Elder Futhark

Wunjo (Joy)

Pronunciation – woon-yo Meanings – joy, pleasure, hope, euphoria, fruit-bearing branch Interpretations – Wunjo’s exact interpretation is joy. It’s essential to let go of ego and become harmonious

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Uruz (Ox)

Pronunciation – oo-rooze Meanings – Wild Ox, strength (physical, emotional, spiritual), untapped potential, health, sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better). Breaking free from the pen.

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Tiwaz (Warrior Energy)

Pronunciation– tee-wahz Meanings – courage, tenacity, masculine energy, ethical responsibilities, victory Interpretations – The shape of Tiwaz looks like a spear and represents a spiritual warrior. Tiwaz

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Thurisaz (Thorn)

Pronunciation – thoo-ree-sahz Meanings – protection, caution, ponder, observe, Interpretations – This rune symbolizes a thorn on a branch. It implies the intelligence and foresight of choosing to

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Sowilo (Sun)

Pronunciation– so-wee-loh Meanings – vitality, sunlight, good energy, health and well-being Interpretations – Sowilo represents the power and healing light of the Sun (considered to be feminine

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Raidho (big picture)

Pronunciation – rye-though Meanings – journey (physical or spiritually), seeing the bigger picture, change, reunions, travel, represents the wagon wheel Interpretations – If your trip is physical, this

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Perthro (Divination)

Initiation, Something Concealed, A Secret Thing, rolling the Dice, Divination Pronunciation – pear-throw Meanings – secret, mystery, chance, divination, hidden knowledge meant to be discovered Interpretations – this

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Othala (Tradition)

Pronunciation– owe-tha-la Meanings – heritage, family love, ancestral spiritual power, storytelling, Inheritance Interpretations – Othala respects and honors our connectedness to our ancestors and heritage. No matter

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Nauthiz (Murphy’s Law)

Pronunciation – now-these Meanings – essential, necessity, stagnate, Hanging Man Interpretations – There may be some setbacks or stagnation. Now is the time to remain thoughtful, reflective, and

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Mannaz (human experience)

Pronunciation– mahn-awz Meanings – humanity as a whole, human experience, the self Remain modest – that is the right of the oracle.  Be in the world,

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Laguz (psychic water)

Pronunciation– lah-gooze Meanings – flowing water, intuition, unconscious, cleansing, psychic ability Interpretations – Symbolizes femininity and the water element in all its forms (tides, lakes, oceans, rain,

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Kenanz (Fire, openings)

Pronunciation – kane- awze Meanings – fire, torch, beacon, openings Interpretations – This rune represents the banishing of darkness and bringing forth the illumination of energy and creativity.

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Jera (harvest, cycles)

Pronunciation – yair-ah Meanings – harvest and the rewards of past efforts made, natural cycles (the seasons, life, fertility), movements in time. Interpretations – Jera typically represents a

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Isa (Ice)

Pronunciation – eee-sah Meanings – Ice and is associated with Winter, Transparency, divination, seeing clearly through clean ice Interpretations – as a symbol of frozen water, can mean

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Inguz (good luck, spring)

Pronunciation– ing-ooze Meanings – male potency and sexuality, home and hearth, internal growth, perfect timing Interpretations – This is a very encouraging rune and can mean good

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Hagalaz (Raining Hail)

Pronunciation – haw-gaw-lawz Meanings – wrath of nature, destruction, elemental, Tower card energy Interpretations – indicates energy and force of anarchy that cannot be controlled. This can be

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Gebo (Love)

a Partnership, a Gift Pronunciation – gay-boh If this rune is pulled, that is a sign that unity, union, or partnership is near.  But you are

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Fehu (Abundance)

Property, Food, Livestock Pronunciation – Fey-who Fehu is the rune of fulfillment: ambition satisfied, salary received, fulfilled love. It also promises food, from the commonplace to

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Ehwaz (Progress, trust)

Pronunciation– ay-wahz Meanings – horse and rider, movement, progress, teamwork, partnership, trust, loyalty Interpretations – the rune of friendship and the close spiritual connection between them, similar

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Dagaz (Breakthrough)

Pronunciation– dah-gaz Meanings – self-transformation, radical change, breakthrough Interpretations – well-known for being called the “dawn rune” – symbolizing hope and early light after the darkness of

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Berkana (Empress Energy)

Pronunciation– bear-kah-nah Meanings – New beginnings, family and loved ones, nurturing, birth, Birch Interpretations – Berkana is a positive rune of female energy. Its shape symbolizes the

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Ansuz (Messages from Universe) 

Pronunciation – ahn -sooze Meanings – Communication, spiritual growth, signals or prophecies from the universe or an ancestral god (occasionally Odin) Interpretations – Advice may come in any

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Algiz  (Protection) 

Pronunciation –  al-geez Meanings – protection or defense of your sanctuary or home, elk or moose antlers, instinct Interpretations – Algiz shows that you are safe from

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Runes

Witches’ Runes Much of the power in witches’ runes lies in intuitive clarity. They are pictures that clearly look like what they mean, empower “knowing”

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