| Urd's stones |
| (1a) Fehu/ Feoh/ Faihu, Fe
Cattle� cattle were the livelihood of the tribe, which is why this stands for wealth, prosperity and possessions won or earned. Upright- wealth; earned income; expected monetary gain; fulfillment. Reversed- loss; failure; problems maintaining financial of emotion status. |
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| (1b) Uraz/ Ur/ Urus
Aurochs (wild cow)- this rune governs survival, primal strength and speed. It is sometimes referred to as the warrior rune as it took great skill to hunt these large now extinct bison-like animals. Upright- strength and vitality; will power; good fortune; sudden, unexpected, natural change which cannot and should not be avoided. Revered- weak-power; low vitality; a change not to one�s liking; failure to take advantage of a situation. |
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| (1c) Thurisaz/ Thorn/ Thiuth, Thurs
Giant- this runes meaning is both protection and obstacles. As the giant guards the rainbow bridge dose both. It is also known as the thorn or troll rune. Upright- protection; luck; take stock and evaluate your situation; being stubborn. Reversed- obstacle; luck runes out; not heeding good advise; self deception; feeling threatened; hasty decisions will cause regrets. |
| (1d) Ansuz/ Os/ Asa, Ansur, Ansus
Mouth- this rune governs communication. It is sometimes seen as blessings in the form of spiritual communication. Upright- good advice; oral tests; interviews; gaining knowledge; entering a new phase in one�s life. Reversed- lies; deceit; bad advise; interference from those in a superior position; misuse of knowledge; failure or refusal to learn life�s lessons. |
| (1e) Raidho/ Rad/ Raidhu, Raido
Cartwheel- this rune is the wheel of life with everything moving in cycles. It represents change and action. As the meaning suggests it can also represent travel. Upright- travel; pleasant journey, possibly of the sole; a good time for negotiation; good time for business; an ambiguous situation. Reversed- journeys for unpleasant reasons or bad times; problem in travel; bad time for business. |
| (1f) Kenaz/ Cen/ Kaun, Kano, Kaunaz, Kusma, Ken
Torch- the torch is the bringer of life and therefore stands for enlightenment and illumination. The rune of fire. Upright- energy; good health; strong powers of recuperation; creativity of either body or spirit; time of protection from life�s unpleasantness. Reversed- losses; confusion; ending of relationships. |
| (1g) Gebo/ Gyfu/ Giba, Gipt, Gifu
Gifts- this rune governs spiritual gifts and generosity (i.e. the gift of giving) it�s keyword could be thought of as exchanges. not reversable- Partnerships; gifts; time of peace and contentment |
| (1h) Wunjo/ Wynn/ Winja
Perfection (happiness)- representing balance and harmony. Upright- joy; happiness; success; good news from a distance. Reversed- misery; unhappiness; need for caution. |