Dictionary A Study of Runes

The First Aett - Freya's Aett

Translation: Fire
Alternate Names: Feoh, Fe, Feh
Letter: F
Elements: Fire, Earth
Key Concepts: Expansive Energy, New Beginnings, Control, Abundance, Social Success, Foresight, Travel, Reputation, Material Wealth, Generosity, Power, Sexual Energy
Merkstave: Failure, Greed, Atrophy, Loss, Destruction, Discord, Dullness, Hoarding, Impoverishment

Bandruna:
Used with another rune Fehu will increase the power of its companion rune(s). Applied negatively, Fehu will be destructive (burn out of control).

Uruz – healing
Ansuz – wealth/success via intellectual means
Othala – reward through perseverance
Dagaz – increase in wealth

Translation: Aurochs
Alternate Names: Ur, Uruz, Urur, Urus, Uraz
Letter: U
Elements: Earth
Key Concepts: Life Force, Physical Health, Courage, Organic Structure, Manifestation, Formation, Healing, Vigor, Endurance
Merkstave: Weakness, Obsession, Misdirected Force, Domination by Others, Sickness, Inconsistency, Ignorance, Lust, Brutality, Rashness, Callousness, Violence

Bandruna:
Though Uruz energy is also heavily invested in the hamingja, it is not suited for easy, conscious control as Fehu is. It is the rune of powerful unconscious shaping energies that need to be guided wisely as they manifest.

Translation: Giants
Alternate Names: Thorn, Thom, Thuris, Thurisar, Thurs, Thauris, Thyth
Letter: TH
Elements: Fire
Key Concepts: Subconscious Forces, Social Energies, Thor, Epiphanies, Mental Breakthroughs, Thorn Of Awakening, Enthusiasm
Merkstave: Psychological Problems, Complexities Of Aggression, Confusion, Destruction By Natural Forces, Conflicts, Disputes

Bandruna:
It’s not uncommon for the rune meaning of Thurisaz to be described as a thorn that is most sharp, a grim and evil thing to take grip on or touch. However, it is representative of Thor and his hammer protecting Asgard from the thurses, giants who resist the expansion of consciousness throughout the multiverse. In every respect, the energies of Thurisaz are a forceful enemy of unconsciousness, ignorance and the rule of brute violence. Thurisaz represents the warrior that combines consciousness and wisdom with matters requiring force.

Translation: God
Alternate Names: As, Os, Oss, Asur, Aza
Letter: A
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Order, Gods, Odin, Transmission of Intelligence, Communication, Authority, Reason, Inspiration, Language, Breath, Sound, Origins of Language, the Voice of the Universe, Spellsong, Casting, Chanting, Ancestors, Passing of the Breath Along the Ancestral Line, Evolution of Gods, Speech, Poetry, Discussion of Runes, Memetics, Semiotics, Etymology, Linguistics
Merkstave: Manipulation by Others, Misunderstandings, Delusion, Boredom, Vanity, Arrogance, Aloofness, Grandiloquence

Bandruna:
Ansuz is specifically the rune of intellectual learning, understanding, abstract thought process and the ability to communicate these in concrete terms. As well as language skills, the ability to write and speak in words as well as the language of symbols. Ansuz is one of the runes of leadership connected with spiritual leaders, teachers or Elders, the older, wiser people from whom advice is sought. The chanting of Ansuz or meditation on Ansuz can open channels of inspiration previously inaccessible.

Translation: Ride
Alternate Names: Rad, Rat, Reida, Reda
Letter: R
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Stories, Heroism, Means of Transportation, Right Action, Movement, Motion, Taking Charge, Being In Control, Initiative, Adventure, Decision-making, Direction, Counsel, The Right Path
Merkstave: Crisis, Rigidity, Stasis, Dislocation, Delusion, Possibly A Death

Bandruna:
Raidho represents the circle of life. Binding runes written with Rhaido are persistant and tied to one's life.

Translation: Torch
Alternate Names: Kano, Kein, Cen, Ken, Kaun, Kauna, Chaon, Kusma
Letter: K
Elements: Fire
Key Concepts: Illumination, Searching For Enlightenment, Shedding Light On Matters, Quest for Truth, Skills and Abilities, Creativity, Art, Craftsmanship, Cunning
Merkstave: Darkness, Illusion, Not Knowing Answers, Being In Darkness, Feeling Lost

Bandruna:
The transmuting power of human-controlled fire is obvious in the symbol of the forge; as should be the nature of the relationship between teacher and learner, the tradition of knowledge that dates farther back in many cases than does human record.

Translation: Gift
Alternate Names: Gifo, Gyfu, Giba, Geuua
Letter: G
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Gifts, Giving, Taking, Trade, Sacrifice, Process of Exchange, Balance
Merkstave: (it cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition) Greed, Dependence, Over-Sacrifice, Bribery

Bandruna:
It is the rune of communication and partnership and unions of all kinds. The Gebo rune also indicates giving and receiving and putting wisdom into action in order to reap rewards.

Translation: Joy
Alternate Names: Wynne, Wunna, Wunno, Wenne, Winja, Uuinne
Letter: W
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Joy, Perfection, The Art of Correct Wishing, Correct Application of the Will, Well-being, Contentment, Hope, Expectation, Relationship, Family, Bonding, Trusted Kinsfolk, Shared Ideals or Aims, Group Harmony, Symbols of Shared Identity, Optimism, Cooperative Effort, Like-mindedness, Friendship
Merkstave: Sorrow, Melancholy, Strife, Alienation, Delirium, Intoxication, Impractical Enthusiasm, Frenzy, Insanity, Anger and Rage, Manipulation

Bandruna:
Wunjo is the inner urge for realization of your soul’s true will to achieve perfection of consciousness and the drive to this realization in this life-time. It wards off woe and sorrow so that the abundant gifts of the multiverse have no trouble bestowing themselves upon you. In Wunjo we find harmonious energies characteristic in functional families, group affiliations, healthy societies and nations and ultimately, the world.

Sources:
https://runesecrets.com/
https://runelore.it/
https://www.sunsigns.org/
https://www.wirkendekraft.at/
http://elderfutharkrunes.blogspot.com/
https://runen.net/

The Second Aett - Heimdall's Aett

Translation: Hail
Alternate Names: Hagalaz, Haegl, Hagl, Haal
Letter: H
Elements: Air, Water
Key Concepts: Hailstones, Crisis and Catastrophe, Disruption, Radical Change, Destructive Elements of Nature, Severe Weather, The Uncontrollable, Unavoidable Unpleasantness, Jungian Shadow, Psychoanalysis, Regression, Acceptance of the Unalterable
Marstave: Destruction, Disaster, Sudden Loss, Ordeal, Clearance, Testing, Karmic Lessons, Drastic Change, Wrath of Nature, Uncontrolled Forces, Tempering, Testing, Trials and Tribulations, Influences From The Past

Bandruna:
As the ninth rune, Hagalaz has a special place in the ordering, as nine has particular significance in the Elder Futhark. Nine signals completion of a perfect pattern. Nine months is one of nature’s most regular human cycles, that of the gestation period for a baby in a mother’s womb. In this sense it is a protective rune and assists us in acceptance of the unalterable, the seeking of shelter and patience while things blow over.

Translation: Need
Alternate Names: Not, Nyd, Nauthz, Noicz
Letter: N
Elements: Fire, Earth
Key Concepts: Need, Resistance, Constraint, Conflict, Drama, Effort, Necessity, Urgency, Hard Work, Need-fire, Life Lessons, Creative Friction, Distress, Force of Growth, The Consequence of Past Action
Merkstave: Constraint of Freedom, Distress, Toils, Drudgery, Extremity, Deprivation, Exhaustion, Conflict, Starvation, Poverty, Lack of Innovation, Scarcity, Neediness, Unacknowledged Needs, Hard work, Limitations, Poverty, Hardship, Misery, Emotional Hunger

Bandruna:
Naudhiz is still a rune of fire, but is very different from the other two main igneous runes, Kenaz and Sowilo. In fact, while the first is the light, the fire extinguished which advances, and Sowilo is the natural fire, often devastating, Naudhiz is the fire that makes survival that prevents falling.

Translation: Ice
Alternate Names: Isar, Iss, Iiz, Eis
Letter: I
Elements: Water
Key Concept: Standstill, Stillness, Frozen in Time, Inactivity, Blockage, Stagnation, Potential, Reflection, Patience, Withdrawal, Rest, Contemplation, Affirmation, Challenge, Frustration, Powerful Inexorable Forces, Psychological Blocks to Thought or Activity
Merkstave: Egomania, Dullness, Blindness, Obstacles, Psychological Blocks to Thought and Action, Coldness, Loss of Energy, An End, Termination, Death, Dissipation, Treachery, Illusion, Deceit, Betrayal, Guile, Stealth, Ambush, Plots and Schemes

Isa cannot be reversed but can lie in opposition, showing that all of Isa’s attributes are magnified. When this occurs, it is a message to the seeker to watch their own actions carefully and modify them if required. It is also a warning to observe others’ actions and to keep a look out for traps and pitfalls. Read, then re-read the ‘fine print’.

Bandruna:
Rune of concentration of things in a static or frozen state. Rune of stillness and the Ego-Self. Consideration must be taken of all runes and their messages when Isa is alongside them as their wisdom wants to be acknowledged and their messages heeded. The Isa rune intensifies the meaning of any other rune it is associated with.

Translation: Year
Alternate Names: Ger, Ar, Jara, Jer, Gaar
Letter: J
Elements: Earth
Key Concept: Rewards, Year, Harvest, Realization, Plenty, Promise of Success, An Abundant Time, Thriving Crops, Summer, Generosity, Fertility, Vitality, The Sacred Marriage Between Heaven and Earth, Good Timing, Right Order, Culmination, Life Cycles, Prosperity, Earned Income, Change, Cycles Turning, Motion, Productivity, Development
Merkstave: Indicating Sudden Setbacks, Reversals, Repetition, Bad Timing, Poverty and/or Conflict

Jera cannot be reversed but can lie in opposition.

Bandruna:
Jera can magically speed things up or slow things down, and manipulation of subjective time in this manner is governed by this rune. In this rune we see the most stark western counter-point to the maxim ‘time is an illusion’. If a person sows no seeds, does no work, plants no goals and desire in his or her thoughts, Jera will bring about situations which reflect that lack. The ultimate consequences of past human action unfold into the future.

“Time and I Against Any Two.”

Translation: Yew
Alternate Names: Eiwaz, Eoh, Eyz, Egeis
Letter: Ei
Elements: Eart, Fire, Water, Air
Key Concepts: Change, Initiation, Confrontation of Inner and Outer Fears, Force, Purpose, Need to Acquire, Regeneration and Rebirth, Winter, Death, Transformation, Turning Point, Strength, Reliability, Dependability, Trustworthiness, Enlightenment, Endurance, The Gate to the Underworld
Merkstave: Confusion, Dissatisfaction, Weakness, Destruction

Bandruna:
The Eihwaz rune is one of wisdom and can be used to evoke the mysteries of Yggdrasil. Yggdrasil’s symbology and meanings are vast and complex. The Eihwaz rune provides protection to the seeker and can help increase personal power and defense. It also suggests communication between different worlds, different layers of reality and different realms.

Translation: Destiny
Alternate Names: Peord, Perth, Pairtha, Petra
Letter: P
Elements: Water
Key Concepts: Choice, Decision-making, Hearth, The Game Played Between Desire and Destiny, The Dance of Life, Brings Things to Fruition, Initiation, Sexual Intercourse, Rebirth, Mystery, Fertility, Laughter, Music, Divination, Reveals What Is Hidden, Chance, A Secret Matter, Hidden Things, Fellowship, Joy, The Essence of One’s Being
Merkstave: Addiction, Stagnation, Malaise, Loneliness

Bandruna:
Pertho, in its essence, represents the happiness of being alive and the joy of living. Pertho represents mandatory changes brought about by external forces. Pertho is the ‘width’ measurement of life. It indicates not how long you live your life, but how well you live it.

Translation: Elk
Alternate Names: Yr, Ybe , Iwa, Eohl, Algir, Alga, Ezec
Letter: Z
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Protection, Sheltering Yourself and Others, Holding Onto What Has Been Rightfully Earned, The Hand Signal to Ward Off Evil, Temple, Sanctuary, Aspiration Towards the Divine, A Strong Symbol of Protection Against Negative Forces or Energies, Assistance, Warning, Support, A Mentor or Teacher, Defense
Merkstave: Hidden Danger, Loss of Divine Link, Taboo, A Warning Siren or Alarm

Bandruna:
The Algiz rune is the natural evolution of Ansuz rune, the rune of Odin. It is a rune of protection by an external force. It is the rune which comes between us and harm's way in the physical world as well as the spiritual. It is quite literally a shield for body and mind.

Translation: Sun
Alternate Names: Sowulo, Sigel, Sol, Sauil, Sugiol
Letter: S
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Success, Positive Energy, Power, Day, Hope, Attainment, Harmony, Contact With the Higher Self, Light of the World, Beneficent Magic, Spiritual Power to Resist Disintegration, Guidance, Healing, Victory, Fertility, Good Health, Healing, Glory, Inspiration, Honor, Victory, Education, High Achievements, Obtained Goals
Merkstave: Destruction, Bad Counsel, False Success, Gullibility, Loss of Goals, Retribution, Injustice

Sowulo cannot be reversed but can lay in opposition.

Bandruna:
Sowulo is the rune of potential and success, energy and expansion. Sowulo promises that goals will be achieved and honour bestowed. It presages a union between the conscious and the unconscious, but it also counsels restraint.

Sources:
https://runesecrets.com/
https://runelore.it/
https://www.sunsigns.org/
https://www.wirkendekraft.at/
http://elderfutharkrunes.blogspot.com/
https://runen.net/

The Third Aett - Tyr's Aett

Translation: The God, Tyr
Alternate Names: Tiwaz, Teiws, Tir, Tiw, Tyr
Letter: T
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Justice, Sovereign Order, Laws, Principles, Spiritual Warrior, Sacrifice, Balance, Harmony, Fidelity, Victory, Fatherhood, Strength
Merkstave: Martyrdom, Mental Paralysis, Injustice, Imbalance, Strife, Losing, Conflict, Failure in Competition, Dwindling Passion, Arguments, Difficulties in Communicating, Separation

Bandruna:
Teiwaz focuses the attention and forces discipline. Embodied in this rune is the energy of discernment and discrimination and is one of courage and dedication. This rune gives one the ability to remain objective and judge in fairness. It also gives the potential for handling conflicts positively.

Translation: Birch
Alternate Names: Bercna, Bercano, Bjarkan, Beroc, Berrachd, Berkano, Bairkan
Letter: B
Elements: Earth
Key Concepts: Fertility, Abundance, Gestation, Growth, Rebirth, New Beginnings, Healing, Sanctuary, Mature Wisdom, Safety, Plantlife, Renewal, Liberation, Secrecy
Merkstave: Family Problems or Domestic Troubles, Anxiety, Carelessness, Abandonment, Loss of Control, Deceit, Sterility, Stagnation

Bandruna:
Berkana represents the path of the mother, the healer and the midwife, bringing new life after death, just as the Birch puts out the first leaves after winter. The Birch tree is abundant and all providing and heals through nourishment, cleansing and loving. It was often planted before a house was built, to protect the home and its occupants in Nordic countries. It is a rune which leads to blossoming and ripening and is concerned with life, death, rebirth and renewal.

Translation: Horse
Alternate Names: Eoh, Aihwas, Eh, Ior. Ehol
Letter: E
Elements: Earth
Key Concepts: Union, Trust, Teamwork, Love, Partnership, Animals, Emotion, Harmony, Loyalty, Friends, Marriage
Merkstave: Recklessness, Haste, Disharmony, Mistrust, Death, Betrayal, Lies and Deceit, Feeling Confined in a Situation

Bandruna:
Ehwaz represents co-operation and adjustments and tells you that with team effort, strength, will-power and determination, you will achieve all goals set forth, with ease. It tells you to always be proud of your achievements, whilst remaining humble, as this will ensure that your travels will be swift, positive and rewarding.

Translation: Mankind
Alternate Names: Man, Mann, Manna, Madhr
Letter: M
Elements: Air
Key Concepts: Humanity, Culture, Memory, Intelligence, Family, Self, Awareness, Community, Relationships, Social Concerns, Creativity, Skill, Adornment, Ability, Intellect, Forethought, Success, Augmentation
Merkstave: Depression, Mortality, Blindness, Self-delusion, Awareness, Slyness, Cunning, Manipulations, Mortality, Lack of Help and Support From Others

Bandruna:
Mannaz is the rune of relationships and connections. It is about those with whom with have intimate relationships, such as our immediate circle of family and friends, to the wider community. It also extends to our connection with nature and our instincts to be social creatures. Mannaz represents our connection with the Universe and nature, as well as the lifecycle of birth, death and rebirth.

Translation: Lake
Alternate Names: Lagu, Lagus, Logr, Lagaz
Letter: L
Elements: Water
Key Concepts: Water, Tides, Fluidity, Travel, Possibility of Loss, Emotions, Fears, The Subconscious Mind, Hidden Things, Secrets, Revelation, Intuition, Guidance, Renewal, Healing, Expansion, Life Force, Organic Growth, Imagination, Intuition, Mystery, Dreams, Fantasy, Mysteries, The Unknown, Cleansing
Merkstave: Confusion, Poor Judgement, Poor Decision-making, Lack of Creativity, Fear, Avoidance, Madness, Obsession, Risk, Despair, Perversity, Sickness

Bandruna:
Laguz makes us examine the underlying roots of our personality and behaviour and allows us to modify those aspects which are hindering our spiritual development, and our lives in general. The understanding and wisdom learnt prepares us to face our darker side and acknowledge and accept it as an integral part of ourselves.

Translation: Seed
Alternate Names: Ing, Epel, Ingwaz, Enguz, Iggws
Letter: I
Elements: Earth
Key Concepts: Gestation, Internal Growth, Work, Productivity, Bounty, Peace, Prosperity, Protection of Hearth and Home, Good Health, Balance, Farming, Fertility, Virtues, Common Sense, Family, Human Warmth, Home, Rest, Summer Sun, Inner Strength
Merkstave: Ill-health, Lack of Balance, Male Impotence, Toil, Movement With No Positive Change, Bad Harvests, Hard Work That Brings Little Reward

Bandruna:
Inguz is a rune of movement, action and reaction. It is also one of responsibility. The Inguz rune indicates that you are on a spiritual path or journey.

Translation: Homeland
Alternate Names: Othala, Ogthala, Othel, Othal, Ethel, Odhal, Opild
Letter: O
Elements: Fire
Key Concepts: Property, Home, Inheritance, Legacy, Boundaries, Permanency, Safety, Possessions, Family, Group, Patrimony, Heritage, Ancestral Lands, Spirit, Togetherness, Duty to Resist Oppression, Integrity, Prosperity, Acquisition, Benefits
Merkstave: Disorder, Prejudice, Manipulation, Unfair Judgement, Homelessness, Poverty, Bad Karma, No Sense of Belonging, Outcast, Being Bound to a Negative Situation

Bandruna:
Othilla also represents boundaries of all kinds. Boundaries are what we place around ourselves and our properties. In life it is imperative to know your boundaries, although these same boundaries are to be pushed from time to time, to further growth. Knowing our boundaries allows us to make good judgements and choices.

Translation: Day
Alternate Names: Daeg, Dags, Dag, Daeg, Dogr
Letter: D
Elements: Fire
Key Concepts: Happiness, Success, Fulfillment, Light, Hope, Divine Light, Balance, Prosperity, Satisfaction, Positive Activity, Good Fortune, Breakthrough, Awakening, Awareness, Transformation, Security, Certainty, Growth, Release, Good Health, Strength, Joy
Merkstave: Lack of Hope, Disparity, Ill Fortune, Darkness, Uncertainty, Lack of Personal Conviction, Loss of Faith, Sorrow, Disheartenment, Ignorance, Lack of Harmony, Endings, Limits, Hopelessness

Dagaz cannot be drawn reversed but can lay in opposition.

Bandruna:
Dagaz is telling you that the darkness is behind you, and you are to forge ahead, bathed in the light of the sun. Dagaz often signals a shift, breakthrough or move of some kind.

Sources:
https://runesecrets.com/
https://runelore.it/
https://www.sunsigns.org/
https://www.wirkendekraft.at/
http://elderfutharkrunes.blogspot.com/
https://runen.net/

Numerical Runes

	Symbol: Demiguise Number: 0 The Demiguise's ability enabling it to turn itself invisible is used to symbolize zero.
	Symbol: Unicorn Number: 1 The Unicorn's single horn is used to symbolize the number one.
	Symbol: Graphorn Number: 2 The two long, sharp horns of the Graphorn are used to symbolize the number two.
	Symbol: Runespoor Number: 3 The triple headed Runespoor is utilized to represent the number three.
	Symbol: Fwooper Number: 4 All the different colors varieties of the Fwooper are used to symbolize the number four.
	Symbol: Quintaped Number: 5 The five club-footed legs of the Quintaped are utilized to represent the number five.
	Symbol: Salamander Number: 6 Six is symbolic of the maximum number of hours a Salamander may survive outside of fire.
	Symbol: Unknown Number: 7 The Unknown is used to represent seven, a mysterious but magically powerful number.
	Symbol: Acromantula Number: 8 The eight eyes of the Acromantula are used to represent the number eight.
	Symbol: Hydra Number: 9 The Hydra's multiple heads are used to symbolize the number nine.

Sources:
https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Rune#Numerical