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| FEHU: The Rune of Fulfilment Gemstone Tree Plant moss agate elder nettle Translation Money, Cattle, Wealth Meaning Reward, Wealth, Nourishment Portents Realized ambition. Good health. Wealth.Love fulfilled. Good fortune. But remember - be charitable and show compassion. Reverse Failed ambition.Health problems. Poverty.Love unrequited.Bad luck. Converse Hidden reward.Undiscovered wealth.Nourishment withheld. Runic Number 1 Color Element Light Red Fire and Earth |
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| URUZ: The Rune of Strength Gemstone Tree Plant carbuncle birch iceland moss Translation Aurochs - the giant wild ox of Europe, extinct since the 17th Century. Meaning Physical or mental strength. For a man - male virility, manhood. For a woman - fertility, femininity, womanhood Portents Terminations, new beginnings. An opportunity disguised as a threat.Mental agility. Physical development. Power. Reverse Failure to think clearly.Ill-health or lack of mental fortitude. Beware signs of weakness, threats to your person or position. Converse Hidden strengths must be realised.Shun apparent opportunities. Runic Number 2 Color Element dark green Earth |
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| THURISAZ: The Devil's Rune Gemstone Tree Plant saphire blackthorn tree houseleek Translation Giant, monster, devil. Thorn. The god Thor or his hammer Meaning Evil power.Temptation.A Warning. Portents Threats from persons of power or position. Resist temptation which offer reward through dishonesty or trickery. Heed the omen of dishonour or physical harm. Reverse Evil may be overcome. An omen of good. An exhortation to proceed. The danger is small. Converse The Evil will be hidden or may appear as good. Runic Number 3 Color Element Bright Red Fire |
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| ANSUZ: The Messenger Rune Gemstone Tree Plant emerald ash tree fly agaric Translation A god. Loki - Thor's messenger Meaning The mouth. A message, or a trick. Portents A letter, book, paper or message. Information. A surprise.Because Loki was a reknowned trickster, Ansuz may also portend a trick or subterfuge. Reverse Take care not to misinterpret information. Something you read is more important than it appears. Beware pranks. Converse Failed communication. Lack of clarity or awareness. Hidden messages. Secrets. Information disguised. What appears to be a trick is genuine. Runic Number: 4 Color Element Dark Blue Air |
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| RAIDO: The Traveller's Rune Gemstone Tree Plant chrysophase oak tree mugwort Translation Riding, a vehicle Meaning A journey. Arrival, departure. Union or re-union. Events concerning travel or vehicles. Portents Travel is indicated. New friends or old friends return. Jobs connected with transport or overseas locations. Reverse Stagnation, lack of movement or change. Isolation. Mechanical breakdown or failure to arrive. A missed deadline. Converse Meetings take an unexpected course. A secret mission. Home-based jobs. An enemy disguised as a friend. Runic Number: 5 Color Element Bright red Air |
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| KAUNO: The Rune of Fire Gemstone Tree Plant bloodstone pine tree cowslip Translation: A Firebrand or Torch. In some translations, an ulcer, wound or opening. Meaning Heat, burning. Blinding light. Injury. Mental anguish. Portents Beware sources of heat or light. A warning of physical danger. Treat any illness or infirmity. Resolve a dilemma. Reverse Benign warmth. Healing. Improvement in Health. Converse Beware hidden danger. Treat a minor medical condition before it worsens. Something dark or cold may conceal great energy. Runic Number: 6 Color Element Light red Fire |
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| GEBO: The Rune of Forgiveness Gemstone Tree Plant opal elm tree heartsease Translation: Gift Meaning Forgiveness. Gift. Talent, skill or ability. Partnership. Portents Ask forgiveness and it will be given. A gift, present or windfall is foretold. Discovery or development of a skill or talent. Artistic or musical ability. Show compassion. Be not afraid to declare love. Good fortune in partnerships. Gebo is the origin of the "Lucky 7" concept in Anglo-Saxon Culture. Reverse Gebo has no reverse. Converse Personal animosity, particularly from partners. Hidden talents need uncovering. Think again about romance. Runic Number: 7 Color Element Deep Blue Air |
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| WUNJO: The Rune of Joy Gemstone Tree Plant diamond ash tree flax Translation: Joy Meaning Happiness. Light. Emotional satisfaction. Portents Understanding, realisation of ambition, success in romance and good health. Partnerships flourish. New beginnings are blessed with joyfulness. Your eyes are opened to the truth. Reverse Misunderstanding. Ambition stalled. Romantic or partnership difficulties. Not a good time for new ventures. Converse The truth is hidden from you. Success is elusive - work hard. Imagined love is false. Partnerships under strain through secretive behaviour. Runic Number: 8 Color Element Light Blue Ice (i.e. water) |
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| HAGALAZ: The Rune of Disruption Gemstone Tree Plant onyx ash bryony Translation: Hail Meaning Weather, damaging natural forces. Disruption. Interference. Portents The weather is a significant factor. Insure against damage from storm, flood or lightning. Prepare for disruptive influences. A third party interferes with relationships. Reverse Hagalaz has no reverse Converse Hidden dangers from the natural world. Apparently easy tasks hide unexpected dangers. A lover or partner is hiding something. Runic Number: 9 Color Element Light Blue Ice (i.e. water) |
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| NAUTHIZ: The Rune of Necessity Gemstone Tree Plant lapiz lasuli rowan snakeroot Translation: Need. Extremity. Meaning Need, want, craving. Demand ,deprivation. Compulsion. Desire. Portents Control your emotions. Do not give in to cravings. Your health is at risk especially from dietary aberrations. Ensure your love is not misplaced. Beware extraordinary demands on your time or generosity. Reverse Naudiz reversed is not obvious - be careful. A sufficiency, something unwanted, or superfluous. Have more fun with your food. Give freely of your emotions. Converse Your desires have hidden dangers. Demands may be misleading. Someone secretly admires you. Runic Number: 10 Color Element Black Fire |
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| ISA: The Rune of Stagnation Gemstone Tree Plant cats eye alder tree henbane Translation: Ice Meaning Ice, cold, freezing. Lack of change. Stagnation. Lack of emotion. Portents A period of non-action is indicated. Do not let yourself get into a rut. Do not take anyone for granted. Be not afraid to show your feelings. Crossing water will be beneficial. Reverse Isa has no reverse. Converse Coolness hides emotion. An impending change will not be of benefit. Smiles mask evil intentions. Runic Number: 11 Color Element Black Ice (i.e. water) |
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| JERA: The Rune of Success Gemstone Tree Plant carnelian oak tree rosemary Translation: Year. Harvest Meaning Harvest. The agricultural year. Fertility, fruition. Portents Success in endeavours, fruition of plans. Good spirits. Just rewards for past efforts. Inventiveness, talent or skill. Great reward to those who work with their hands or on the land. Jera as Rune No. 12 represents the 12 months of the year. Reverse Jera has no reverse. Converse Success or reward must be rooted out. You have latent talents or abilities which must be discovered. Runic Number: 12 Color Element Light Blue Earth |
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| IHWAZ: The Rune of Defence Gemstone Tree Plant topaz yew lilac Translation: Yew tree Meaning Yew tree. Archer's bow, weapon. Magic. Deflection, prevention Portents Ihwaz is the symbol of rune magic. Avertive, deflective or defensive power is yours. Patience, perseverance, foresight and protection against unexpected attack. Wisdom in adversity. The Yew was often planted around burial grounds (and is still to be found in ancient English churchyards) because it is poisonous and abhorrent to scavenging animals. From this attribute Ihwaz originates the concept of "Unlucky 13" in Anglo-Saxon culture. Reverse Ihwaz has no reverse. Converse Your defensive abilities are dormant and must be realised. What appears as a danger will be easily averted through patience and concentrated effort. Runic Number: 13 Color: Elements: Magenta Earth, Air, Fire and Water |
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| PERTH: The Rune of Mystery Gemstone Tree Plant aquamarine aspen aconite Translation: Literal translation uncertain. It may be the name of a game of chance. Meaning Mystery, Chance. A Gamble. Pot Luck. Portents A Gamble. a mystery. An unknown outcome. Mathematical odds. Make the best of your lot. Employ common sense and moderation to succeed. Reverse Take no chances - failure is likely. What appears clear-cut hides a deeper meaning. You are tempted to be rash - but do not succumb. Converse A proposition has hidden depth. Take nothing for granted. Trust only your loved ones. Runic Number: 14 Color Element Black Water |
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| ALGIZ: The Rune of Opportunity Gemstone Tree Plant amathyst service tree sedge grass Translation: Possibly Pine woods, or more likely Sedge Reeds. Meaning Opportunity for growth. Rapid development. Protection. Safe refuge. Portents Like the fast-growing pine tree, schemes will develop quickly. Like sharp sedge, you are protected from attack. Alertness and awareness will be your guide. Wisdom, vision and clarity of mind will aid your cause.. Reverse Slow growth or decline. You may be unprotected, open to attack. Beware being pig-headed or short-sighted. Converse Growth or development opportunities are disguised. Insurance may not be as effective as you believe. Runic Number: 15 Color Element Gold Air |
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| SOWILO: The Rune of Revelation Gemstone Tree Plant ruby juniper mistletoe Translation: The Sun Meaning Discovery. Disclosure. Wholeness. Light, energy. Portents The spirit of life, the energy of the sun. Completeness. Spiritual awareness. Boundless energy, strength of character. The capacity to learn, the gift of understanding. Good health and fitness. Reverse Sowilo has no reverse. Converse Eclipse of light or energy. Hidden information. Misunderstanding. Health worries are unfounded. Runic Number: 16 Color Element White Air |
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| TIWAZ: The Warrior's Rune Gemstone Tree Plant coral oak tree aconite Translation: The god Tiw (as in Tuesday). Meaning Tiw the god of battles and legislation. Protector of mariners. Courage, compassion. Portents Tactical genius, courage, bravery, dedication, daring. Protection on sea voyages. Negotiating and legislative ability. Tiw lost his right hand through an act of bravery and thus protects warriors (both physical & spiritual), the disabled, and the left-handed. Reverse Naivet�, shyness. You must overcome a tendency to cowardice. Loss of concentration. Beware of left-handed people Converse Uncover your hidden talents of leadership. One who appears a fool is in fact courageous. Runic Number: 17 Color Element Bright Red Air |
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| BERKANA: The Rune of Growth Gemstone Tree Plant moonstone birch lady's mantle Translation: Birch Twig Meaning Growth. Fertility. Re-birth. New life. A new broom. Physical beauty or stature. Portents Physical or mental growth. Increased business, investment or profit. Bumper crops. Lost causes may be redeemed. New beginnings will flourish. Reverse Lack of growth or reduction in stature. Decline or loss in business, profits, or crops. A bad time for new ventures. Converse Increased size or profit is being hidden, or dishonestly withheld. You may suffer a theft. An investment that looks risky may well be safe. Runic Number: 18 Color Element dark green Earth |
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| EHWAZ: The Rune of Momentum Gemstone Tree Plant iceland spar ash ragwort Translation: Horse Meaning Horse, beast of burden, steed or mount. Momentum. Speed Portents Speed of thought or deed. Quick-wittedness. Forward progress, purposeful motion. Willingness. Sure-footed, confident. Reverse Lethargy, retrograde motion, regression. Muddled thinking. Reluctance. Diffidence. Becoming lost or bemused. Converse That which appears stagnant will suddenly move. Someone willing or confident will be up to no good. Runic Number: 19 Color Element White Earth |
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| MANAZ: The Rune of Humanity Gemstone Tree Plant garnet holly madder Translation: Mankind, human. Meaning Mankind. Humanity. The self. The self, inner being, soul. Manhood, or Womanhood. Portents Yourself, your mind and ego, your body. People in general, the world. Friends or family or associates. Clarity of thought. Tolerance, broad-mindedness. Devotion, kindness, consideration and charity. Willingness to change. Reverse Refers the same portents to a person of the opposite sex to yourself, e.g. a husband, wife, partner, mother, father etc. Converse The person referred to is being covert or dishonest. Runic Number: 20 Color Element Deep Red Air |
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| LAGUZ: The Water Rune Gemstone Tree Plant pearl osier willow leek Translation: Water Meaning Water, sea, ocean, river or lake. Cleansing. Tide. Portents Associations with water in all it's forms. Cleansing action. Tidal movement - ebb and flow. Fortuitous omen for overseas travel, fishing or other aquatic activities. Reverse Storm, flood, waves, corrosion or other destructive action of water. Danger of sinking or drowning. Converse Beware mariners or others associated with water who may be trying to trick you. Runic Number: 21 Color Element dark green Water |
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| INGWAZ: The Rune of Harmony Gemstone Tree Plant amber apple selfheal Translation: Angel. The god Ing Meaning Harmony. Approval. Unity, agreement. Love. Peace. Portents The Anglo-Saxon god Ing came from across the sea, united the people of Viking Jutland, and returned whence he came. Ingwaz symbolises peace, unity, harmony, agreement, togetherness and undying love between romantic partners. Reverse Ingwaz has no reverse. Converse Love, harmony or peace may be hard to achieve, but persevere. A lover may be shy - help them to declare. Runic Number: 22 Color Elements Yellow Earth and Water |
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| OTHILA: The Rune of Acquisition Gemstone Tree Plant spinel hawthorn tree clover Translation: Hereditary land, possession Meaning Home or homeland. Inheritance. Estate, possessions. Portents Acquisition. Benefit through inheritance or birthright. Fair play. Great mental capacity. Adventurous nature. Cultural maturity. Personal skill, adaptability. The honest and just are destined for great wealth. Reverse A valueless inheritance. Lack of forethought, immaturity or dullness. Failure to take a calculated risk would be costly. Converse An apparently worthless inheritance has hidden treasures. The honest or just way may be hidden from you. Runic Number: 23 Color Element Deep Yellow Earth |
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| DAGAZ: The Rune of Transformation Gemstone Tree Plant crysolite spruce hemp Translation: Day Meaning Day. Daylight. Dawn. Breakthrough. Radical change. Portents A breakthrough. A new dawn or a major change of direction. Achievement and prosperity, a successful conclusion to a passage. Darkness is behind you because a new day has begun. Reverse Dagaz has no reverse. Converse A false dawn. The time is not right for change. The daylight is yet to come. Persevere and trust in your strength and ability. Runic Number: 24 Color Elements Light Blue Fire and Air |
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| THE BLANK RUNE: Odin's Rune Gemstone Tree Plant tourmaline ash calendula (marigold) About: The blank rune is of modern origin and has no traditional value or significance. Because it is blank, it is not really a rune at all. It's invention is usually ascribed to Ralph Blum, 1980s author of "The Book of Runes" a somewhat inaccurate and very personal view of Runemal. But there is documentary evidence that the blank was used for divination as early as the 16th century. I do not use the blank rune myself preferring the traditional method, but it is included here (and as a spare in my rune sets) for those who are interested. It is usually taken to represent Odin (or Woden) the high god of the Northern Tradition and god of Rune Magic. The associations given are applicable to Odin (Woden), so I have presumed to also ascribe them to the Blank Rune. Meaning Fate. The will of the gods. Portents The end or the beginning. Death or birth. The appearance of The Blank Rune signifies that in this aspect, Fate has taken control and you have none. The death or birth indications are usually symbolic rather than actual and may refer to any aspect of your life - such as work, romance, business or wealth. Interpretation must be based on the adjacent Runes in the cast. Reverse The Blank Rune has no reverse. Converse The Blank Rune has no converse. Runic Number: 0 Color Element Runic Blue Air |
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