![]() ![]() Berkanaįeminine power, growth and security. Turned upside down it is an omen of bad advice, falsehood, deception, and therefore advises caution in dealing with others. It signifies honesty, messages, meetings and success in an exam or test. AnsuzĪnsuz is the rune of communication and sound, especially in the language understood as intelligent communication and awareness. Inverted indicates lack of protection and vulnerability to external circumstances. ![]() It is also a sign of great optimism and positivity helping us to receive inspiration for new creative ideas. It is the rune of discoveries that warns about imminent dangers in order to prevent misfortunes. The main meaning of this rune is protection and is one of the most benevolent runes that connects the survival instinct with the defense mechanisms.Ī kind of self-protective force that is drawn from the spiritual source and forming a shield defends you from attacks and dangers from various levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The traditional meaning of Algiz is protection, defense and illumination. The Runes that are part of the last Aett, that of Tyr, represent the concrete realization of the knowledge acquired in the previous Aettir and the overcoming of individual positions to access the transpersonal dimension of the family, society and human community, then the management of power in harmony with cosmic laws, (Tyr) love, intimacy and balance in the couple relationship, (Berkana) collaboration with other human beings (Ehwaz), universal brotherhood (Mannaz), the responsibility to belong to civil society (Laguz), to contribute to the future of the planet through children, family, community and society (Inguz), to purify oneself, the planet and humanity from the negative influences of one’s genetic inheritance and previous lives (Othila or Othala) and to come to the understanding of God through enlightenment and fulfillment of the spirit (Dagaz).īelow, we have indicated the meaning of each RUNE in alphabetical order and the graphic sign that distinguishes it. ![]() Tiwaz, Berkana, Ehwaz, Mannaz, Laguz, Inguz, Othila and Dagaz The Aett of Heimdall refers to the “Great Trials of Life,” necessary to forge character, and get in touch with the deeper meaning of existence: (Hagalaz) the relationship with death, (Hagalaz) with the pain of loss, (Nauthiz) with emptiness, (Isa) with the ability to be reborn from one’s own ashes, (Jera) to descend into the depths of the unconscious (Eihwaz) to penetrate through the central mysteries of love, (Perth) to contact the spiritual dimension (Algiz) and to be able to finally face in the fullness of choice (Sowelu) the last phase of the journey, the Aett of Tyr, which is then the last phase of life. Hagalaz, Nauthiz, Isa, Jera, Eihwaz, Perth, Algiz and Sowilo The Aett of Freya contains the most archaic symbols, related to the life of the first breeders and farmers: the first three runes (Fehu, Uruz and Thurisaz) deal with the themes of survival, the second three (Ansuz, Raido and Kenaz) are characterized by the search for the meaning of existence through the intellect and experience, the last two (Gebo and Wunjo) are addressed to the realization in the world and happiness. The younger futhark has only 16 runes.įehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido, Kenaz, Gebo and Wunjo The Runes that make up each Aett were not chosen at random, but following a precise pattern that archetypically represents the evolutionary growth of the human being, in fact they are linked to each other. The traditional Runic alphabet Futhark takes its name from the first 6 Runes that compose it ( Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido, Kenaz).Ģ4 Runes are divided into 3 groups of 8 Runes, called Aettir (Aett singular). The word rune comes from the Germanic root run-, which means “secret” or “whisper.” Runes were usually carved on wood or stone, and were used for a variety of purposes, including magic, divination, and record-keeping. Runes are a form of writing that was used by the Germanic peoples, including the Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavians, and Frisians. 34 Are you passionate about Viking culture or Norse Mythology? What is the meaning of runes? ![]()
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