An In-Depth Guide to Viking Runes & Their Meanings

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From seafaring skills to their famous god of thunder, the history of the Vikings contains countless things to be fascinated by. Thousands of centuries later, none have captured as much interest as their ancient alphabet. These alphabets are made up of intricate Viking runes that are believed to have a mystical and powerful meaning. Whether you’re curious about the history of Viking runes, intrigued by the meaning of each symbol, or looking for ways to use them in your life and spiritual practices, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive into the sea of ​​Viking lore.

• Each Viking rune has a specific symbol, name, meaning and energy.
• Viking runes come from two Norse scripts: Old Futhark and Younger Futhark. Both are important, but the younger Futhark was used more in the Viking Age.
• Viking runes are thought to have mystical powers that can be used for divination, protection, meditation and astrology.

1. 

   Do a meditation exercise. Find a rune you like and create a meditation rune card by following these steps:[6]

   • Use a small piece of white paper, about 3 in × 5 in (7.6 cm × 12.7 cm).
   • Color the selected rune on the card bright red.
   • Get comfortable with the card at eye level.
   • Start breathing evenly at a rhythm you can maintain.
   • Focus on the shape of the rune and chant the name silently three times.
   • Pause, then chant again three times. Repeat this process all the time.
   • Concentrate on the shape of the rune, the sound, and your breath and posture.
   • After a few minutes, close your eyes and imagine the shape.
   • Continue practicing until you can meditate this way for ten minutes.

2. Predict the future with divination. Carve each rune into an individual piece of wood. Throw the runes on the white cloth and note which runes fall straight. Some people believe that the combined meanings of these runes tell about your life and future.[7]

   • In modern practice, people often use runic divination sets or tarot cards with runes.[8]

3. Use the runes to make a good luck talisman or amulet. Create a traditional runic talisman by carving a rune into wood, bone, stone or metal, or write it on paper. Wear a runic necklace as an amulet for good luck and protection.

   • If the object with the inscription has a functional purpose, such as a pen or a car, the runes are thought to bring success in any way the object is used.[9]

1. 

   Use your date of birth to find your first birth rune. Birth Runes are based on the Elder Futhark alphabet. This rune is also called the solar rune. [10]

   • Fehu – June 29 to July 14
   • Harvest – July 14 to July 29
   • Thurisaz – July 29 to August 13
   • Ansuz – August 13 to August 29
   • Raidho – August 29 to September 13
   • Kenaz – September 13 to September 28
   • Gebo – September 28 to October 13
   • Wunjo – from October 13 to October 28
   • Hagalaz – October 28 to November 13
   • Nauthiz – November 13 to November 28
   • Isa – November 28 to December 13
   • Jera – December 13 to December 28
   • Eihwaz – December 28 to January 13
   • Perthro – January 13th to January 28th
   • Algiz – January 28 to February 13
   • Sowilo – February 13 to February 27
   • Tiwaz – February 27 to March 14
   • Berkana – March 14 to March 30
   • Ehwaz – March 30 to April 14
   • Mannaz – April 14 to April 29
   • Laguz – April 29 to May 14
   • Ingwaz – May 14 to May 29
   • Othala – May 29 to June 14
   • Dagaz – June 14 to June 29

2. Use your birth clock to find your second birth rune. Each of the 24 hours of the day corresponds to one of the runes in the Elder Futhark alphabet.[11]

   • Jera – 23:30 to 00:30
   • Eihwaz – 00:30 to 01:30
   • Pertro – 01:30 to 02:30
   • Algiz – 02:30 to 03:30
   • Sowilo – 03:30 to 04:30
   • Teiwaz – 04:30 to 05:30
   • Berkano – 05:30 to 06:30
   • Ehwaz – 06:30 to 07:30
   • Mannaz – 07:30 to 08:30
   • Laguz – 08:30 to 09:30
   • Inguz – from 09:30 to 10:30
   • Dagaz – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
   • Othala – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
   • Fehu – 12:30 to 13:30
   • Harvest – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
   • Thurisaz – 14:30 to 15:30
   • Ansuz – 15:30 to 16:30
   • Raidho – 16:30 – 17:30
   • Kenaz – 17:30 to 18:30
   • Gebo – 18:30 to 19:30
   • Wunjo – 19:30 to 20:30
   • Hagalaz – 20:30 to 21:30
   • Nauthiz – 21:30 to 22:30
   • Isa – 22:30 to 23:30

3. Put the runes together to find the meaning. The combined meaning of your two birth runes is thought to describe the energy of your identity, life and spirit. This practice is called runic astrology, but it is different from zodiac astrology.[12]

   • While zodiac signs and horoscopes aim to describe your destiny and future, birth runes are meant to tell you what energy is behind your personality and life events.
   • Birth runes and runic astrology have their origins in Norse folklore, but are still popular in today’s Scandinavia.

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