Elder Futhark – Freyja's Ætt

Eight vocabulary flashcards covering the meanings of the Elder Futhark’s First Ætt runes.

Fehu (fay-who)

Rune of wealth, domestic cattle, abundance, hope, happiness and new beginnings.

Symbolic of fertility and creation.

Uruz (OO-rooz)

Rune symbolizing strength, endurance, vibrant health, energy, courage, tenacity, action and raw primal force.

Often masculine energy.

Thurisaz (Thoo-ree-sahz)

Rune meaning thorn or giant; represents protection, reactive force, and challenges.

Can indicate conflict.

It can represent a powerful catalyst for change, similar to purging flame that clears everything.

Ansuz (awn-sooz)

Rune linked to divine and spiritual communication, Odin, wisdom, advice, truth and guidance.

Raidho (rye-though)

Rune of journey, movement, travel, and right action.

A change in location, Journey or transformation.

A change of perception or revelation.

Kenaz (kane-ahz)

Rune meaning beacon or torch; signifies inspiration, revelation, vision, knowledge, illumination, and transformation.

The vitality of power in the power of light.

Embodies the availability of a source of strength, energy or power or the ability to forge and create one's own reality.

Gebo (gay-boe)

Rune of gift; embodies exchange, partnership, relationships and contracts.

Indicates a balance of interaction, sacrifice and receiving generosity.

Wunjo (woon-yo)

Rune representing joy, pleasure, comfort, prosperity, harmony which may come as the result of spiritual commitment or achievement, and kinship.

A recognition of success and worth.