Ansuz is the life force, the knowledge, and the breath of the world. It is linked to the words, to the messages that can reach us. Symbology of the Ansuz Rune Ansuz is associated with the Norse God Odin, its spelling indicates someone older, or a teacher, with open arms outstretched and bowing. Odin is associated with knowledge, communication, and understanding. It is also associated with meetings, creativity and inspiration, especially in the field of speech, of oral exchange. Meaning of the Ansuz Rune Ansuz speaks of connecting with other people, and the knowledge that comes from sharing and communicating with others. It speaks of the ability to write and speak to others. Wisdom passed on,…

Thurisaz is an intense rune, it speaks of painful and difficult situations. It tells us that there is work to be done, much needed, within ourselves. It also indicates paths that will open or close and the struggle between good and evil. It invites you to ask yourself: why it is necessary to make a change? Symbology of the Rune Thurisaz: Its symbol shows us Thor's hammer, Mjöllnir, a destructive force. But remember, from destruction, there is room to create life. It also suggests the spike of a stalk, like of the rose. For it symbolises pain and inner struggle, but the beauty that can be born from it. Meaning of the Rune Thurisaz: There…

Speaks to us of necessary changes in ourselves and/or our lives. It announces that a positive outcome awaits us  if we persist and do not allow ourselves to be discouraged by adversity. It is brute strength, bravery and courage, masculine energy, and changes. Symbology of the Rune Uruz: Its name comes from the Uro, an extinct animal similar to the bison, but more vigorous and larger in size. In the ancient Norse tradition, in order to make the step from boy to man, adolescents had to hunt an Uro as a symbol of virility. Thus men would have the qualities of strength, courage and honour. Meaning of the Rune Uruz: Uruz is the Rune of…

Fehu in its most basic meaning, speaks of mobile power, material goods that can be moved. It also speaks of having, or soon, receiving abundance, both materially and spiritually; or what we need to be able to overcome and continue to move forward. It also emphasises the sharing of that accumulated or received abundance. Symbology of the Rune Fehu The symbolism represents the horns of a cow, given its relationship with the possession of cattle as it was a symbol of wealth and abundance in the past. Also, its symbol represents a man with feet asking the gods for abundance or giving gratitude for possessing it. Fehu is linked to the goddess Freyja, the mother,…

Runes are an ancient alphabet and method of visualisation, categorised by some as MAGICAL. Just as the word magic has many meanings between the lines, we will not enter into that debate today, so everyone will give it the meaning they feel is true for them. The word Rune means secret or mystery and symbolises the noise of one stone colliding with another. According to Viking mythology, the Runes were tools given to the God Odin so that he could see the future and communicate with his people to pass on messages and advice. Although records date back 2200 years, it is said that they may be as old as 6000 years. There are various…