Uruz

Sound/Letter: U “oo” Meanings Literal: Aurochs (extinct ox like animals) Divinatory: Power (inner) Physical strength and speed, untamed potential. A time of great energy and health. Freedom, energy, action, courage, strength, tenacity, understanding, wisdom. Sudden or unexpected changes (usually for… Continue Reading

Thurisaz

Sound/Letter: TH Meanings Literal: Thorns Divinatory: Defense (mostly passive) Reactive force, directed force of destruction and defense, conflict. Instinctual will, vital eroticism, regenerative catalyst. A tendency toward change. Catharsis, purging, cleansing fire. Male sexuality, fertilization. (Thorr, the Thunder god, was… Continue Reading

Ansuz

Sound/Letter: A “Aah” Meanings Literal: Divine Force Divinatory: Divine Intervention A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration, enthusiasm, speech, true vision, power of words and naming. Blessings, the taking of advice. Good health, harmony, truth, wisdom. Ansuz Reversed or… Continue Reading

Kenaz

Sound/Letter: K Meanings Literal: a Flaming Brand or Light Providing Ember Divinatory: Light of Knowledge Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the… Continue Reading

Wunjo

Sound/Letter: W Meanings= Literal: Viking/Scandinavian Wind-Vane Divinatory: Joy/Harmony Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, but also the possibility of going “over the top”. If restrained, the meaning is general success and recognition of worth. Wunjo Reversed… Continue Reading

Hagalaz

Sound/Letter: H Meanings Literal: Hailstone Divinatory: Transformation Wrath of nature, destructive, uncontrolled forces, especially the weather, or within the unconscious. Tempering, testing, trial. Controlled crisis, leading to completion, inner harmony. Hagalaz Merkstave (Hagalaz cannot be reversed, but may lie in… Continue Reading

Naudhiz

Sound/Letter: N Meanings Literal: Need Divinatory: Restrictions/Obstacles Delays, restriction. Resistance leading to strength, innovation, need-fire (self-reliance). Distress, confusion, conflict, and the power of will to overcome them. Endurance, survival, determination. A time to exercise patience. Recognition of one’s fate. Major… Continue Reading

Isa

Sound/Letter: I “ee” Meanings Literal: Ice Divinatory: Resistance/Stoppage A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. This rune… Continue Reading

Eihwaz

Sound/Letter: EO Meanings Literal: the Yew Tree Divinatory: Natural Protection Strength, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness. Enlightenment, endurance. Defense, protection. The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable… Continue Reading

Sowulo

Sound/Letter: S Meanings Literal: the Sun/Daylight Divinatory: the Ability/Power to Achieve our Objectives Success, goals achieved, honor. The life-force, health. A time when power will be available to you for positive changes in your life, victory, health, and success. Contact… Continue Reading