Rune Reading: May 2025

May unfolds as a month of inner battle, sacred defense, and luminous transformation.

The runes Teiwaz, Algiz, and Kenaz weave together a story of personal growth that moves from disciplined action, through protection of the self, and into creative illumination. At the heart of this journey is a call to live with integrity, to stand firm in your values, and to courageously pursue what truly matters to you.

Teiwaz sets the tone by asking you to commit deeply to your goals and ideals, your truth, and stand strong in who you are, even when the path is hard or uncertain. It highlights the necessity of showing leadership in your own life. Choosing honour over convenience and perseverance over doubt. Algiz then reminds you that strength also lies in knowing when to defend your energy, to trust your intuition, and to draw firm boundaries against what drains or distracts you. In doing so, you create a protected space for your true self to thrive.

Kenaz brings the reward, a spark of illumination. After navigating the tests of will and safeguarding your spirit, you are gifted with clarity, inspiration, and new creative energy. Something once hidden becomes visible, and possibilities you hadn't seen before may now ignite with promise. Together, these runes suggest that May is not simply about pushing forward, but about moving wisely and intentionally, so that when the light comes, you are ready to fully receive it.

Considerations

~ Where in my life do I need to show greater leadership or take initiative?

~ Am I making decisions from a place of integrity, even when it’s difficult?

~ Where do I need to reinforce my personal boundaries?

~ What inner truth is ready to come to light?