The Elder Furthark (Teutonic) Runes
Meanings:
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Proto-Germanic name, Old English name Interpretation and Talismanic Use |
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Fehu (Feoh). Meaning: Cattle This Rune symbolises concern with physical and financial needs, prosperity and money,
promotion, self-esteem. Rewards for past efforts. TALISMAN: for achieving a goal, starting a new enterprise, money, business,
promotion and finding a job. Reversed: What you have achieved may slip through your fingers. |
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Ūruz (Ūr). Meaning: Wild Ox This Rune symbolises sexuality, fertility, the unconscious, passion, vitality,
instinct and wildness. TALISMAN: to increase sexual potency and energy, hunting, strengthen the will. Reversed:
Lost opportunities or you are too easily led. |
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Žurisaz (Žorn). Variant: Thurisaz. Meaning: Giant This Rune symbolises hardship, a painful occurrence, discipline,
knowledge, introspection,deep thought. TALISMAN: aid for discipline, study, meditation, resolving a bad situation. Reversed:
Warns that careful consideration avoids wrong decisions or inappropriate action. |
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Ansuz (Ōs). Meaning: Ash Tree or Divine Breath This Rune symbolises justice, a shaman, authority figure, leader,
clairvoyance. TALISMAN: help in divination and magic, wise decisions, success and leadership. Reversed: Problems
with authority figures, lies or deceptions. |
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Raišō (Rād). Variant: Raidhō. Meaning: Wheel This Rune symbolises a journey, quest, progress, life lessons,
change and destiny. TALISMAN: protection for travellers, brings about change, ease into a situation and reconnect. Reversed:
Signals caution and reassurance in personal relationships. Travel delays. |
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Kēnaz (Cēn). Meaning: Flaming Brand of Pine Tree This Rune symbolises creativity, inspiration, wisdom, insight
and the solution to a problem. TALISMAN: aid in study, creativity and inspiration, fertility and dispelling anxiety and
fear. Reversed: Freely give up something that has to pass away. |
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Gebō (Gyfu). Meaning: Gift This Rune symbolises a gift, generosity, unexpected good fortune, relationship, love
and partnership. TALISMAN: to find or strengthen a relationship, to bring luck and fertility. No reversed meaning |
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Wunjō (Wyn). Meaning: Joy This Rune symbolises recognition, success, reward, joy, bliss, contentment, achievement
of goals. TALISMAN: for the completion of a task, success in an endeavour, motivation. Reversed: Delays. |
Second aett |
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Hagalaz (Hęgl). Meaning: Hailstone This Rune symbolises disaster and destruction, a sudden loss, ordeal, clearance,
a testing time, a karmic lesson, a drastic change. TALISMAN: for removing unwanted influences and breaking repeated destructive
patterns. No reversed meaning meaning |
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Naužiz (Nyd). Variant: Nauthiz. Meaning: Need This Rune symbolises discontentment, obstacles, poverty, hardship, responsibility,
impasse and frustration. TALISMAN: to fulfil a need, to turn a negative fate around. Reversed: Revaluation of
something disowned, self-control is essential. |
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Īsa (Īs). Meaning: Ice This Rune symbolises withdrawal, rest, inactivity, blockage, stagnation, potential,
patience and reflection. TALISMAN: to stop a process, togive oneself breathing space. No reversed meaning |
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Jēra (Gēr). Meaning: Year/Season This Rune symbolises change, the yearly cycle, reward, motion, productivity,
inevitable development. TALISMAN: to bring about change, for fertility and growth. No reversed meaning |
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Eihwaz (Ēoh). Variant: Ihwaz. Meaning: Yew Tree This Rune symbolises change, initiation, confrontation of one's
fears, turning point, death, transformation. TALISMAN: to bring about a profound change, to ease a life transition or extreme
difficulty. No reversed meaning |
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Perž (Peorš). Variants: Perth, Perthro. Meaning: Dice Cup This Rune symbolises change, rebirth, mystery, magic, divination,
fertility, sexuality, new beginnings and prophecy. TALISMAN: to aid divination and magic, fertility, easing childbirth,
enhancing psychic powers. Reversed: Reveals guilty secrets. |
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Elhaz (Eolh-Secg) or Algiz . Meaning: Elk (Sedge Plant) or Protection This Rune symbolises protection, assistance,
defence, warning, support, a mentor and an ethical dilemma. TALISMAN: for protection, hunting and to build a defence. Reversed:
Vulnerability, watch health and examine advice carefully. |
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Sōwulō (Sigel). Variant: Sōwilō. Meaning: Sun This Rune symbolises success, positive energy, increase,
power, activity, fertility and health. TALISMAN: for extra energy, strength, success, healing, optimism, drive, enthusiasm,
fertility. No reversed meaning |
Third aett |
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Teiwaz (Tīr). Meaning: the god Tīwaz/Tīw/Tyr This Rune symbolises duty, discipline, responsibility, responsibility,
self-sacrifice, conflict, strength, a wound, physicality, the warrior path. TALISMAN: to protect in the material sphere,
to give victory or strength or to strengthen the will, for healing a wound. Reversed: Danger through ill-timed or
hasty action. |
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Berkana (Beorc). Meaning: Birch Tree This Rune symbolises healing, fertility, new beginnings, growth, conception, plenty
and clearance. TALISMAN: for healing (especially involving infections), for a good harvest, to achieve conception, for
making a fresh start. Reversed: Upheavals in the home, selfishness. |
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Ehwaz (Eh). Meaning: Horse This Rune symbolises motion, transportation, a call for divine aid, energy, power, communication,
will, recklessness. TALISMAN: for power, communication and transportation, to deliver a spell. Reversed: Timeliness
is of the essence, there is an appropriate moment for everything. |
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Mannaz (Man). Meaning: Man This Rune symbolises the human race,it can be a significator, self, family, community, relationships
and social concerns. TALISMAN: to represent a person or group of people, to establish social relationships. Reversed:
Look inside to see the reasons for your feelings of isolation. |
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Laguz (Lagu). Meaning: Moving Water (salt or fresh) This Rune symbolises emotions, deep fears, the unconscious mind,
things hidden, revelations, intuition and counselling. TALISMAN: for enhanncing psychic abilities, confronting fears, stabilising
mental or emotional disorders, uncovering the hidden. Reversed: Warns against over reaching or giving into temptation. |
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Ingwaz (Ing). Meaning: the god Inguz This Rune symbolises work, productivity, bounty, community, balance, connection
with the land. TALISMAN: for fertility, successful farming, growth, general health and balance. No reversed meaning |
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Šagaz (Dęg). Meaning: Day This Rune symbolises happiness, brightness, success, activity, a fulfilling lifestyle and
satisfaction. TALISMAN: to bring a positive outcome to any venture. No reversed meaning |
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Ōžila (Ēžel). Variants: Ōthila, Ōthala. Meaning: Own Land This Rune symbolises property, land,
inheritance, home, the family name, legacy, synthesis, sense of belonging. TALISMAN: for acquiring property, complete a
project, bring strength to family ties. Reversed: Radical departure form old ways. |
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