Rune_Symbols

Runes are an ancient Nordic form of divination using the Futhark alphabet. One legend says that the Norse god, Odin, hung on the World Tree Yggdrasil for nine days and nights—impaled on his spear without food or water. This sacrifice, in addition to one of his eyes, was the price he paid to receive knowledge of the runes.

Runes were in regular use by A.D. 100. Most modern rune sets contain 24 stones featuring each letter of the runic alphabet, with the modern addition of a blank stone. It’s not necessary to buy your own runes; you can make your own by carving the symbols in pieces of wood, or using a pen or marker to draw the symbols on dried beans, smooth pebbles, or even dried pumpkin seeds.

There are several variation of spellings, depending on if the runic symbols is derived from German, Gothic, Old English. Old Norse, or Gaelic. Most of the rendering below are from the Old English.

Feoh Prosperity, status, security, wealth.

Reversed: Loss

Ur Physical strength, masculinity, determination

Reversed: Weakness; missed opportunity

Thorn Protection, patience, caution

Reversed: Jealousy, over-caution, wrong decision

Os Authority, advice

Reversed: Problems with authority figures

Rad Change, movement, progress

Reversed: Resistance to change, stagnation

Ken Love, warmth, celebration

Reversed: Lack of direction or warmth

Gyfu Gift, opportunities, teamwork

Reversed: Some say there is no reverse for this rune, while others say that its illegality, loss, or impotence.

Wyn Luck, joy, connection to water

Reversed: Depression, self-doubt, martyrdom

Hagal Sudden change, disruption

Reversed: Detainment, disaster

Nyd Basic needs, self preservation

Reversed: Emotional tension, anxiety

Is Standstill, stagnation, obstacles

Reversed: Amplification of regular meaning

Ger Completion, renewal

Reversed: The same

Eoh Flexibility, shrewdness

Reversed: Indecision, regression

Peorth Mystical knowledge, psychic links

Reversed: Fear of the unknown, disappointment

Eolhs Creativity, artistry, culture

Reversed: Lack of the above

Sygel Life-force, healing, rest, recover

Reversed: The same as above, but in excess

Tyr Bravery, passion, heroism

Reversed: Loss of the above

Beorc Growth, fertility, beginnings

Reversed: Barrenness, illness, delay

Eow Transportation, animals, newcomers

Reversed: Problems with the above

Man Male authority figure, seeking out an expert

Reversed: Problems with the above

Lagu Feminine intuition, clairvoyance, fertility

Reversed: Paranoia, avoidance

Ing Solutions, family, fertility, rebirth

Reversed: Restriction, illness

Daeg Clarity, success, the obvious, success

Reversed: The same

Ethel Inheritance, gifts, the home, money matters

Reversed: Problems with these areas