Runes Information and Meanings

Runes
The runes are a set of symbols which are inscribed onto small discs which are usually made from wood, stone or crystals. They are often stored in a bag and a person will randomly pick out a certain number of the runes whilst focusing on an issue or question. Runic symbols can also be used to magically empower an object or spell, for example they can be added to talismans to draw particular energies to the carrier or engraved onto candles prior to spell working.

There has also been a controversial "blank rune" added to the set. There is no historical evidence for this rune and it appears to have been a recent invention so the table below does not include it and refers only to the original twenty-four runic symbols.

Elder Futhark rune meanings

Rune symbol	Rune name	General meaning
	Fehu	Increase of wealth and possessions, protection of valuables. Used to send energy on its way.
	Uruz	Used to create change, healing, vitality, strength, to boost energy of magickal work.
	Thurisaz	Beginning new projects, luck - the hand of Fate helping you, protection, opening gateways.
	Ansuz	Communications, wisdom, clarity, to attract others to your cause, increase magickal energy
	Raido	Safe travel, movement, obtaining justice in an issue, used to keep a situation from stagnating
	Kano	Artistic pursuits, healing, love and passion, creativity, strength
	Gebo	Gifts, partnerships on all realms, balance, integration of energies
	Wunjo	Joy, happiness, love, fulfillment in career and home life
	Hagalaz	Slow, steady pace, no disruptions, asking for a hand from Fate within a situation you do not control
	Nauthiz	Need, desire, fulfilling those needs, love and sex Magic
	Isa	Cessation of energy, freezing an issue where it stands, cooling relationships, separation, division
	Jera	Harvesting tangible results from efforts already sown, fertility, culmination of events, abundance
	Eihwaz	Banishing Magic, removal of obstacles and delays, invoking foresight, clearing up hidden issues and situations
	Perth	Unexpected gains, discovering that which has been lost
	Algiz	protection, fortunate influences, Fate on your side, victory and success, good luck and personal strength
	Sowelu	Victory, power, strength, health, the rune of the Sun, vitality, drive to work and produce
	Teiwaz	Victory, leadership, success over other competitors, increase in finances, virility and passion (especially for men)
	Berkana	Growth, abundance, fertility, Mother Earth, protection
	Ehwaz	Abrupt changes, moving into new home and environment, travel, swift change in situation
	Mannaz	Cooperation, teamwork, collaboration, help and aid from others, beginning new projects
	Laguz	Intuition, imagination, success in studies, creativity, vitality and passion (especially in women)
	Inguz	Fertility, successful conclusion to issue or situation, ending one cycle and beginning another
	Dagaz	Increase and expansion, prosperity, growth, major turning points in life, turning in new directions
	Othila	Material possessions and protection of those possessions