Category Archives: Runes

by - 0 comments

~ To take up the runes ~

With FA I master flames of energy.
I dip into the well of power,
My potential grows without bounds.
I draw from the rune realms,
Latent energy within my hands.

I am a knight of runes.

With UR I master universal power.
I am the cause of causes,
The origin, wild and untamed.
I draw from the creative source,
It fills me with power and flame.

I am a knight of runes.

With THORN I master truth with will.
I project my intent,
Wherever I need it to go.
I open up a path,
No barrier can stand against me.

I am a knight of runes.

With OS I master overall freedom.
I break the shackles,
Nothing can bind me now.
I break free from limitations,
I am the master of my own vow.

I am a knight of runes.

With RIT I master responsible order.
I know the power of ritual,
Everything in its place.
Every action calculated,
The vision is clear and right, a guiding plight.

I am a knight of runes.

With KA I master capability.
I develop my skills,
To master the runes each day.
My efficiency increases,
With every breath I take, I yield the runes with mastery.

I am a knight of runes.

With HAGAL I master hallowed space-time.
I stretch myself in all directions,
Nothing is beyond my reach.
There is no fear,
All and everything within my reach.

I am a knight of Thor.

With NOD I master the necessity of destiny.
I will no longer abide by past patterns,
I carve new paths today.
The patterns must change for good,
I learn from the past, I set in motion a new future.

I am a knight of Thor.

With IS I master my inner self,
I am ME, I AM, no more no less.
The ego left behind, more free than ever.
I am centered, I know myself,
Essence agile, I act with conscious intent.

I am a knight of Thor.

With AR I master artful awareness,
When I face ill wishing thoughts,
I yield a shield of virtue, blocking them out.
My mind is free from influence,
My thoughts are lawed from within.
I set safe boundaries where no harm can come.

I am a knight of Thor.

With SIG I master certain success,
When I seek courage and victory,
I draw power from the sacred sun.
I bring a creative spirit to kin and friend.
The battle and luck already won.

I am a knight of Thor.

With TYR I master transcendence,
Self-sacrifice, key to the rune realm,
Opens up my understanding.
Every rune manifests,
Do what must be done.
I grasp each rune and retain each one by name.

I am a rune master.

With BAR I master birth and life
I am reborn and nurtured,
Protected, no harm can come.
A new man emerge with vital longevity.
I nurture new growth in my use of the runes.

I am a rune master.

With LAF I master divine love
I sing praises to the divine,
I make spiritual law known to all men.
I grow each day, my compassion increases,
The vital life force flowing freely through me.

I am a rune master.

With MAN I master meaning and light,
The divine light is my eternal guide,
My divine right to reach out.
Honour and strength, protected from within,
The spirit soars.

I am a rune master.

With YR I master error and earthing,
I am rooted in the world,
In the world but not from the world.
I feel the pulse of love and beauty,
Rooted but not attached.
The world feeds me but can not imprison me.

I am a rune master.

With EH I master eternal unity,
Anima and animus united,
Wholeness created.
Union with wise law,
Resolved – all duality and conflict.

I am a rune master.

With GIBOR I master the gift of mystery,
I am the rune realm,
All the runes are within.
All the runes are without.
All is all, all is one, a new cycle begun.

I am a rune grand master.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

by - 0 comments

~ 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.

by - 0 comments

Compassion through unity

I still have to make steady progress on my journey of self-mastery. I allowed myself recently to be upset by a few words of unbiased accusation. I did not react vehemently, but I did lash out with my tongue and, in the process, closed myself off from giving and receiving intimacy. In hindsight and reflection, I realize that I could have handled the situation better. I could have remained open in love, inviting and accepting, even in the face of conflict and hostility.

There is nothing wrong with explaining or setting things right during a disagreement. In fact, it might even be considered a duty to clear things up. But these are mere words, and no reason to close off and protect the sensitive ego. In fact, the ego, established on a firm basis of integrity, balance, and harmony, should stand erect and unmoved under any load.

Reason compels me to continue to remain open in love, inviting and accepting, in spite of conflict and hostility. My soul’s nature, where everything is connected, will always be an expression of divine love. I need to express more of this love through my heart center. The heart is not weak, but it is strong and resilient in its expression of love. I must express that love and acceptance fearlessly. I must express that love with courage and wisdom.

Maybe this is where the rune EH and the rune LAF are to be embraced. The bindrune, EH and LAF, is the expression of compassion through mystic union. I believe that the bindrune EH and LAF can help me on my journey. It is a symbol of the power of love, and it reminds me that I am never alone. When I feel disconnected, I can look to the bindrune for guidance and strength to restore my connection with fellow-kindness.

Compassion and unity are keys to self-mastery. When we are able to open our hearts to others, we are able to see them with clarity and understanding. We are also able to see ourselves more clearly, and to accept ourselves for who we are.

Connected compassion the strength to see the good in others, even when they are perceived difficult. It is the ability to see the good in ourselves, even when we have made mistakes.

I hope that this reflection has given you some food for thought. If you are also on a journey of self-mastery, I encourage you to remember the power of love and compassion. These are the qualities that will help you to express your true authentivity and achieve your highest potential.

© Jurgens Pieterse, 2023, All rights reserved.

by - 0 comments

~HAGAL-GIBOR – The evolutionary cycle of creation and destruction~

HAGAL and GIBOR are two of the most powerful runes in the Armanen rune row. HAGAL is the seventh rune, and it contains all the other runes within it. It is a rune of potential and possibility, of new beginnings and fresh starts. It has **actualized in realization** with potential and possibilities, but neither of these has yet manifested into real-world change. It contains the element of time in NOD, which represents the cyclical nature of the universe. It also contains the element of unification in EH, which represents the interconnectedness of all things.

GIBOR follows HAGAL in the Armanen rune row, and represents the end of the cycle of destruction and the start of the cycle of creation. GIBOR is a dynamic rune that represents the breaking down of the old cycle and the start of a new one. GIBOR retains what is left when all unnecessary things have been stripped away. It represents the end of the cycle of “passing away” and the start of a new cycle of “coming into being.” It is a rune of destruction and rebirth, of death and new life. It represents the dynamic forces that are constantly at work in the universe, breaking down the old and creating the new.

Together, HAGAL and GIBOR represent the cycle of creation, destruction, and rebirth. They are two sides of the same coin, and they are both essential for the continued evolution of the universe.

Exoterically, HAGAL can be associated with the element of water, which is seen as a symbol of potential and possibility. Water is always changing and moving, and it can represent the ebb and flow of life. Esoterically, HAGAL can also be associated with the air, which is seen as a symbol of the interconnectedness of all things. The sky is vast and endless, and it represents the potential for new beginnings.

Exoterically, GIBOR can be associated with the element of fire, which is seen as a symbol of destruction and rebirth. Fire is powerful and transformative, and it can represent the breaking down of the old and the creation of the new. Esoterically, GIBOR can also be associated with the earth, which is seen as a symbol of stability, groundedness, and a consistent force of evolution. The earth is strong and enduring, and it represents the foundation on which new beginnings can be built.

HAGAL and GIBOR are two powerful runes that can help us to understand the cycle of creation, destruction, and rebirth. They can help us to embrace change and to see the potential for new beginnings in even the most difficult situations.

In summary, HAGAL is a rune of potential and possibility, while GIBOR is a rune of destruction and rebirth. They represent two sides of the same coin, and they are both essential for the continued evolution of the universe. We can use these runes to help us to understand the cycle of life and to embrace change.

Copywrite: Jurgens J Pieterse (Iurgens)

by - 0 comments

Runology: Karl Maria Willigut versus Guido von List

Wiligut’s influence peaked later than List’s. List’s work was influential in the early 20th century, but his influence declined after his death in 1919. Wiligut’s work, on the other hand, became more influential in the 1930s, when he was appointed as an advisor to Heinrich Himmler.
igut promoted the runes in context of a religion called Irminism and Guido von List referenced Armanism….AR MAN men of knowledge. Guido von List was seen as more racist because he is said to have believed that the Aryan race was superior. In my opinion Guid von List refereced those who knew the wisdom and religion called Wihinei of the Ancient Germans and had little do with race.
Wiligut’s influence was more direct than List’s. List’s work was influential on a number of occultists, but it did not have a direct impact on the Nazi Party. Wiligut’s work, on the other hand, was directly used by the SS and other Nazi organizations.
Wiligut’s influence was more controversial than List’s. List’s work was generally accepted by occultists, but Wiligut’s work was more controversial. This was because Wiligut claimed to have had mystical experiences that gave him direct access to the lost knowledge of the Aryans. These claims were not supported by evidence, and they led to Wiligut being dismissed from the SS in 1944.
Willigut’s system was closer related to the elder Futhark while List’s was closer related to the younger futhark. List base his system on the Runatal 18 charms in conjunction with the root words of the old german language.
Willigut’s system is not as far as I know widely and openly practiced as that of Guido von List. Guido von List’s system was further developed by people like Kummer, Spiesberger and Hans Karl Welz. The system of Guido von List is still today practiced as a vibrant and complete rune system superior in its use for esoteric development and a deeper understanding of the Havamal.
Both systems give a perspective on the time of German romanticism and shed some light on German Paganism and Runology. Anyone claiming to be an knowledgeable in runes should at least have some insight in all rune systems and their respective histories.