--Rune Poem, Anglo-Saxon
"FEOH causes trouble among kinsmen; Wolf dwells in forest."
--RP, Norwegian
"FEOH is trouble among kinsmen and fire of sea and path of serpent."
--RP, Icelandic
Meaning: cattle; mobile property
Related to: Venus and the Moon
Esoteric Interpretation: dynamic power
Ideographic: horns of livestock
Associated with: Frey
Plants/Animals: cat, swallow, elder tree & nettle
Stone: Moss Agate
Color: Red
Healing Meditation: chest & respiratory problems
This Rune can also refer to an emotional gain or a romantic conquest. In cases where the querent is unsure if his feelings are returned or if there is a rival or suspected rival, FEOH indicates that a declaration of affection will be well-received. ("Faint heart never won fair lady!")
The Moon represtent the "Great Mother" who was often represented as a cow; the cow's milk was sacred to her. The aspects of mothering: preservation, nourishing, protection, "preservation of food for wintertime" & conservation.
Querent may be pasing through a period where it is necessary toconserve or consolidate resources, whether physical or material. Signifies the successful development or completion of projects already underway. Ventures still at the planning stage may be held in reserve for a later time.
FEOH represents the conservative approach, particularly when it is paired with other Runes that represent caution.
When accompanied by negative Runes, FEOH advises against changing horses in midstream, though often predicting success in the matter in hand. Indicates that the querent has become discouraged; in contemplating withdrawal. Indicates eventual success.
FEOH reversed: Indicates "loss or failure if the course already embarked upon is adhered to." Frustration & difficulties in money matters; disagreements & arguments in emotional relationships; breaking asunder. (In combination with positive Runes, this may be only temporary.)
In combination with negative signs = plans underway should be abandoned.
In combination with positive signs = delay.
--RP, A/S
"UR <slag> comes from poor iron; reindeer run oft over hard-frozen snow."
--RP, N
"UR <drizzle> is weeping of clouds & destruction of hay-harvest & abhorrence of herdsmen."
--RP, I
Meaning: an Aurochs
Related to: Mars
Esoteric Interpretation: Audhumbla; the drizzle; the fertilizing essence.
Ideographic: vital formative essence
Associated with: Thor
Plants/Animals: Icelandic moss, birch tree
Color: green
Stone: Carbuncle
Healing Meditation: muscles; anything connected with bodily strength
The sacrifice: an exchange of a lesser for a greater good. The keynote of this Rune is "natural change:" the changes which should not--and may not--be avoided.
It indicates the positive virtues of Mars: energy, determination, will-power, grit.
Often represents the male partner in a relationship, the passion or sex-urge.
In business or financial questions UR indicates an improvement in position, but only through will-power & effort.
It is associated with a challange, leading to a major llife change, physical strength, endurence, courage & freedom. A healthy society & physical health. A shaping force.
Audhumbla was the holy cow ut of which came everything, so UR represents the patterning & formulating power of the multiverse, the potency which exists between Being & Void <Gunnungap>
UR reversed: Do not let an opportunity to show what you can do slip through your fingers. In a negative runecast: This is an opportunity you should allow to pass by. If UR is reversed but accompanied by a Rune indicating change (RAD or EOH) the reading sggests insufficient energy to complete a change.( Look to the other Runes in the cast to see if this means cancellation or postponement.) Weak will-power; falling under the influence of a stronger personality, especially when paired with a partnership Rune such as GEOFU or WYNN reversed, or when falling in the 7th House in an astrological runecast. Low vitality. For a male querent, it may indicate medical or psychological sex problems.
-- RP, A/S
"THORN <giant> causes illness in women; few rejoice in Ill-luck."
-- RP, N
"THORN is illness of women & cliffdweller & husband of Varthrun."
-- RP, I
Meaning: a giant; the strong one; the good one
Related to: Jupiter (active)
Esoteric Interpretation: breaker of resistence; applied power; the enemy of unfriendly forces
Ideographic: the hammer of Thor
Associated with: Thor
Plants/Animals: snake, blackthorn tree, thorn on a rose or other plant, houseleek
Color: red
Stone: Sapphire
Healing Meditation: heart
In Viking times, hedges of blackthorn or hawthorn were used to deliniate property lines U keep out intruders. THORN represtents the forces of the unconscious, expressive anger & lust, the weapon & the phallic symbol, lightening & thunder.
In Divination: The thorn is the protection of the plant; jupiter as the protective planet. Thor, the protector. THORN is protective when it occurs in association with another protective Rune, such as YR or EOLH (both ruled by Jupiter.)
In a positive runescast, indicates a stroke of good luck, but may arise when the querent has been indulging self or has had a run of luck: take stock & conserve.
Often suggests the querent is being wrong-headed in some direction (Look at the other Runes to see where)Indicates advice to maintain the situation until the end of the period of the runecast, or (Gate of Heaven runecast) until all the Runes indicate it is safe to proceed...particularly when associated with ANSUR, JARA or MANN.
THORN Reversed: Has much the same meaning, but you may have more difficulty convincing the querent to take your advice. Q. is set on some course...can lead to quarrels. The consequences of stubbornly following one's path can be even more disastrous. The enquirer must learn "What man proposes, God disposes!"
Sometimes indicates that the querent sees an emerging underling as a threat...either in family or business. Look for the presence of KEN reversed as denoting one party about to be outgrown or surpassed by another. Or, the querent may fear the failure of a protege may reflect poorly on himself as a manager, teacher or trainer.
-- RP. A/S
"ANSUR <river mouth> is the source of most travail, but scabbard is of swords"
--RP, N
"ANSUR <God> is ancient creator & king of Asgard & lord of Valholl."
-- RP, I
Meaning: a mouth
Related To: Mercury (passive)
Esoteric Interpretation: word-power, a sovereign force.
Ideograph: the wind-blown cloke of Odin
Associated With: God
Color: dark blue
Plants/Animals: ash tree, fly agaric toadstool, wolf, raven
Stone: Emerald
Healing meditation: mouth, teeth, throat, stammering problems
The spoken word, eloquence & intellligence. Mercury is always referred to as a "boy" an unproven one, under tuteledge; the aquisition of knowledge, the seeking & taking of advice rather than the dispensing of such qualities.
In education ANSUR can mean the spoken test, an interview, any test, oral, written or practical. May refer to the "testing" experience of life itself. ANSUR upright indicates that the querent will pass tie test with flying colors.
Apprenticeship: The enquirer will receive advice from a parent-figure...Teacher, employer, anyone older & wiser, having superior knowledge. Lawyer, counsellor, doctor, etc. In the 12th house indicates a need for counselling.
Mercury has rulership over movement & journeys...In this case most likely a voyage to see someone to get advice, gain news, or seek instruction. But, since this is a passive Rune, it will most often mean a visit fropn a parent or other relative: BEORC (mother) JARA (lawyer) or OTHEL (aged relation.)
ANSUR Reversed: Biased advice. Cheating, self-interest, partiality. Trickery, lies & misinformation generally. Querent should get a second opinion in all important matters.
Older people may be interfering adversely, in a passive manner, with one's plans.
A wasted journey, the misuse of knowledge & wisdom, trouble with studies. The refusal to learn life's lessons.
With other negative Runes, ANSUR reversed may indicate that the querent is a perpetual student; Peter Pan type, unable to father deeds or ideas.