The Futhark Runes

Whispered Secrets Origin of the Runes

The Runes and their Magical meanings Divination

The Runes and their Magical Meanings

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The First Aett
The Second Aett
The Third Aett


	The First Aett
	Fehu : cattle Phonetic equivalent: F prosperity, money, wealth, concern with physical and financial needs, goals, promotion, self-esteem, centeredness, karma MAGICAL USES: for money, business, promotion, finding a job, achieving a goal, starting new enterprises
	Uruz : aurochs Phonetic equivalent: U Passion, vitality, instinct, wildness, sexuality, fertility, the unconscious, primitive mind, irrationality, shamanic experience, rite of passage MAGICAL USES: To strengthen the will, increase sexual potency and energy; for hunting
	þurisaz : giant (the "þ" stands for "th") Phonetic equivalent: th (as in 'thing') hardship, painful event, discipline, knowledge, introspection, focus MAGICAL USES: aid in study and meditation, self-discipline, clearing out a bad situation
	Ansuz : Odin Phonetic equivalent: a (as in 'fall') authority figure, leader, mind & body balance, justice, shaman, clairvoyant MAGICAL USES: for wise decisions, success, leadership; to help in divination and magic
	Raido : journey Phonetic equivalent: r journey, pilgrimage, change, destiny, quest, progress, life lessons MAGICAL USES: protection for travelers, to ease or bring about change, to reconnect
	Kenaz : torch Phonetic equivalent: c (as in 'candle') wisdom, insight, solution to a problem, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment MAGICAL USES: for creative inspiration, aid in study, fertility, dispelling anxiety and fear
	Gebo : gift Phonetic equivalent: g (as in 'girl') gift, offering, relationship, love, marriage, partnership, generosity, unexpected good fortune MAGICAL USES: to find or strengthen a relationship, for fertility, to mark a gift or offering, to bring luck
	Wunjo : glory Phonetic equivalent: w success, recognition of achievements, reward, joy, bliss, achievement of goals, contentment MAGICAL USES: for success in any endeavor, to motivate, to complete a task.
	The Second Aett
	Hagalaz : hail Phonetic equivalent: h sudden loss, ordeal, destruction, disaster, clearance, testing, karmic lesson, drastic change. MAGICAL USES: removing unwanted influences, breaking destructive patterns
	Nauthiz : need, necessity Phonetic equivalent: N poverty, hardship, responsibility, discontent, obstacle, frustration MAGICAL USES: to represent a need to be filled
	Isa : ice Phonetic equivalent: I (as in 'it') inactivity, blockage, stagnation, potential, patience, reflection, withdrawal, rest MAGICAL USES: to stop a process; to represent primal form
	Jera : year, harvest Phonetic equivalent: y (but may be used in place of 'j') change, cycle turning, reward, motion, productivity, inevitable development MAGICAL USES: to bring change; for fertility and growth
	Eihwaz : yew Phonetic equivalent: ei change, initiation, confrontation of fears, turning point, death, transformation MAGICAL USES: to bring about profound change, to ease a life transition
	Perth : dice-cup? vulva? Phonetic equivalent: p rebirth, mystery, magic, divination, fertility, sexuality, new beginning, prophecy MAGICAL USES: fertility, easing childbirth, to aid in divination and magic, enhancing psychic abilities
	Algiz : protection Phonetic equivalent: x, z protection, assistance, defense, warning, support, a mentor, an ethical dilemma MAGICAL USES: for protection, hunting
	Sowulo : sun Phonetic equivalent: s success, positive energy, increase, power, activity, fertility, health MAGICAL USES: energy, strength, success, healing, fertility
	The Third Aett
	Teiwaz : Tyr Phonetic equivalent: t duty, discipline, responsibility, self-sacrifice, conflict, strength, a wound, physicality, the warrior path MAGICAL USES: protection, victory, strength, strengthening the will, healing a wound
	Berkana : birch Phonetic equivalent: b fertility, health, new beginnings, growth, conception, plenty, clearance MAGICAL USES: healing (especially infections), achieving conception, making a fresh start
	Ehwaz : horse Phonetic equivalent: e (as in 'egg') transportation, motion, assistance, energy, power, communication, will, recklessness MAGICAL USES: power, aiding in communication, transportation; to 'send' a spell
	Mannaz : man, humankind Phonetic equivalent: m significator, self, family, community, relationships, social concerns MAGICAL USES: to represent a specific person or group of people; to establish social relationships
	Laguz : water Phonetic equivalent: l emotions, fears, unconscious mind, things hidden, revelation, intuition, counselling MAGICAL USES: enhancing psychic abilities, confronting fears, stabilizing mental or emotional disorders, uncovering hidden things
	Inguz : Ing Phonetic equivalent: ng work, productivity, bounty, grounded ness, balance, connection with the land MAGICAL USES: fertility, farming, growth, general health, balance
	Dagaz : day Phonetic equivalent: d (pronounced as 'th', as in 'this') happiness, success, activity, a fulfilling lifestyle, satisfaction MAGICAL USES: to bring a positive outcome
	Othila : property Phonetic equivalent: o property, land, inheritance, home, permanence, legacy, synthesis, sense of belonging MAGICAL USES: for acquiring land or property, to complete a project, to strengthen family ties

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