"Odin, a word which comes from the old Norse od, meaning 'spirit', is the Norse equivalent of the Roman Mercury, the Greek Hermes and the Egyptian Thoth.
It is also interesting to note that spirit tracks (identified as Ley lines in modem times) were considered sacred to Odin, so these, too, would seem to have a strong runic connection."
- Excerpted from "A Beginner's Guide to Runes" by Kristyna Arcarti
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Given my Danish, English Norman, and French Norman heritage, it's no wonder that I feel drawn to Norse mythology and runes in particular.
In my shamanic journeys, I have had direct interactions with Odin and his Ravens.
My own shamanic spirit guide is a Raven that I call Charlie. I also knew that he is known as Messenger, and as Mercury and Hermes. What I did not know, not until tonight, was the connection of Mercury Hermes to Odin, that they are really the same archetypal entity.
With Virgo ascendant in my natal chart, the ruler of my chart is...Mercury.
It all tracks.
Dan
