In this week's External Influence position is the Anteater spirit guide. When this guide appears, it is a sign that you must let go of your fear and dig deep within. Don't be afraid, but stand tall and take deep, steady breaths to prepare yourself. Get involved with determination and persistence to the goals you have set for yourself. They are achievable for you if you work hard. However, do not feel that you have to rush. Instead, use your steady and even breathing and pace yourself. Work at a measured speed and recognize that you do not need to let worries overtake you. This week, be open to information floating all around you. Consider changing up your eating habits so that you are eating smaller meals throughout the day rather than three large meals. This week, your schedule may include productivity later at night than usual and it may also include an indication to watch for something you have lost. Don't rush this week, but work step by step thinking about each action with a calm mind.

This week's Rune is Mannaz. This symbol represents the bridge between the mortal world and that of the divine. This symbolism extends to the divinity that exists within each person. It represents the inherent intelligence, reasoning skills, memory, and tradition that make up people as individual and as a community. This week, there is a rich, depth-filled connection emanating within and around us all in stronger waves. Use this connection within yourself to find the divine and connect with the intelligence that fills our world. Feel the divine within yourself and understand that you can tap into greater sources of memory and knowledge than you may have thought before. This week will be a great opportunity to use this connection to understand the aspects of your personality as well as aiding in understanding social order around you. Consider taking this week to learn about incarnation. Think of how you can interact within your social order in order to create a better foundation for yourself within your environment. Be wary for this Rune can also indicate someone attempting to undermine you. But hold fast and strong with determination to learn. Explore the depths of research and intelligence within you and around you.

This week's Internal Influence position is held by Reversed Elk. Generally, the Elk is a spirit guide associated with nobility, grace, stamina, and strength. It is considered one of the most regal of animals. However, in the Reversed position, this may indicate that one needs to take action regardless of feelings of pride. This week, look within yourself for the knowledge hinted to you by the Rune of the week, Mannaz. Analyze this and consider what options are best in moving forward. Reversed Elk may indicate a need for solitude in order to reach the goals you have set for yourself. There may be an area of your energy that you are not placing correctly. Take time to find out what needs balancing this week. You may have been neglecting your health by not eating correctly. Consider changing up your diet for a healthier one. Reversed Elk can also be a sign that you may be becoming to rigid in your old patterns and need to reset to become in better balance. What isn't working for you? Increase your meditation and listen to the sounds of divinity within yourself that may be being ignored. Listen closely and listen well, for only by learning may we grow and progress. The divine may be attempting to send you answers to the questions you seek, but you will not find them if you are not open and listening. Reversed Elk reminds us to take a deep breath and find a moment of calm to reassess our goals and find a deeper connection to the divine within and around us.