Rune Symbols – Jan Sikes

August 24, 2021

#TuesdayRunes – WYRD

Photo by Jan Sikes As we wind up this journey through the individual runes, because this rune is included in my personal set, I want to include it here, but WYRD is not a part of the original Elder Futhark script. Photo by Jan Sikes The blank rune known as WYRD, is a totally modern …

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August 17, 2021

#TuesdayRunes – Othala

Today's Rune is the last one in the Elder Futhark Script. There is one more that is considered a modern addition and even though some of the rune sets don't include it, mine does. So, I will cover it next week. Anyway, today's Rune is Othala (oh-thee-lah). Photo by Jan Sikes As the final rune …

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July 27, 2021

#TuesdayRunes – Laguz

Welcome back! We're continuing our journey through the Runes, with only three more to go! Photo by Jan Sikes Today's Rune is Laguz (lah-gooze). Photo by Jan Sikes Laguz is the water rune, symbolizing the element in all of its forms. It is also connected to emotions, the cleansing of unwanted energy through tears, and …

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July 13, 2021

#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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July 6, 2021

#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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June 22, 2021

#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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June 15, 2021

#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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