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The Magic of Runes |
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Runes are the
mystical alphabet used by ancient European tribes 2000 years ago to name
places and things, attract luck and fortune, provide protection, and magically
divine the course of future events. Runes were carved or onto stone
or wood. The tools of the time such as the ax, knife, or chisel could
not easily be used to form curved lines, so Runic letters were formed with straight lines
only. Virtually all of Europe used them at one time, but today they are best
remembered for their use by the ancient Norse, The Vikings. The oldest
known form and arrangement of Runic letters, the Elder Futhark runes, are estimated
by the British Museum to have been in use by the Vikings around 200 A.D.
Some
believe it to be much earlier. In Norse, the Elder Futhark is read from right to left. "F U T H A R K" is the first 6
symbols of the Runic alphabet (note
"th" is one letter). The Runic alphabet is phonetic, each letter represents a
sound, so double consonants are not used. Words spelled with pp, dd, ll, etc.
would be spelled using a single p, d, or l
in Runes.
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Meanings of The Elder Futhark Runes |
| Rune
Symbol |
Rune Name |
Corresponding English Letter: |
Meaning |
Uses |
Element |
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Fehu |
F |
Wealth |
Invites Wealth & Fulfillment of Goals |
Fire |
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Uruz |
U |
Strength |
Invites Creativity
& Wealth |
Earth |
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Thurisaz |
TH |
Force, Giant |
Invites Strength for facing a Test, Difficulty or Powerful Enemy |
Fire |
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Ansuz |
A |
God,
Ancestor, Devine Breath |
Invites Devine Power, Luck & Inspiration |
Air |
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Raido |
R |
Journey,
Wheel |
Invites Renewal & Safe Journey - Physical or Spiritual |
Air |
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Kenaz |
K, C or Q |
Torch, Fire,
Light |
Manifests Character & Personality |
Fire |
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Gifu |
G |
Gift,
Partnership |
Invites Harmony, Joy & Generosity |
Air |
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Wunjo |
W or V |
Glory, Joy,
Perfection, Wish |
Invites Glory & Wisdom |
Earth |
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Hagalaz |
H |
Hail, Weapon
of War |
Carved Into Weapons of War |
Ice |
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Nauthiz |
N |
Need,
Necessity |
Invites Destiny, To Accomplish the Impossible |
Fire |
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Isa |
I |
Ice, Power |
Invites Authority& Power; Symbol of Masculinity |
Ice |
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Jera |
Y or J |
Year, Harvest |
Invites Long Term Success & Luck; Gardener's Rune |
Earth |
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Eihwaz |
EI, AE |
Yew Tree,
Potential |
Manifest Your Greatest Potential |
Air |
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Pertho |
P |
Secrets,
Chance |
Invites Birth of New; Success in Games of Chance |
Water |
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Algiz |
Z or X |
Protection |
Invites Protection, Health & Happiness |
Air |
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Sowulo |
S |
Sun,
Salvation |
Invites Salvation, Spiritual Protection; Symbol of the Sun |
Air |
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Teiwaz |
T |
Creator, Spear,
Tyr - The Norse God of Justice |
Invites Strength of Purpose, Will Power & Resolution of Conflict |
Air |
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Berkana |
B |
Birch Tree,
Beloved |
Invites Romance, Healing & Protection |
Earth |
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Ehwaz |
E |
Horse,
Friendship |
Symbol of The Bonds of Friendship |
Earth |
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Mannaz |
M |
Mankind,
Knowledge |
Invites Self Knowledge & Manifests True Self |
Air |
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Laguz |
L |
Water, Lake |
Invites Hope; Symbol of the Sustenance of Life |
Water |
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Inguz |
NG or ing |
Fertility,
True Love |
Invites True Love, Friendship & Lasting Partnerships |
Earth |
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Othila |
O |
Property,
Homeland, Inheritance |
Strengthens Family & Partnerships |
Earth |
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Dagaz |
D |
Day, Good
Luck |
Good Luck
Charm; Invites Spiritual Growth |
Fire / Air |
Blank Rune
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Odin's Rune |
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Unlimited
Potential |
Unlimited
Potential |
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