I hear the whispers secret and sing their mysteries sacred
$8.00
Please note that Kitchen Wands is located in British Columbia, Canada and all prices are posted in Canadian dollars.
Joanne Harris, the author of Runemarks and Chocolat, shared her understanding of the source meanings of the word rune in a variety of different languages. She wrote, “In Old English, the word rune – runian – means “to whisper.” In Old Irish, run is a secret. In Old Norse, runar; mysteries. In Icelandic, runi, friend. In Finnish, runo, song, chant. In Middle Welsh, rhin; magic charm.” These meanings come together in the design for this Kitchen Wand.
The spoon images combine to create two interlocked runes, Gyfu ( Gebo ) and Oe/Ae ( Ansuz ).
Joanne Harris’ interpretation of Gebo is that it “refers to both giving of oneself and receiving. Love; generosity; openness.” All things done when cooking with intent. Another interpretation, offered by Ralph Blum is one of partnership and a gift. He suggests that “ the ultimate gift of this Rune is the realization of the Divine in all things” and he writes “God always enters into equal partnerships.”
“Divine inspiration; magic; the connection between heaven and earth”, is Joanne Harris’ explanation of Ansuz. Ralph Blum in The Book of Runes calls it the Messenger Rune and writes that “the keynote here is receiving: messages, signals, gifts”.
This Kitchen Wand is a call to hear the whispers; open to the gift of Divine friendship being offered and then share your wise voice in the kitchen and with the world.
Description
Each individually handcrafted 13 inch beech wood spoon comes via a protected, managed forest in Europe. Once in Canada, they are charmed with a laser engraver and dipped in a bath of grape seed oil and melted beeswax which brings out the grain and deepens the tone of the wood. Washing in warm water, by hand, and the occasional wipe with a food safe oil will help extend the life of a Kitchen Wand. The image is burned into the wood and will not “come off”. Over time though, as the patina of use develops, the image and the engraving on the handle “My Kitchen Wand” may soften.
The description of this design is easily accessible to customers through an information only webpage on the Kitchen Wand tag.
