Self Portrait Runes: Fehu

The past couple of months I've had some big changes in my life, and I've been meaning to do another self portrait for it. Once again Fehu is prominent in my life, this time chosen by the runes themselves.
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Fehu: Cattle

Phonetic equivalent: F

Literal Meanings:

Cattle, (Moving) Wealth.

Divination Meanings:

Prosperity, Money, Wealth, Concern with physical and financial needs, Goals, Promotion, Self-esteem

Deity:

Freyr

Analysis:

Fehu is both the day-to-day reality of our lives and the catalyst that awakens us to what lies beyond. It is whatever we think we are seeking, which frequently bears no resemblance to what we will eventually find. It is also our home, for after all our wanderings we will still need to attend to our physical needs and ground ourselves in the simple pleasures of home, family, and good work. -Runestones

Fehu continues to be prominent in my life, continuing for financial assistance but this time also for success with my goals and in my work. I have already seen positive results with my work being accepted in several more publications, and with amazing responses to my Inner; Depression piece (a photo I am really proud of). I have a few projects I want to work on during the summer, which I am so excited for, and I hope Fehu will help guide me to make successful choices and bring out the best in my work. 

Self Portrait Runes: Raido and Fehu

Getting back into doing new self portraits when I'm in a transitional stage. This time I'm working with two runes.

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Self Portrait Runes: Fehu

It's been six months since the last self portrait. I've actually been planning this since December/January but haven't been able to photograph it right. But it is still relevant, even more so now.

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Fehu: Cattle

Phonetic equivalent: F

Literal Meanings:

Cattle, (Moving) Wealth.

Divination Meanings:

Prosperity, Money, Wealth, Concern with physical and financial needs, Goals, Promotion, Self-esteem

Deity:

Freyr

Analysis:

Fehu is both the day-to-day reality of our lives and the catalyst that awakens us to what lies beyond. It is whatever we think we are seeking, which frequently bears no resemblance to what we will eventually find. It is also our home, for after all our wanderings we will still need to attend to our physical needs and ground ourselves in the simple pleasures of home, family, and good work. -Runestones

I've returned to Fehu for aid with finances. Late last year Eloquent Mx Loki learned that their uni fees were being increased, so I set up a Go Fund Me to help out, and so many of our generous friends helped us out. This year my uni isn't offering scholarships, and whilst I wasn't guaranteed to be granted any, it would have been helpful to pay for my travel to and from uni. Also Mx Loki and I will most likely be moving in the second half of the year, so we're needing to save up money to help with that. It's also why Fehu is important right now; I'm in a transitional phase where I'm mentally ready to move and start a new routine, but I'm still here I still have my studies to worry about and still need to save up extra money for it. So I need to ground myself again in this moment, stop living in the future and live now.

RP: Ziggy and Algiz

Over the Summer holidays I offered Rune Portrait packages. As a thank-you for doing the rune readings, I had a shoot with the wonderful Ziggy. They were so great, and seemed to ascend; connecting with the rune, during the shoot.

Rune:Algiz
Model: Ziggy A. Villieldr

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If I Had A Heart

I'm excited to share my project for my Graphics Design class at the Academy of Design Australia. The aim of this project was to create a Record Cover; along with a CD cover/booklet, poster, and t-shirt.
I chose Fever Ray's If I Had A Heart, I really love her music, and her lyrics are so quirky. I combined this with my current trend of Runes, by using Mannaz, meaning mankind.

Model: Tyler Saxon
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This project has no associate/affiliation with Fever Ray, Rabid Records, or their assigns. It was purely mad for Academic purposes.


Record Cover - Front

Rune Portrait Special

I have had such a positive response to my Self Portrait: Rune series, that over the summer I am offering a chance for you to have your very own rune portrait photoshoot. Just in time for Yuletide too, celebrate the holidays and gift a love one a photoshoot. Or gift one to yourself!

This special includes:
-A rune reading by Ziggy A. Villeldr
-60 Minute photoshoot in a studio
-Modelling guidance with professional model Eloquent Mx Loki
-3 final low-res photos

Price:
$190
Payable via paypal, or bank transfer
A 50% deposit is require to book in your shoot (non-refundable)

Dates and Locations:
-17th December - Academy of Design Australia, Port Melbourne
-15th January - Wicked of Oz Studios, Williamstown
-5th February - Wicked of Oz Studios, Williamstown

To Book:
Email at slipperyphotography@gmail.com
Or PM me on Facebook
Very limited slots available

Self Portrait Runes: Eihwaz

Three months since my last self portrait, and I have reached a new stage in my life. Kenaz helped me with inspiration and creativity for university. And while it will still help me, a new rune better represents where I am now; Eihwaz.
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Eihwaz: Yew Tree

Phonetic equivalent: ei

Literal Meanings: 

Yew  

Divination Meanings: 

Strength, Reliability, Trustworthiness, Enlightenment, Endurance, Protection.  

Deities: 

Yggdrasil 

Analysis: 

Eihwaz possesses the power of both death and regeneration. A re-growth from the passing of the old situation into the form of the new situation. It is a rune that acts as a magickal protector and facilitator. All rites of passage, particularly those marking the transition into adulthood, contain the symbolism of death, the idea being that one's former 'self' has died and given birth to a new persona. Because of its position as the 13th rune it is sometimes considered as the death rune. -Whispering Worlds

The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. -Sunnyway

I chose Eihwaz because I feel that I am becoming who I want to be. I'm a lot more confident in myself, my work, and my body than I was when I started this project. I'm also happy to have said goodbye to my unemployed self, and to become a full-time student. While it may still be frustrating not working a full or part time job, it feels good to have a routine and to be productive again. Which is also why I also chose Eihwaz, university has given me a goal to reach for, and I am going quite well at it. I have big projects which I am in the middle of creating, and it's really great to do such big works. It has meant I'm not shooting as often as I used to, but what I am doing is awesome.

Self Portrait Runes: Kenaz

Two months after my first self portrait, Fehu has helped me with my life and moved on to make way for a new stage. With a new beginning comes a new Rune: Kenaz, and a new self portrait.
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Kenaz: Torch

Phonetic equivalent: k/c

Literal Meanings:
Torch, Fire brand

Divination Meanings:
Knowledge, intellect, illumination, searching for enlightenment

Deities:
Odin, Heimdall

Analysis:
Kenaz is the rune of knowledge, teaching and learning. It sheds light on the path and dispels the dark shadows of ignorance. Today, light, inspiration and knowledge are often associated, as in 'gaining enlightenment'... To bring light is to make the invisible visible.
You are coming into a new understanding of life and its meaning. New insights await, but don't be complacent. Use this new understanding or it will be worthless... Enlightenment is replenishable. The more you use, the more knowledge you gain. Enlightenment itself is not the goal, it is just the starting point of a great adventure that will show you great wisdom and understanding if you proceed with truth and honesty. -Whispering Worlds

I chose Kenaz because the other week I had an epiphany. For a long time I have always had the mind set of "I want to do this one day, but I can't do it today." But my epiphany changed my mindset to "I want to do this one day, and even though I can't do it today, I can still makes plans and prepare today." I feel like my third eye has opened, that the darkness of the future is gone and I can see the steps I need to take to achieve my goals, and for the past couple of weeks I have been.
Running my own photography business has always been my dream, and for the past couple of weeks I've been taking the steps to make it a reality. It's going to start off slow, but I have my steps for the next five years to make it a sustainable income, so I can live doing what I love.
I've also chosen Kenaz because I'm going back to uni in July! I will be studying photography at the Academy of Design Australia for the next three years. I already create amazing photographs from being self taught, so imagine what I can do when I learn more technical aspects, I can bring so much more out of my work! Hopefully Kenaz will help me with my learning, and creativity during my course.

Self Portrait Runes: Fehu

I've decided to start a new project. One that's going to be continuous and evolving.
The project shall be titled Self Portrait Runes.

I'm rarely in front of a camera, I don't find myself as beautiful as the people I photograph. And so, this project is going to involve self portraits, to help me love myself more and represent stages in my life.
Every three months or so, maybe more, maybe less, I'm going to take a self portrait. Where do the runes come in? Well, I'm going to pick a rune I feel represents me at that particular moment in my life. As time goes on I imagine the runes will change, or if a rune hasn't changed, how it relates to me will have.
For my first self portrait I chose the rune Fehu.

Fehu: Cattle

Phonetic equivalent: F

Literal Meanings:
Cattle, (Moving) Wealth.

Divination Meanings:
Prosperity, Money, Wealth, Concern with physical and financial needs, Goals, Promotion, Self-esteem

Deity:
Freyr

Analysis:
Fehu is both the day-to-day reality of our lives and the catalyst that awakens us to what lies beyond. It is whatever we think we are seeking, which frequently bears no resemblance to what we will eventually find. It is also our home, for after all our wanderings we will still need to attend to our physical needs and ground ourselves in the simple pleasures of home, family, and good work. -Runestones

I chose Fehu because I feel that I'm waiting for the future to arrive. With my focus being on the RAW exhibition lately, I am not grounded. My day to day life is for the exhibition, and the exhibition is for what might come afterwards; more exposure, more jobs, and ultimately more money. That is what I am focusing on right now.
I feel that once the exhibition is over, then things will settle. But I know I will just continue looking further into the future, and I must ground myself, I cannot wait for it to happen all of a sudden. And Fehu will help me ground myself again.