#perthro rune

[dreamiesgrimoire]

Perthro

Completely forgot it was a new month so i didnt start this until the evening. So im a bit late.

•~Elm~• energizes the mind and balances the heart. It attracts love, protects, and aids in sharpening psychic powers

[jackalopewitch]

I pulled Perthro ( ᛈ ) today when asking Draco about how to deal with conflict and I’m still trying to figure it out.

Perthro is commonly thought of as the “gambling cup” or meaning luck, while some people think it means the unknown or destiny.

Dealing with conflict? Let’s hope luck is the one on my side.

[beauty-proof]

[branddmc]

Hávamál, Stanza 56:

A measure of wisdom each man shall have,

But never too much let him know;

Let no man the fate before him see,

For so is he freest from sorrow.

[missingpaintbrushes]

Web of Fate

[lokabrenna13]

Good morning, friends! This week's rune is Perthro (reversed)!

Perthro is associated with the unknown, fate, luck, divination, good omens, mysteries, and birth. Perthro reversed implies that if you are taking a risk over the next week, the lots will likely not fall in your favor. If you have been suspecting something has been going on "behind your back", you may receive confirmation in the coming days. Perthro is also a keeper and revealer of secrets, so take additional precautions if you have been playing your cards close to your chest in a certain situation.

#runepull #runeart #runes #runedivination #divination #northerntraditionpagan #pagan #northerntradition #perthro #unknown #chance #secrets #fate #runeoftheweek #runevideo #norsepagan #futhark #elderfuthark

[rosesforhekate101]

Perthro

6th Rune of 2nd AtettModern Letter P Rune Cards by Chaotic Shiny Productions Also known asThe Germanic name: Pertra (Perthro)The Anglo Saxon name: Peordh (Pertra)The Icelandic name: (Perð), (Plástur)The Norwegian name: (Pertra) Icelandic Rune PoemTranslationN/AN/ANorwegian Rune PoemTranslationN/AN/A Anglo Saxon Rune PoemTranslationPeorð byþ symble plega and hlehterwlancum [on middum], ðar…

[dionysianivy]

January Magic Correspondences

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January is a month of new beginnings, a time to set intentions and welcome the fresh energy of the new year. It's a time of renewal, reflection, and planning for the journey ahead. This month is about honoring the transition from the old year to the new, letting go of what no longer serves us, and focusing on the goals and desires you want to manifest in the coming months. January is also the month dedicated to Janus, the Roman god of transitions, beginnings, and endings. He stands at the threshold, looking both to the past and the future, offering guidance as we move through change and growth. As the keeper of doors and gates, Janus helps us cross into new phases of life, making this the perfect time to reflect on what we want to leave behind and what we want to invite in. I think it's a great time to take advantage of the energy of the month by setting clear intentions, practicing gratitude, and creating space for both rest and action as we prepare for the journey ahead.

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Celebrations:

New Year’s Day – January 1

Planets:

Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Flowers:

Crocus, Snowdrops, Angelica

Herbs/Plants:

Marjoram, Thyme, Pine Cones, Holly, Thistle, Sage, Juniper

Tarot Cards:

The Fool, The World, The Hermit

Fruits:

Apples, Pomegranates, Oranges

Vegetables:

Turnips, Potatoes, Onions

Deities:

Janus, Freyja, Cailleach, Hecate, Inanna, Hera, Pax, Venus, Saturn, Hestia, the Camenae, Sarasvati, Chang’o

Colors:

White, Blue, Black, Gray, Silver, Purple

Runes:

Berkana, Eihwaz, Isa, Perthro, Sowilo, Uruz

Crystals:

Garnet, Onyx, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate, Snow Obsidian, Moonstone, Labradorite

Animals:

Bear, Fox, Snow Owl, Wolf, Snow Goose, Blue Jay, Coyote, Pheasants, Ox

Trees:

Birch, Rowan, Pine, Cedar

Symbols:

Snowflakes, Owls, Snow, Ice, Wolf, Apples, Stars, Evergreen Wreaths, Keys

Magical Powers:

New beginnings, transitions, connection to the higher self, removing negativity, blocking negative energy, manifestation, protection, purification, rebirth of the light, shadow work, setting new goals, introspection, correcting mistakes, reflection, spiritual growth

ACTIVITIES TO DO

❄ now that the new year has started, set goals and dreams you want to accomplish this year

❄ collect snow to make snow water

❄ do yoga and meditation

❄ start learning more about different topics, especially related to witchcraft

❄ connect with nature

❄ collect pine cones and place them on your altar

❄ make puzzles

❄ start new projects

❄ perform spells for new beginnings

❄ create vision boards for what you want to attract this year

❄ connect with winter deities

❄ read the books you never finished

❄ rest and stay cozy by the fireplace

❄ drink lots of tea, cocoa, or mulled wine

❄ bake biscuits or gingerbread

❄ go ice skating

❄ spend time in the snow

❄ release what no longer serves you

❄ celebrate Handel Monday

❄ start a journal

❄ prepare for Imbolc or Candlemas

❄ burn bay leaves to make your wishes come true

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[dreamiesgrimoire]

Perthro

[jackalopewitch]

When asking Skadi about dealing with my family tomorrow (long story short my dad remarried and kinda left me behind) I pulled Perthro ( ᛈ) or the Gambling Cup which can mean an assortment of things.

Luck. Chance. Destiny. Karma.

My cat’s name is Karma and right now she lives with my dad. I will find comfort in her and embrace her. I don’t know if Skadi is trying to be quite literal or if it has a greater meaning, but I’ll be with my cat tomorrow. And that’s all that matters.

[lua-stellar]

Whats Coming Your Way this January 2025? ✨ Rune Reading ᚱᚢᚾᛖᛊ

my ko-fi :) personal readings masterlist

pile 1

runes cast: laguz, ingwaz, sowilo,

this upcoming January 2025, the energy i get for pile 1 is that you will go through emotional growth, i feel like your mind will expand, your ideas, opinions, yourself, even your subconscious mind i feel will go through a transformation, this transformation will light a (metaphorical) fire in you, something that's been dormant. Something that Is dormant in most people. You will experience a sort of internal death and rebirth this upcoming January, people in pile 1 will certainly be experiencing a lot of internal change. Don't be afraid of the future because this change will have a very positive outcome on yourself, your health, your life etc. You will be lucky to recieve these blessings this upcoming january.

pile 2

runes cast: sowilo, thurisaz, uruz

i get the energy that for this upcoming January 2025 for pile 2 you will protect yourself, your mental and physical health, i get the energy that for whatever reason you will up your defenses, strong energy of you warding off negativity in people and in general. You will be very protective of yourself and your own energy and you will be very determined about it. Just a strong vibe of you protecting your own energy, warding off negativity and negative toxic people, and protecting yourself, no matter what it takes.

pile 3

runes cast: eihwaz, destinyyy (blank rune), perthro

for the people who picked pile 3 you got quite an interesting reading, the future is uncertain for your upcoming January 2025. I get the energy that you shouldn't have any fear because you should be protected, by the presence of eihwaz, and also you will experience change and rebirth. But in general, nothing is certain because you got the blank rune which is the destiny rune. Your future is up to you, and directly linked to your present and the choices you make in the present. Even with readings they just draw on energy from the present in order to predict the future because the present is what builds the future. Also I cast the rune 'perthro' which indicates chance, the symbol of perthro is meant to look like a dice cup, which only further implies how your future is up to chance and the metaphorical throwing of the dice. Pile three you will have to go into your January completely blind ! Leave it up to chance and destiny.

[apiswitchcraft]

runes and their divinatory meanings

ᚠ fehu

BRIGHT STAVE: wealth, transaction, gold, prosperity, the fiery spark that can initiate productivity. creativity, energy, and generosity

MURK STAVE: greed, duplicity, slavery, materialism and dishonesty, wolves lurking in the forest

ᚢ uruz

ᚦ thurisaz

BRIGHT STAVE: primal strength and persistence, energy, tenacity, the survival instinct, raw energy, desire

MURK STAVE: stubbornness, brutality, waning strength, the fragile ego that acts out

ᚨ ansuz

BRIGHT STAVE: willingness and drive to protect oneself, manifestation of primal will, primordial energy

MURK STAVE: violence, mental disturbance, sexual predation

ᚱ raidho

BRIGHT STAVE: inspiration, oration, "divine breath," heed the advice of the divine

MURK STAVE: being manipulated against the divine, lies

ᚲ kenaz

BRIGHT STAVE: movement, propulsion, journey, discipline is needed to enact a change

MURK STAVE: forced change, chaos, swimming upstream

ᚷ gebo

BRIGHT STAVE: spark of creativity, bright ideas, fire power and energy, light in the darkness

MURK STAVE: pain, exposure and weakness

ᚹ wunjo

BRIGHT STAVE: generosity will be returned, sacrifices made out of love and loyalty

MURK STAVE: stinginess, evil repaid with suffering, charity used to polish self image and boost ego

ᚺ hagalaz

BRIGHT STAVE: joy, bliss, happiness, a sense of belonging with loved ones, support and achievement

MURK STAVE: depression, alienation, rage

ᚾ nauthiz

BRIGHT STAVE: storms and forces beyond our control, our own darkness becomes potential for creation

MURK STAVE: that which festers and broods under the surface, change for the worse

ᛁ isa

BRIGHT STAVE: strife and strain, desire, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

MURK STAVE: poverty and health concerns

ᛃ jera

BRIGHT STAVE: take a much needed break, reinforces the runes it's close to

MURK STAVE: blockage, illness, self-loathing, laziness, lethargy

ᛇ eihwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: the harvest will be fruitful, your efforts will pay off, this too shall pass

MURK STAVE: efforts put in the wrong place, a poor harvest

ᛈ perthro

BRIGHT STAVE: strength, reliability, mysticism, clairvoyance, communication with ancestors

MURK STAVE: associated with death, caution is advised

ᛉ algiz

BRIGHT STAVE: good luck, good karma, birth/pregnancy, major life altering decisions

MURK STAVE: bad karma, addictions, pessimism, repercussions for your actions

ᛊ sowilo

BRIGHT STAVE: represents a shield (spiritual/ancestral/physical), things we hold sacred

MURK STAVE: something is in danger, take stock and look for unseen dangers

ᛏ tiwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: health, success, life force, radiance, facilitates positive change

MURK STAVE: arrogance, misuse of power, distorted mindset, approach with balance

ᛒ berkano

BRIGHT STAVE: stay on track and stay disciplined, order, righteousness, the god Tyr

MURK STAVE: over-sacrifice, tunnel vision, loss and imbalance, rage and frustration

ᛖ ehwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: light, renewal after chaos, fertility, birth, love, "feminine" magic, children

MURK STAVE: problems conceiving, negativity/confusion with love, unwillingness to change

ᛗ mannaz

BRIGHT STAVE: travel, fruitful partnerships, mutual respect, loyalty, sex

MURK STAVE: jealousy, unequal exchange, strife in partnerships, take care of what's important to you

ᛚ laguz

BRIGHT STAVE: mind and memory, human nature or connection with others, balance between masculine and feminine

MURK STAVE: loneliness, difficulties with intimacy, possibly issues concerning gender (as in personal identity or conflicts with others)

ᛝ ingwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: success, the primordial waters, creation and fertility, psychic visions and dreams

MURK STAVE: subtle manipulation, hypnosis, paranoia, poor decision making, avoiding responsibilities

ᛞ dagaz

BRIGHT STAVE: the god Freyr, gathering of loved ones, home and hearth, peace, prosperity, (male) fertility

MURK STAVE: someone unwilling to leave, responsibilities being avoided

ᛟ othala

BRIGHT STAVE: dawn, illumination, hope, unifying unlike aspects, joy for life is balanced with responsibilites

MURK STAVE: warns that the truth can be painful

BRIGHT STAVE: everything inherited, oaths, revisiting roots, family, ancestors

MURK STAVE: elitism, ethnocentrism, discrimination

[lokabrenna13]

Happy Saturday Sunwait! Tonight's chosen incense was cinnamon. And here is Ansuz.

Ansuz – In the fourth of sunwait we light

The candle of Ansuz so bright

In worship of gods old and wise

May the powers of Regin in it rise

And tonight's Sunwait pulled rune is Perthro.

Hail Loki! I love You always! ❤️

[rosesforhekate101]

Heimdall's Aett

Heimdall’s Aett

The second aett of Heimdall is the aett of the warrior, ever watchful and striving with great courage against overwhelming odds. Concepts such as death, loss and rebirth are represented in the first three runes. The fourth and fifth runes represent the evolution of the spirit from the exploration of the shadow side of ourselves and then of the central mysteries of love. The sixth and seventh…

[astroyongie]

ᛉ ᛒ Runes Introduction: Part Two ᛒᛉ

Day 11 of October Calendar -> Runes are an ancient alphabet used during the Old Norse times. It is written in the norse mythology (Poetic Edda) that Freyja as the goddess of seidr magic, she used the runes for magical purposes (evocation, invocation, healing, divination, ect). Odin has sacrificed himself by hanging himself from Yggdrasil to gain knowledge of the runes.

-> Today the Elder Futhark are set of 24 symbols used for divination purposes but also for their incubations and evocations during rituals. The first runes were carved into wood, bone, or stone and then painted with various colours to make them more visible.

-> In this Introduction, I will share the meaning of the 24 symbols and how I personally use them for readings and for rituals. This second part, will be revising the last 12 runes.

-> Part one: Here

The Runes:

ᛇ - Eiwaz

-> This rune represents strength, reliability, trustworthiness and dependability. It also indicates a reasonable and honest venture or individual.

Meaning:  wisdom, the mystery of life & death

Reserve Meaning: confusion, dissatisfaction or weakness

ᛈ - Perthro

-> This rune represents secrecy, uncertainty, mystery and the occult. It can involve one’s future path that is currently hidden or uncertain. Relates to feminine energies, fertility and potential for change

Meaning:  Divination, casting of lots, quest for self-knowledge, fate

Reserve Meaning: addiction, confusion and shame

ᛉ - Algiz

-> This rune represents protection or a shield. It can be the urge to protect oneself or others, to ward off evil and protect what one has. It can also represent another protective force.

Meaning: luck & protection, connection to the higher self, sanctuary

Reserve Meaning: hidden danger, a repelling force or a block

ᛊ - Sowilo

-> This rune represents power, success, achieved goals and a sense of honour. It can appear in the form of health, life-force, positive change and success. Wholeness, power, influence

Meaning: spiritual power & enlightenment, success, personal growth

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as false goals and success, poor counsel, gullibility, and vanity

ᛏ - Tiwaz

-> This rune represents a force of honour, justice, leadership and authority. Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses. Self- sacrifice. Victory and triumph.

Meaning: bravery, a fight for justice & honour, sacrifice for greater good

Reserve Meaning: a sense of paralysis, injustice, imbalance, strife or failure

ᛒ - Berkanan

-> This rune represents fertility, birth and growth and can be related to mental, emotional or physical aspects. Regeneration, renewal, promise, and new beginnings. Love, blossoming and creation.

Meaning: Birch, rebirth, a new phase, relationship, or project

Reserve Meaning: family problems, domestic issues, carelessness, sterility

ᛖ - Ehwaz

-> This rune represents transportation or a vehicle, and/or movement in a better direction. It indicates gradual change, progress and development as well has trust, working with others and being loyal

Meaning: partnership and cooperation, forward progress, movement

Reserve Meaning: restlessness, feeling confined, recklessness, disharmony, mistrust and betrayal.

ᛗ - Mannaz

-> This rune can represent the self, or humanity as a whole. Social order, friendships, divine structure, and cooperation. Suggestion of some kind of aid or cooperation.

Meaning: Humanity, balance, divine potential, development of talents, creativity

Reserve Meaning: depression, cunning, manipulation, self-delusion, lack of support

ᛚ - Laguz

-> This rune represents the flow of water or a source of healing power and renewal, life energy and growth. Related to imagination and psychic matters, dreams and fantasies.

Meaning: Imagination, Water, flow, journey inward, depths of the self

Reserve Meaning: confusion, poor judgement and decisions, lack of creativity, fear, avoidance, obsession, perversity and sickness

ᛜ - Ingwaz

-> This rune represents masculinity, fertility and internal growth. Virtues, common sense, strength, family bonds, human warmth and caring. It can also represent the home or a time or relief and refuge where everything falls into place, leaving you free to move in a new direction.

Meaning: Fertility, sexuality, potential energy, family lines, and ancestry, virtue

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as impotence, toil, labour.

ᛞ - Dagaz

-> This rune represents a breakthrough , clarity, awakening or awareness. A time for planning, change directed by will, transformation, security, certainty, hope and happiness. Balance.

Meaning: Will, light of the gods, awakening to enlightenment, inspiration

Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as completion, ending, or a limitation

ᛟ - Othala 

-> This rune represents property, possessions, a home or some other important source, often inherited. It indicates aid in spiritual and physical journeys, a source of safety, increase or abundance.

Meaning: Ancestral property, wisdom, inherent talent, homecoming, source.

Reserve Meaning: bad karma, poverty, lack or obligation

[moonlight1237]

RUNES HISTORY AND FACTS

There are many types of rune systems, including Younger Futhark, Anglo-Frisian Futhorc, Medieval runes, and Elder Futhark, which are the ones I’ll be talking about.

The Younger Futhark (long twig) has 16 runes and is typically used in translation with Old Norse. It was used in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, from 800 A.D to 1200 A.D.

Then you have Anglo-Frisian (Frisian being Dutch), which had around 30 runes and was used in Britain. It’s also known as Anglo-Frisian Futhorc.

The latest and closest to us is the Medieval Runes, which fall back into a 24 system (like Elder Futhark) with the Roman/Latin alphabet, which is also used in translation to Old Norse.

Finally, the Rune system we’re talking about is the Elder Futhark used in a 24-rune system and is used to translate proto-European languages (proto-Germanic, high Italic, proto-English, etc, NOT Old Norse!) None of the names of the Elder Futhark have truly been written down; they have come from reconstruction and guesswork from scholars. The names have come from Old English/Gothic sources and the Rune poems that feature names and pieces associated with names.

Norse=Runa English=Rune both meaning “a secret” or “mystery”

Old Norse=Rún Old Irish=Rún Middle Welsh=Rhin “to whisper” “secret” or “mystery”

Scots=Roun “To whisper” or “speak often about one thing”. It’s also associated with the Rowan tree in Scots, which is a very well-known magical tree in many folklores (also known as the “rune tree” or “the whisper tree”).

It was believed the Elder Futhark came from the Rome/Latin alphabet and had ancient Greek relations—due to the closeness of the Germanic tribes there and the mingling of Elder Futhark and High Italic.

The runes were not traditionally used as magical symbols. they were used in divination but were not considered magical themselves until later centuries, far after the Viking Age when they became popular as magical symbols. The furthest back they were found to be used was theorized to be Germania, as typically (but not always) female diviners would ���cast lots” which were believed to later influence the Norse people to cast the runes. It was widespread for Norse kings, warlords, and explorers of this time to have a rune caster or diviner with them wherever they traveled. Diviners and Rune Casters at this time were well respected and always welcomed into people's homes.

Then in the myths, we find where Odin discovers the runes and shares them with the other gods. Later the gods share them with humanity. The god Odin stabbed himself with his spear, Gungnir, and hung himself from Yggdrasil for 9 days and nights without food or water sacrificing himself for the runes till they appeared to him in the Well Of Urd. This myth differs depending on the source you found it on. Then in the Havamal 80’ page, 31 of Jackson Crawford's translation of the Poetic Edda (elder edda), it states, “What you ask the runes will prove true; they are gifts of the Aesir, made by the gods and painted by Odin. You’ll learn best with your mouth shut.”

Freyr’s Aett

Fehu Uruz Thurisaz Ansuz Raidho Kenuz Gebo Wunjo

Hagal’s Aett

Halagaz Nauthiz Isa Jera Eihwaz Perthro Algiz Sowulo

Tyr’s Aett

Tiwaz Berkana Ehwaz Mannaz Lagaz Ingwaz Dagaz Othala

24 runes in total for the Elder Futhark

Freyr’s Aett

Everything for your basic human existence, talking with the divine, human social life, and the earth and its bounty, and how to live our lives happily or at least contently.

Hagal’s Aett

shows us how to navigate the difficult parts of life when things take a rough turn and you don’t know what to do. This Aett shows us how to move forward in life and cause change and unexpected luck for ourselves.

Tyr’s Aett

This Aett shows us how to connect with life around us like. We learn to connect with and communicate with Humanity, deities, and nature around us, as well as how to connect our physical worlds to the unseen spiritual worlds we work in.

Getting into the runes themselves and the meanings and associations

Fehu

Letter-F

God/Goddess-Freyja, Freyr

Meaning-Wealth or cattle

Association-Wealth, Livestock/cattle, prosperity, abundance, fulfillment, stability, success, new beginnings, things earned and won, reward, good health, unexpected good luck

Runic poems- Old English, “Wealth provides comfort, but you must share it who hopes to cast lots for judgment before the gods.”

Norwegian, “Money causes strife among kin; the wolf grows up in the woods.” Icelandic, “Money causes strife among kin, and the fire of the flood tide and the path of the serpent.”

Uruz

Letter-U

god/goddess-Ullr, Audhumla (the creation cow), Thor

Meaning-Ox or bull sometimes bison

Association- challenges, endurance, courage, strength, untamed potential, good health, good luck, moving forward after being stuck in stagnation, sudden breakthroughs, overcoming challenges, trials, power, creative forces

Rune poems- Old Norse, “The wild ox has great high horns with which it gores; a fierce fighter who boldly stamps the moors.”

Norwegian, “Slag is cast from bad iron; reindeer cross the hard snow.”

Icelandic, “Drizzle is the weeping of clouds, and blights the harvest and is hated by the herdsmen.”

Thurisaz

Letter-Th

god/goddess-Thor

Meaning-Giant or Thorn

Association-Strength, breaking down barriers, Thor's hammer, defense, reaction, temptations, resisting temptations, disruption, passion, protection, conflict, power

Rune poems- Old Norse, “Thorn is wickedly sharp and causes pain to those who grasp it, hurt to you who rest among them.”

Norwegian, “Giant causes the sickness of women; bad luck pleases nobody.”

Icelandic, “Giant is the torment of women, and the dweller of rocky vales and husband of Varthrun the giantess.”

Ansuz

Letter-A

God/goddess-The aesir, Odin

Meaning-Aesir, the ancestor god

Association-communication with the gods, wisdom, divine power, knowledge, creativity, understanding, passing tests, understanding, communication

Rune Poems- Old Norse, “Mouth is the source of the word, bringing wisdom and counsel to the wise, hope, inspiration, and a blessing to all.”

Norwegian, “Rivermouth opens most journeys; but the sword belongs in it’s sheath.” Icelandic, “Odin is the ancient creator, and Asgards king and lord of Valhalla.”

Raidho

Letter-R

God/goddess-Sol

Meaning-Wagon or chariot

Association-Rythme, journey, travel, personal development, change, evolution, decisions, taking the opportunity, movement

Rune poems- Old Norse, “Riding is easy for heroes inside a hall; it’s much harder astride a strong horse pounding against the great mile.”

Norwegian, “Riding is said to be the worst for horses; reginn forged the best sword.”

Icelandic, “Riding is a sweet sitting and a swift journey and the toil of the horse.”

Kenaz

Letter-K and C

God/goddess-Loki

Meaning- the torch

Association-Knowledge, Light, warm, illumination, visions, enlightenment, intuition, learning, Improvement, creativity, Inner voices, Breakthroughs

Rune poems-Old Norse, “The torch we know by its flame, which brings illumination, and light wherever noble souls encourage.”

Norwegian, “Ulcer is the curse of children; grief turns us pale.”

Icelandic, “Ulcer is the bane of children and a grievous blight and the house of rotting flesh."

Gebo

Letter-G

God/goddess-Odin

Meaning-gift

Association-Love, partnership, giving and receiving gifts, generosity, sacrifice, balance, joy in relationships, talents, abilities

Rune Poem-Old English, “A gift returns to adorn the giver with greatness and honor; it helps and heartens those who have nothing.”

Wunjo

Letter-W

god/goddess-Baldr

Meaning-Joy

Association-happiness, light, perfection, comfort, harmony, recognition of worth, reward, success, good health, prosperity, flourishing, bliss

Rune poem-Old English, “Joy comes to you who know no sorrow, blessed with grain and plenty, content in a strong community.”

Halagaz

Letter-H

God/Goddess-Hel

Meaning-Hail

Association-interference, disruption, corrections, changes for long-term good, change, being tested, nature, overcoming obstacles, wrath, chaos, misfortune, transformation

Rune poem-Old English, “Hail, whitest of grains, whirls down from heaven, is tossed by the wind, and turns water.”

Norwegian, “Hail is the coldest of grains; All-Father shaped the world in ancient times.”

Icelandic, “Hail is cold grain and a shower of sleet, and the bane of snakes.”

Nauthiz

Letter-N

gods/goddess-Skuld

Meaning-Need

Association-resistance, demand, desire, personal development, constraint, willpower, endurance, self-reliance, patience, necessity, kindling passion, recognizing your needs

Rune poems-Old English, “Need constricts the heart but can bring help and healing if heeded in time.”

Norwegian, “Need leaves one little choice; the naked freeze in the frost.”

Icelandic, “Need is the bondmaid’s grief, and a hard condition to suffer, and toilsome work.”

Isa

Letter-I

God/Goddess-Skadi

Meaning-Ice

Association-cold, lack of change, stagnation, challenge, self-control, harsh reality, concentrated self, clarity, watching and waiting, delay, obstacles, danger

Rune poems-Old English, “Ice is cold and slippery; jewel-like and glistening, fair to behold, the frozen field.”

Norwegian, “Ice we call the board bridge; the blind need to be led across.”

Icelandic, “Ice is the rind of the river and roof of the waves, and a mortal danger.”

Jera

Letter-J

God/goddess-Freyr, Idunn

Meaning-Year, Harvest

Association-cycles, harvest, efforts rewarded, plenty, good spirits, change, completion, fertility, growth

Rune poems-Old English, “Harvesttime brings joy when the goddess Earth gifts us with her bright fruits.”

Norwegian, “Harvesttime brings bounty; I say that Frothi is generous.”

Icelandic, “Harevsttime brings profit, and a high summer and a ripened field.”

Eihwaz

Letter-Ei, Y

God/goddess-Ullr, sometimes Skadi

Meaning-Yew tree

Association- strength, endurance, protection, movement, balance, death and life, Yggdrasil, change, magic, rebirth, friendships

Rune poems-Old English, “Yew has rough bark without but holds the flame within; deeply rooted, it graces the land.”

Norwegian, “Yew is winter’s greenest wood; it splutters when it burns.”

Icelandic, “Yew is a taut bow, and brittle iron and the arrow of Farbauti.”

Perthro

Letter-P

God/Goddess-The Norns, Frigga

Meaning-Lot cup/casting cup

Association-fate, gambles, hidden things, unknown outcomes, chance, destiny, pregnancy/birth, luck, common sense, revelation,

Rune poems-Old English, “Gaming means to play and laughter among the high-spirited who sit merry together in the mead hall.”

Algiz (Elhaz)

Letter-Z

God/goddess-All the Aesir, Heimdall

Meaning-Elk, the white elk

Association-Protection, awakening, teachings of the divine, ward off evil, defense, guardianship, opportunity to grow, fulfilling dreams, employment, shelter

Rune poems-Old English, “Elk sedge grows in the fen, waxing in the water, grimly wounding; it burns the blood of those who would lay hands upon it.”

Sowilo

Letter-S

God/Goddess-Sol, Baldr

Meaning-The Sun

Association-motivation, action, the sun, guidance, health, victory, cleansing, life purpose, enlightenment, spiritual will, goals, light, energy, self-confidence

Rune poems-Old English, “The sun guides seafarers who ferry across the fish’s bath until the seahorse brings them to land.”

Norwegian, “Sun is the light of the world; I bow to its holiness.”

Icelandic, “Sun is the sky shield, and a shining radiance, and the nemesis of ice.”

Tiwaz

Letter-T

God/Goddess-Tyr

Meaning-The god Tyr

Association-Courage, victory, peacekeeping, faith, loyalty, leadership, logic, sound judgment, compassion, honor, passion, masculine energy, truth revealed

Rune poems-Old English, “Tiw is a sign that spells confidence to the noble; unfailing, it holds true though the night clouds.”

Norwegian, “Tyr is the one-handed of the aesir; often has the smith to blow.” Icelandic, “Tyr is the one-handed god, and the leavings of the wolf and ruler of the temple.”

Berkano

Letter-B

God/Goddess-Nerthus, Freyja, Frau Holle

Meaning-birch tree

Association-New life, life changes, growth, healing, new beginnings, femininity, birth, regeneration, renewal

Rune poem- Old English, “The birch thought fruitless sends out countless shoots; leafy branches, high crowned, reach to the sky.”

Norwegian, “Birch has the greenest-leafed branches; Loki brought the luck of deceit,”

Icelandic, “Birch is a leafy limb and a little tree and a youthful wood.”

Ehwaz

Letter- E

God/Goddess-Freyja, Gullveig, sleipnir, loki

Meaning-horses

Association-momentum, trust, harmony, change, healthy relationships, progress, transportation, loyalty

Rune poem- Old English, “The horse brings Joy; proud on its hooves, by heroes praised, it is a solace to the restless.”

Mannaz

Letter-M

God/Goddess-Odin, Thor, Heimdall

Meaning-Mankind

Association-Humanity, soul, divine influence, social order, society, friendship, teamwork, self, family, support

Rune poems-Old English, “We are each other’s mirth yet must one day take leave, for the gods will allot our frail bodies to the earth.”

Norwegian, “Man is the waxing of dust; mighty is the hawk’s talon span”

Icelandic, “Man is the joy of man and the increase of dust and the adorner of ships.”

Lagaz

Letter-L

God/Goddess-Loki, Freyja, Hel

Meaning-Water, Lake

Association- Emotion, cleansing, intuition, dreams, flow, guidance, love, memory, feminine, physic abilities, renewal

Rune poems-Old English, “Water to land folk seems never-ending when they set sail on a heaving ship; the huge waves overwhelm them and the seahorse won’t head the bridle.”

Norwegian, “Waterfalls free from the mountain; gold trinkets are so highly prized.” Icelandic. “Water wells from the spring and the great geyser and the land of fish.”

Inguz (Ingwaz)

Letter-Ng

God/Goddess-Freyr, Ing

Meaning-The ancient god

Association-love, peace, internal growth, harmony, approval, agreement, completion, Masculinity, time of rest, goals, common sense, home, channeling force

Rune poem-Old English, “Ing, first seen by the East Danes, later rode his wagon away eastward over the waves; thus was the great god named.”

Dagaz

Letter-D

God/Goddess-Dagr, Baldr, Sol

Meaning-Day, dawn

Association-Dawn, daylight, change of direction, prosperity, clarity, awakening, breakthrough, hope, completion, balance, transformation

Rune poems-Old English, “Day is the gods’ messenger; the light of the gods grants ecstasy, good hope, and a boom to all.”

Othala

Letter-O

God/Goddess-Odin, Hel

Meaning-Home, Ancestors

Association-Family, inheritance, Home, Knowledge from the past, heritage, experience, value, group prosperity, positive mental state, good health, good financials

Rune poem-Old English, “Home is loved by all who prosper there in peace and enjoy a frequent harvest.”

Bind runes

Bind runes are 2 or more runes combined to make one bigger Bindrune. Used historically as a way to shorten up writing or just as a fun way to write, we now use them as stronger versions of runes, or as a way to have many runes together without having to write them all out.

Famous ones, Vegvisir and Aegishjalmaur (Helm of Awe) aren’t runes or bind runes, but instead Sigils that came around centuries after the Viking Age, and were found to be from the 1800s. Vegvisir is a path finder, not a compass. The Helm of Awe is used as a warding symbol but historically wasn’t actually used for anything as far as our sources note.

Resources

https://oreamnosoddities.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-a-bindrune-Bindrune explaining

https://oreamnosoddities.com/blogs/news/rune-meanings-the-elder-futhark-elder futhark source

http://www.shieldmaidenssanctum.com/blog/2019/3/12/the-elder-futhark-runes-and-their-meanings- elder futhark sources

https://youtu.be/nK51UmwJxRU-bindrune source from witches view with a little misinfo on Helm of Awe and Vegvisir

https://youtu.be/wG9d95vJibk-Bindrune source from Jackson Crawford

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLATNGYBQ-TjrPCf9YGy0qzqca1ypcGs50-Jackson Crawfords videos on runes through historical source

https://youtu.be/IROvre0w6hc-Vegvisir info

https://youtu.be/kW9KbtjyHN4-intro to runes

https://youtu.be/Gjmxu7z04kk-explaining the connection between the runic writing and languages

“Runes For Beginners” Lisa Chamberlain

“A Little Bit Of Runes” Cassandra Eason

“Nordic Runes” Paul Rhys Mountfort

“The Poetic Edda” Translated by Jackson Crawford

“Tales Of Norse Mythology” Helen A. Guerber

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F5INHBpAeUZ8Ux632760FbNQ0SUHDUGX/view?usp=drivesdk-Reading Past Runes book

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p5L1BFpUFRte-BVq7XgBdXLjAqqZKKkI/view?usp=drivesdk-Nine Doors Of Midgard book

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGtRedzunDGtUYkAbtdDrOQS0ppBBH9t/view?usp=drivesdk-The Big Book Of Runes book