{"product_id":"an-altar-blessing-hand-decorated-bird-skull","title":"AN ALTAR BLESSING - HAND DECORATED MAGPIE SKULL","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAVAILABLE ON 18TH MAY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBLESS YOUR ALTAR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bindrune painted onto this skull was designed by May Oakmund as a complete working symbol for the altar: Algiz to ward off negative energy, Gebo to honour the Gods, Othala to anchor spiritual energy, Sowilo to bring divine light to altar work, and Wunjo to invite harmony and peace to the space and to yourself. A pentacle completes the composition, representing the five elements and grounding the whole symbol in the balance between human and nature. Together they form a powerful binding of protection, balance and spiritual connection that works across traditions and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe magpie is not an arbitrary choice of vessel. Associated across cultures with magic, with the threshold between worlds, with intelligence and the carrying of messages, it is a natural home for a symbol of this intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMay Oakmund conceived and applied the bindrune by hand for this specific skull and this specific purpose. It is an original piece of runic art, not a reproduction, not a template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether it anchors an altar, forms part of a broader spiritual practice, sits as a striking piece of home decor, or is given as a gift to someone who will understand what they are holding, it carries the same intention either way. There is no wrong reason to be drawn to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthically sourced. Hand decorated by May Oakmund. One of a kind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne of a kind magpie skull, hand decorated by May Oakmund\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal bindrune combining Algiz, Gebo, Othala, Sowilo, Wunjo and a Pentacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA symbol of protection, balance and connection between human and nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEthically sourced magpie skull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSuitable for altar use, spiritual work, gifting or home decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne of a kind, not repeated, not restocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NorthernBlack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57247775457657,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9390\/1303\/files\/Untitled_6fc930d7-ce03-4d21-9891-e4093af3fb86.webp?v=1778512235","url":"https:\/\/northernblack.shop\/fr\/products\/an-altar-blessing-hand-decorated-bird-skull","provider":"NorthernBlack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}