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Wunjo: (W or V: Joy.) Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, but also the possibility of going "over the top". If restrained, the meaning is general success and recognition of worth. Wunjo Reversed or Merkstave: Stultification, sorrow, strife, alienation. Delirium, intoxication, possession by higher forces, impractical enthusiasm. Raging frenzy, berzerker. |
WYNJA - Fir The Fir tree (Abies grandis) is a slender and lofty conifer. Since it thrives in mountainous regions and high places, it is shamanically associated with clear air. It was the original Christmas tree of ancient times and was danced around during Yule-time to evoke tree spirits to impart their gifts. So it is an expression of joy and of WYNJA. The Fir is the Plant Kingdom's equivalent of the Eagle, and is associated with being rooted to the Earth whilst also seeing distant horizons. Runic shamans considered it to be the protector of distant vision, which helped one to become intuitive of the likely outcome of present and intended actions, and also to broaden one's perspective. The energies of the Fir tree and its associated Rune can help you to value what you are feeling inside and to trust this inner nature as a means of understanding your own spirituality. The presence of a Fir tree and the carrying of the Rune WYNJA can help you to release emotions that you may be blocking and that are causing rigidity. The Fir and WYNJA help you to let go - to let be and find satisfaction. |