`` Reach your destination, even if you travel slowly. ''
Old proverb island s
The Rune Othila
The use of the Viking runes (coming from the root run- of the former Gothic, translated as secret or whisper ) understood mainly writing in the old Germanic languages, especially in the islands of Great Britain and the region of Scandinavia , although it eventually expanded to the regions of Eastern and Central Europe during the Middle Ages . According to ancient Scandinavian beliefs, the origin of these runes comes from the gods. It is a gift that Odin gives to men.
These runes were also used for magical purposes . According to beliefs, they have the ability to materialize invocations and spells written on objects. And thanks to the German-Austrian writer Guido von List, and his system of modern divination of armanen runes, the power of the Viking runes has come to us today.
This time, we will talk about the Othila rune .
Othila Rune Mythology
Othila (also known as ' odal ', 'othala' and its reconstruction in protonórdico 'ôþalan') is the name of the rune that represents our letter 'o'. The etymology of this rune is complex, since there is no record or
poem of that era that takes us back to its meaning. However, the Othila rune could be related to the derivation 'aþala-', which brings us closer to the idea of lineage, nobility, descent. There is also a relationship with 'atheling', a term from the old Saxon that translates as 'prince'. There is, without a doubt, a concept of inheritance very strongly rooted in these cultures. And the idea of continuing a tradition that has been bequeathed to them.
The cult of the ancestors is a practice of vital importance for the Nordic religion, and that is why there are experts who link the Othila rune with the Mimir Spring .
Mímir ("he who remembers, the wise ") was a giant of Scandinavian mythology, and was recognized for his wisdom and knowledge. And he who drank from the waters of his spring in the roots of the Yggdrasil ash tree could obtain the same knowledge.
Odin, having arrived before Mímir, had to offer one of his eyes for the giant to let him drink from the waters.
Meaning of the Othila rune
As we said before, the Othila rune is associated with the family and its inheritance. His appearance tells us of success and personal development, of abundance related to family and personal heritage. It tells us that the goals will be achieved, and that effort and dedication will soon bear fruit.
It tells us about the culture and values inherited by our parents, belonging and homeland. However, it also refers to the idea of resignation. It implies detachment from something or someone, to accept responsibility, and move forward to face the new challenges.
You must detach yourself from what you have always considered to be yours because it belongs to you. Release the bonds, beliefs about yourself, it is time for you to be your true Self.
When the Othila rune is in an inverted position, it may imply that the deadlines you want for your projects have to stretch and that you should stop wanting to reach the goal in such a hurry. There may be a drastic change of course.
There is a need to detach yourself from what has been of the past, you must adapt to your present and make the changes that your values ask for. You will require honesty, patience and perseverance.
Do what you must do, and you will see the light shine on you and yours.
AUTHOR: Lucas, editor and translator of the great family of hermandadblanca.org
SOURCES:
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfabeto_r%C3%BAnico
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magia_r%C3%BAnica
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runas_armanen
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manantial_de_Mimir
- https://www.enbuenasmanos.com/la-runa-othila
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%ADmir
