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The Elder Futhark system is made up of 24 runes with a modern addition, bringing it to 25. In a runecast runes work together to give meaning and insight, this is a basic introduction to what each rune represents. For more detailed explanations or rune meanings have a look in the book section. |
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Wyrd is a modern addition to the system and represents the cosmic power of fate; what will be will be. |
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The archaic meaning or fehu is cattle, ancient man's means of bartar, as such this is the rune of material gain. |
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Uruz represents the wild ox and as such strength and the natural powers of resistance and good health. |
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Thurisaz is the rune associated with the god Thor, it can be seen as protection and luck, or conversely the thorn in your side. |
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Ansuz means mouth and represents communication, advice, and the acquisition of wisdom. |
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This rune was associated with the wagon, and as such relates to travel or movement. |
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Kenaz is connected to fire, and represents energy, power and strength. |
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Gifu means gift and is the rune of love, partnerships and happiness. |
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Wunjo means joy, and is an excellent omen, representing happiness and success in whatever aspect of life under question. |
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Hagall means hail, and in all that it represents is the primary rune of coldness, limitations and delay, where all forces are out of your control. |
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Nied is another delay rune, this time counselling patience, and whilst delays are tiresome things will prevail. |
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Isa is ice, and is representative of significant cessation of all activities, the big freeze. |
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Jera means harvest and relates to reaping the rewards of your efforts. |
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Eihwaz meant yew to the nordics, and as such represents a powerful ally and protection. |
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Perdho is the mystery rune and relates to hidden secrets and occult abilities. |
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Eolh signifies a fortunate new influence entering your life. |
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Sigel is one of the runes of victory and inciates great power and success.
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Tir is another of the runes of victory and assures success in any competition or cause. |
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Beorc is the rune of fertility, birth and family. |
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Ehwaz is another movement rune, indicating physical shifts and changes of location. |
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Mannaz is the rune of humankind and relates to human relationships and interdependance. |
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Laguz means lake and represents healing, intuitive knowledge and emotions. |
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Ing is the most positive rune of all and indicates a successful conclusion to all endeavours. |
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Daeg symbolises fertility, growth and increase and indicates a positive period of abundance. |
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Othel is THE material rune relating to possessions, money and wealth and can be positive or negative depending on the surrounding runes. |
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