Dr.Nikki's
Rune Stones:
Raido
Find how the rune Raido relates to journeys here!
Raido speaks to us of the ending of a
journey.  Whether it is the journey
within or a physical journey you
embarked on, you now can see the
value in your efforts.  Raido reminds
us that the path we walk in life is a
journey of the body, a journey of the
mind, and a journey of the soul.  Each
(body, mind or soul) may respond to
stimuli differently, but they are all
separate aspects of the entirety of the
self.  The body provides the stimulus
for the mind.  The soul directs the mind to a
higher course.  The mind incorporates the
stimulus of the body and the directives of the
soul to create the journey of life.

Communication is another meaning assigned to
Raido.  It’s not chance that Radio uses the
same letters – in fact the only change is the
transposition of the i and the d.  The radio is
communication to occur – a sender must send to a receiver who receives) is
signified by the alliance with Gemini, the Zodiac sign of the Twins.

Tarot Link:  With its requirement of an inner journey and communication with
the inner (some call higher) self, it is no surprise to see that it is the Hierophant
to whom Raido is aligned.

Color:    Raido, communication, is associated with the color red.

Polarity:  Raido is the active force of communication…the sender…the
masculine polarity in the communicative act.

Healing Property:  With it’s allegiance to travel, Raido lends its considerable
healing energy best to the legs and gluteal muscles.  As you are walking out the
pins and needles in your legs from riding too long in your car which has shocks
and a passenger compartment and fully padded ergonomically designed seat,
imagine what the poor horseman who spent all day in the saddle must feel.  

Modern Letter Counterpart:  Raido’s modern counterpart is the letter R.

Special Runic Associations:  Raido is the Eleventh Rune in the Cycle of
Initiation.  Through the communication with the inner self which results in the
journey of the soul, we prepare ourselves for the future we are now creating.
with the inner self.  You may have to face some of your greatest fears.  You
may have to open the musty closets of your memory and allow yourself the
healing journey of reviewing the past for it’s lessons before gently letting go of
the negative associations while remembering the learning and growth received.

Raido reminds us that all good things come to he (or she) who waits.  Raido
cautions patience.  As we understand ourselves better we have to incorporate
the lessons as we walk our path.  Patience grants great rewards to those who
learn her lesson.  To learn the lesson of patience one must travel within to find
their center.  Without that centering, patience can turn into stagnation.  Be
receptive, but remember movement is required for the journey to continue.  
Make a forward step.  Be daring.  Find your inner journey to guide your outer
steps.

Raido - Journey

Raido belongs to the Aett of Freyr

Key Word(s):  A journey, riding, communication, motion, travel, and wheel are
all key words associated with Raido.

Element:  The elements of water and air are both aligned with this rune.  
Remember that water teaches us to go with the flow, while air reminds us to
leave space for growth, change and development.

Zodiac Sign:  The duality of Raido (remember, it takes "two" for
the ultimate symbol of modern communication.  I doubt that Mr.
Marconi ever thought we’d have wireless internet, but he sure
had vision and created a medium that has evolved to allow us just
that luxury.  However, Raido normally means the communication
at issue is that with the inner self.  Rarely does it include outside
communications coming to you that are of import to the inner self,
but primarily this is a rune of introspection.

Within its construct, Raido contains Wunjo (joy).  Raido invites us
to find the joy of going within ourselves.  Raido invites us to
continue on the journey of the Cycle of Initiation.  Through communication with
our inner voice, our inner self, our universal essence, we achieve a state of
internal joy that need not be tended to by others.  We become joyful within
ourself.  Raido can indicate a period of aloneness where we have to focus on
our internal self, distancing ourselves from those who have influence over us.  
Hence the journey.

The wisdom of Raido is to continue on your journey of growth and connection
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