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The Well of Mimir Rune Cards
A modern, inclusive interpretation of the Elder #Futhark in a deck of 24 cards plus booklet
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The #WellofMimir holds all of human experience.
Nestled within the roots of #Yggsdrasil, the #WorldTree, the well of #Mimir is the wellspring of memory, inspiration, and knowledge. It holds the eye of Odin, pledged in sacrifice for cosmic wisdom and the secrets of the runes.
But the #runes are not just a quaint relic of the distant past. Nor are they, in essence, the property of modern neo-fascists or white supremacists.
The runes are the building blocks of language in Northern Europe. And language is #magical – it’s how humans explain and describe their world, it’s how we communicate with each other and the gods, it’s how we give shape to our experiences. The runes, like the letters, symbols, and words of many pre-Christian languages, hold within them the memory, inspiration, and wisdom of the #Ancestors.
We can use the runes to help us understand our experience in this world and to peel back the veils that obscure our clear seeing.
The runes speak to human experience—past, present, and future
About the Deck
The Well of Mimir Rune Card Deck contains 24 cards, each representing one letter within the Elder Futhark; plus a full-color, 36-page instruction booklet.
Each card displays the rune, along with artwork created by spirit-led artist Angela Raincatcher to illustrate a central concept of the rune.
Each card is made of black-core matte card stock and measures 2.75" x 4.75" with rounded corners and UV protective coating.
Each deck comes in a full-color designed tuck box and a 36-page instruction booket with images and interpretations for each card.
Higher levels of support include additions, such as:
6" x 4" sticker sheet with all the cards as stickers you can use for journaling and recording your meditations and readings using the rune cards
a hand-made drawstring bag made with fabric designed by Spookishdelight from Spoonflower and red satin cording.
a "thank you" postcard featuring the design for the Fehu card with my well wishes for your prosperity and abundance
your name listed in the instruction booklet included in every deck of cards
About the Artist
Consciously Pagan and polytheist since the late 1980s, Angela Raincatcher has been a priestess, community organizer, and spirit-led artist since the early 2000s. She is a third-degree initiate in The Order of Elemental Mysteries at Two Rivers Sanctuary, the dean of students for Reflections Mystery School, the creator of the North American Animal Wisdom Oracle, and the host of the Polytheism Today podcast.
Angela is a spirit-led visual artist. Her canvas and studio are the crossroads and sacred circle where the physical meets the spiritual to create manifest forms of beauty, healing, and transformation. Angela learns new systems and connects with the gods through study, trance, and making art. This deck is the expression of her work to understand the Elder Futhark runes as spiritual symbols for magick, meditation, and divination.
You can support Angela's service to community.
Any funds raised by this Kickstarter above the amount needed to fulfill supporter rewards will be used to pay for Angela Raincatcher's participation in Going with Grace's Death Doula training, which will provide the skills and knowledge about end-of-life options and transition presence for Angela to serve the polytheist, pagan, and progressive communities in the Washington-Baltimore area.
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I'm beginning to feel better. Today, to destress, I made a little bit of my own fun.
Please enjoy my rendition of "It's Raining Men":
"It's Raining Pagans" 💜
Experience "It's Raining Pagans," a spirited parody of The Weather Girls' classic "It's Raining Men" by me! A humorous tribute to the Neo-Pagan community, the many traditions it represents, and my personal orishas.
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DATE: February 13, 2026 at 09:18AM
SOURCE: Angela Raincatcher Substack and Polytheism Today Podcast
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TITLE: Going to Sacred Space/Between the Worlds
URL: https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/p/going-to-sacred-spacebetween-the
Hello, lovelies!
I have been laid low this week with a particularly rough head cold lots of sleeping, liquids, and bingeing Schitt’s Creek for the umpteenth time. Thankfully, I was able to get a bunch of stuff done to prepare for going to the Sacred Space/Between the Worlds joint conference before getting sick.
I will be facilitating a conversation and ritual on Thursday, February 19, at 4:00pm, titled “Coins for the Dead.” I’m very excited that Ron Padrn from White Rose Witching and Jess Shoemaker, Death Midwife, will be joining me to help in this ritual to journey to the shores of the river of tears that separates the land of the embodied from the Otherworld and engage in the psychopomp work of helping those souls who are unable to cross over on their own. Experienced practitioners and those new to the work are welcome.
Your Magick Aunties will also be in the vendors’ room all weekend with a variety of artwork and sacred craft to enliven your practice. I will also be launching my Kickstarter campaign for The Well of Mimir Rune Cards! This is a project I have been working on-and-off on for the past couple of years, and I’m thrilled to have it out in the world soon. Before the campaign, you can subscribe to be notified on February 19 when it launches. Rewards will include the 24-card deck with booklet, a hand-made draw-string bag, and sticker sheets!
Well of Mimir Rune Cards, draw-string bag, and sticker sheets
But, as I mentioned at the beginning, what is most important to me to renewing my connections with people in my community. I have been attending this conference since the early 2000s, and these are my people. We have learned together, laughed together, circled together, and cried together. I look forward to seeing people I haven’t seen for a while, getting to spend time sharing conversation with them, and learning what they have been up to.
Beyond the great rituals and classes (and there are quite a few!), this conference grounds me in community. It reminds me of what we can do when we work together, and it shines as a beacon of what polytheism can bring to the world people from different paths, worshipping different gods, sharing sacred space and learning from each other in peace.
Blessings from a strong and open heart,
Angela Raincatcher
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Consciously Pagan since the late 1980s, Angela Raincatcher is a spirit-led artist and Pagan priestess. Angela has been a priestess and community organizer since the early 2000s. She is currently the convener of the public ritual group Connect DC, head of the Artist Guild and a 3rd-degree initiate in the Order of the Elemental Mysteries. At heart, Angela is an animist and an equal-opportunity polytheist. In her endeavors and life journey, she leads with a strong and open heart, and strives to treat all living beings with the respect they inherently deserve.
Polytheism Today explores the rich diversity of the divine as experienced in our modern world by polytheists from a variety of spiritual traditions. You and all your gods are welcome here!
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17 years ago on this day Kathryn, my second wife, exited this world. She was an award winning feline health writer, middle eastern dance and yoga instructor, Arabic hand drummer, neopagan witch, an artist and music community leader. I had the privilege of her presence the last ten years of her life. She struggled with bipolar II, PTSD, anxiety, agoraphobia, Lyme disease, and chemical dependency. She gave much love, and needed more love than any one could give her. I am still wrecked how her health challenges distorted her views, how she treated herself and how she chose to leave this world, but ultimately I am grateful for all the love she gave me and others, helping us be better, wiser people. I miss her. Love hurts and love heals. Blessed be. #memorial #grief #obituary #death #companionship #love #music #neopagan
The Irish whiskey is what provides that fire. I'd like to say it's like the mead of inspiration, so crucial for poets, but... no, that'd be mead. Whiskey isn't mead. But it's Irish, and you can light it on fire.
The cinnamon reinforces the fire symbolism, both by being a "fiery" spice (e.g., in Red Hots candies or Fireball liquor), and also by providing pretty sparks.
8/8, end
There's symbolism in this drink, natch:
• it has 3 ingredients, befitting the famously triple goddess, Brighid
• one of them is dairy-based, connecting with the name #Oimelc, "ewes' milk", for the holiday
• the hazelnut liqueur connects with the usual Celtic symbolism of hazelnuts as bringers of knowledge and wisdom, necessary for a smith, a poet, or a healer
• then we set the whole thing on fire, as is only right and proper for a fire goddess 7/8
You can drink it all down in one shot, or sip it, or stir it around and then sip it. Any of those three options should be enjoyable.
I'd never drink one without saying "Hail Brighid!" either before or afterward, but I suppose it isn't an ironclad requirement.
For that matter, the plate isn't required, either, but it catches the cinnamon sprinkles and makes cleanup easier. 6/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
Light the hot whiskey. As the flames flicker, sprinkle cinnamon over them from about 30–40 cm up (12–16 inches). It'll make pretty sparks.
You can blow out the flame after a few seconds, or let it burn out on its own. Especially if you choose the latter, *carefully check the temperature of the glass before you put it to your lips!* 5/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
Layer the whiskey on top of the Bailey's. This part is a bit more delicate than the first float was, but the heat of the whiskey should help.
Dim the lights so you can see the flame better. (Alcohol flames are dimmer and bluer than you're used to in movies. Yes, Hollywood's been lying to you.) 4/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
Put the shot glass on the plate. Pour the Frangelico into the bottom. Then use a spoon to gently layer the Bailey's on top of the Frangelico.
Heat the whiskey until it's hot, but not overly so. Depending on your whiskey amount and microwave wattage, probably 10–15 seconds. Whatever container you heated it in should feel hot, but it should still be touchable, not scalding. 3/8
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You'll also need:
• a large, sturdy shot glass (capable of having something on fire in it)
• a medium-sized plate
• a source of flame, like a lighter or match
I put tildes meaning "approximately" on all the amounts because the really important thing is that each amount of liquid be just over a quarter the volume of your shot glass. You want to mostly fill the thing. (Size your glass appropriately, if possible.) 2/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
Honestly, I should just post this recipe for any #Pagans who like booze and want to celebrate #Brighid with an appropriate cocktail.
I call it a Triple Brighid. You'll need:
• ~½ oz Frangelico*
• ~½oz Bailey's Irish cream
• ~½oz Irish whiskey
• powdered cinnamon
* or any hazelnut liqueur, but are there any others?
🧵 1/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc
Happy Imbolc, everyone! 🌟🐑🥛🌱🕯️
BTW, I'll post something Imbolc-related tomorrow. Not today. I'm one of those #Pagans who observes it on the 2nd, not the 1st.
DATE: January 25, 2026 at 02:21PM
SOURCE: Angela Raincatcher Substack and Polytheism Today Podcast
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TITLE: Rune Spell for Protecting the Protectors
URL: https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/p/rune-spell-for-protecting-the-protectors
Text from the video:
One of the things I use my Well of Mimir Rune Cards for is creating bindrune spells.
First I will set my intention. Today, I want to send protection, strength, and support to the people in Minneapolis and around the U.S. who are out in the streets putting their bodies on the line while protecting their neighbors who are being targeted by masked ICE agents.
Second, I ground, center, and relax my focus. Then I go through my deck and let the runes and images speak to me as I pull out a few cards that support this work. I may pull more cards than I end up using, but that’s OK. Sometimes the ones that seem most obvious at first don’t work with the others or don’t quite fit. I personally like to get it down to 3 cards.
You may notice there is one card, Eihwaz, missing from my deck in this video since it is on my altar for another working.
For this spell, I have selected Mannaz to represent the community and community care, Elhaz for divine protection, and Tiwaz for the moral strength to do what is right in the face of fear.
Once the cards are selected, I light a candle and make my prayers to the gods and spirits I work with to empower my intention to give spiritual protection and support to the resisters, the protectors, the witnesses, and the protestors.
And Fuck ICE!
Blessings from a full and open heart,
Angela Raincatcher
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Consciously Pagan since the late 1980s, Angela Raincatcher is a spirit-led artist and Pagan priestess. Angela has been a priestess and community organizer since the early 2000s. She is currently the convener of the public ritual group Connect DC, head of the Artist Guild and a 3rd-degree initiate in the Order of the Elemental Mysteries. At heart, Angela is an animist and an equal-opportunity polytheist. In her endeavors and life journey, she leads with a strong and open heart, and strives to treat all living beings with the respect they inherently deserve.
Polytheism Today explores the rich diversity of the divine as experienced in our modern world by polytheists from a variety of spiritual traditions. You and all your gods are welcome here!
All content is free. If you can help cover costs, subscriptions are $5/mo. and can be found at https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/about . You can also buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/angelarainu
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DATE: January 20, 2026 at 03:09PM
SOURCE: Angela Raincatcher Substack and Polytheism Today Podcast
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TITLE: Runes: Ancient Letters, Modern Experiences
URL: https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/p/runes-ancient-letters-modern-experiences
One of the ways that I learn new systems is through the creation of art. I started my journey with the Elder Futhark runes with a dream almost 20 years ago. I don’t remember what happened in the dream, but I woke up with a strong image. It looked like a rune, but which one? I had no idea. Luckily, I knew folks who would, so I drew the image and sent it to them.
Jera. I dreamed of Jera. But what did it mean? A cursory look on the Internet (not the most reliable, I agree) told me that Jera often meant “year” or “harvest.” OK, and…
Jera/Harvest from The Well of Mimir Rune Cards by Angela Raincatcher
Over the years (see what I did there?), I have learned that we have to soften the hard boundaries of our thinking and follow our imaginations beyond just the simple words to put ourselves in the shoes of one to whom the harvest is vital. We cannot rush the harvest, nor do we have complete control over it. We plant the seeds and tend the plants as they grow, but there are many variables outside our control, such as pests, bad weather, weeds, just to name a few. And then when the harvest comes, we have a lot of work ahead of us to actually reap what we have sown and worked so hard for.
Over time, I read a couple of books here and there, and talked with folks with much more knowledge and experience than I have. The first image for the runes I was inspired to create was Eihwaz. As I was reading Diana Paxson’s Taking Up the Runes, I was given the mental image of a small yew branch with berries and a skull.
Eihwas/Yew Tree from The Well of Mimir Rune Cards by Angela Raincatcher
One image led to another led to 22 more.
And now I’m launching a Kickstarter to self-publish what I’ve titled “The Well of Mimir Rune Cards.” It’s a deck of 24 full-color cards illustrated by me, along with a 36-page full-color booklet with short interpretations and spreads for divination. These cards can be used for readings and meditative work. For those of us who are more visual learners and readers, these cards can open the world of runes and link them to our daily lives and experiences.
The Kickstarter launches February 19, but until then you can go to the pre-launch page and support the campaign by clicking the “Notify me on launch” button. The more people follow the campaign pre-launch, the more exposure the campaign gets with a broader audience.
With that request, I will leave you with the blessings of Fehu. May wealth and prosperity flow to you and be healthy.
Fehu/Wealth (Cattle) from The Well of Mimir Rune Cards by Angela Raincatcher
Blessings from a strong and open heart,
Angela Raincatcher
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Consciously Pagan since the late 1980s, Angela Raincatcher is a spirit-led artist and Pagan priestess. Angela has been a priestess and community organizer since the early 2000s. She is currently the convener of the public ritual group Connect DC, head of the Artist Guild and a 3rd-degree initiate in the Order of the Elemental Mysteries. At heart, Angela is an animist and an equal-opportunity polytheist. In her endeavors and life journey, she leads with a strong and open heart, and strives to treat all living beings with the respect they inherently deserve.
Polytheism Today explores the rich diversity of the divine as experienced in our modern world by polytheists from a variety of spiritual traditions. You and all your gods are welcome here!
All content is free. If you can help cover costs, subscriptions are $5/mo. and can be found at https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/about . You can also buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/angelarainu
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Happy New Year to you
You who worship and delight in the Gods
For they will walk with you as Winter sets in
Or perhaps it is Summer you look upon
You far to the South of the world
Happy New Year to you
You who sing songs of pious praise
And light candles to commemorate their presence
That they see your light from the highest realm
And bless you with light and wisdom
Happy New Year to you
Who live under the light of Olympus
And upon the lands of holy Gaea
Roaming through the night of holy Nyx
Mothers of all that live and die
Happy New Year to one and all
Friends and acquaintances
In life and virtual
Men and women of the world
Keepers of the temples of old stones
#pagan #neopagan #hellenismos #polytheism #olympus #gods #pagans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqzpBb6QPi8
A little late for #yule, but we are arguably still in the #yuletide season. I found this beautiful #song on #youtube and thought I would share it.
The #oakking and #hollyking lore is part of many #neopagan traditions. Here's some info about it here:
https://www.learnreligions.com/holly-king-and-the-oak-king-2562991
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