The necessity of learning to deal with severe constraint is the lesson Nauthiz teaches. This Rune represents the obstacles we create for ourselves as well as those we encounter in the world around us. Both can be equally difficult to handle.

The role of Constraint is to identify the shadow, our dark and repressed side, places where growth has been stunted, resulting in weaknesses that are often projected on to others. Do not take this world personally, this Rune is saying: work with the shadow, examine what in your nature attracts hardship or misfortune into your life. When at last you can look upon the Rune of Constraint with a smile, you will recognize the troubles, denials, and setbacks of life as your teachers, guides, and allies.

The need for restraint is unquestionable here. Receiving this Rune indicates that there will be holdups and reasons to consider your plans carefully. There is work to be done on your self. So take it with good will and perseverance.

This is a time to pay off old debts, to restore, if not harmony, at least balance. So mend, restore, redress: when fishermen can't go to sea, they repair nets. Let the constraints of this time serve you in righting your relationship to your Self. Be mindful that rectification must come before progress. And, as always, consider the uses of adversity.