The rune of the day for today is Othala. It is the symbol for heritage. This rune is particularly powerful because encourages connection with your ancestors. It speaks to tradition and familial ties. It wants you to involve your ancestors in your life.
In love, this rune speaks to a need to connect your relationship to the ancestors of your choice. You may have bad family connections, but somewhere in your line, there is an ancestor that wants to see you succeed in love. Reach out to that ancestor and allow them to guide you in the right direction. Otherwise, if you are already in a committed relationship, this is your sign to create memories and traditions, carry on the ones that fit you and your partner, and make sure you know what's important to your significant other.
In career, this is calling on your ancestors to provide you with the work ethic that is required today. They are encouraging you to enjoy what you have now while you have it. If you are unsatisfied or between jobs, rely on your ancestors to give you strength and hope while you do what you need to do to preserve their legacy by being present daily. They want you to know that they are there and will help as they can if you reach out to them.
In personal life, this rune is encouraging ancestral connection today. Light a candle, say a prayer, cast a spell, whatever way in which you honor your ancestors, do that today. Do they have a gravesite that needs some TLC? Do they have a favorite meal? Or do you have a favorite meal of theirs that they used to make? Is there an object you can touch and bring out to acknowledge their impact on your life? Today is a day to give thanks for the ancestors that guide and protect you. Give them the space today to do so. And do what you can to let them know they are still alive in your heart.
My five card tarot spread for today are as follows:
Past - Seven of Pentacles
Present - Five of Wands
Future - Judgment
Obstacle - Three of Pentacles
Solution - Six of Wands
I'm noticing something interesting about this one. First, let me say that my deck is shuffled, a lot, before and after each pull. So to get bookends the way these are with pentacles and wands on either side of judgment is strange to me.
The past card represents stick-to-it-iveness. It's about pushing through the struggles and hard work, delayed success, but still effort has been rewarded. The present card represents challenges, obstacles, and possibly even conflict. Whatever the focus, there is competition or rivalry and it creates tension. The future card represents a changing of the tides. It brings renewal, clarity, and final decisions. It's a purpose and a wake-up call to keep working. The obstacle card represents quality workmanship, repairs, and skill. It's considering teamwork while tempering recognition. It's making a legacy worth having. The solution card represents success, rewards, and achievement. There is good news coming and it may mean being the boss, gaining victory over being bound and becoming the author of your own destiny.
The tarot cards today are very interesting how they all play together, signaling the forward momentum and change from struggle to success. It's forward momentum and mix that with the rune of the day and you have the ancestors encouraging you to claim the success you are owed.