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inspired mental activity, along with form, speech and the cognitive
senses. The root energy of this rune triggers inspiration and ecstatic
mental states. The ability of our minds to work with patterns (which
computers for the most part completely lack) is inherent in the energies
of Ansuz. Thorsson aptly states that Ansuz is the rune of ancestral
sovereign power of the mind consciousness, inspiration, enthusiasm and
the power of the use of symbols for transformation of consciousness.
The spirit takes up its residence in the human body when the babe
breathes its first breath. It leaves the body with the last breath. Breath is
the actual point of osmosis between the physical world of the human
being, and the transpersonal energy that animates the universe.
Emphasis on the breath is seen in meditation practices in all traditions.
Inspiration means to breathe in the exalting or quickening influence of
cosmic awareness. The breath is also connected to ancestry, as even the
word spirit comes from the same root as breath. Our ancestral lines are
unbroken with those of the gods still to this day, in blood and in breath.
Ansuz governs our mental capacities to name all things.
Whereas THURISAZ deals with chaotic forces, Ansuz is a rune of ordering.
Naming a thing properly can give power over that thing, and in ancient
traditions, naming has often been used to dispel mischievous spirits,
bind demons or break psychological fetters. The relationship also is
indicative chaotic events can be used to shape ordered circumstances
and ones own thoughts, or the thoughts of others. Ansuz is suggestive
of the relentless patterns that modern chaos theory declares are
universal in every system. The newest theories of language are also
found in the mysterious order and strange attractors of chaos
linguistics.
It is here that all speech can be deciphered and understood as well, so
Ansuz is a rune connected with listening and speech: communication and
meaning in general. Use such skills wisely for manipulation can, through
temptation, become an end in and of itself, and corrupt the power of the
rune. The problems with propaganda and misdirection are that the mind
will follow its own words into confusion and create hypocrisy, which will
damage the hamingja. Thought and action are most powerful when
aligned and honesty is the best policy.
The rune of secrets, silence and true listening is BERKANO, but there is a
type of listening that will allow one to hear the Voice of the universe, and
this power lay within the power of Ansuz. The rune of higher reasoning
and mental abilities particular to human is MANNAZ. These three runes,
used in conjunction are extremely powerful.
Ansuz is another complex rune, and its energies and manifestations are
very predominant in our time. The common interpretation is that this
rune signifies a god, that is, one of the Aesir, particularly Odin. It refers
to a personal ancestry that traces back to the old gods, and therefor our
divine inheritance. It is also linked to the mouth, breath and speech,
persuasion and inspiration.
The Passing of Breath
Dishonesty
Ansuz energies are very often twisted past the point of mere persuasion
into the domain of bullshit and point-blank lying. We all, invariably,
invent stories and lie to ourselves to one degree or another we must
be sure to study the virtue of honesty to self and others dishonesty is
very harmful to the spirit. Breaking ones word was considered
dishonorable, to the ancients.
Repeat a lie enough, and you will come to believe it. It is a weak magic
that relies on illusion. Ansuz is most powerful when aligned as close as
possible to reality. But therein lay another treacherous flaw inherent in
over-dependence on this rune.
Over-Conceptualization and Duality
The word tree can be defined in many ways: as a plant with a hard
bark, a source of wood, as growing leaves and forming a canopy, either
deciduous or coniferous. But neither the word tree or its definition, or its
visual image in our minds however vivid is an actual tree.
Here we approach the limit of Ansuz, and there is a very strong,
unconscious tendency in Western society to believe too heavily in the
name, too heavily in the idea, or theory, while neglecting the infinitely
more complex, subtle and interconnected nature of the universe.
Naming and describing does not necessitate understanding. Yet, our
minds have the unconscious habit of believing that if we can name,
describe, theorize, explain, then we have true understanding. We
mistake this layer of symbols, this psychotopography, as the real world
all too easily. We often confuse the map for the actual territory.
Labels are always reductive. Classification always fragments and divides
a universe which is not, in and of itself, divided. This can trap us in a
mode of thinking that is out of alignment with the truth. Beware this veil
of words: it may fool us into believing that just because we have a word
for something, we know what it is, and neednt investigate further. Words
can expand understanding, theres no arguing this. But it is wise to see
that they can form walls as well.
And what about a thing that is real, but no word in our language exists
for it? Or no word in any language? Can we think about such things, and
experience them, regardless?
Conclusion
A word itself makes nothing more or less real, except in our minds,
though this is not to understate the power and potential of our minds!
Symbols shape and order consciousness. They can increase
consciousness, but they can also lower it. Words affect people, and
people affect the world. Words may inspire us to action, or mold the
beliefs which guide our lives and shape the attitudes in our society.
Remember though, that that action is beyond the energy of Ansuz.
Ansuz only inspires it.
You may talk the talk but that is often a far cry from walking the walk
which may actually be why the rune Raidho (Ride, or Journey)
follows Ansuz.
Dishonesty
Ansuz energies are very often twisted past the point of mere persuasion
into the domain of bullshit and point-blank lying. We all, invariably,
invent stories and lie to ourselves to one degree or another we must
be sure to study the virtue of honesty to self and others dishonesty is
very harmful to the spirit. Breaking ones word was considered
dishonorable, to the ancients.
Repeat a lie enough, and you will come to believe it. It is a weak magic
that relies on illusion. Ansuz is most powerful when aligned as close as
possible to reality. But therein lay another treacherous flaw inherent in
over-dependence on this rune.
Over-Conceptualization and Duality
The word tree can be defined in many ways: as a plant with a hard
bark, a source of wood, as growing leaves and forming a canopy, either
deciduous or coniferous. But neither the word tree or its definition, or its
visual image in our minds however vivid is an actual tree.
Here we approach the limit of Ansuz, and there is a very strong,
unconscious tendency in Western society to believe too heavily in the
name, too heavily in the idea, or theory, while neglecting the infinitely
more complex, subtle and interconnected nature of the universe.
Naming and describing does not necessitate understanding. Yet, our
minds have the unconscious habit of believing that if we can name,
describe, theorize, explain, then we have true understanding. We
mistake this layer of symbols, this psychotopography, as the real world
all too easily. We often confuse the map for the actual territory.
Labels are always reductive. Classification always fragments and divides
a universe which is not, in and of itself, divided. This can trap us in a
mode of thinking that is out of alignment with the truth. Beware this veil
of words: it may fool us into believing that just because we have a word
for something, we know what it is, and neednt investigate further. Words
can expand understanding, theres no arguing this. But it is wise to see
that they can form walls as well.
And what about a thing that is real, but no word in our language exists
for it? Or no word in any language? Can we think about such things, and
experience them, regardless?
Conclusion
A word itself makes nothing more or less real, except in our minds,
though this is not to understate the power and potential of our minds!
Symbols shape and order consciousness. They can increase
consciousness, but they can also lower it. Words affect people, and
people affect the world. Words may inspire us to action, or mold the
beliefs which guide our lives and shape the attitudes in our society.
Remember though, that that action is beyond the energy of Ansuz.
Ansuz only inspires it.
You may talk the talk but that is often a far cry from walking the walk
which may actually be why the rune Raidho (Ride, or Journey)
follows Ansuz.