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Runes: The ultimate toolbox for self-care

How do you practice self-care?

~ Runes: The ultimate toolbox for self-care ~


Have you ever felt a nagging sense of needing to prioritize your well-being? That inner nudge is your unconscious mind urging you to focus on self-care. True well-being encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Self-care is simply the act of creating time for practices that nurture you and promote growth.


For me, the ancient practice of runes has become a powerful tool for self-discovery and actualization. Runes are a set of symbols, each with rich meanings that touch upon various aspects of life. Rune practice offers a unique blend of techniques to create a holistic approach to well-being.
Enhancing physical well-being rune yoga combines postures that mimic the shapes of the runes with focused breathing exercises and concentration. This gentle practice brings the body and breath into harmony, promoting physical well-being.
To sharpen sharpen the Mind and reframing t houghts rune meditation incorporates mantras (chants) and visualization. Focusing on these mantras fosters a positive mindset and helps reframe negative thought patterns.
Spiritually the runes are gateways for exploring our inner world and purpose. The runes hold a symbolic language that delves into life’s deeper questions about purpose, destiny, and the interconnectedness of all things. Contemplating these symbolic meanings can bring a sense of peace and connection to something larger than oneself leading to inner coherency, integrity and  harmful my of being.
Rune practice has become my personal toolbox for self-care. It offers a unique blend of physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and exploration of deeper meanings. If you’re looking for a way to nurture your well-being on all levels, consider embarking on your own journey of self-discovery with the runes.

© Jurgens Pieterse. All rights reserved. 2024.

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Rune Yoga: A Dance with Ancient Symbols for Wholeness and Connection

In the hush of stillness, I find myself, a silent observer in the symphony of nothingness. The world’s clamor recedes, replaced by an inner resonance, a gentle hum of pure existence. I am present, here and now, unburdened by the weight of agendas or expectations.

The runes, those ancient symbols of power and wisdom, dance within the theater of my mind, their energies coursing through my being like an invigorating elixir. My body, once a vessel of tension, now vibrates with newfound vitality, my limbs awakened, ready to embrace the threshold of expanded consciousness.

I sip the water, its coolness cascading down my throat, a refreshing libation for my body’s temple. My mind, once a whirlwind of thoughts, now settles into the depths of stillness, the chatter of the ego quieted, replaced by an aroma of serene awareness.

As dawn paints the eastern sky with hues of gold and crimson, I honor the ancient wisdom of the North, performing the sacred rites of rune postures and galdr. With each rune I trace, I invite its essence to permeate my being, its meaning and power resonating within my core.

Standing bathed in the sun’s warm embrace, I cast my shadow upon the earth, a mirror image of my physical and mental selves. The runes MAN and EH emerge from the depths, symbols of the interconnectedness of my being. My spirit hums with an inner radiance, a remembrance of its true nature.

In a moment of profound connection, the sun transforms into a celestial portal, igniting my consciousness with the boundless energy of the runes. I transcend the confines of the physical realm, my awareness expanding into the vast expanse of the cosmos.

Each rune, a vessel of ancient knowledge, finds its rightful place within me, weaving a tapestry of wholeness, harmony, and balance. The vibrant grass beneath my bare feet pulsates with life, and the nearby tree whispers secrets of the interconnected web of nature.

The universe, in all its seen and unseen dimensions, embraces me in a moment of pure magic, a prelude to my return to the mundane world. Though the tranquility of this sacred space may fade, the echoes of the runes will linger within, a beacon of strength and wisdom amidst life’s ever-shifting tides.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved

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Rune Alchemy



The practice of the runes are also a form of spiritual alchemy. After picking up the runes Odin’s words are: “I begin to increase be wise, grow and feel well”.

When we form a postures a chemical change is already taking place. Accentuated by Galdr or the intonations of different sounds, the energy flows through the body to stimulate the chemistry of the body. Rune postures are not a mere positions; it is a process of inner alchemy triggered by the runes individually but further exemplified when done in sequence.

Consistent practice shapes and strengthens us mentally and physically to express an inner strength and integrity that fortifies the soul of man.

Starting with the physical body as a vehicle of the energy transformation that causes the transmutation of coarse energy to a refined more poor energy that feeds and strengthens the inner man. During the process memories and associations first fixed in the body and then spun into mental energy. This transformative process brings a sense of calm and peace. Self-control and emotional balance is the outcome of the alchemical process that is most visible; and testimony of the inner change taking place as refined energy is absorbed by the soul.

The higher awareness or master-within then manifest itself as a tangible and super intelligent force that can provide counsel and guidance even in mundane matters. However its highest aim is the process of individualisation leading to integration into a pool of higher collective consciousness.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

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~ balance and harmony ~

~ balance and harmony ~

I am filled with immense gratitude for this day, which has brought me bountiful blessings at a time of great need. The old, true, and trusted formula of manifesting solutions has once again shown itself to be working. As an added bonus, I received confirmation that there is benefit to doing rune yoga barefoot. So, my day has sorted out the balance between need and supply, as well as an upward movement on health and well-being. These two things might seem unrelated, but today they bring one message of balance.

The balance is restored, and that may be the most powerful lesson to learn today. It is more difficult to shift the point of balance than to rebalance the focus around us. This means that we are much better at maintaining a situation than shifting to a new level.

The balance starts with the body. Our bodies are the strongest connection we have with the Earth or material world. Therefore, it makes sense to balance our thoughts and emotions with our body being balanced first. We can rely on the body’s balance to assist in the process of balancing thought and emotion. To heal is to restore balance and bring harmony to the body.

One method that seems to be strengthened in this approach is to do yoga barefoot. This means creating a space outside conducive to outdoor practice. I am grateful for my newfound balance, and I am grateful for having the means to bring balance to my body. I can feel the energy within me flowing stronger, and my confidence is building. This truly exemplifies the words of Odin, “Deeds shape with deeds into deeds.”

I hope this brings a new venture into this world, and I seek balance in all I do. That is the gift I can bring to the world as a Libra.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.