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Gebo: (G: Gift.) Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. All matters in relation to exchanges, including contracts, personal relationships and partnerships. Gebo Merkstave (Gebo cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Greed, loneliness, dependence, over-sacrifice. Obligation, toll, privation, bribery. |
GIFU - Elm The Elm (Ulmus procera) is a stately and graceful tree whose branches fan out to provide shade and replenishment on hot, sunny days. It was sometimes referred to as 'the tree of trust and compassion'. Trust is a confident reliance on an inexhaustible Source that is contactable within, and an expectation that energy exerted will be returned in full measure through the natural process of giving and receiving. Compassion is a supportive energy that strengthens endurance and projects empathy. Runic shamans associate the Elm tree with caring - not only in the sense of concern for others, but also of attending to our own personal needs, which is another facet of caring. So the Elm and its associated Rune GIFU can help you to attain balance and equilibrium in your life and a sense of self-esteem, which is a recognition of your own value and need to nurture the light that is within you. |