"R"


A wheel under the chariot as half of the solar wheel


1st aett, 5th rune


The solar wagon and chariot of Thor, 
carrying the sun across the sky


Circular flow, rhythm, movement, travel,
progression, riding, journey


Oak


Mugwort


Carnelian, rutilated quartz, golden topaz, ruby, 
purple-red amethyst, aventurine, sugilite


Red


August 29 - September 13


4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.


The Germanic name: Reda (Raidho) 
 The Norse name: Reid, Reidr
 The Anglo-Saxon name: Rad (Radh)
 The Icelandic name: Reid
 The Norwegian name: Reid, Reidr


The word for "wheel" in Dutch is rad, which is 
also the Anglo-Saxon name for the R-rune. From 
this comes the basic meaning of Raidho, which 
stems from the wheel and its motion. As the wheel 
allows the forces of creation to flow, Raidho is 
the cosmic law of right and the archtypal order 
in Oneness. This flow is represented by such natural 
phenomena as the daily and yearly path of the sun, 
as well as the cycles of nature that emanate from 
the solar pattern.
 Another meaning arising from the Dutch, Anglo-Saxon, 
and Germanic words for Raidho-"Rad" and "Reda"-is the 
concept of counsel and advice. Also, the words in 
Dutch and German for knight are ridder and ritter, 
respectively, implying shining conduct and chivalrous 
behavior.


Forseti-The god of justice and law, Forseti stills all 
strife. He lives in the magnificent palace of Glitnir 
(shining), which reputedly had a silver roof supported 
by massive golden pillars. Forseti is the supreme judge 
of Asgard, and settles all disputes between the Aesir. 
He is the son of Baldur, (light) and Nanna (purity), 
and his name means "presiding one."


Horse, goat, cat, boar, sow, ox, cow, starfish, antelope,
falcon, eagle, cheetah, hawk, kestrel, sow bug


Air


5


Sagittarius


The Chariot


Raidho represents the forces that move the energies 
of Oneness in a circle. This circular flow is embedded 
in both the daily and annual solar wheel, and links 
together the eight major festival days of the year. 
Because of this connection, Raidho is the rune of 
divination and ritual or magical ceremony, helping 
divine energy to flow from one place to another. 
When you "ride the wagon" in the right (sunwise 
or clockwise) direction, it can carry you to magical 
places.
 In a mythological sense, the spiral journey of the 
sun, and its annual course from north to south and 
back again, was seen as the procession of Nerthus, 
the Earth Mother, and Frey, who as the gods of 
fertility, personified spring. Nerthus was also 
called Hertha, and it was thought that she rode in 
a cart pulled by oxen through the area of the Baltic 
Sea every spring to promote fertility. Frey would 
ride (Raidho) through the skies in a chariot drawn 
by two boars, and sometimes on the back of the 
golden-bristled boar, Gullinbursti.
 Extending this analogy, the wheeling of stars 
around the cosmic axis can be thought to be the 
chariot of Thor or Freyja. Pulled by two he-goats, 
Thor's brazen chariot racing across the sky caused 
thunder. Freyja's chariot was drawn by large male 
cats. These chariots and any other cosmic 
transportation are denoted by the R-rune, 
demonstrating primal forces controlled by 
conscious thought.


Use in ritual, particularly with the Great Days and Full Moons
 Moves runic energy toward a specific destination
 Increases your connection to the cycle flow of life
 Uses sunwise movement for personal empowerment in magic
 Works with runic streams of energy
 Connects with the transforming powers of the God and Goddess
 Expands your conscious thought processes


Raidho, raidho, raidho, 
 R r r r r r r r r r 
 Ru ra ri re ro
 Rudh radh ridh redh rodh
 Rut rat rit ret rot
 Or er ir ar ur
 R r r r r r r r r r 


This rune represents the path of the initiate's 
journey through the Nine Worlds of Yggdrasil. Raidho 
embodies the intentional channeling of runic energies, 
which move according to natural laws, traveling along 
the road that leads to the best result. The concepts 
of rhythm and dance also are important to Raidho. This 
rune deals with the cycles of existence and how each 
leads to the next. In this context, reaching the goal 
is not an end, but a transformation and new beginning.
 The R-rune is the wagon rune, representing the elements 
of earth, water (ice), air, and fire, as well as the 
different states of matter: solid, fluid, gaseous, and 
transforming. It can be used for shamanic traveling to 
other realms of consciousness, such as the elfin world 
of Alfheim. Also because of its connection to the eight 
spokes (divisions) of the wheel of the year, this rune 
symbolizes repetitive motion, such as that used in magic. 
The best way to work with Raidho is to use the natural flow 
of energy, directing it toward specific patterns. The negative 
polarity of the R-rune is that sometimes you find yourself 
going around in circles and not getting anywhere. Remember 
that each cycle (circle) is part of a larger cycle. By 
keeping the larger picture in perspective, you lessen your 
chances of moving aimlessly in circles.
 The Rune of Travel refers to journeys of every sort, including
negotiations and financial transactions. It may also relate to the 
soul's passage in the afterlife, or a specific decision that you should 
make. All of these will be troubled when raidho is reversed.
 raidho stands for one's own personal life path, and for crossings 
thereof with other people's roads. In Nordic mythology these roads 
appear as the paths of Fate, determined by Norns. Paths of Fate are 
interconnected into a network, and it is possible that a person take 
one path only to return along quite an another one, the way Fehu tells 
us. Understanding these relations facilitates our travel and keeps us from 
getting lost or finding ourselves in blind alleys.
 Raidho reminds us that, even when our goals seem to have been attained, 
life goes on, things get changed, and we simply have to keep on going. We
can possibly start once again treading the same path, however on a higher 
level and with brighter prospects. The journey never ends, in fact.
 When used in divination it signifies: travel, pilgrimage, change, 
fate, search, progress, and life lessons.


For use in magik: protection of travelers, relief or bringing 
change along, or a renewal of links.


When Raidho is drawn in the upright position the basic 
meaning is that of motion, moving. Raidho announces a 
pleasant journey, during the course of which the person 
asking the question is going to experience many unexpected 
pleasures and joys. This journey does not necessarily have 
to take one to regions far away; what has been said is also 
possible to refer to a visit to some relative or friend, as 
well as to going for a holiday, going on vacation. Regardless 
of where you are going to travel to, you will enjoy yourself 
and you will certainly have a nice time.
 Raidho in this position also stands for other forms of pleasant 
communications and contacts. You can possibly receive a letter or 
a telephone call bringing good news, or you can acquire new and 
beneficial experiences.
 When Raidho is drawn in the reversed position it suggests a 
departing on a planned and deserved vacation that is postponed, 
or cancelled, in the last moment. If you still manage to set off, 
during the course of travel itself or during the vacation you 
will go through petty unpleasantries that will affect and spoil 
your good mood. Such inverted rune also announces unexpected and 
boring guests, who behave contrary to set norms, or stay for 
too long. If you are expecting to receive a good news (letter, 
telephone call), that will, most probably not come.
 You should also be extra careful in trading, as the rune's sign 
announces deals concluded hastily.




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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