Happy Máni’s day! Todays rune is Gebo. This one’s easy for me. I think it’s in direct reference to gifts and sacred marriage as I head out on my 25th anniversary. That, in and of itself is a gift, one I wouldn’t trade for anything, no matter how crazy we drive each other it’s definitely been a Hel of a ride! As a side note, my next couple posts may come a little later in the day depending on my service. Otherwise I’ll be relaxing and hanging out with my lovely wife.
GEBO
PRONUNCIATION: gay-boo
The exchange of gifts, whether physical or otherwise, is a highly meaningful act, as is the idea of trade. It is associated with magical rings, which give kings the ability to share powers with their followers, as is expected of leaders. The need for exchanged energies and powers to remain equal in amounts is at the heart of the rune Gebo.
In the Havamal, it also says, ‘A man should be loyal through life to friends and return gift for gift; Laugh when they laugh, but with lies repay a false foe who lies.’ Though this might conflict with the New Age morality, it was the ancient way of expressing ‘what goes around, comes around’.
Magical uses: ‘Sacred Marriage’ between partners. Understanding of the true meaning of gifting and binding. Giving of oneself from within. Harmony between brothers and sisters and lovers. Favors, contracts, obligations, debt, and oath-taking.
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