Elder Futhark Runes

Fehu (FAY-hoo)

Phonetic value: “F”

Symbolizes: Cattle

Meaning: movable wealth, abundance

Other: a rune of power we can own and control, Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Uruz (OO-rooz)

Phonetic value: “U” “OO”

Symbolizes: Auroch (wild ox)

Meaning: life force, strength, good health

Other: a rune of power we can not own or control, Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Thurisaz (THUR-ee-sahz)

Phonetic value: “th”

Symbolizes: Thorn or giant

Meaning: defense, force, disruption

Other: often associated with Thor + Mjollnir, Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Ansuz (AHN-sooz)

Phonetic value: “aa” as in act

Symbolizes: Mouth or divine breath

Meaning: Communication, intellect, ancestral gods

Other: many sources have different interpretations of Ansuz

Raidho (Rah-EED-ho)

Phonetic value: “R'“

Symbolizes: Wheel or riding

Meaning: Rhythm, momentum, journey

Other: Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Kenaz (KEN-ahz)

Phonetic value: “K”

Symbolizes: Torch

Meaning: Creativity, fertility, passion

Other: Heavily associated with fire and the positives that come from it, Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Gebo (GHEB-ho)

Phonetic value: “G” as in gift

Symbolizes: Gift

Meaning: Generosity, exchange, sacrifice or offering

Other: Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Wunjo (WOON-yo)

Phonetic value: “W” or “V”

Symbolizes: Joy

Meaning: Joy, fulfillment, harmonious action

Other: Freyr + Freyja’s Aett

Hagalaz (HA-ga-lahz)

Phonetic value: “H”

Symbolizes: Hail

Meaning: change, transformation, delay, temporary difficulties

Other: Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Naudhiz (NAWD-heez)

Phonetic value: “N”

Symbolizes: Need/Necessity

Meaning: life’s challenges, need, constraint, working through challenges

Other: A prompt to face issues we are ignoring, Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Isa (EE-sa)

Phonetic value: “I” “ee” as in East

Symbolizes: Ice

Meaning: stillness, pause

Other: can indicate a need for introspection, Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Jera (YARE-ah)

Phonetic value: “J” like in year

Symbolizes: Harvest or year

Meaning: Cycle, rewards for past efforts, abundance, prosperity

Other: Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Eihwaz ( AY-wahz)

Phonetic value: “ei” like in the y in Yew

Symbolizes: Yew or ash tree

Meaning: Power of transformation

Other: Sources disagree on other meanings, from my understanding associated with Yggdrasil and Odin’s hanging, Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Perthro (PER-thro)

Phonetic value: “P”

Symbolizes: Dice cup, empty cup

Meaning: Fate (we are the choices we’ve made, therefore the future is in our hands), casting of lots, freewill

Other: meanings of perthro vary however it is generally viewed as a rune of memory and serves as a connection to the restrictions we have due to circumstances, Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Algiz (AL-geez)

Phonetic value: “z” as in buzz

Symbolizes: Elk

Meaning: Protection, guidance of higher powers

Other: Can be a warning or a call to action to defend against danger, Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Sowilo (so-WEE-lo)

Phonetic value: “s”

Symbolizes: Sun

Meaning: Success, spiritual enlightenment

Other: Hagall (Heimdall’s) + Mordgud’s Aett

Tiwaz (TEE-whaz)

Phonetic value: “T”

Symbolizes: Tyr

Meaning: bravery, sacrifice for the greater good, justice, honor

Other: Tyr’s Aett

Berkana (BER-kah-na)

Phonetic value: “B”

Symbolizes: Birch

Meaning: life transitions, rebirth, growth

Other: associated with Frigga, Tyr’s Aett

Ehwaz (EH-wahz)

Phonetic value: “E” as in every

Symbolizes: Horse

Meaning: partnership, loyalty

Other: Tyr’s Aett

Mannaz (MAN-naz)

Phonetic value: “M”

Symbolizes: Man (as in humanity)

Meaning: humanity, society

Other: Tyr’s Aett

Laguz (LAH-gooz)

Phonetic value: “L”

Symbolizes: Water or lake

Meaning: flow, emotion, journey inward

Other: Tyr’s Aett

Ingwaz (ING-wahz)

Phonetic value: “ng” as in long

Symbolizes: Fertility

Meaning: sexuality, potential energy

Other: the fullness and specifics of this meaning varies among sources, Tyr’s Aett

Dagaz (DAH-gaz)

Phonetic value: “D”

Symbolizes: Day

Meaning: enlightenment, transformation, attainment of balance and harmony

Other: Tyr’s Aett

Othala (OH-tha-la)

Phonetic value: “O” as in old

Symbolizes: home or ancestral land

Meaning: inheritance, property, birthright

Other: Tyr’s Aett