ISA

ISA

PRONUNCIATION: ee-sah

KEYWORDS: obstacles, standstill, stagnation, delay, coldness.

ASSOCIATIONS: this rune is associated with thought and intuition, to the unexpected flashes of awareness that pierce the veil of illusion and sometimes cause turmoil, both internal and external.

RUNIC INSPIRATION: The literal meaning of Isa is ice: something cold, cutting, yet pure, transparent and delicate. Courage and moral strength are needed to be able to sustain the truth

THE POWER OF THE RUNE: Isa protects us from overly harsh criticism enhancing our critical thinking and self-esteem. *It can protect against unwanted energies and bring clarity to a situation

SUGGESTED MEDITATION:

How do we use our intelligence? Are we hypercritical of others or do we try to use thought to make progress? Do we fear the truth or do we seek it out even if it might be upsetting? Ask yourself if you have been open and demonstrative of your feelings for the person or people in question?

MAGICAL USES: Maintaining status quo, protection against unwanted energies or developments, bringing clarity to a situation!