Ancient letters, wild wisdom, and the sacred language of beasts

The runes aren’t just symbols — they’re stories. They hold the energy of the Norse and Germanic peoples who used them not only to write, but to divine, invoke, and connect with the unseen.

Each rune is more than a sound or shape — it’s an archetype, a movement of energy. And in many rune traditions, each one is also connected to an animal spirit — a creature whose energy mirrors the essence of the rune itself.

When you bring animals into the runes, you don’t just read them.
You feel them.
You walk with them.

Why Animals Matter in Rune Work

In ancient times, animals were seen as kin, guides, omens, and protectors. They lived alongside the people who cast the runes — in body and in myth. Associating an animal with a rune can:

• Deepen your understanding of its meaning

• Add intuitive, instinctual layers to your reading

• Help you connect to the rune’s energy in a visceral, grounded way

So let’s meet some of these wild companions…

ᚠ Fehu – Cattle

Symbolising wealth, nourishment, and prosperity, Fehu is linked to cattle — a symbol of status and survival in early societies. This rune speaks to material gain, but also asks: Are you tending what you already have with care?

Animal energy: Abundance, stewardship, grounded strength.

ᚢ Uruz – Aurochs (Wild Ox)

Uruz brings the raw, untamed power of the wild ox. It represents vitality, instinct, and primal endurance. This rune calls you to reclaim your strength and stand solid in your truth.

Animal energy: Wild willpower, resilience, ancient masculine force.

ᚦ Thurisaz – Thorn / Giant / Goat

Connected to the primal force of giants (and sometimes the stubborn goat), Thurisaz is about boundaries, challenge, and the sacred force of destruction. This rune protects, but it also provokes.

Animal energy: Fierce defence, sacred provocation, brute power.

ᚨ Ansuz – Raven

Ansuz speaks the language of the gods — and is often linked to Odin’s ravens, Huginn and Muninn. This rune is about communication, insight, and divine inspiration.

Animal energy: Thought, memory, divine messages, watchful wisdom.

ᚱ Raidho – Horse

The rune of the road. Raidho represents travel, rhythm, and right timing, and is linked to the horse — a symbol of partnership, progress, and sacred movement.

Animal energy: Momentum, synchronicity, soul journeying.

ᚲ Kenaz – Torch / Cat / Snake

Kenaz is the rune of fire, creativity, and illumination. Sometimes associated with cats or serpents — creatures that move through darkness with grace — this rune is a light in the dark and a spark of transformation.

Animal energy: Mystery, insight, inner fire.

ᚷ Gebo – Hawk

A rune of gift, exchange, and sacred balance, Gebo is linked to birds of prey, especially the hawk — focused, honourable, and far-seeing.

Animal energy: Honesty, reciprocity, vision from above.

ᚹ Wunjo – Swan

Wunjo means joy, harmony, and bliss. The swan represents emotional depth, beauty, and the grace that comes from inner peace.

Animal energy: Emotional healing, elegance, soulful joy.

ᛉ Algiz – Elk

Algiz is a rune of protection, divine connection, and guardianship. The elk — tall, proud, sacred — holds the energy of spiritual authority and the space between worlds.

Animal energy: Shielding, higher sight, sacred leadership.

ᛟ Othala – Wolf

Othala symbolises ancestry, inheritance, and homeland. The wolf represents loyalty to lineage, the wisdom of the pack, and knowing when to walk alone.

Animal energy: Ancestral connection, survival, deep knowing.

Reading the Runes Through Animal Eyes

When casting or drawing runes, pause and ask:

• What animal walks with this rune?

• What qualities does it lend to the message?

• Is this energy wild, protective, solitary, or social?

Let the animals in. Let them speak. Let them guide.

Because the runes were never meant to be read like letters.
They were meant to be felt like footsteps in the forest.

With deep roots and an open heart,
Sarah x

Reading the patterns that shape the universe

There is a language older than words — one written in spirals, circles, and stars.
It’s the language of sacred geometry — the visual, vibrational blueprint of all creation.

In divination, sacred geometric shapes are more than decoration. They are keys to understanding, resonating with the deep, archetypal parts of us that remember. They show up in tarot and oracle artwork, pendulum boards, crystal grids, runes, and even in the way we lay out our spreads. And when they do, they add an entirely new layer of meaning.

These shapes carry universal truths — not just metaphysical, but deeply personal.

What Is Sacred Geometry?

Sacred geometry refers to patterns, ratios, and forms found throughout nature, the cosmos, and spiritual symbolism. These aren’t just pretty designs — they’re energetic maps. They help us understand how energy moves, creates, connects, and returns.

When these shapes appear in your readings, they act as powerful symbols of energy flow, intention, and transformation.

Common Sacred Shapes in Divination & What They Symbolise

🔘 Circle – Wholeness, unity, eternity
The most fundamental of all shapes. A circle represents the cycle of life, the soul, the infinite. It may point to completion, oneness, or a need to return to your centre.

🔺 Triangle – Balance, transformation, integration
The number 3 in visual form — often representing mind/body/spirit, past/present/future, or creation/preservation/destruction. Upright triangles are active; inverted triangles are receptive.

🌸 Flower of Life – Connection, creation, divine pattern
Made of overlapping circles, this ancient symbol is believed to hold the blueprint of all existence. In divination, it often points to sacred alignment, universal truth, and the interconnection of all things.

🌀 Spiral – Growth, evolution, the journey inward
A spiral shows up in shells, galaxies, and energy fields. When this shape appears, it often symbolises unfolding, expansion, or the process of spiritual awakening.

🔷 Hexagon – Harmony, community, natural balance
Six-sided forms appear in honeycombs and crystals. The hexagon links to the heart, service, and sacred geometry like the Merkaba and Seed of Life. It suggests a pattern of support or harmony forming in your life.

🔳 Square – Stability, foundation, structure
While often overlooked, squares are vital in reading spreads or layout symbolism. They represent grounding energy — the “building blocks” of a situation or question.

✨ Vesica Piscis – Intersection, divine feminine, insight
The almond-shaped space formed when two circles overlap — this is the gateway between worlds. It may suggest an important choice, an emergence of truth, or the sacred balance between dualities.

How Sacred Geometry Shows Up in Divination

🔮 Card Art – Many tarot and oracle decks include geometric symbols. Pay attention to them — they often carry an unspoken energy behind the card’s meaning.

🧿 Pendulum Boards & Casting Mats – Shapes like mandalas, stars, and spirals help guide energetic flow and intention.

💎 Crystal Grids – Built on sacred geometry patterns to direct energy and manifest intention. Each shape amplifies the purpose of the stones placed within it.

📜 Spread Layouts – The number and arrangement of cards create their own geometry. A triangle spread might symbolise growth, while a circle suggests wholeness or a cycle.

Working with Sacred Geometry in Your Readings

Next time you sit down with your cards or tools, try this:

• Notice any sacred shapes in the artwork — what energy do they bring?

• Create your own divination spread using a triangle, circle, or spiral layout

• Meditate on a sacred symbol and ask: What message do you have for me today?

Because sacred geometry doesn’t just show you something —
It attunes you to something.

And in divination, that attunement is everything.

With deep roots and an open heart,
Sarah x

The stones that speak, support, and shine through your readings

Crystals are more than just pretty tools for your altar or reading space — they are earth-born allies, each one carrying a unique vibration, symbolic meaning, and spiritual presence.

In divination, crystals show up in many ways. You might use them to charge a deck or pendulum, to anchor energy during a spread, or even as the focal point of the reading itself. And even if they aren’t physically present, the symbolism of crystals often appears in tarot, oracle cards, and intuitive impressions.

They don’t just amplify — they communicate.

Why Crystals Matter in Divination

Crystals carry the stable energy of the Earth — ancient, structured, and vibrationally attuned to both our bodies and our spirit. When used in divination, they can:

• Deepen your connection to the energy of a reading

• Help hold intention or direct focus

• Act as symbolic messengers when they appear in cards or visions

Whether you’re placing a crystal beside your cards or drawing one depicted in the imagery of your deck, that stone is part of the story being told.

Common Crystals & Their Symbolic Meanings in Divination

💎 Clear Quartz – Clarity, amplification, spiritual alignment
Often called the “Master Healer,” clear quartz brings sharp focus, cleansing, and energy magnification. If it shows up in a reading (visually or physically), it’s a sign to clear the fog and focus on what truly matters.

💎 Amethyst – Intuition, protection, spiritual wisdom
Amethyst speaks to the third eye. It deepens intuitive work, helps you stay grounded in higher guidance, and protects against energetic overwhelm.

💎 Rose Quartz – Love, compassion, emotional healing
Symbolic of self-love, relationship healing, and softening the heart. When rose quartz appears, it’s often an invitation to let love — especially for yourself — lead.

💎 Citrine – Abundance, confidence, manifestation
Bright and solar, citrine boosts personal power and prosperity. In a reading, it can point to success, joy, or stepping into your worth.

💎 Obsidian – Shadow work, truth, deep release
This volcanic glass carries the energy of protection and raw honesty. Obsidian in divination is often a signal that it’s time to face a truth or cut ties with what’s no longer serving you.

💎 Labradorite – Magic, mystery, hidden potential
A stone of the mystic. Labradorite symbolises transformation, inner magic, and unseen layers. It often shows up when you’re standing at the threshold of change.

Ways Crystals Enhance Divination

🪄 On the Table – Place crystals on or around your spread to represent intentions, chakras, or specific energies you’re calling in.

🔮 In the Cards – Many modern tarot and oracle decks feature crystal imagery. If a card includes a stone, look up its metaphysical meaning — it may add a whole new layer to your interpretation.

💫 As the Tool – Some people use crystal spheres for scrying, pendulums for dowsing, or even crystal grids to ask for guidance and insight.

📿 As Anchors – Holding or wearing a crystal during a reading can help you stay present, grounded, or energetically aligned with the type of guidance you’re asking for.

Reading with Crystal Energy

Crystals are like mirrors — reflecting what’s already within you, but also like tuning forks — bringing your energy into alignment with what’s needed most.

Try this:

• Choose a crystal before your reading and ask: What are you here to help me see?

• Notice if certain stones seem to show up again and again — what are they trying to say?

• Add a crystal to your deck bag or altar and track how it shifts your readings over time

Because in divination, everything is a symbol —
And crystals are Earth’s oldest storytellers.

With deep roots and an open heart, 
Sarah x

Honouring the rhythm of the moon in your sacred practice

The Moon has always been more than just a celestial body — she’s a timekeeper, a guide, a mirror. In divination, she isn’t just something we see in the sky — she’s something we feel in the body, in the cards, and in the quiet spaces between questions.

Each phase of the moon holds unique energy, and that energy can shape the messages you receive during readings. Whether you’re working with tarot, oracle, pendulums, or any other intuitive tool, tuning into the lunar cycle can add richness and rhythm to your practice.

Why the Moon Matters in Divination

The moon’s cycle is a journey — from darkness to fullness and back again. It mirrors the natural cycles of beginnings, growth, release, and rest that we all experience.

By aligning our readings with the moon’s energy, we:

• Deepen our connection to natural rhythms

• Choose timing that supports the type of insight we’re seeking

• Honour the ebb and flow of our own intuitive power

Let’s walk through each phase and explore how it can influence your divination work.

🌑 New Moon – Intention & Possibility

The sky is dark, and the energy is soft but potent. The new moon is a blank canvas — a time for planting seeds, setting intentions, and quietly calling in what you’re ready to grow.

💫 Best for:

• Tarot spreads around goals, beginnings, or new cycles

• Pendulum work to narrow down intentions

• Journaling and single-card pulls to ask: What wants to begin?

🌒 Waxing Moon – Growth & Action

As the light builds, so does your momentum. This is a time for movement, planning, and nurturing your intentions into reality.

💫 Best for:

• Readings focused on progress, motivation, or opportunity

• Spreads that ask: Where should I take action? What’s gaining power?

🌕 Full Moon – Illumination & Clarity

The moon is at her peak — bright, bold, and revealing all. Emotions are heightened, energy is expansive, and insights can be loud.

💫 Best for:

• Deep, layered tarot or oracle spreads

• Shadow work or revelation-focused questions

• Divination that uncovers what’s been hidden

Ask: What’s being illuminated? What am I ready to see clearly?

🌖 Waning Moon – Reflection & Release

As the light begins to fade, the focus turns inward. The waning moon invites you to let go of what’s no longer needed — thoughts, habits, or even expectations.

💫 Best for:

• Release spreads, cord-cutting, or endings

• Readings that ask: What is complete? What can I let go of with love?

🌑 Dark Moon – Rest & Inner Vision

The day or two before the new moon is the dark moon — not always counted as a separate phase, but energetically powerful. This is deep stillness, rest, and inner vision.

💫 Best for:

• Meditation, dreamwork, or scrying

• Letting your tools rest and recharge

• Asking: What wisdom lies in the quiet?

Weaving the Moon Into Your Practice

You don’t have to wait for a full moon to do a deep reading, or a new moon to set goals — but understanding how each phase supports different kinds of questions and energy can bring a new level of alignment to your practice.

💡 Try this:

• Create custom spreads for each moon phase

• Keep a lunar divination journal to track what emerges each cycle

• Use moon-themed decks or altar items to bring the energy in visually

Because when we divinate with the moon…
We’re not just asking the cards — we’re asking the cosmos.

With deep roots and an open heart, 
Sarah x

Reading the sky, listening to the cards, and finding the magic in between

Astrology and divination have always danced together, they are part of the same symbolic language. To me, they do have their differences – one looks up, charting the stars and planets, and the effect that their positions and activities have on us and our lives. The other looks within, drawing on symbols, tools, and intuition. At their heart, both are about understanding cycles, patterns, and the unseen energies that shape our lives.

In many forms of divination — from tarot to oracle cards, pendulum readings to runes — astrological symbols quietly guide the message, adding flavour, timing, and deeper insight.

If you’ve ever seen a card marked with a little glyph or felt the tug of a planetary influence during a reading, chances are astrology was whispering through the symbols.

Why Astrology Belongs in Divination

Astrology offers us a language of timing, archetypes, and energetic themes. Each zodiac sign, planet, and house carries its own personality — and when these energies show up in a reading, they help you tune into the when, how, and why of a situation.

Astrological symbols often show up in:

• Tarot (especially in the Major Arcana)

• Oracle decks

• Birth chart readings

• Planetary dice or astro cards

• Themed spreads based on moon phases or retrogrades

Understanding even the basics can give your readings an extra layer of depth and cosmic timing.

Common Astrology Symbols in Readings

♈ Aries – Boldness, beginnings, impulse
Often appears as a spark of energy or a call to leap into something new.

♉ Taurus – Stability, sensuality, grounding
May suggest a need for patience, security, or tending to your body.

♊ Gemini – Communication, curiosity, duality
Symbolic of learning, talking, networking — or a decision on the table.

♋ Cancer – Emotion, home, intuition
Often tied to themes of nurture, roots, and emotional protection.

♌ Leo – Confidence, visibility, creativity
Brings energy to be bold, share your gifts, or take centre stage.

♍ Virgo – Detail, healing, service
Signals a time to refine, organise, or look after your wellbeing.

♎ Libra – Balance, beauty, relationships
May point to partnerships, fairness, or choices needing harmony.

♏ Scorpio – Transformation, intensity, depth
Symbolises emotional truth, endings, power, or healing from within.

♐ Sagittarius – Expansion, learning, freedom
Often connected to travel, higher learning, or spiritual growth.

♑ Capricorn – Responsibility, ambition, mastery
Shows up when long-term plans, structure, or discipline are needed.

♒ Aquarius – Innovation, rebellion, collective vision
Brings change, new ideas, or a call to be unapologetically you.

♓ Pisces – Dreaming, intuition, compassion
Speaks to surrender, spirituality, and deeper emotional waters.

Planetary Energy in the Cards

Beyond zodiac signs, planets themselves have energy — and many decks symbolically reference them.

☉ Sun – Clarity, vitality, purpose
☽ Moon – Mystery, intuition, emotion
☿ Mercury – Communication, ideas, movement
♀ Venus – Love, value, beauty
♂ Mars – Action, drive, conflict
♃ Jupiter – Luck, growth, expansion
♄ Saturn – Limits, lessons, responsibility
♅ Uranus – Change, breakthrough, rebellion
♆ Neptune – Dreams, illusion, spirituality
♇ Pluto – Transformation, power, shadow

These planetary vibes can help you time a situation, understand where tension or flow exists, and guide you toward what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Bridging Sky and Symbols

You don’t need to be an astrologer to weave astrology into your readings.
Even just recognising that the Moon card in tarot may carry Pisces energy, or that a spread feels loaded with Mars-like drive, can shift your understanding entirely.

Try this:

• Pull a card and ask: What zodiac sign or planet might be influencing this?

• Look at a full moon or retrograde and ask: What area of my life is being highlighted right now?

• Notice recurring signs — do Gemini themes keep showing up in your spreads?

The stars may not force your hand…
But they definitely help shape the path you’re walking.

With deep roots and an open heart,
Sarah x

Seeing beyond the surface into the language of light

When you look at a tarot or oracle card, what catches your eye first?

Often, before the symbols or the figure or the message… it’s the colour. And that’s no accident. Colours carry energy. They stir emotion. They bypass logic and go straight to feeling — and in divination, they often act as the mood music behind a message.

In fact, colour can shift the whole tone of a reading. Imagine drawing a card that features fire — but it’s set against a pale blue sky versus a black one. That background changes everything.

Let’s explore how colour plays a powerful, often overlooked role in tarot, oracle, and other visual forms of divination.

Why Colour Matters

Colours evoke emotion and instinct. In spiritual and symbolic traditions, each colour carries meaning — tied to elements, chakras, planetary influences, and emotional resonance.

In a reading, colour can:

• Emphasise the energy of a card

• Reveal hidden or intuitive layers

• Guide your interpretation even before you know the traditional meaning

The more we learn to feel colour as well as see it, the more nuanced and intuitive our readings become.

Key Colours and Their Symbolism in Divination

🎨 Red – Passion, courage, anger, life force
Associated with fire, blood, root chakra, and vitality. Red in a reading might call attention to your physical body, assertiveness, or a rising emotional charge.

🎨 Orange – Creativity, pleasure, confidence
The colour of the sacral chakra, movement, and self-expression. It can point to desire, artistic energy, or emotional openness.

🎨 Yellow – Intellect, joy, clarity
Linked to the solar plexus and the sun. Yellow brings mental sharpness, optimism, and personal power — but in excess, it can highlight overthinking or anxiety.

🎨 Green – Growth, healing, compassion
Heart chakra energy, nature, and abundance. A green card may invite you into emotional healing, connection, or a season of new growth.

🎨 Blue – Communication, intuition, truth
Blue connects with the throat chakra and often shows up when expression is key — whether it’s speaking your truth or listening more deeply.

🎨 Indigo / Dark Blue – Mystery, psychic insight, dreams
Tied to the third eye chakra, this colour points to inner wisdom, spiritual messages, and things just below the surface.

🎨 Purple – Spiritual power, transformation, higher connection
A colour of royalty and deep magic. Purple in a card often asks you to look at the bigger picture — or to connect with your higher self or guides.

🎨 Black – Protection, the unknown, shadow work
Black absorbs. It represents mystery, depth, and things not yet revealed. When black appears strongly, it may suggest something hidden or potent beneath the surface.

🎨 White – Purity, clarity, spiritual renewal
Often used in cards that suggest fresh starts, divine presence, or truth. White brings light — and can cleanse or clarify the surrounding energies.

🎨 Gold – Enlightenment, abundance, divine spark
Gold is radiant and sacred. It often appears in cards that speak to destiny, soul purpose, or deep confidence.

🎨 Silver – The moon, feminine energy, reflection
Tied to the tides and intuition. Silver shimmers between what is known and what is just out of reach — a colour of dreamwalking and deep listening.

Let the Colours Speak

When interpreting cards — especially in decks rich in visual symbolism — take a moment to notice which colours dominate. Do they clash or blend? Are they soft or bold? Do they mirror a chakra, an emotion, or an energy you’re holding?

And sometimes, the colour that stands out most to you might not be the most obvious. Trust that. Your eye is being drawn there for a reason.

Because colour doesn’t just decorate the reading —
It deepens it.

With deep roots and an open heart,
Sarah x