Runes

Runes are an ancient Germanic alphabet used for writing, divination, and magic. They consist of a set of characters, each of which has a specific meaning or interpretation. The Elder Futhark is the oldest known runic alphabet, which was used in Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the British isles, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, it consists of 24 runes.

 

 

 

 

 

The 24 runes of the Elder Futhark are:

1. Fehu (F) - wealth, money, and property
2. Uruz (U) - physical strength, power, and health
3. Thurisaz (TH) - protection, defense, and conflict
4. Ansuz (A) - communication, intelligence, and inspiration
5. Raidho (R) - journey, movement, and progress
6. Kenaz (K) - knowledge, creativity, and enlightenment
7. Gebo (G) - gifts, generosity, and partnerships
8. Wunjo (W) - happiness, joy, and harmony
9. Hagalaz (H) - chaos, destruction, and natural forces
10. Nauthiz (N) - need, constraint, and frustration
11. Isa (I) - stillness, isolation, and concentration
12. Jera (J) - harvest, change, and progress
13. Eihwaz (EI) - endurance, stability, and sacrifice
14. Perthro (P) - secrets, mystery, and fate
15. Algiz (Z) - protection, defense, and connection to the divine
16. Sowilo (S) - sun, success, and victory
17. Tiwaz (T) - justice, honor, and leadership
18. Berkano (B) - growth, fertility, and rebirth
19. Ehwaz (E) - trust, loyalty, and partnership
20. Mannaz (M) - mankind, human relationships, and community
21. Laguz (L) - water, emotion, and the unconscious
22. Inguz (Ing) - fertility, growth, and new beginnings
23. Dagaz (D) - balance, harmony, and breakthrough
24. Othala (O) - inheritance, property, and tradition

Runes were traditionally used for divination and magic, and each rune has a specific meaning or interpretation. Some people still use runes for divination, while others use them as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery. It's important to note that the meanings and interpretations of the runes can vary depending on the tradition and the individual using them. Some historical and cultural background knowledge is important to understand the meaning of the runes in the correct context.