"F"

Looks like the horns of a cow or two arms reaching 
skyward (the goddess stance)

1st aett, 1st rune

Cattle, which first meant mobile wealth and the power 
that came from it. Today, mobile wealth comes in the 
form of money, which buys goods that can be kept, bartered, 
or sold.

Prosperity, mobile wealth, abundance, fertility, 
unstructured creativity, the primal fire

Elder

Nettle

Ruby, garnet, red cat's eye, rose quartz, blood agate, 
carnelian, jasper

Red

June 29 - July 14

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Germanic name: Fe (Fehu)
 The Norse name: F�
 The Anglo-Saxon name: Feo, Feoh
 The Icelandic name: F�
 The Norwegian name: Fe

The name Fehu means "cattle." In early herding 
cultures, such as the Norse, cattle could be kept 
and milked, thus providing a continuing source of 
food. In addition, cattle could be sold or bartered 
for other goods or killed for meat. Their hides 
could be used for clothing and their bones and horns 
for tools.
 The first letter of the Hebrew, Greek, and Gothic 
alphabets also means cattle, illustrating the importance 
of these animals for ensuring the survival of early 
societies. Because of their importance as a form of wealth, 
cattle were carefully guarded to promote their health and 
fertility. The wealth aspect of the Fehu is characterized 
when the giant in "Jack and the Beanstalk" says, "Fee, Fi, 
Fo, Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman." The runic "fee," 
which is an English version of the root Fehu, refers to his 
riches. Basically, the giant is singing the Fehu galdr, 
when up pops Jack. The beanstalk corresponds to the World 
Tree, and Jack even trades the family cow for the beanstalk 
seeds.
 The F-rune rules the basic force of fertility, containing 
the mystery of both creation and destruction. It denotes the 
harmonious functioning of these two extremes, leading to a 
dynamic evolutionary power within Oneness. Wealth, for example, 
can either create or destroy things, depending upon the situation. 
This destructive quality of wealth can bring out people's worst 
nature. On the positive side, we live, we learn, and in the 
process we evolve to higher levels of awareness. As we do, we 
begin to realize that riches and wealth come in many forms.

Aesir/Vanir-The Aesir were the human gods and goddesses, 
such as Odin, Frigga, and Thor. The Vanir were the original 
nature gods and goddesses, such as Njord, Frey, and Freyja. 
Originally, the Vanir and Aesir were separate, but after a 
great deal of conflict and warring, they exchanged members. 
That is when Frey and Freyja became members of the Aesir.

Falcon, boar, cat, bear, cow, tiger, horse, sow, ant, 
deer, hare, bee, bull, hedgehog, ewe, snake, sparrow, 
mouse, goat, ram, lion, monkey

Fire

1

Aries

The Magician

Audhumla, the primal cow, licked the frosty salt-covered 
stones, thereby freeing a tall handsome man named Buri. 
The gods of Aesir were descended from Buri. Because of the 
cow's association with Fehu, it is the eldest of all the Elder 
Futhark runes. Along with the Aesir, the gods of humankind, 
this rune is also associated with the Vanir, the gods of nature. 
More specifically, Fehu relates to the early Vanir deities Njord, 
Frey, and Freyja. Njord and his twin sister, Nerthus, were parents 
to Frey and Freyja, and directly related to the natural wealth of 
the Earth, whereas Frey and Freyja were fertility deities, 
associated with livestock, especially newborn calves in the spring.
 Coming directly out of the creation of the universe, Fehu is the 
raw archetypal energy of motion and expansion in Oneness. In mythology, 
this force flowed from Muspelheim, the southern world of flames, and 
acted as the source of the cosmic fire that produced Midgard, our human 
world. The cosmic fire illustrated by Fehu represented not only 
creation but also destruction, again reflecting the energetic 
polarities inherent in all things.

Strengthens intuitive abilities
 Channel for transferring, projecting, and sending 
runic energy
 Draws the celestial energies of the sun, moon, and 
stars into your personal energy field
 Increases monetary wealth
 Increases your wealth of knowledge
 Increases the fertility of your life goals and plans

Fehu, fehu, fehu
 F f f f f f f f f f 
 Fu fa fi fe fo
 Of ef if af uf
 F f f f f f f f f f

A mobile form of power, closely related to the Germanic 
concept of "hamingia," which translates as good luck and 
guardian spirit. The "hamingia" was a field of energy around 
the body that could move at will-on its own. From this 
perception, Fehu embodied the directed, expansive power 
that moved energy outward from people and objects. It was 
manifested in healing energy, primal expansive motion, and 
prayers or blessings.
 The two lines extending upward look like the horns of a 
cow and also like a person with his/her hands raised and 
outstretched-traditionally a pose used by priests and 
priestesses for prayers and blessings. In this way, Fehu
symbolized communing with the gods and goddesses, where a 
person's field of intention moved outward (and inward) into 
the many dimensions of Oneness. As mobile wealth, this rune 
also represents money and the things it can buy.
 The energy of the F-rune is the unbridled creative fire 
that has no boundaries, and thus no real structure or form. 
This energy intimidates some people because it seems so 
uncontrollable. But if you merge with this Fehu energy and 
become one with it, a great burst of creative fire results, 
which you can use to create and fuel your personal magical 
patterns. With Fehu, you need to be careful not to burn 
yourself out, but instead feel the runic energy in every 
cell of your body, until you become energized physically, 
mentally, and spiritually.
 The Rune of Possessions or Material Gain represents financial 
success, perseverance, and fulfillment. It can also connote new 
beginnings or victory over longstanding opposition. 
 Fehu bears a double meaning - the rune is the everyday reality 
that we live in, however also the catalyst showing us what there 
is lying behind it. On the one side this is our home, and on the 
other - our roaming in search of spiritual progress that surpasses 
simple pleasures and joys of home, family, and good business.
 Fehu reminds us that we have to be certain about our psychological 
capabilities prior to setting off into any kind of spiritual journey. 
We have to start from the everyday reality of life, that is never 
superseded by majority of people. Tamed and domesticated like heads 
of domestic cattle, we mostly live in everyday reality, not expecting 
anything else and not hoping that any stepping out is possible at 
all. The first step leading out of such a situation is simple 
view of other possibilities, without leaving the everyday security.
 When used in divination it signifies: prosperity, money, plentitude, 
wealth, satisfaction of physical and financial needs and requirements, 
goal, promotion or advancement, self-respect.

For use in magik: for money, - business, advancement, employment, 
attainment of goals, commencement of new undertakings. 

When drawn in a casting in the upright position this rune suggests 
financial success, however also for positive assessment of own efforts 
and actions, which includes much more than just money itself. The 
rune says that correct evaluation of own actions and deeds means 
the key of an answer to the question.
 In its upright position Fehu promises fulfillment of wishes in the 
sphere of romance; it is very encouraging and favors all kinds of 
relationships including emotions. In material sense it denotes gain 
owing to a bet or inheritance.
 When drawn in the reversed position this rune suggests disappointment, 
delay, or loss. Fehu reversed also suggests failures in love. In the 
financial spheres, too, this is a bad sign, as expectations are not 
going to be materialized. 

Fehu Uruz Thurisaz Ansuz Raidho Kenaz
Gebo Wunjo Hagalaz Naudhiz Isa Jera
Eihwaz Perdhro Algiz Sowilo Tiwaz Berkana
Ehwaz Mannaz Laguz Ingwaz Othala Dagaz


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