Runes
List of Runes
FEHU
- Germanic: Fe (Fehu) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
- Gothic: Faihu
- Norse: Fé
- Anglo-Saxon: Feo, Feoh
- Icelandic: Fé [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
- Norwegian: Fe
Rune # 1. This rune begins the Futhark alphabet and is the first of the three ættir. Characterizes the beast of burden. Slavish, stupid, slow, domesticated and mild. Cowardly. This is the sending rune used in magick. To grow, to wander to destroy
Positive aspects; white magick:
Wealth, possessions, honors, property, money, expansion. Power over one’s environment, increase in wealth; fertility, mobility.
Black Magick: Instills cowardliness, dullness, breaks the spirit, binds an enemy; instills fear and dependence in an enemy.
ÜRUZ, AUROCHS
- Anglo-Saxon: UR
- Germanic: Uraz (Uruz) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
- Gothic: Urus
- Norse: Úr
- Anglo-Saxon: Ur
- Icelandic: Úr [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
- Norwegian: Ur
Rune #2. Aurochs is a species of wild ox that lived in the European forests. By the 1600’s it was hunted to extinction. This rune is the cosmic seed, beginnings and origins. It is masculine in nature and gives strength, endurance and athleticism. It is a rune of courage and boldness, freedom and rebellion. Ur represents the horn or the erect phallus, resurrection, life after death. Coming, being and passing away.
White Magick: Incites action, sexual potency. Freedom.
Black Magick: Used to threaten and destroy.
Magick: transfer of energies, used for projecting or drawing in of energy. Repeated use of the rune will gradually increase the amounts of energy one can handle at any given time. Helps in the growth of one’s own reserves of power. When using Fa with another rune, it works to increase the power of any rune it is used with for good or ill. Adepts can combine the forces of Fa with the forces of Isa (fire and ice), but this could prove disastrous for the uninitiated. Green and shimmering gold work well with the energies of this rune.
THURISAZ (Thorn)
THURISAZ (Thorn)
Germanic: Thyth (Thurisaz) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Gothic Thauris
Norse: Þurs
Anglo-Saxon: þorn
Icelandic: Þurs [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Norwegian: Thurs
#3. Rune of cutting, sharpness, and pain. Brute strength, destructive power of chaos and ruin. Also of death and regeneration, transformation and breaking down barriers. The power of this rune is wild and a strong mind/will is needed to direct it. Ur assists the energy of other runes it is used with to manifest in reality. Like a lightning bolt, Thorr brings on the energies of the berserker, energies this wild should only be used in war or attack. Can raise and guide thunderstorms and direct lightning. In many German fairy tales such as “Sleeping Beauty” the prick of a thorn, pin or spindle casts a spell upon the victim. The bloodstone has been used with this rune in the raising of thunderstorms. Hematite used with this rune can shield against electro-magnetic energies and is therefore helpful in deflecting curses. Using this rune with a pointed crystal focuses energies and projects them.
Black Magick: Brings destruction and confusion. Thorr is used in the destruction of enemies and in curses. Used to control another or render the individual defenseless.
White Magick: Rune of healing. Enhances wisdom, courage, physical strength, independence and leadership.
ANSUZ (God)
Germanic: Aza (Ansuz) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Gothic: Ansus
Norse: Óss, Áss
Anglo-Saxon: Aesc, (Os, Ac)
Icelandic: Óss, Áss [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Norwegian: As
#4. Rune of the power of speech, destroys tyranny; “Your spiritual force sets you free” Order, the opposite of chaos, creative inspiration, magickal oratory ability and to persuade others and audiences through speech. Opens channels of self-expression and overcomes obstacles of every kind. Used in removing bindings. Assists in enhancing one’s psychic and magickal abilities. Also used for work in invocations. Used with Lapis Lazuli in working to communicate with Demons.
RAIDHO (Riding, travel)
Germanic: Reda (Raidho) [Click here for the MP3 audio.] Gothic: Raida
Norse: Reið, Reiðr Anglo-Saxon: Rad
Icelandic: Reið [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Norwegian: Reid, Reidr #5. Rune of travel, journeys, and physical endurance. This rune has been used as a charm for travelers, this includes astral travel as well and Reidh acts as a guide for the dead in their journey in the underworld. This is also a rune of relocation such as moving house. Reidh also means seeking and striving; a quest and stepping into the unknown. Magickally this rune when the energies are directed at another will make him/her restless and dissatisfied. It creates changes in the life for good or ill depending on the other runes used in the working. Reidh is a solar rune as it also symbolizes the chariot of Amon Ra, the Egyptian Sun God and represents the eightfold cycle of the Greater Sabbats. Reidh also assists in astral travel. A rune of rhythm and music, Reidh makes one aware of the natural rhythms in life and helps one to better organize their time. This rune represents justice and the essence of the law, while Tyr is the letter of the law. Can be used in ritual to give power to movement- drumming, dancing, clapping, etc.
KENAZ (Torch)
- Germanic: Chozma (Kenaz) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
- Gothic: Kaun
- Norse: Kaun
- Anglo-Saxon: Cen, Ken
- Icelandic: Kaun [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
- Norwegian: Kaun
Rune #6. Rune of light. The light of the soul; also intellect. The traveler on the road to the underworld carried Kaun to illuminate and guide. The shape of this rune is of a delta for smooth flight and also penetrating. Magically this rune can be used for intellect, penetrating things as it carries energy. It also increases awareness and gives insight. In black magick, it is used to incite stupidity and works so that the victim will remain unaware. This rune also represents sores, inflammations, swelling and boils. Used for the control and harnessing of sexual energies and in working sex magick, often used with other fire runes and used to release the spirit into the realms of power. This rune can be used to direct and influence the emotions of others. Bestows charisma which is connected to the sexual energies. Useful in raising the kundalini. Fire agate and fire opal can be used with this rune, especially when working sex magick.
GEBO (Gift)
Germanic: Geuua (Gebo) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Gothic Giba
Norse: Gipt, Giöf
Anglo-Saxon: Geofu (Gyfu)
Icelandic: Gjöf [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Norwegian: Giof
#7. This is a rune of sacrifice and giving. Something of personal value given freely, such as our blood when we choose to consecrate the runes in this way. This is a rune of initiation where we make personal sacrifices to obtain knowledge, power and wisdom. No pain, no gain.
Magickally, Gipt is a bringer of gifts. Gipt relates to weddings and alliances. Gipt is also used in sex magick and binding spells. Can be used to bind another to an unwanted obligation and can be used in casting love spells. Emerald and jade are the gems used with this rune. When used in Black Magick, it brings pain and sacrifice upon the victim with no reward. Used with the Isa rune, the combination is powerful in binding enemies.
WUNJO:
Germanic: Uuinne (Wunjo) [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Gothic: Winja
Norse: Vend
Anglo-Saxon: Wynn
Icelandic: Vin [Click here for the MP3 audio.]
Norwegian: Wynn
#8. Wunjo is a rune of honors and rewards. Our efforts are rewarded. Vend is bliss merging with light. Authority, respect and strength. This rune is excellent for banishing depression. Helps to unite family members and mend friendships. Breaks down barriers between one’s self and others. When directed for black magick, this rune can be used to instill overconfidence and trust of the wrong things in others, leading to their downfall. Vend is also a rune of healing as it binds the healing of the mind with the healing of the physical self. Wards off diseases. Good for working with the heart chakra. Topaz enhances this rune as well as rose quartz. Good for raising confidence and self-esteem.
Hagl ( Hail )
