Rune Interpretation - Kenaz

Basic Meaning:

HEAT – LIGHT – ENLIGHTENMENT – documents, letters, books or other recorded information – insight – ideas – solutions – success – creativity – opportunities

Magickal Application:

creating portals/openings – banishments – illumination – all fire magick

Deity Association:

HEINDALL – FREYJA – FREY

Characterisation

As I have been away from the runes for so long I have changed tack in characterising each one; this has led to me humanising Kenaz and imagining her with a body form…

This fiery rune is a divine feminine principle – flaming red hair, fire in the blood – exuding warmth, light and knowledge. She is the epitome of wisdom and enlightenment and yet carries the incredible calm of one who wields her wisdom with honour. With her wisdom comes the power to dispel shadows of ignorance and see with eyes of true discernment. And within this power also lays the great ability to transform understanding into action and the light of that action is a beacon in the darkness, creating the path to spiritual illumination.

There is another side to the fires of Kenaz’s soul; she is a representation of the natural warmth and companionship of home, an embodiment of good health.

Interpretation

The knowledge and wisdom that Kenaz wields brings to you a new understanding of life and its meaning when the Universe sends it to you in a reading. Divinity is asking you to embrace the meaning of TORCH which indicates a light in the dark – the light of new insight. Use it; don’t be complacent… follow this light and use your new understanding, your new perspective to bring the warmth of Kenaz’s knowledge to your heart and the spirit of the world. If you use this gift, any hardships on your path to receiving it will be worth it.

Enlightment fuels the soul and unlike earthly fuels, it’s replenishable; the more you use, the more you gain. It is the starting point of a great adventure; it is not the finish line but the starters pistol to finding the great wisdom and understanding of the Universe that you crave. Proceed with truth and your journey will be fulfilling.

Reversed Meaning:

But for every yes, there is a no – enlightenment is nothing but a choice and it may seem easier to make the other one. So, consider with the reverse of Kenaz, that you are turning away from the insights and knowledge that are being offered.

Converse (face down):

Unseen, Kenaz can lead down two paths:

a)       The dangers of a false trail which is being portrayed as a true path.

b)      A great power/energy concealed in darkness and cold.