Feeling the ‘vibes’, 90’s playlists and getting practical

August 22, 2022 Rich Lister

Feeling the ‘vibes’, 90’s playlists and getting practical

This weekend, Lisa and I went to the Medicine. If you’ve not heard of it, it’s a super-chilled event in Reading, in the UK that has a very relaxed, community style vibe.

There is so much to do, see and experience, but our most favourite thing to do, is find a quiet corner, lay back, listen to music and feel it all. From Hapé circles to Cacao ceremonies, to yoga nidra, kirtan, dance, and brilliant lectures and conversation from leading and emerging voices. (There are also lots of nekkid humans and very relaxed people having gorgeous experiences - it’s all thoroughly lovely.)

The people-watching is amazing and the conversations are often deep, sometimes hilarious, but all really nourishing as folks gather from all over the world, medicine people from the indigenous Yawanawa people, tribe people from central Africa, to European, British, American, in fact, all the corners of the globe are represented as we all learn and receive from each other. You get the idea, right? It was good, really good!

And as every good weekend should, it started with an epic playlist for the roadtrip there. I cannot take the credit for this one, but these were the tunes of Lisa and I’s ‘yoof’ and so we had it full blast and were singing loudly the whole way there. If you fancy a listen in and you too want to be knee deep in the 90s, here it is:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BGYFYTj6kAr8Yo7g4sJhy?si=e1ef105fc9a24468

not the most ‘spiritual’ but fun to sing along and car dance to!

Practical…

I like practical things; in fact, I like most, if not all of the things I do in life, to be useful. Aesthetics aren’t always my first thought, practicality however is. Lisa is the other way round – you can imagine the fun conversations that can create. So, in preparation for the festival, in a fit of practicability, I stuck a solar panel on our truck and a portable fridge in the back.
The aesthetics? They’re not brilliant, but thankfully, Lisa has over-looked it, as she had cold snacks for the entire weekend. And…the battery pack remained charged all day, all night, all weekend, and is currently still going strong even though its cloudy now.
I’m very impressed with my practical solar powered fridge. I’m sure you are too, right?

Not a chicken
In the interest of keeping cool, (I mean in temperature terms, Lisa will testify that she is the cool one in our relationship) I kept trying to make sure I was out of the sun, so I’d adjust my hat, or wrap myself in a shemag to keep the sun off, except no matter what I did, I could not cool down. I was getting more and more wound up, I was shuffling, wiggling, and squinting at the sun. All to no avail. I’d got through a big bottle of water and could not work out what was going on.

Medicine festival has these big, coloured spot lamps that illuminate the trees in fun colours. I spent an hour trying to work out why I was so hot. I was hot because one of these lamps was pointed straight at me and cooking me like a rotisserie chicken. This made Lisa laugh, and more than one person around me laugh too.

Don’t be like me, don’t be a rotisserie chicken.

Practical Spiritual
Back to my love of all things practical, I believe it applies to everything, even, I believe although some might think it controversial, to spirituality. That’s to say, I like to lin the spiritual with practical outcomes, and the practical with spiritual outcomes. Like forest bathing or Meditation. Not quite as uber practical as a solar powered fridge… but…

One of the things that I’ve found super useful in my own spiritual practice is guided meditation. Now,it’s called lots of things: Hypnosis, Yoga Nidra, Hypnogogic states, guided imagery. The techniques differ, but they have all have similar outcomes. Some more potent than others. I personally work with amethod that I’ve created called ‘Under the Cloak’. This is a deep, mediative practice that is a nod, first and foremost to my Norse roots - ancient law makers would go ‘under the cloak’ in order to get guidance from the gods when making big decisions and seeking guidance as to what is right direction, and so this too is my own practice and an invitation I’d like to offer you.

THE PROSPERITY QUEST
In my programme, The Prosperity Quest, there are three ‘under the cloak’ practices that help you to connect with yourself, with the divine, to access your prosperity codes, seek guidance as to how to use them and then most importantly, how to create prosperity in your life.

I invite you to check out the programme here, I’m super proud of it, it’s practical AND it’s spiritual.

PROSPERITY QUEST HERE

RUNIC STAR PATHS
Following on from last week, thank you for all your positive feedback, I really appreciate it, I want to support you to start exploring YOUR runic star path - the astrology of the runes. Let’s start by taking a look at the week ahead through the lens of the Runic Star Path and then, discover your Sunna rune - your sun rune and what it has in store for you and how you can work with in the week to come.

If as you read, you have any questions, please ask!

ASTRO EVENTS TO PAY ATTENTION TO THIS WEEK (Through the Runic Star Path lens!)

Monday: Myrmir (Pluto) and Odin (Mercury) are together today, look for where your voice or the voice of others, or even a little bit of magic might lead to a deep healing or opening of potential pathways. There is mystery to be unearthed and using your voice may help you to discover it.

Wednesday: Freya (Venus) and Mengloth (Chiron) are friendly today. There is more power and a healing vibration to be found and experienced through love. Reach out to your loved ones today - there is comfort and healing to be found here.

Thursday: Urd (Uranus) is going wandering today. She may well have made her message clear, but and this, is a big but, she is going to spend the next few weeks creating flashes of insight – be warned, she is NOT subtle, so it may be more a punch to the guts than a gentle hug.

Friday: Sunna (Sun) and Tyr (Mars) are not getting on well today. Not very well at all. Your direction may be hard to find especially if you are sticking to your values and beliefs. Stay home and eat ice cream, or compromise. Your call.

Saturday: Freya (Venus) and Urd (Uranus) are not the most cordial today. As Urd is wandering look for flashes and head slaps of insight into your relationships and love. Again, they may not be very subtle. More like a brick in a sock.

Sunday: Odin (Mercury) and Freya (Venus) are friends today – hurrah. Woo your love with your honey-ed words. Or use chocolate that tastes good. Your tongue and love is the way to victory today.

RUNIC STAR PATH FOR THE WEEK AHEAD (According to your Sunna Rune)
HOW IT WORKS:
Find your star sign/date of birth, and below it you will find your Sunna Rune - your sun rune. Your hero soul. Your life path rune. Times go from mid-day.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

If you were born on or between 14th March – 30th. Your Sunna Rune is: Berkanan

Monday: There is healing here for you Berkanan, get in your cave today and be open to receive.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Build a fort and hug your lover. Bear hug style.
Thursday: Look to the new shoots of ideas in your world.
Friday: Check your beliefs. And check your ice cream levels. One will get changed today.
Saturday: Trust what your lover says today, it will provide you with insights into their heart. If looking for love, then trust your heart pulse.
Sunday: Love and attraction are on the tip of your tongue, use it.

If you were born on or between 30th March – 14th April your Sunna Rune is: Ehwaz

Monday: Look to the energy of your words this will lead you to an adventure
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: Adventure time, take those you trust and go on a journey.
Thursday: There is insight in those you trust as friends and family. Reach out.
Friday: Check where you are running too, is it the right way?
Saturday: There is lots of potential for you in your experience with your trusted friends.
Sunday: Check the words of your BFF, they hold power for you.

If you were born on or between 14th April – 29th April, your Sunna Rune is: Mannaz

Monday: Your magic is hidden in the words you speak. Look for the hidden meanings.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: Let your heart soften, you can forgive if you choose. Or burn them. Your choice.
Thursday: That tingle you feel… act on it. Now.
Friday: You are doing the right thing. The right thing is chilling with your friends.
Saturday: When it comes to personal relationships, trust your instincts today.
Sunday: Pump up the music to sing along. This will power you up.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

If you were born on or between 14th April – 29th April, your Sunna Rune is: Mannaz

If you were born on or between 29th April – 14th May. Your Sunna Rune is: Laguz

Monday: There is especially strong healing for you today. Act.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: Hugs. Hugs. Hugs. This is your mission today. Dogs count.
Thursday: You know that deep hidden bit of you? Trust the insight that comes up.
Friday: Don’t get lost today. It may well be a good day to stay on the sofa.
Saturday: I’m not going to sugar coat it. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR INSTINCTS IN LOVE. Or you will get hurt. Like ‘I should not have put wax there’ hurt.
Sunday: The mean things that were said? Let them drop into the ocean. Then move on.

If you were born on or between 14th May – 29th May, your Sunna Rune is: Ingwaz

Monday: Watch out for the words of others, they will say something to power you up.
Tuesday: Take a breath
Wednesday: Check where your direction in life is going. Is that person being a dick?
Thursday: Trust your gut, as your instincts will guide to your victory.
Friday: You are going the right way, just make sure you don’t self-sabotage.
Saturday: Let the BS come, and then grow strong.
Sunday: Listen to the words of your family, lover or Paramore, they will contain some massive wisdom.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

If you were born on or between 14th May – 29th May your Sunna Rune is: Ingwaz

Monday: Watch out for the words of others , they will say something to power you up.
Tuesday: Take a breath
Wednesday: Check where your direction in life is going. Is that person being a dick?
Thursday: Trust your gut, as your instincts will guide to your victory.
Friday: You are going the right way, just make sure you don’t self-sabotage.
Saturday: Let the BS come, and then grow strong.
Sunday: Listen to the words of your family, lover or Paramore, they will contain some massive wisdom.

If you were born on or between 29th May – 14th June your Sunna Rune is: Othala

Monday: Check what’s written in plain sight, there is tomfoolery about. Watch your language.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: Healing can happen today. Maybe with cake.
Thursday: There is a pulse or six coming today. Follow that energy for victory.
Friday: Stick to your guns today. You will feel better for it.
Saturday: There is a vibe today, not a nice one for your relationships, stay strong and you’ll be victorious.
Sunday: Trust the words of your heart today.

If you were born on or between 14th June – 29th June. Your Sunna Rune is: Dagaz

Monday: There is a new path to be walked today, look for hidden clues.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: if you’re going through hell, keep going. Your passion will be revealed at the end. Promise.
Thursday: Check your intuition, choose that course.
Friday: You know what you’ve got to do. Trust yourself and do it.
Saturday: Clear commination will bring victory and a way forward for you.
Sunday: Use your words today. You’ll vaule the result.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

If you were born on or between 14th June – 29th June. Your Sunna Rune is: Dagaz

Monday: There is a new path to be walked today, look for hidden clues.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: if you’re going through hell keep going. Your passion will be revealed at the end. Promise.

Thursday: Check your intuition, choose that course.
Friday: You know what you’ve got to do. Trust yourself and do it.
Saturday: Clear commination will bring victory and a way forward for you.
Sunday: Use your words today. You’ll value the result.

If you were born on or between 29th June – 14th July your Sunna Rune is: Fehu

Monday: There is a path hidden from you today, look to those who value you for guidance.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: Hugs are going to be the go-to today, look to those who are good huggers.
Thursday: With your money matters hat on today, look for hidden, and not so hidden inight.
Friday: I know it’s weird, but money is not everything. Trust your gut today.
Saturday. There is insight to be had, your patron is not going to tell you though… so you might have to go digging.
Sunday: A meme a friend or lover sends you has some wisdom for you. More than the usual meme-wisdom.

If you were born on or between 14th July – 29th July your Sunna Rune is: Uruz

Monday: Someone will say something. You missed it. Go back and ask. Then act on it.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: You like them, they like you, stop being so aloof and act. If you are in a relationship… show that you are not just the strong silent type.
Thursday: The is some subtly going on today. You will probably miss it. No drama. When you feel the urge. Act with power.
Friday: Do you, boo. They will try and distract or divert you, they will fail.
Saturday: Again with the subtly today, wait until it’s not subtle. Then act. Buy them a present.
Sunday: When you use your words, be careful with the choice, they will hit double hard today.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

If you were born on or between July 23-29th your Sunna Rune is: Uruz

Monday: Someone will say something. You missed it. Go back and ask. Then act on it.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: You like them, they like you, stop being so aloof and act. If you are in a relationship… show that you are not just the strong silent type.
Thursday: The is some subtly going on today. You will probably miss it. No drama. When you feel the urge. Act with power.
Friday: Do you boo. They will try and distract or divert you, they will fail.
Saturday: Again with the subtly today, wait until it’s not subtle. Then act. Buy them a present.
Sunday: When you use your words, be careful with the choice, they will hit double hard today.

If you were born on or between July 29- 13th August your Sunna Rune is: Thurizaz

Monday: It’s going to piss you off, but the hidden stuff that is coming through is worth acting to get.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Look for healing in love today, there is power here.
Thursday: Get focused, as there is insight coming, in ways that are not usual.
Friday: Keep your energy high today, they will try and confuse you.
Saturday: I’m not going to sugar coat it. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR INSTINCTS IN LOVE. Or you will get hurt. Like ‘I should not have put wax there’ hurt.
Sunday: Go for the heart today.

If you were born on or between 13 – 22 August. Your Sunna Rune is: Ansuz

Monday: Your patron is deep in the mysteries today. Pick your language to make big changes.
Tuesday: Take a breath.
Wednesday: Your patrons wife is in the healing temples. That means you get the magic too! Get the hugs.
Thursday: The norns are sending messages today, when you meditate pay attention.
Friday: I know your flexible in your world view… but… make the decision today.
Saturday. Thursdays subtlety is replaced by head slaps of insight. You’ve been warned.
Sunday: Use your magic voice and song to please your love today.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

If you were born on or between August 13-22nd your Sunna Rune is: Ansuz

Monday: Your patron Odin, is deep in the mysteries today. Pick your language to make big changes.
Tuesday: Take a breath.
Wednesday: Your patron’s wife, Freya, is in the healing temples. That means you get the magic too! Get the hugs.
Thursday: The norns are sending messages today, when you meditate pay attention.
Friday: I know your flexible in your world view… but… make the decision today.
Saturday. Thursday’s subtlety is replaced by head slaps of insight. You’ve been warned.
Sunday: Use your magic voice and song to please your love today.

If you were born on or between 29th August – 13th September, your Sunna Rune is: Raido

Monday: Your adventure today is hide and seek, there is a hidden teaching for you.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: That person you’ve not seen for ages, reach out.
Thursday: Follow the trail of insights to new things.
Friday: Choose the path that is most fun today.
Saturday: The path that appears suddenly is the one to take.
Sunday: Look for a sign today, and go that way.

If you were born on or between 13th September – 28th September. Your Sunna Rune is: Kenaz

Monday: Your forte today, the hidden thing for everyone else? It’s obvious to you. This is the theme for most of this week TBH.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Shine bright today and ask for the love you need.
Thursday: When you see the thing. Act immediately. You will appreciate this later
Friday: You know your path, so stick to your values.
Saturday: Is your lover/object of desire being a dick? What is obvious to you may not be to them, be kind.
Sunday: Use your words to light up the room.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

If you were born on or between 13th September – 28th September. Your Sunna Rune is: Kenaz

If you were born on or between 28th September – 13th October, your Sunna Rune is: Gebo

Monday: Your attention and passion are worth it today.
Tuesday: Take a breath.
Wednesday: You get to receive today, let yourself receive.
Thursday: The present you receive today is that of insight and creativity, you can gift this to others if they are confused. The energy grows through you.
Friday: Open heart and open hand today, this will lead you to victory.
Saturday: That feeling you have? Act on it.
Sunday: I know your wisdom is worth a lot. They may not realise yet. It’s still a nice thing though.

If you were born on or between 13th October – 28th October your Sunna Rune is: Wunjo

Monday: When you are getting ready to climb in your nest, pay attention to that poking feeling in your head. It’s important.
Tuesday: Take a breath.
Wednesday: Today is a day for Netflix and chill, invite that person in.
Thursday: Yes, unexpected insight is annoying. No, it won’t stop. Yes, you have to act on it.
Friday: We know what you value, so perhaps reading a book is the way forward today.
Saturday: Being a safe ear is going to bring healing today.
Sunday: Your words of love and safety are going to bring you all the victory today.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

If you were born on or between 13th October – 28th October your Sunna Rune is: Wunjo

If you were born on or between 28th October – 13th November. Your Sunna Rune is: Hagalaz
Monday: You like the hidden and mysterious right? Then the messages of today are going to smack you right in the subconscious brain. This may or may not be pleasant.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: I know you don’t like the uncontrolled ability of others to mess with your world. But accepting hugs does not count.
Thursday: Your spidey sense may be going mad. Act when you feel right.
Friday: Look, it’s going to get confusing, perhaps F- it all off and eat cake.
Saturday: Again, with the subtle messages. If there is cake left from yesterday eat it, or act as only you can.
Sunday: You are vibing hard on the word magic today, remember they cut both ways.

If you were born on or between 13th November – 28th November, your Sunna Rune is: Nauthiz

Monday: That thing you’ve been waiting for? The next step will come today.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: You know what is required. Do it and allow yourself to enjoy it.
Thursday: More insight into the thing today, you know, the thing. Act on them, don’t be subtle.
Friday: You don’t need it to be difficult. Follow the path that is easiest.
Saturday: Looking for love? Check your spam folder. In a relationship, don’t ignore the subtle message.
Sunday: Make sure your phone is charged before you leave the house. It’s going to be needed.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

If you were born on or between 13th November – 28th November your Sunna Rune is: Nauthiz

If you were born on or between 28th November – 13th December your Sunna Rune is: Isa

Monday: What they are saying is not way they mean, look at it from another perspective.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: That thing that has been bothering you for ages, today may be the day to hug it out.
Thursday: All that glitters is not gold, but you can find value in it, look beyond the obvious.
Friday: Those people being foolish? Ignore them, you’ve got this.
Saturday: The frozen lake cracks before splitting open, look for the cracks.
Sunday: Ice-cream today. It’s the only way to do it.

If you were born on or between 13th December – 28th December . Your Sunna Rune is: Jera

Monday: What you put down is going to send you a message. Probably something you did six months ago.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Does your heart hurt? Seek the balm of getting your hands in the dirt. Perhaps there is someone else here?
Thursday: Insights come like new shoots, not where they are and what they are, and when you are ready, act.
Friday: You can’t sit still while there is so much going on. So choose your path with your gut.
Saturday: You know you’ve got to act to get the harvest in, but perhaps now is not the time?
Sunday: Welldone for waiting. Now is the time to harvest, and when I say harvest, I mean Wisper words of love.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

If you were born on or between 13th December – 28th December . Your Sunna Rune is: Jera

If you were born on or between 28th December – 13th January, your Sunna Rune is: Eihwaz

Monday: That vibe you feel? Play with it a bit, it’s probably worth it.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Practice your heart meditation today, it’s going to be super powerful.
Thursday: Today that vibe is going to enlighten you.
Friday: Of the two paths…choose the one that feels best for you.
Saturday: Look into their eyes when they are saying the thing, you’ll know the truth.
Sunday: Kiss them today.

If you were born on or between 13th January – 28th January, your Sunna Rune is: Peroth

Monday: Look behind the thing. That’s where it is.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Take a breath, and act. I know it’s scary, the gods have your back.
Thursday: Go deep today and pay attention to the messages that come.
Friday: Either way you are going to have fun, so choose that way.
Saturday: Your luck may play up today, especially around love and lust, perhaps a hot chocolate instead?
Sunday: You know who is great at writing awesome letters? You. Write it.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

If you were born on or between 13th January – 28th January, your Sunna Rune is: Peroth

If you were born on or between 28th January – 13th February. Your Sunna Rune is: Algiz

Monday: I know you feel safe there, but reach a little farther, and you’ll get the power you need.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: If you trust them, let them in, that is probably enough.
Thursday: Yes, it’s all going on, and it’s all confusing. You can stay within your safe space, or you can stretch a bit. Your call. Either is right.
Friday: You know your true worth, don’t let anyone distract from it.
Saturday: That call to act and move? Probably a good thing to do.
Sunday: Send the damn text. Yes, you have to. No, the world won’t end. SEND THE TEXT.

If you were born on or between 13th February – 27th February, your Sunna Rune is: Sowilo

Monday: What’s hidden for others is plane for you, grasp it and act on it.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: It may hurt to but reach out a hand to the one you love/lust/desire/fancy/are ducking. It will get better.
Thursday: There are speed bumps in the path today, if you hit them just right, you’ll get some quality airtime.
Friday: If they question you, dazzle them with your smile and passion.
Saturday: All roads lead to love today, just make sure that they’re not diversions.
Sunday: Speak your truth. It’s going to come out anyway.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

If you were born on or between 13th February – 27th February, your Sunna Rune is: Sowilo

If you were born on or between 27th February – 14th March, your Sunna Rune is: Tiwaz

Monday: I know you like it direct. But squint slightly, and you’ll find the right way to act.
Tuesday: Take a breath today.
Wednesday: Speak your truth. But temper it with compassion, see where that goes.
Thursday: If you did not grasp it first time around, it’s coming now.
Friday: You’ve got this, all that glitters is deffo not gold. So do you boo.
Saturday: There is something not said. Don’t poke it or it will explode in your hand.
Sunday: You may not feel the most driven towards soppy words of love, but they are the right thing to say.

If you were born on or between 14th March – 30th. Your Sunna Rune is: Berkanan

Monday: There is healing here for you Berkanan, get in your cave today.
Tuesday: Take a breath today
Wednesday: Build a fort and hug your lover. Bear hug style.
Thursday: Look to the new shoots of ideas in your world.
Friday: Check your beliefs. And check your ice cream levels. One will get changed today.
Saturday: Trust what your lover says today, it will provide you with insights into their heart. If looking for love, then trust your heart pulse.
Sunday: Love and attraction are on the tip of your tongue, use it.

Big love

Rich xxx