Interpreting the messages of Spirit through symbolism
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Elder Futhark Rune Meanings - KENAZ
Kennaz Rune Meaning: Torch or Opening
Alternative Names: Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Kauno Old Norse: Kaunaz, Kaun Old English: Ken, Cen Other Names/Spellings: Kano, Kauna, Kaunan, Kaunaz, Kenaz
Kenaz equates to the letter K and C in our common alphabet.
As a torch lights a pathway, so does Kenaz shed light on hidden meanings, it is that sudden insight that comes to mind. Kenaz relates to the element of fire, the fire of creation, the fire of inspiration, the spark of enthusiasm that gets a project going. The energy of Kenaz is pursuit of truth, the search for knowledge, like a child that looks into the world with eyes wide open. Kenaz allows one to think freely as the rational mind has not patterned a believe system yet that can withhold innovation to surface. Kenaz comes through you and not from you. You may give it your thoughts, but know that its energy will than become your perspective. Kenaz is the bow from which your thoughts are sent forth. The archer which is the eye of the beholder, can learn to see the make upon the infinite which then allows the perceiver to walk in trust towards the unknown.
From the historical rune poems about Kenaz we get: The Anglo Saxon rune poem translated tells us: "The torch is known to every living man by its pale, bright flame; it always burns where princes sit within."
When we look at the Old Norse, we get: "Ulcer is fatal to children; death makes a corpse pale."
