Kaunaz

Rune: Kaunaz (kane-awze) #6 The Goddess Skuld belonging to the Freya.

Skuld was one of the three Norn sisters, Skuld, Urd and Verdandi. The Norn sisters impart wisdom to the gods. Skuld is therefore identified with enlightenment and divinatory meanings. Urd represented the Past, Verdandi, the present. Gods visited and sought the sisters for their advice, but the ultimate fate of the gods was kept secret from the sisters. The Norns lived near the Urdar Fountain where Skuld collected water for the roots of the sacred ash tree, Yggdrasil. Skuld road with the Valkyries to collect fallen warriors.

Object: Torch
Aminal: Owl
Tree: Pine
Color: Blue

Meaning: For a woman - good fortune. For a man - giving a giftl Lust, empathy, enlightenment are also meanings. The possibilty of health problems.
Reversed: Loss, endings, resignation.

Chariot

Card: The Chariot #7, Major Arcana

Description: The chariot driver sits in a silver chariot with blue sky curtains. The chariot is being drawn by two spinx, one black, one white. The driver wears armor with cresent moons on the shoulders and a star crown. He wears a necklace with a square shaped jewel.

My thoughts: A triumph, a glorious procession. A hard won victory.

Traditional meaning: A union of opposites. Control is needed over opposing circumstances, people or things in your life. Confidence and motivation are needed.
Reversed: Unbalance and no control. Rushing head long into a situation without thought.

White Chocolate

You are White Chocolate

You are White Chocolate You are sweet, caring, and truly very innocent. Whether your naive ways are a bit of act or not, people like to take care of you. You are a quiet flirt, and your power is often underestimated!

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

Teiwaz

Rune: Teiwaz (tea-wawz) #17 The god Tyr.

Try is the god of justice and defence. He is the patron god of the sword. To the majority of Germanic people, he was the original sun god. He had no consort. When the evil Fenris Wolf had to be contained, he did what needed to be done even though it cost him his hand. He was made one of the council of twelve gods because he was honorable, his leadership qualities and his concern for humanity.

Symbol: Sword
Meaning: Victory
Tree: Hazel
Color: Yellow

Meaning: Success is indicated, a legal advantage. If the querient is a man, he is love smitten. If a woman, great love will be hers.
Reversed: untrustworthy relationship, romantic troubles

Four of Swords

Card: Four of Swords, Minor Arcana

Description: Setting appears to be in a church crypt. Three swords hang on the wall by a sarcophagus of a knight. A sword decorates the side of the coffin. A stain glass window is beside the swords on the wall.

My thoughts: A heroic end. A period of rest. A hard battle has been fought and now it is time to step back and restore.

Traditional meaning: meditation, time for reflection, an end to stress or arguement
Reversed: Need to slow down, rest, and reflect. Cowardice.

The Hermit

Card: The Hermit, Major Arcana # 9

Description: Grey bearded man dressed in gray robes holds a lantern in his right hand and a staff in the other. He stands on a flat surface covered in snow.

My thoughts: This is my card. I always feel such an affinity for this one. I was raised almost like an only child because I was so much younger than my brother and sisters. I have married, had children, but still long to find time just for myself, to be alone. My hobbies and pursuits are mainly things I do by myself. I read, I listen to music, I watch old movies.

Traditional meaning: introspection and a desire for peace and solitude, and eventually, enlightenment.
Reversed: Outside events may influence you. You solitude may lead to alienation, isolation.

Algiz

Rune: Algiz (all-yeese) #15 The god Heimdal and belonging to the god Hagal.

Legend has that Heimdal was the son of Odin and nine maidens who simultaneously gave birth. He grew swiftly and was strong. The gods chose him to guard the rainbow bridge, Bifrost, and to take note of all who passed over. He had acute hearing and sight and needed little sleep. Because of these attributes, he became the watchman of the gods. His most important possession was a blowhorn that he used to sound a warning when enemies approched. The horn was kept in the branches of the world tree, Yggdrasil, or beneath the water of Mimir's well. While in the water, it became the new moon, and the eye that Odin sacrificed was the full moon. At the time of the final world battle, Heimdal and Loki destroyed each other.

Symbol: Horn

Animal: Elk

Tree: Lime

Color: Green

Meaning: Defence or to protect. A reward , new job or pursuit to stimulate intellect. Can also be a warning.
Reversed: Beware, there are those who would take advantage of you. Caution