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Pertho

January 25, 2016

PERTHO (Perth-Oh) Also: Peord (Futhorc), Perthro (?) Latin Alphabet: P Literal Translation: unknown Esoteric: Fate, The Norns In divination, the Futhark rune Pertho can be read in two ways- good omen, fellowship and joy, evolutionary change, or addictions, stagnation, loneliness, delusion, unknowability, or doom. (In this context, doom does not necessarily mean “downfall”, but inevitable… read more »

Eihwaz

January 25, 2016

EIHWAZ (Yew-Was) Also: Eiwaz or Eihaz (Proto-Germanic), Eoh (Futhorc), Ihwaz (?) Latin Alphabet: I:, æ:, or EO Literal Translation: Yew Esoteric: Yggdrasil or Kundalini In divination, the Futhark rune Eihwaz can take on two meanings- movement toward Enlightenment, endurance, initiation, or confusion, destruction, dissatisfaction, weakness, death.

Jera

January 25, 2016

JERA (Yehr-Ah) Also: Jeran or Jeraz (Proto-Germanic), Ger or Ior (Futhorc), Ar (Younger Futhark), Jer (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: J or IO (pronounce “yo”) Literal Translation: Year Esoteric: Harvest In divination, the Futhark rune Jera can be read in two ways- reward for positive action, abundance, proper timing, or repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict, regression.

Isa

January 25, 2016

ISA (Iss-Ah) Also: Isaz (Proto-Germanic), Is (Futhorc), Eis (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: I Literal Translation: Ice Esoteric: Stasis, Stillness, Rest In divination, the Futhark rune Isa can be interpreted in two ways- concentrated self, ego-consciousness, self-control, unity of being, rest, stillness, or egomania, blindness, dissipation, immobility, stagnation, psychopathy.

Nauthiz

January 25, 2016

NAUTHIZ (Not-This) Also: Naudiz (Proto-Germanic), Nyd (Futhorc), Naudr (Younger Futhark), Nauds (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: N Literal Translation: “Need-Fire” (self-reliance), Necessity, Hardship Esoteric: Constraint, Friction, Difficulty As with many Futhark runes, Nauthiz can be interpreted in several ways in divination- resistance leading to strength, recognition of örlög (ultimate law, primal truth), innovation, need-fire (self-reliance), personal development… read more »

Hagalaz

January 25, 2016

HAGALAZ (Hag-All-Az) Also: Haglaz (Proto-Germanic), Haegl (Futhorc), Hagall (Younger Futhark), Hagl (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: H Literal Translation: Hail (Hailstone) Esoteric: Radical Change, Crisis In divination, the Hagalaz rune can be interpreted in one of two ways- change according to ideals, for the long-term good, controlled crisis, corrections, completion, or catastrophe, stagnation, loss of power or… read more »

Wunjo

January 25, 2016

WUNJO (Won-Joe) Also: Wynn or Wen (Futhorc), Winja (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: W Literal Translation: Joy Esoteric: Hope, Harmony Like most Futhark runes, Wunjo has a dual interpretation in divination- joy, harmony, fellowship, accomplishment, prosperity, or sorrow, strife, alienation, blindness to danger, deception, betrayal.

Gebo

January 25, 2016

GEBO (Gay-Boo) Also: Gyfu or Gar (Futhorc), Giba (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: G Literal Translation: Gift or Generosity Esoteric: fair exchange, sacrifice In divination, the rune Gebo has a two-fold meaning- generosity, gift, magical exchange, honor, sacrifice, or greed, loneliness, dependence, over-sacrifice, dishonesty.

Kenaz

January 25, 2016

KENAZ (Kin-Az) Also: Kaunan (Proto-Germanic), Kaun (Younger Futhark), Cen (Futhorc), Kusma (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: C/K Literal Translation: Torch Esoteric: “Ken” or knowledge In divination, the Kenaz rune can mean both artistic or technical ability, craft, transformation, new information or decay, inability, lack of creativity, ignorance, arrogance.

Raido

January 25, 2016

RAIDO (Ride-Ho) Also: Rad (Futhorc), Reid (Younger Futhark), Raida (Gothic) Latin Alphabet: R Literal Translation: Ride or Wagon Esoteric: Journey In divination, Raido can mean both rationality, action, justice, ordered growth, journey or rigidity, stasis, injustice, irrationality, hypocrisy, restlessness.