Raidho

Sound/Letter: R Meanings Literal: The Wheel Divinatory: Travel Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. A journey, vacation, relocation, evolution, change of place or setting. Seeing a larger perspective. Seeing the right move for you to make… Continue Reading

Gebo

Sound/Letter: G Meanings Literal: Gift Divinatory: Connections between people or people and God/gods Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. All matters in relation to exchanges, including contracts, personal relationships and partnerships. Gebo Merkstave (Gebo… Continue Reading

Inguz

Sound/Letter: NG Meanings Literal: Energy of the “Earth Father” Divinatory: Exploration/Expansion or Male Fertility Male fertility, gestation, internal growth. Common virtues, common sense, simple strengths, family love, caring, human warmth, the home. Rest stage, a time of relief, of no… Continue Reading

Mannaz

Sound/Letter: M Meanings Literal: Humanity Divinatory: Social Order/Life Experience The Self; the individual or the human race. Your attitude toward others and their attitudes towards you. Friends and enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness.… Continue Reading

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