This week's External Influence is the Wolverine. Time out in nature will be very important this week. Luxuriate in the sunlight and the feel of the earth beneath and around you. This week may seem difficult or rough, but know that this is only a way for the universe to provide stimulus required to push you towards a goal or out of a negative situation. A new opportunity such as a research project or a new class may spring up and provide you with a mental connection to learn from. Connect with Wolverine this week in order to strengthen your abilities of adaptation, determination, strength, and courage. Allow yourself to adapt to each day this week as needed. Do not let yourself fall into either extreme of shyness or aggression, but work on finding a balance between these halves of yourself. This week will provide that chance to help you reconnect with the flexible yet strong part of your mind in a way that will facilitate a strengthening of the foundation of your emotional responses. Do not be afraid to hide from social events or work, but do not tire yourself out needlessly for others. Find your balance with the opportunities of this week.

This week's Rune is Tiwaz. This Rune is depicted as being the point of an arrow or spear as well as the world column holding up the skies. It represents justice, support, self-sacrifice, faith, and loyalty. It connects with the oldest name known for Tyr, the God of law, war, and justice, who ruled through consistent leadership and direction rather than intervention. Tiwaz also represents Tir, the Pole Star, which represents the guiding principles of the universe. Tiwaz connects us with a guiding direction in our lives. A constant source of guidance that allows us to judge our positions in life. Symbolized as an arrow, Tiwaz also comes as a sign for direct and powerful force either in defense or offense. When invoked, Tiwaz increases our faith, develops our personal spirituality and energies, teaches how to use order, how to evaluate what needs to be done, and how to grasp the completion of successful patterns. This rune represents not only the aggressive energies of unemotional energy that can often be stern, but also reminds us of justice and law. This rune fuels the outward expansion of energy as we defend what we have and delve hard into the search for what we don't have. This week, know that you are pushed to be glad for what you have and to know you have the ability to grasp for more. It reminds us we cannot deny what our past has been, but only that we must learn from them. Your actions have consequences and this week may remind you that you cannot change that, but only influence the outcome by the choices and decisions you make now. Use your energy to reach your goals with a strength derived from justice and perseverance.

In the Internal Influence, we see the spirit guide Elk. This week will be a time of abundance. Allow yourself to indulge in more plant foods and to eat foods that promote energy and stamina. This week will show you to move with a regal, but humble manner. Recognize the ability, strength, and intelligence within yourself. Remember, however, that ignorance is not bad. Only that remaining ignorant is detrimental. It is ok to constantly learn. Engage in your intended areas of study with dignity and an open mind. Consider taking time to meditate. Connect with the energies within your environment as well as within yourself. There may be a spirit or divinity trying to communicate with you and meditation may allow you to recognize what signs are may be missing. Elk are also symbols of love. There may be an increase in romance, friendship, or family ties coming up for you this week. Show affection and care for those you find important. When the Elk spirit guide shows up, this is often a reminder to us to engage in recognizing and increasing our personal talents, skills, and spiritualism. Even if your environment may require you to be calm or causes you to feel like you need to hide what makes you unique, remember that you can always tap into your inner strength when you need it. Have respect for others and yourself. Hold dignity and wisdom with the importance they deserve as you work to increase your stamina.