background preloader

Runes

Facebook Twitter

Alphabets

KA the rune of creativity. Rune Meanings - The Elder Futhark. I work with the "Elder Futhark", the runic alphabet which is a composite of the runic symbols most commonly used in northern Europe.

Rune Meanings - The Elder Futhark

The names of the runes of the Elder Futhark are speculative recreations of what linguists call "proto-Germanic", which stems from "proto-Indo-European". There are many versions of the runic alphabets. Each has variations in names, shapes, esoteric meanings and magical uses. One should not mix futharks, or the intent or meaning becomes confused. The Elder Futhark, the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, and the Younger (or Scandinavian) Futhark are the most frequently seen versions of the runic alphabets in use today. The runes are broken into three sections or groups of eight, called aett (aettir, plural). First the rune name is given, then its phonetic value, its symbolic image, and finally the esoteric meaning used in divination. Fehu(F: Domestic cattle, wealth.) Uruz: (U: Auroch, a wild ox.) Thurisaz: (TH: Thorn or a Giant.) Ansuz: (A: The As, ancestral god, i.e.

Rune Poems

Tiwaz. Alternative Names Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Tiwaz Norse (Viking): Tiw, Tyr Old English: Tir, Tyr Other Names/Spellings: Teiws, Teiwaz, Tiwar, Ty, Tys Pronunciation: Tee-wahz English Letter Equivalent T as in top.

Tiwaz

Translation The god Tiw (as in Tuesday). Meaning Tiw, the god of battles and legislation. Protector of warriors and mariners. Characteristics Tactical genius, courage, bravery, dedication, daring. Tiwaz is named for the Norse god Tiw, after whom Tuesday is named. Personal Interpretation There is a need for courage now, as your victory is already assured if your heart remains true. Reverse Naiveté, shyness. Converse Uncover your hidden talents of leadership. Runic Number: 17 Color: Bright Red Element: Air Polarity: Male Associated gods: Tiw, obviously! Astrological Correspondence: Libra The Rune Poem: Verse XVII Tiwaz Tiw is a certain sign - it keeps trust well, With Aethlings, ever on course, Over the night-fogs, It never fails. Isa – Rune Meaning. “Ice only appears to stop a river’s flow.”

Isa – Rune Meaning

Isa - “Iss-ah” – Literally: “Ice” – Esoteric: Stasis, Stillness Rune of concentration of things in a static or frozen state. Rune of stillness and the Ego-Self. Psi: mental faculties, focus, ego, self-image/self-identity Energy: stillness, contraction, stasis. Rune Magick - Journeying with the elder Futhark - www.rune-magick.com.