Mannaz

"M"

Bifrost, the bridge between this world and

the divine upper world, marriage between deity

and human

3rd aett, 4th rune

The divine ancestor and sky god

Godhood and goddesshood, memory, humanity,order

intelligence, ancestors, sacred union

Holly

Madder

Bloodstone, ruby, garnet, amber, rainbow tourmaline,

smithsonite, amethyst

Rainbow

April 14 - April 29

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

The Germanic name: Manna (Mannaz)

The Norse name: Madr

The Anglo-Saxon name: Mann

The Icelandic name: Madur

The Norwegian name: Madr

Mannaz symbolizes the divine aspect existing

in every human being. Inherent in this is

the idea that humankind is the product of

divine energy, with the power of intelligence,

reason, memory, and tradition. Mannaz represents

humankind and all the qualities that make us

human, from our earliest ancestors to our

progenitors.

Heimdall-God of dawn and light, the son of Odin

and nine giant sisters, he was the divine sentry

of the rainbow bridge. Heimdall was born on the

horizon, and then nurtured by the strength of the

Earth, the warmth of the sun, and the moisture of the

sea. As Rig, he visited Earth and entered three homes,

and after each visit a son was born. Their names were

Thrall, Carl, and Earl and they represented the three

classes of people: slaves, free-persons, and nobles.

Odin-He and his two brothers, Vili and Ve (Hoenir and

Lodur), gave life to the first humans. Foremost father

of the Aesir, Odin was the ruler of the Aesir and Midgard.

He was the son of the god Bor and the giantress Bestla, and

grandson of Buri, the first god; Buri was released from the

primeval ice when Audhumla (the cow) licked the ice. Odin gave

the breath of life called "Ond," which is the divine spark

in humankind and the all-pervasive energy that penetrates and

animates everything. Known by over two hundred names, Odin

was the wisest and most famous of all gods.

Wolf, raven, eagle, hound, cow,

horse, fly, bear, salmon

Air

Jupiter

The Magician

Cosmologically, Mannz represents the evolving

human intelligence. It is this symbol of the

god Heimdall, the genetic link between the gods

and goddesses and humankind and guardian of Bifrost,

the rainbow bridge. In the poem "Rigsthula," in

the Elder Edda, Rig (Heimdall) brought forth the

three levels of social structure: the provider,

the warrior, and the priest-king.

Mannaz is the name of a tribal god who was the

ancestor of all Germanic people, closely akin to

the Celtic God Manannan. Mannaz in turn had three

sons-Ingvio, Irmio, and Istio-who gave their names

to the three main branches of the West Germanic

tribes. In mythological terms, this was analogous

to the creation of the three levels of social structure.

Increases mental powers such as knowledge, memory, and wisdom

Perceives the divine and human nature in yourself and others

Works with the social order to perpetuate your patterns

Understands the polarities of personality

Accesses ancestral memory

Understands the concept of incarnation

Mannaz, mannaz, mannaz,

M m m m a a a a a n n n n

Mu ma mi me mo

Mun man min men mon

Um am im em om

Mon men min man mun

M m m m m m a a a a a n n n n n

M m m m m m m m m m

In its perfect state, Mannaz symbolizes the

complete human being, one who integrates the wisdom

of the runes with the self. Considered a double Wunjo,

the rune is associated with perfection and the

conscious application of the individual's will.

It embodies the idea of this will being directed

toward the common good of an entire group.

People are the main influence and focus in the M-rune.

It stands for the social order and shows how,

through this order, you can achieve your full potential

on a human and divine level of being. When Mannaz

comes up in a reading, it can indicate legal affairs

and matters of mutual cooperation. The negative polarity

can point to a potential enemy or someone who is

hindering or undermining you. In addition, Mannaz may

indicate worry about your social status, or getting

caught up in social hierarchies, such as peer or

political groups.

The Rune of Man connotes friends, enemies, and

interdependence; it suggests that you need to seek

advice and rely on, or work with, others. Expect

stagnancy and obstruction when it's reversed.

In the supreme sense Mannaz is the symbol of

everything that is human, and this is why it

belongs to the sphere of Midgard /the Midworld/.

In practical sense this rune understands in itself

those who are personally connected with us, from the

closest circles of the family and friends to a

broader community. It reminds us of the human

nature - that of socializing animals. It also speaks

about our manners of getting connected with the

Gods (Ymir) and the Nature (two trees - Ask and Embla).

Takes the crude energy of Ehwaz and controls it

through establishment of social links and connections,

reminding us at the same time of feelings for the

deceased.

Mannaz is the rune that connects with Gebo, however being

much more complete. It couples female and male elements,

as well as all other interpersonal relationships

regarding the person in the centre, whose destiny is in

a mirror-like manner reflected by the network of

relations and relationships spoken of by Raido. The

past and the present, male and female, we and the

others - all these mutually opposing pairs exist in the

meaning of Mannaz and make a whole. Mannaz is our home,

however speaking of all those whose lives we touch with

our life.

When used in divination it signifies: the one who is

asking, family, community, relations, social connotations

i.e. meaning, social associations.

For use in magik: to stand for a specific individual,

or group of people; for establishment of social relations.

Mannaz reminds you that of exceptional importance

and significance for answer to your

question are your relations with others.

Necessity exists for you to appreciate

and accept conclusions by persons whose

opinions you respect.. Here the word is

not of any simple learning from others,

but rather of a healthy cooperation

that respects both your and other people's

opinions and ways of thought.

When drawn in its upright position Mannaz

means that the person asking the question

will gain big material profit if he/she

signs some certain documents thirty

days after the runes have been cast and

interpreted. What the documents are all

about is possible to learn if the house

occupied by the rune is analysed and

interpreted carefully, as well as the

rune's relations with other runes,

especially the closest ones. This rune

is connected with the soul and human

problems that often are announcement

of a new era, juster and nicer.

If the person asking the question is

in a position to make own decision as

for the date the documents are to be signed,

he/she is advised to do that in the first

full-Moon phase upon expiry of thirty days

after the day/date of spreading the runes.

In this manner maximum success would be reached

and gained from what the whole deal can offer.

If Mannaz is drawn in the reversed position,

to the one asking the question it says that

there are foes watching with keen attention

and lying in ambush waiting for a suitable

moment to jump on him/her. Possibility

exists to evade the trap, if correct

interpretation is given of the runes

lying on both sides next to Mannaz.

The two neighbouring runes offer advice

concerning way out of such a situation

suffering as little damage as possible,

or even making a U-turn to one's own benefit.

Fehu Uruz Thurisaz Ansuz Raido Kenaz

Gebo Wunjo Hagalaz Naudhiz Isa Jera

Eihwaz Perthro Algiz Sowilo Tiwaz Berkana

Ehwaz Mannaz Laguz Ingwaz Othala Dagaz

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