Uncle Thor's Lessons, Anecdotes and Humor

Many people seek security through various means. They believe that government and other agencies can protect them and their assets. In reality, security is illusory. No matter what measures are taken, there are dangers that negate any and all of them. Natural disasters are one obvious example. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes can do the [...]

Today’s runecast is: Isa – Elk – Hagal Isa is like the old maxim about the term “crisis.” In crisis there is danger and opportunity. Here we see a situation where treachery and potential danger (Isa) give way to a state of safety (Elk). That state of security may well be illusive. We might call [...]

(Here we are using the word spirit as in “a spirit of goodwill”, not as an entity like “land spirit.”) There is a spirit of hoarding one’s good and allowing it to stagnate. There is also a spirit of letting one’s good flow and allowing it to flourish. Spreading the good is thriving. Stifling the [...]

Today’s runecast is Hagal – Ase – Wunjo Here we use the position of the runes to see if they are favorable or not. Hagal is a spreader. It can distribute widely yet randomly. Think of handing out flyers or a general mailing of pamphlets as an example. Ase is good, inspiration and spoken words. [...]

Today’s runecast is Tyr – Fe – Action of the Gods Planning and effective action are necessary in acquiring assets. Results come to those who thank and take the initiative. This kind of success invokes the action of the Gods. For every step the wise individual makes, the Gods add a step. They support by [...]

Discord is a state of chaos and disharmony There is chaos because one or more elements are not working in accord with the others. The key to restoring harmony is to bring all the elements together so that they follow the same direction. All efforts must be unified to a singular purpose. Direction makes the [...]

Today’s runecast is Action of the Gods – Gyfu – Naud In a case where Gyfu sits in the middle, it may have an altered meaning. Gyfu can be an exchange and a bridge. It can also be the Crossroads as a confluence of two things. Here is a case where the Gods’ work leads [...]

Today’s Runecast is: Yew – Raido – Fe The Yew is like an axis on which the wheel of Raido spins. It is the hub at the center of motion. Raido is the cart circling the center. In effect, we have center and circumference at the start of this runecast. Fe is an asset. It [...]

Harmony is acting in accord with other things. For instance, a dancer harmonizes with the tune. An orchestra is a group of musicians harmonizing together with the tunes. The brilliant military commander harmonizes his various units into a successful strategy. Harmony is greater than mixing things together. Harmony comes when things move together. When harmony [...]

Today’s Runecast is Wunjo – Urus – Ase Joy and happiness are expressions of harmony. This may seem wild, but is in fact the kind of strength that allows a person to act independently. That which is independent seems wild to those who are constrained. Such freedom is a bringer of good. It also leaves [...]