It is believed that the runic alphabet derived from a northern Etruscan alphabet used among Italic tribes in the eastern Alps and that was developed in the 2nd or 3rd century by Germanic people. The word 'rune' means mystery or secret. Each rune is believed to have estoric meanings and properties associated with it, having a story and a connection to a Norse diety.
This rune originally represented material wealth in the form of livestock. It signified fertility of the fields. Fehu is a symbol of bounty and fertility in a runic spell it is used to protect valuables and increase wealth.
Uruz
This represents freedom and strength of the aurochs (a large, long haired bull) and is a symbol of sexual energy, physical health and creative power. This is used to draw new situations into your life in runic spells.
Thurisaz
This is associated with the God of Thuder, Thor, the rune symbolizes cathartic destruction and new beginnings. In runic spells it is used for new beginnings, luck, protection, defense and neutralization of enemies.
Ansuz
This signifys truth, verbal expression and clarification, it is used in runic spells to gain wisdom, confidence and luck in exams.
Raidho
This is the rune of travel, it indicates a physical or spiritual journey. In runic spells it is used to obtain justice according to a sfe travel.
Kenaz
This is associated with Freya, the norse Goddess of love. It represents positive aspects of love, passion, creativity and generation on a higher plane. It is used in spells to strengthen other spells, healing, love, stability and protection of valuables.
Gebo
This indicates a gift or a union or partnership, it was used in spells for love magic, increase in magical powers and anything to do with partnerships.
Wunjo
This is a symbol of restoration, joy and positive changes. It is used in spells to bring fulfilment in areas such as love, career or success.
Hagalaz
This is a symbol of hardships and setbacks with changes and liberation; it is used in spells for protection when luck is needed.
Naudhiz
This is a symbol of struggle in adversity it is used in spells to overcome stress, achieving your goals and for protection.
Isa
This represents life in stasis, where there are no growths or changes, it shows stress and solitude. It is used in magic to stop unwanted forces.
Jera
This shows the seasons' cycles. It is used in spells to help bring events to pass, help in legal matters and fertility.
Iwaz
This symbolizes the yew tree in which a norse god called Odin hung himself to protect against evil and adversity. In spells it is used to remove objects, protect and increase one's power.
Pertho
A symbol of chance and fate, it is used in spells to help create ideas, dealings with investments and finding lost things.
Elhaz
This symbolizes a hand with splayed fingers which is a sign of universal protection in spells it is used to protect one from enemies and evil, promote friendship, strengthen luck and life.
Sowilo
This represents the Sun, it indicates challenges of spiritual growth and fortells and intense transformation. it is used in spells for success, healing, strength and self confidence.
Tiwaz
This is a rune of the norse God Tyr, which stands for his qualities of bravery, justice and truth, this is used in spells to obtain victory and good health.
Berkano
A symbol of Mother earth, releating to life, birth and death. It is used for fertility, protection and family matters in spells.
Ehwo
A symbol of reching a spiritual destination in spells it is used to bring swift change and safe travel.
Mannaz
This is a symbol of the self, power of intelligence, rationality and memory; it is used in spells to increase the memory and mental powers and to gain assistance from others.
Laguz
Signifies intuition, emotion and dreams; it is used in spells to help obtain energy for intuitive matters and increase the life force.
Ingwaz
This signifies fertility and is used in spells for fertility, and to release energy.
Dagaz
This rune is used in spells for finacial increases, to change attitudes and begin a new path in life.
Othalo
This means an ancesterol prophecy it is paired with Fehu in spells to protect possesions and help the health of elderly people.
1. The Cross
This is used to plot out the arc of one's life and forces that are acting on it. It is the most popular spread giving a complete view of the situation.
2. The Norn
This is used to show crucial elements of the past, present and future to reveal the evolution of the situation through time.
3. The Diamond
This is used to show what forces are at work in a situation and is a spread of choice for understanding a hidden conflict.
4. The Fork
This spread is used at critical turning points to understand important situations that are present in one's life
5. A single rune spread
This is used to gain a quick insight into what is happening in a situation and to give a brief summary of that situation.
