Fe, Fehu, Fee. The first rune is the Rune of mobile wealth and prosperity. It literally refers to cattle, and any expression of prosperity. It is energy with a focus, put to use. Its opposite is Ur.

Divinatory meanings: Possessions won or earned, earned income, luck. Abundance, financial strength in the present or near future. Sign of hope and plenty, success and happiness. Social success. Energy, foresight, fertility, creation/destruction (becoming). Fehu Reversed or Merkstave: Loss of personal property, esteem, or something that you put in effort to keep. It indicates some sort of failure. Greed, burnout, atrophy, discord. Cowardice, stupidity, dullness, poverty, slavery, bondage

Ur, Uruz, Aurochus. Ur is the Rune of unbridled force, literally the wild Aurochus, a bison. This rune represents independence and inner strength. It's is Fe uncontrolled, turned outward.

Divinatory meanings: Physical strength and speed, untamed potential. A time of great energy and health. Freedom, energy, action, courage, strength, tenacity, understanding, wisdom. Sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better). Sexual desire, masculine potency. The shaping of power and pattern, formulation of the self. Uruz Reversed or Merkstave: Weakness, obsession, misdirected force, domination by others. Sickness, inconsistency, ignorance. Lust, brutality, rashness, callousness, violence.

Thurs, Thursaz, Thorn. The third rune is that of the Giants, meaning Thorn, a sharp pain. It represents hostility and embodies the driving motivation behind action. As a rune of Chaotic action it's reciprocal is Ansuz.h

Divinatory meanings: Reactive force, directed force of destruction and defense, conflict. Instinctual will, vital eroticism, regenerative catalyst. A tendency toward change. Catharsis, purging, cleansing fire. Male sexuality, fertilization. (Thorr, the Thunder god, was of Giant stock.)Thurisaz Reversed or Merkstave: Danger, defenselessness, compulsion, betrayal, dullness. Evil, malice, hatred, torment, spite, lies. A bad man or woman.

Aes, As, Ansuz. This rune represents the divine. It literally means God. It is the conscious will of action. It balances it's opposite, Thurs, with Ordered motivation.

Divinatory meanings: A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration, enthusiasm, speech, true vision, power of words and naming. Blessings, the taking of advice. Good health, harmony, truth, wisdom. Ansuz Reversed or Merkstave: Misunderstanding, delusion, manipulation by others, boredom. Vanity and grandiloquence. (Othinn is a mighty, but duplicitous god. He always has his own agenda.)

Raido, Rad. This rune is the rune of travel and communication. It means journey. It is the faring outward, on the open road. It's pole is Ken.

Divinatory meanings: Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. A journey, vacation, relocation, evolution, change of place or setting. Seeing a larger perspective. Seeing the right move for you to make and deciding upon it. Personal rhythm, world rhythm, dance of life. Raidho Reversed or Merkstave: Crisis, rigidity, stasis, injustice, irrationality. Disruption, dislocation, demotion, delusion, possibly a death.

Ken, Kanno, Kanaz. This is the rune of inner light and inspiration. It means torch. It is the inward journey we make to attain wisdom or gain guidance. It is the inward pole of Raido.

Divinatory meanings: Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now. Passion, sexual love. Kenaz Reversed or Merkstave: Disease, breakup, instability, lack of creativity. Nakedness, exposure, loss of illusion and false hope.

Gebo, Gifyu. It means gift, the exchange between two people, usually of a sexual or contract- ual nature. Blending two separate and distinct parts to a harmonious "composite". Opposite Wyn.

Divinatory meanings: Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. All matters in relation to exchanges, including contracts, personal relationships and partnerships. Gebo Merkstave (Gebo cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Greed, loneliness, dependence, over-sacrifice. Obligation, toll, privation, bribery.

Wunjo, Wynn. This is the rune of fulfillment and of happiness. It literally means Joy. As the divine unifying principle it is the synthesis of any dualism. There is total submergence of the parts, as a new "whole" emerges. It is therefore the pole of Gebo.

Divinatory meanings: Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, but also the possibility of going "over the top". If restrained, the meaning is general success and recognition of worth. Wunjo Reversed or Merkstave: Stultification, sorrow, strife, alienation. Delirium, intoxication, possession by higher forces, impractical enthusiasm. Raging frenzy, berzerker.

Hagal, Hagalaz. This is the rune of scattering and change. It literally means hail. It is strewn about haphazardly, and dangerous. It is the rune of change and redirection. Its identifies with Isa.

Divinatory meanings: Wrath of nature, destructive, uncontrolled forces, especially the weather, or within the unconscious. Tempering, testing, trial. Controlled crisis, leading to completion, inner harmony. Hagalaz Merkstave (Hagalaz cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Natural disaster, catastrophe. Stagnation, loss of power. Pain, loss, suffering, hardship, sickness, crisis.

Nauthiz, Naud. This is the rune of dire circumstance. It is literally, need. It is a constrictive downward drain of energy, creating stagnation. Its pole is Jera.

Divinatory meanings: Delays, restriction. Resistance leading to strength, innovation, need-fire (self-reliance). Distress, confusion, conflict, and the power of will to overcome them. Endurance, survival, determination. A time to exercise patience. Recognition of one's fate. Major self-initiated change. Face your fears. Nauthiz Reversed or Merkstave: Constraint of freedom, distress, toil, drudgery, laxity. Necessity, extremity, want, deprivation, starvation, need, poverty, emotional hunger.

Isa. This is elemental Ice, symbol of total blockage and deceptive strength that is in reality frailty. It also signifies a singleness of will. It is cold, constricted and tightly bundled. It's pole is Hagal, where small units of ice are strewn about.

Divinatory meanings: A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. This rune reinforces runes around it. Isa Merkstave (Isa cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation. Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush, plots.

Jer, Jera. This is the rune of cycles and harvests. It means literally the year. It is an upward growing and expansive rune. Symbol of progression and polar opposite of nauthiz.

Divinatory meanings: The results of earlier efforts are realized. A time of peace and happiness, fruitful season. It can break through stagnancy. Hopes and expectations of peace and prosperity. The promise of success earned. Life cycle, cyclical pattern of the universe. Everything changes, in its own time. Jera Merkstave (Jera cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Sudden setback, reversals. A major change, repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict.

Yew, Yr, Eihwaz. This is the rune of the flexibility and resilience. It literally is the Yew Tree, a flexible evergreen. It is the bow bent backward, it is offense as a defense. Its pole is Elk.

Divinatory meanings: Strength, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness. Enlightenment, endurance. Defense, protection. The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. An honest man who can be relied upon. Eihwaz Reversed or Merkstave: Confusion, destruction, dissatisfaction, weakness.

Perthra, Perd, Urth. This is the Well of Wyrd. It is the rune of fate and destiny, the culmination of all past action. It is inward looking and contracting, Dark and Mysterious. Its opposite is Sig.

Divinatory meanings: Uncertain meaning, a secret matter, a mystery, hidden things and occult abilities. Initiation, knowledge of one's destiny, knowledge of future matters, determining the future or your path. Pertaining to things feminine, feminine mysteries including female fertility, and vagina. Good lot, fellowship and joy. Evolutionary change. Perthro Reversed or Merkstave: Addiction, stagnation, loneliness, malaise.

Algiz, Elhaz, Elk. This is the rune of defense. and of hallowing. It literally means the Elk. It is a force of rigidity and brightness, its pole is Yew.

Divinatory meanings: Protection, a shield. The protective urge to shelter oneself or others. Defense, warding off of evil, shield, guardian. Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life. It can be used to channel energies appropriately. Follow your instincts. Keep hold of success or maintain a position won or earned. Algiz Reversed: or Merkstave: Hidden danger, consumption by divine forces, loss of divine link. Taboo, warning, turning away, that which repels.

Sig, Sowelu. This the rune of Victory. It is the Solar power of bright expansive energy. It is polar to the dark nature of Perdra.

Divinatory meanings: Success, goals achieved, honor. The life-force, health. A time when power will be available to you for positive changes in your life, victory, health, and success. Contact between the higher self and the unconscious. Wholeness, power, elemental force, sword of flame, cleansing fire. Sowilo Merkstave (Sowilo cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): False goals, bad counsel, false success, gullibility, loss of goals. Destruction, retribution, justice, casting down of vanity. Wrath of god.

Tyr, Teiwaz, Tiw. Tyr is the one handed God of War and Justice, bringing victory in and positive competition. The early Alfather, and pole of Berkana, pole of the end to Eh's "means".

Divinatory meanings: Honour, justice, leadership and authority. Analysis, rationality. Knowing where one's true strengths lie. Willingness to self-sacrifice. Victory and success in any competition or in legal matters. Tiwaz Reversed or Merkstave: One's energy and creative flow are blocked. Mental paralysis, over-analysis, over-sacrifice, injustice, imbalance. Strife, war, conflict, failure in competition. Dwindling passion, difficulties in communication, and possibly separation.

Berkanna, Bjork, Birch. This is the rune of fertility and rebirth. This is the Mother. Literally it is the Birch tree. As an element of the divine she contrasts Mannar, as Goddess, she poles Tyr.

Divinatory meanings: Birth, general fertility, both mental and physical and personal growth, liberation. Regenerative power and light of spring, renewal, promise of new beginnings, new growth. Arousal of desire. A love affair or new birth. The prospering of an enterprise or venture. Berkano Reversed or Merkstave: Family problems and or domestic troubles. Anxiety about someone close to you. Carelessness, abandon, loss of control. Blurring of consciousness, deceit, sterility, stagnation.

Ehwaz, Eh. This is the rune of the journey, it literally means horse. It is a rune of transformation and loyalty. It contrasts with Tyr as the means to an end, and with Mannar as the journey to one's self.

Divinatory meanings: Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. Movement and change for the better. Gradual development and steady progress are indicated. Harmony, teamwork, trust, loyalty. An ideal marriage or partnership. Confirmation beyond doubt the meanings of the runes around it. Ehwaz Reversed or Merkstave: This is not really a negative rune. A change is perhaps craved. Feeling restless or confined in a situation. Reckless haste, disharmony, mistrust, betrayal.

Mannar, Mannaz. This is the rune of man. It is one's true self, and the bipolarity of strength and weakness, the plane of action and openness. It contrasts with the female Berkanna and Lagu.

Divinatory meanings: The Self; the individual or the human race. Your attitude toward others and their attitudes towards you. Friends and enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness. Expect to receive some sort of aid or cooperation now. Mannaz Reversed or Merkstave: Depression, mortality, blindness, self-delusion. Cunning, slyness, manipulation, craftiness, calculation. Expect no help now.

Lagu, Laguz. This is the rune of elemental water. It is the leek of healing and the inner depths of emotions and thought. It is polar to landly Odal, and is an external closed opposite of Mannar.

Divinatory meanings: Flow, water, sea, a fertility source, the healing power of renewal. Life energy and organic growth. Imagination and psychic matters. Dreams, fantasies, mysteries, the unknown, the hidden, the deep, the underworld. Success in travel or acquisition, but with the possibility of loss. Laguz Reversed or Merkstave: An indication of a period of confusion in your life. You may be making wrong decisions and poor judgments. Lack of creativity and feelings of being in a rut. Fear, circular motion, avoidance, withering. Madness, obsession, despair, perversity, sickness, suicide.

Ing, Ingwaz. Ing is Frey, the God of fertility and luck. It is a rune of natural prosperity and male heritage. Thus it is the individual in inheritance, and poles Odal. As a God of fertility, representative of the Night and of the cyclic (yearlong) nature of harvest, pole to Dagaz

Divinatory meanings: Male fertility, gestation, internal growth. Common virtues, common sense, simple strengths, family love, caring, human warmth, the home. Rest stage, a time of relief, of no anxiety. A time when all loose strings are tied and you are free to move in a new direction. Listen to yourself. Ingwaz Merkstave (Ingwaz cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Impotence, movement without change. Production, toil, labor, work.

Odal, Othala. This is the rune of the homestead, its root meaning ancestral land, heritage. Contrasted with Ing, it is the weight of the past. It is the microcosm of the progression of Dag

Divinatory meanings: Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage, experience and fundamental values. Aid in spiritual and physical journeys. Source of safety, increase and abundance. Othala Reversed or Merkstave: Lack of customary order, totalitarianism, slavery, poverty, homelessness. Bad karma, prejudice, clannishness, provincialism. What a man is bound to.

Dagaz, Dag, Dagr. This is the Rune of the day. It is transformation and the microcosmic cycle of Ing. As the present it contrasts with Odal, tying the end to the beginning of the Futhark.

Divinatory meanings: Breakthrough, awakening, awareness. Daylight clarity as opposed to nighttime uncertainty. A time to plan or embark upon an enterprise. The power of change directed by your own will, transformation. Hope/happiness, the ideal. Security and certainty. Growth and release. Balance point, the place where opposites meet. Dagaz Merkstave (Dagaz cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): A completion, ending, limit, coming full circle. Blindness, hopelessness.