The runic period of Nyd, also known as Nauthiz, begins today. As the rune of necessity, Nauthiz urges us to make ready for winter. What tasks do you give yourself this time of year to prepare for winter? Whether it's packing up your summer clothes and bringing out the quilts, cleaning the chimney, mulching the garden, or all of the above, these activities bring us in line with the rhythms of our world and, if done mindfully, can be a spiritual practice. As a deepening of this practice, consider what needs mending in your emotional life. This is a time to pay back old debts and heal old grudges. If you view the upcoming winter with dread, try to identify what makes this season hard for you and brainstorm how you might remedy the situation.
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