks ago that I needed to move out by the end of this month. He changed dramatically and our friendship is falling apart. I am ignored and spend ALL of my time in my bedroom except when I can get out for a reason.

I have nowhere to go. Friends are unable (oddly enough) to assist me – I’m really shocked – due to their own situations. I am now going to a women’s shelter at the end of this month. I have a cat that is like my child and I will have to give her up. I cannot afford storage for all of my things – large 2br apt worth of furnishings. I have obviously become attached to “things” and am fighting tooth and nail not to lose it all.

Needless to say, I never saw this coming. I am in dismay that I am going (seemingly) backwards – I lived on the streets at one time – and am having a hard time understanding WHY the Universe is allowing this to happen, and I have no idea which direction I’m supposed to go. I know that I am ultimately responsible for most of what I am experiencing – thoughts become things, etc. Selfishly, I am confused and think that I am “owed” something.

The job I had was something I truly LOVED, and was very good at it (working with others, worklife balance training, etc). However, the environment was toxic and it had been a long time coming that I should have left long before I was laid off. It was killing me spiritually.

I’m 51 years old. I’m freaked out. I can’t get my emotions and stress levels under control, and I find myself wanting more and more to just go “home” (not suicidal). I’ve been in this realm MANY times, and I feel as though my soul is just weary.

Sorry. It sounds like I’m trying to have a mini-therapy session!

Anyhow .. does any of this info do you good to help me further to figure out some things I need to be seeing/doing?

I appreciate your patience, and I hope you are able to give me some guidance. Thank you!

]]> By: Mahryan http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4954 Mahryan Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:24:02 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4954 Laura: Hopefully you won't abandon this blog, although I'm sure you will enjoy the Rune Community too! I don't think you should be afraid of this rune in your situation - it seems rather appropriate from what you say. To quote Tyriels write up on it: "Nauthiz empowers the invoker to have the courage and wisdom to recognize what must be done in an otherwise complex situation. Necessity is the mother of invention. No pain, no gain. It is connected with the harshness of reality, like Hagalaz." The "need-fire' gives us the strength to burn through the rubbish in our lives and the will to move ahead against the odds. take heart and call up the strength of this rune. Laura:
Hopefully you won’t abandon this blog, although I’m sure you will enjoy the Rune Community too!
I don’t think you should be afraid of this rune in your situation – it seems rather appropriate from what you say. To quote Tyriels write up on it: “Nauthiz empowers the invoker to have the courage and wisdom to recognize what must be done in an otherwise complex situation. Necessity is the mother of invention. No pain, no gain. It is connected with the harshness of reality, like Hagalaz.”

The “need-fire’ gives us the strength to burn through the rubbish in our lives and the will to move ahead against the odds. take heart and call up the strength of this rune.

]]> By: Laura http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4952 Laura Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:53:35 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4952 Thank you very much! Thank you very much!

]]> By: Tyriel (Admin) http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4951 Tyriel (Admin) Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:40:50 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4951 The blog is semi-active but if you'd like an extremely active community, head over to http://runesecrets.NET -- The Rune Secrets Study Community! I'm positive if you post there you'll get several answers and have a chance to explain your situation in depth if you want. The blog is semi-active but if you’d like an extremely active community, head over to http://runesecrets.NET — The Rune Secrets Study Community! I’m positive if you post there you’ll get several answers and have a chance to explain your situation in depth if you want.

]]> By: Laura http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4949 Laura Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:51:36 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4949 Not sure if this blog is still active. I did a search and this is where it took me. I have a question: I asked which rune best represents me today and this is the one that was drawn. What I have read basically scares me because my intuition tells me that my entire life is in chaos/conflict, etc (which, by the way it is). So, with regard to my query about which represents me today, can anyone interpret this for me in a way that I can understand? Thank you! Not sure if this blog is still active. I did a search and this is where it took me.

I have a question: I asked which rune best represents me today and this is the one that was drawn.

What I have read basically scares me because my intuition tells me that my entire life is in chaos/conflict, etc (which, by the way it is).

So, with regard to my query about which represents me today, can anyone interpret this for me in a way that I can understand?

Thank you!

]]> By: grace http://runesecrets.com/rune-meanings/nauthiz/comment-page-1#comment-4825 grace Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:32:57 +0000 http://runesecrets.com/?p=12#comment-4825 My mother tongue is Spanish, so you must forgive my mistakes. The ways of the runes are unpredictable, certainly! Four years ago they kept showing themselves in different ways, until I was convinced that they were calling me. So I started to study, but I found practically no reliable books in my country (Argentina), except for one by Edred Thorsson and another by Lisa Peschel. I run away from those including the blank rune or a different order in the Futhark, but I read that Peschel is good in spite of her inclusion of the blank rune. Next, I searched the Internet and found lots of sites, one in particular, sunny's site which opened my eyes. I made my own set of runes out of wood and started. But as a truly Geminian, in a year something else kept my attention and forgot about them. Now, all of a sudden, they again entered my life. And started wondering again about the question of merk or not merk, and found Mahryan's clarifying article and a comment by Kat about Nauthiz merk which was one of my serious doubts. Well, I've been too wordy. Just wanted to start contact with you all. I'm out for holidays next week, but when I come back I'll try to buy The Book of Rune Secrets and others, like Cooper's - through the Internet. See - or better - Read you soon!!! My mother tongue is Spanish, so you must forgive my mistakes.
The ways of the runes are unpredictable, certainly! Four years ago they kept showing themselves in different ways, until I was convinced that they were calling me. So I started to study, but I found practically no reliable books in my country (Argentina), except for one by Edred Thorsson and another by Lisa Peschel. I run away from those including the blank rune or a different order in the Futhark, but I read that Peschel is good in spite of her inclusion of the blank rune. Next, I searched the Internet and found lots of sites, one in particular, sunny’s site which opened my eyes. I made my own set of runes out of wood and started.
But as a truly Geminian, in a year something else kept my attention and forgot about them. Now, all of a sudden, they again entered my life. And started wondering again about the question of merk or not merk, and found Mahryan’s clarifying article and a comment by Kat about Nauthiz merk which was one of my serious doubts.
Well, I’ve been too wordy. Just wanted to start contact with you all. I’m out for holidays next week, but when I come back I’ll try to buy The Book of Rune Secrets and others, like Cooper’s – through the Internet.
See – or better – Read you soon!!!

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