02/03/2026
All things are in motion. You, me, the earth, the universe, everything. That motion has a tempo, a pulse, a heartbeat. Yes, we are all bopping to the same ‘Rhythm of Life’.
Our dance is inevitable, irresistible, delightfully transformative and the 5th Rune of the Elder Futhark is your perfect partner on this journey of discovery.
Raidho – Rune of Journeys, Rhythmic Movement, and Momentum
Once you’ve tuned-in to Raidho’s thrust and balance - as it gracefully moves you forward in step with your inner compass – you open yourself to the joy of serendipity and the pleasure of the next adventure.
Runic Practice:
To align with the Rune of Journeys and Rhythmic Movement, try these daily kinetic resets:
• The "Scenic Route" Challenge: Serendipity rarely finds you if you’re stuck on a treadmill. Today, take one new path. Alter your route to your coffee spot or drive home a different way. As you do, visualize yourself leaving your routine behind and inviting in the pleasure of adventure.
• The "Heartbeat" Sync: Since Raidho is about rhythm and the Cosmic ‘pulse,’ take 60 seconds to find your own heartbeat. Tap out that rhythm on your desk or leg. As you tap, imagine you are syncing up your personal tempo with the Rhythm of Life. It’s a literal way to tune in to Raidho’s balance.
• The "Navigation" Pause: When plans change unexpectedly, don't resist – recalculate. Use your ‘inner compass’ to examine the navigation instead of impulsively reacting. Ask yourself: "Is this a detour or a new destination?" Trusting the natural flow (Laguz) makes the shift into new situations much smoother.
Bonus BindRune:
Combining Laguz (Intuition and Flow) with Raidho (Movement, Travel and Balance) can encourage you to believe in your inner voice and move with the natural currents of life. This balance of energies acts to build on your intuitive insights and smooth the way as you shift into new situations.
People Properties:
A Raidho person would be a blend of traveler, planner, and seeker of cosmic order. They are always on a journey, whether physical or spiritual, and understand that the journey itself is as important as the destination. Raidho people gravitate toward topics of geography, cartography, world cultures, music, and dance. Highly adaptable, they are well-equipped to meet challenges with resilience and deft timing.
Raidho Affirmations:
"I am in motion and in balance. I trust my inner compass. I embrace the journey, and I move with the irresistible rhythm of my own evolution."
RuneTip:
Rhythmic activities like drumming, clapping, jumping, and dancing are particularly effective ways of feeling grounded and tapping into Raidho’s intuitive energy. Drumming is considered the ‘horse’ of the mystic, conveying one to new levels of awareness and perception.
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RuneQueen’s Data Vault:
Raidho correspondences useful in constructing rituals, talismans, & spiritual tools:
• Numerical Value: 5
• Linguistic Value: R
• Element: Air
• Tree: Oak
• Plants: Mugwort, Feverfew, Wood Betony, Oats, Speedwell
• Colors: bright red, light purple, bright blue, indigo, dusty brown
• God force: Hermod, Ing, Thor
• Objects of Power: chariot, drum, wagon wheel, wheeled suitcase, bicycle
• Fragrance/Incense: vetiver, basil
• Gem/Mineral: red garnet, turquoise, chrysoprase, aquamarine, azurite
• Metal: gold, nickel
• Chakra: third eye, solar plexus
• Animals: horse, goat, ox, cheetah, hawk, kestrel, falcon
A Postscript from the RuneQueen:
“Why the Elder Futhark and Why Now?”
‘RuneNotes’ is a weekly mini-MasterClass for people seeking knowledge and empowerment from the ancient wisdom of the Elder Futhark Runes, which have millennia of human history behind them.
According to Norse myth, Runes originally came to humankind from Odin himself as a set of holy mysteries and secret wisdom.
Their usage in human history goes back more than two thousand years. Runic alphabets evolved within various cultures so that now they exist in several forms.
The Elder Futhark traces back to ancient peoples of the Nordic and Northern European regions. My family background gave me a comfortable familiarity with Runes as a youth and in recent years I've been working much more intimately with the Elder Futhark.
My focus is on sharing what I've learned from my beloved Elder Futhark and encouraging others to: "Unlock Ancient Wisdom & Embrace Your Power”.
I'm based in Northern California/USA and thus influenced and tuned in to the natural world of the Northern Hemisphere and the cycles of nature as they manifest in these latitudes.
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