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” without clutter. Hover over each image for definition.
Woman (Witches Rune)
Divine Feminine, Abundance, Healing, Nurturing
Crossroads (Witches Rune)
Many ways to reach the same place. Making a major life decision. Not knowing what to do next. Feeling stuck. Being afraid of moving forward.
Star (Witches Rune)
A green light to go after what you want. Your Life purpose (look at the runes closest to the Star for clues). Being an inspiration for others. Being yourself. Being accepted for who you really are. Freedom.
Rings (Witches Rune)
Circumstances that connect people. Combining different elements to create something new. Coming in contact with people we can share something with. Interest groups.
Eye (Witches Rune)
Lifting of the ‘veil’. Seeing the unseen. Focusing on something (look at the runes facing the Eye for clues). Psychic abilities. Visual activities. Witnessing.
Sun (Witches Rune)
The beginning of something new. Making good decisions. Having good health and vitality. Healing. Good news. Justice. a YES answer.
Flight (Witches Rune)
Movement, Communications and information. Travel of all kinds. Social media. Networking. News. Word of mouth.
Harvest (Witches Rune)
Blessings of investing in yourself. Rewards. Seeing the ‘fruits of your labour’. Providing for yourself. Can mean self-employment. Education.
Waves (Witches Rune)
Being moved. A deep connection to the spiritual world. The need to connect to SOURCE lignt and be in the flow. Can mean a feeling of being out of your control. Insecurities. Being overwhelmed by emotion.
Romance (Witches Rune)
Love and relationships, deep emotional connections. Soulmate. Harmony in the relationship. Being in love with someone who loves you back. Trinity, completeness, Accepting your shadow side. Wholeness.
Man (Witches Rune)
Traditional male characteristics. Action. Being a father. Protecting loved ones. Being a provider. Being empowered. Having confidence.
Scythe (Death; Witches Rune)
Sudden changes and endings. Making a final decision. Completing something. Walking away from something or someone. Can indicate Danger.
Moon (Witches Rune)
Long term changes, transition, intuition, releasing fears, shadow work.
Elder Futhark Runes
Elder Futhark is an alphabet and has a more extensive written tradition of definitions. Their meanings are not always as immediately intuitive, especially in comparison to the pictorial language of witches’ runes. For this reason, Elder Futhark runes have individual entries on this site with more detailed information. Use the sidebar menu or the learn more link as you hover over each image.
Perthro (Divination)
Initiation, Something Concealed, A Secret Thing, rolling the Dice, Divination, secret, mystery, chance, divination, hidden knowledge meant to be discovered. Learn More
Algiz (Protection; Elder Futhark)
protection or defense of your sanctuary or home, elk or moose antlers, instinct. Learn More
Jera (harvest, cycles; Elder Futhark)
harvest and the rewards of past efforts made, natural cycles (the seasons, life, fertility), movements in time. can represent 1 year. Learn More
Thurisaz (Hanged Man, Thorn on Branch; Elder Futhark)
protection, caution, ponder, observe. Learn More
Ehwaz (horse and rider; Elder Futhark)
Friendship, horse, movement, progress, teamwork, partnership, trust, loyalty. Learn More
Tiwaz (Warrior Energy; Elder Futhark)
courage, tenacity, masculine energy, ethical responsibilities, victory, Aggressive Action, Can indicate Ego. Learn More
Nauthiz (Elder Futhark)
Murphys Law, unavoidable hiccups, stagnation, setbacks, learning from this. Learn More
Inguz (good luck, spring; Elder Futhark)
male potency and sexuality, home and hearth, internal growth, perfect timing. a Yes Answer. Learn More
Gebo (Love; Elder Futhark)
Partnership, love, unity, kindness, gifts, balance and harmony through generosity, forgiveness. Learn More
Berkana (Empress Energy; Elder Futhark)
New beginnings, family and loved ones, nurturing, birth, Birch, Abundance, forgiveness, Acceptance. A YES. Learn More
Raidho (see the big picture; Elder Futhark)
journey (physical or spiritually), seeing the bigger picture, change, reunions, travel, represents the wagon wheel. Learn More
Fehu (Abundance, prosperity; Elder Futhark)
Property, Food, Livestock, money, prosperity. Learn More
Isa (Ice; Elder Futhark)
Ice and is associated with Winter, Transparency, divination, seeing clearly through clean ice. Can represent freezing and rest. no movement. time to recuperate. Learn More
Eihwaz (defensive patience, flexible growth; Elder Futhark)
symbolizes the Yew tree, life & death, enlightenment, transitions, renewal, defense, patience, endings. Learn More
Wunjo (Joy, Light; Elder Futhark)
joy, pleasure, hope, euphoria, fruit bearing branch. Learn More
Sowilo (Sun; Elder Futhark)
vitality, sunlight, good energy, health and well-being. a Yes answer. Learn More
Kenanz (Fire, Openings, Elder Futhark)
Fire element Energy, torch, beacon, openings, a YES. Learn More
Ansuz (Messages from Universe; Elder Futhark)
Communication, spiritual growth, signals or prophecies from the universe or an ancestral god. Psychic abilities, Synchronicities. Learn More
Dagaz (Elder Futhark)
I was Source light, I AM a focused point of SOURCE, I will return to Source. Remembering your starseed origin, self- transformation, radical change, breakthrough, the dawn after a dark night. A YES to jump into the unknown. Learn More
Mannaz (Human experience; Elder Futhark)
humanity as a whole, human experience, the self, make your daily life as epic as possible, feel the whole emotion. Learn More
Uruz (Ox; Elder Futhark)
Wild Ox, strength (physical, emotional, spiritual), untapped potential, health, sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better). Breaking free from the pen. Learn More
Hagalaz (Raining Hail, Tower Energy; Elder Futhark)
wrath of nature, destruction, elemental, the end of illusions, unavoidable change. Learn More
Othala (tradition, shed that which no longer serves; Elder Futhark)
heritage, family love, ancestral spiritual power, storytelling, Inheritance. Learn More
Laguz (psychic water energy; Elder Futhark)
flowing water, intuition, unconscious, cleansing, psychic ability. Learn More
