| ALGIZ: (Z or -R: Elk, protection.) A rune of protection, and a shield against harm. New opportunities and challenges are characteristic of this rune. A rune of warding against evil. A connection with the gods, bringing an awakening to a higher self. A reminder to follow your instincts, to keep hold or maintain a position won or earned. ALGIZ REVERSED: A warning of hidden dangers, of consumption by divine forces, or a loss of your divine link. ANSUZ: (A: The God Loki) A revealing message or insight, communication and signals. Good news can be disguised as bad. Unexpected inspiration, and true vision. Words are power and naming is timely. Good health and harmony. ANSUZ REVERSED: A sense of futility and wasted motion, failed communications and lack of clarity. Inability to grasp a current situation. DAGAZ: (D: Day, transformation) A major shift or breakthrough, awakening, awareness. Daylight clarity as opposed to nighttime uncertainty. A time to plan or embark upon an enterprise. The power of change directed by your own will, transformation. The degree of change can even be an actual death, signaling the successful end of your present journey. DAGAZ has no reverse EHWAZ: (E: Horse, progress, movement) A rune of transit, of transportation, and movement. Points to changes in dwellings, in lifestyles, or attitudes. Shows transition and change for the better. Gradual development and steady progress are indicated by this rune. The perfect or ideal marriage or partnership. The meanings of the runes surrounding it are confirmed beyond doubt. EHWAZ REVERSED: A blockage in movement or a denial of desires. This not necessarily negative. What is truly yours will come to you. EIHWAZ: (EI: Yew tree, defense) The power to avert defeat, the strength, to endure all. The driving force to achieve, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. This rune indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. EIHWAZ REVERSED: Confusion, destruction, dissatisfaction, and weakness. FEHU: (F: Domestic cattle, wealth.) Abundance, harvest, financial strength in the present or near future. Possessions gained, good fortune. A rune of hope, success and happiness. Energy, foresight, and fertility are all represented by this rune. FEHU REVERSED: Loss of property, self-esteem, or something that you worked hard to gain. Possible failure is represented. Greed, a lack of harmony, potential loss of income or other finances. GEBO: (G: Gift, partnership) Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. A partnership of some nature, whether in love, business, or friendship, is at hand. GEBO has no reverse. HAGALAZ:(H: Hail, disruption) Elemental destruction, uncontrolled forces and events. A great awakening is at hand, either gradual, or the ripping away the very fabric of ones reality. HAGALAZ has no reverse |
| INGUZ: (NG: Ing, the hero god, new beginnings) The need to be desired, the yearning to share are embodied in this rune. Male fertility, common sense, the home and family, and internal growth are also a part of this rune. A rune of great power, marking a new life, a new path, or joyful deliverance. A time when all loose strings are tied and you are free to move in a new direction. Listen to the voice within yourself. INGUZ has no reverse ISA: (I: Ice, standstill) A time of non-movement, and a need for patience. Physical, mental, and emotional blocks to thought or activity. Goals and desires are at a standstill. Now is a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, and to seek clarity. This rune reinforces runes around it. ISA has no reverse. JERA: (J or Y: A year, a good harvest.) A rune of beneficial outcomes, it can break through stagnancy. The results of earlier efforts are now realized. A time of peace and prosperity. The promise of success to come. JERA has no reverse. |
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