A Handbook of Saxon Sorcery & Magic by Alaric Albertsson

Author:Alaric Albertsson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: A Handbook of Saxon Sorcery and Magic, wyrdworking, saxon, saxon magic, norse magic, handbook of saxon sorcery, handbook of saxon magic, saxon magic, saxon magick, alaric albertson, pagan, paganism, world paganism
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Published: 2017-07-20T04:00:00+00:00

This alternate form bears an obvious resemblance to the letter C, but the cen rune evolved into a different shape in both the Younger Futhark and the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc.

Cen indicates the presence of a peaceful, stable condition. But cen is not the stability itself, it is something that “often burns” there. It is something of value that can be found in the center of that stability. Cen can represent the home or hearth if this is your source of strength. Cen is that place of inspiration that burns, shining and brilliant, within each of us. It is your wód in a controlled, calm state.

In the Saxon tradition, as you learned in the first chapter, the Self is perceived as multiple parts, and one of these parts is the wód. This might be described as the fire within you. Wód can be translated as madness or fury, and it often can manifest this way when it burns uncontrolled, but it is also the warmth that kindles the heart of the poet. It is the flame that inspires the dancer, the scientist, and the architect. Wód is our drive to move forward with our dreams. The mystery of cen is this inspiration or drive as it manifests where “people relax inside.” Here it is not a state of fury or disruption; instead it is a source of strength and motivation.

In a divination, cen reminds the querent of this source of inspiration. In general, the wiglere can interpret this rune as a positive omen, but keep in mind that the querent, if this is somebody other than yourself, may not be immediately aware of where this inspiration can be found. Cen can be urging the querent to seek out his or her inspiration.

In rúncræft, cen can be used whenever you want to add a little spark of inspiration to a situation. Use it with gyfu if you want to inspire romance, but not if you are only seeking a one-night fling, because gyfu is a rune of building commitments between people. A charm using cen, dæg, and wynn serves as a general blessing to promote good fortune. Cen accentuates or inspires the other runes around it, so you do not want to use it with runes that have even peripheral negative associations.

In your mind’s eye, envision people relaxed around a hearth. A fire on the hearth burns with a bright and steady flame. The attention of the people around the hearth is not focused on the fire, but it warms them and provides sufficient light as they relax. It is the fire that allows them to pursue their leisurely activities.

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