Wunjo
Kindred, clan, family, friendship. Wunjo embodies that sense of joy, belonging and well-being that comes from the people who you count as your kin. Wunjo is found in a welcome hug, in the shared memories you laugh over, in the affectionate names only your partner and family call you by.
Sometimes Wunjo is interpreted as gentle, a caress or a smile; other times it is closer to ecstasy, bliss and the fulfilment of personal will. It promotes harmony of body and mind and can support healing work. It is also related to wish making, and the realisation of wishes. Its role in both personal ecstasy and communal joy is important, emphasising the need for happiness on the part of both the individual and the clan – Wunjo enables this difficult balance.
Traditional meaning: Joy, pleasure
Pronunciation: wuhn-yo
Number: 8
Gods: Hnoss, Gersemi, Odin
Colour: Yellow, indigo, gold
Hour: 19:30-20:30
Half month: October 13th-October 28th
Plants: Marigold, chamomile, ash, flax
Body: Relief of pain, chakras in balance
Animal: Butterfly
Mineral: Diamond
Aroma: Marigold, chamomile
Object of power: Drinking horn
There is another kind of joy in the search for wisdom, especially when one can share the quest with companions found upon the way. There is the joy that comes upon one unawares, the gift of the gods, and there is the joy that is willed: to find beauty in a world that sometimes seems determined to deny it, to love whether or not love is returned, and to go into battle laughing with joy in your ability to face the challenge whether you win or lose. (Taking Up the Runes by Diana Paxson
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Journeys with the Elder Futhark – Wunjo
Take a journey to encounter the rune Wunjo for yourself, this guided meditation provides an accessible way for you to encounter the rune. The download includes three recordings covering setting up your space, the rune journey itself, and closing your space. A PDF is also provided, taking you through what you will need to do and giving some of the basic correspondences for the rune to help you relate your journey to the traditional rune meanings. All for only £1.00
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