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…
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…
Fehu’s first meaning is cattle, and cattle meant wealth to the Vikings. Today, Fehu is strongly associated with wealth, prosperity and stewardship. Those aspects of our life that enrich us the most require diligent care and protection. Fehu also represents the vital life force that nurtures us all. The same energy that causes plants to…
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