Isa is the Viking rune for ice, a substance that was a very large part of the Viking’s world. Symbolic of winter’s cold beauty, Isa represents stability and purification. Understanding Isa: References in the Historical Literature Ice dominated the Viking’s landscape for much of the year. Not surprisingly, there are many references to Isa in…
Nauthiz is the Viking rune for self-reliance. Nauthiz teaches us that we’re all responsible for meeting our own needs, even when it’s not easy. The shape of this rune looks like two crossed sticks. If you’ve ever tried rubbing two sticks together to start a fire, you know that it’s a slow, frustrating, seemingly impossible…
Hagalaz is the Viking rune for hail – the icy pellets that plummet from the heavens without any notice, crushing crops, breaking objects, injuring people. Nature’s wild forces can bring destruction and upheaval. That’s the lesson of Hagalaz: we are all vulnerable to things outside of our control. Understanding Hagalaz: Readings from the Rune Poems…
Wunjo is the Viking rune for joy. This sense of exuberant triumph can be on the personal level, or it can be something that is experienced at the community level. With Wunjo, there is no holding back: ecstasy and bliss are yours to enjoy. Wunjo is strongly associated with victory. This success can be in…
If you’re interested in Norse tradition, legend, and lore, the odds are pretty good that at some point, you’ve encountered a Vegvisir. Also known as a Viking Compass or Norse Compass, it’s said to prevent the wearer from becoming lost, even in bad weather. But what’s the story behind Vegvisir? What do we know about…
Generosity and hospitality were very important to the Vikings, who understood that giving and receiving were equally important components in a relationship. Gebo is the Viking rune of gift giving, whether that means material goods or of your talents and service. Gebo’s form is balanced, stressing the importance of being generous and receiving generosity. To…
A favorite Viking rune of scholars and authors, Kenaz embodies the bright flame or torch. Symbolic of illumination and the desire to create, Kenaz is strongly associated with learning. The pursuit of knowledge can lead one away from the crowd onto their own path. Looking at the historical usage – detailed further below – we…
Raidho is the Viking rune that looks like the letter R. In fact, some researchers believe that Raidho’s shape was directly based on the Latin letter. Raidho means safe journey, as well as riding, as in riding a horse. Raidho is also associated with the journey toward being a better person, and is emblematic of…
Ansuz is one of the Viking runes associated with Odin. Ansuz is the rune for words & sounds, both of which Odin used to weave his magic. For this reason, Ansuz is strongly associated with inspiration, particularly inspiration that comes from a higher or divine force. Language, poetry and song are all associated with Ansuz….
Stereotypically, all DnD sessions are held in somebody’s parent’s basement. We know that’s not the case. One of the coolest things about role playing games in general is that you can play literally everywhere. Scientists in Antarctica have played DnD, and I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before we hear about the first…
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