Tiwaz, finally, sets a larger goal we must strive for. Our present conditions are caused by a lack of justice in the world, restoring it will be necessary for making the conditions we all need to thrive.

Isa offers a next step in how it makes change. Ice is steady & grinding while possessing the capacity to manifest or vanish under the right conditions.

The solution in the runes begins with Wynn, the representation of bliss. If we are to shake our present confines, we must first embrace what gives us joy & fulfillment.

This reading contrasts the present state of stagnation facing many with potential solutions to it. The Seven of Cups begins by showing these conditions derived from feelings of helplessness & overwhelm.

Reið finishes by bringing our focus back to larger conditions. We are on a journey where the wear & tear of conditions will be a constant companion. It is necessary to accept this inevitability & prepare accordingly.

Sol reinforces this need to use what we have to inspire by example. Just as the sun shines on all, so too should we provide direction for others who are seeking to better themselves & those around us.

It is followed by Cyn, the rune of the torch. It implores us to take whatever light we find within ourselves & hold it aloft to illuminate our path for others. Self-realization is good & sharing the light magnifies the brightness we give ourselves.

This reading calls on us to empower ourselves by realizing our full potential. It begins with the Magus, the card of self-realization. It urges us to engage in self-work which allows us to fully embody our greatest potential by embracing what gives strength.

Especially when the closest thing to antifa in their day, ranging from street organizers to the Lincoln Brigade members, were considered dangerous radicals right up until events proved them to be correct.

Raiðo, finally, reminds us that all remains in flux. We are in a place of movement & any works or sustenance cultivated must be able to withstand the uncertainties of our present days of change.

Fe further warns us to be wary of the dangers that pursuit of wealth can bring. Material gain, when not distributed properly or attained unfairly, can bring conflict. Those gains which are nourishing should be pursued while strife-driving ones be avoided.

The runes offer further guidance on this, beginning with Perthro, the vessel which brings joy. In these times, we must consider how we fill our cups & sustain creative capacities. If it feels like no amount of refilling is sufficient then we have to ask ourselves if we are truly feeding ourselves.

This divination suggests we continue reflecting on what we are cultivating while preparing for the sustained flux which lies ahead. It begins with the Three of Disks, the card of the works we do & what we are building. Labor should be considered in the moment & what we plant for later harvest.