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The next rune is Kenaz, and its literal meaning is “torch.”
Its psychological meaning is humility, cognitive faculties, clarity of through, and observation. Its energy is illumination, teaching-learning dynamic, transformation, and controlled energy.
When Kenaz appears in divination, it can mean new information, offspring, transformation, craft, technical or artistic ability. If it appears reversed, it could mean over-conceptualization, elitism, arrogance, ignorance, lack of creativity, inability, breakup, decay, and disease.
Kenaz represents the harnessing and control of fire to be used for illumination and warmth. It shows that we have harnessed energies and forces that are bigger than ourselves. Thurisaz is all about creating tools; Kenaz speaks to the use of tools. It shows us the mystery of change and the ability to make things like nature does.
Ancestrally, we must have our own torches and create our own path of light that eliminates the darkness. Our torches will never extinguish, and they are able to be used to help navigate our ancestral stream and to gain more tools and knowledge from our ancestors that are shown in Ansuz that are ours to use.
