Rune Interpretations

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#TuesdayRunes – Mannaz

Photo by Jan Sikes January 2021 Welcome to another exploration into the Elder Futhark Script Runes! The rune we are taking a look at today is Mannaz (mah-nahz). Photo taken by Jan Sikes Mannaz is the rune of humankind and symbolizes the characteristics that set humans apart from the rest of the Earth's living creatures. …

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#TuesdayRunes – Ehwaz

Welcome back to another segment in our study of the Elder Futhark Runes! Photo by Jan Sikes Today's rune is Ehwaz (ay-wahz). Photo by Jan Sikes The shape of Ehwaz is symbolic of the horse, revered as a sacred animal in the cultures of the ancient Germanic tribes. This rune represents the qualities of faith, …

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#TuesdayRunes – Berkana

Welcome back for a look at another rune! Photo by Jan Sikes As we continue exploring the runes, the next one up in The Elder Futhark Script is Berkana (bair-kah-nah). Photo by Jan Sikes The keywords associated with this rune are: Birth, new beginnings, family, growth, regeneration. A very positive rune, Berkana symbolizes new beginnings. …

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#TuesdayRunes – Tiwaz

Photo by Jan Sikes It's time to continue our journey through the runes! The next segment of the Elder Futhark runes is Tyr's Aett. These runes speak to the aspects of the dance between the visible and invisible realms, with runes directly connected to the ancient deities, natural forces, and humanity itself. The first rune …

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#TuesdayRunes – Sowilo

Welcome back for another look at the mystical and magical runes from the Elder Futhark Script. Photo by Jan Sikes Today's Rune is Sowilo (so-we-lah). The keywords associated with this rune are: light, energy, good health and success. What a great rune to get in any reading at any time! Sowilo is the rune of …

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#TuesdayRunes – Elhaz

Welcome back to another segment of the journey through the runes! We are more than halfway through the Elder Futhark Alphabet. Photo courtesy Jan Sikes The rune we are exploring today is Elhaz (el-hahz) also known as Algiz. The keywords associated with this rune are: Protection, Defense and Opportunity. Sounds uncannily like our Tarot Reading …

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#TuesdayRunes – Perthro

Welcome to another segment of our study of the Elder Futhark Runes! Photo by Jan Sikes Today's rune is Perthro (pair-throh). Photo by Jan Sikes Of all the runes, Perthro is the most mysterious. Its meaning has never been agreed upon by scholars but the symbol is often interpreted as a receptacle used for casting …

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#TuesdayRunes – Eihwaz

Welcome to another segment of our study of the runes! Today we take a look at Eihwaz (eeh-wahz). Eihwaz Rune photo by Jan Sikes The keywords for this rune are death, regeneration, rebirth, changes, and magic. While those words may not sound like they have much in common, they truly do. This rune represents the …

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#TuesdayRunes – Jera

Welcome back as we continue our study of the Elder Futhark Script Runes! Photo by Jan Sikes Today, we continue on in the Hagal's Aett Runes with Jera (Yair-ah) Jera is the rune of harvest and of the seasonal year, which is ever turning. Jera signifies that each season of a cycle has its purpose, …

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#TuesdayRunes – Wunjo

Welcome to another segment of exploring The Elder Futhark Runes! Today we take a look at Wunjo (woon-you). If I had to pick a favorite rune, I think this would be it. It is the rune I chose to use in my White Rune Series and is introduced in "Ghostly Interference." The keywords associated with …

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