The Meaning of Each of the Rune Stone Symbols

Each meaning for each of the Runestones is described below. If you would like to see the technique for casting runestones, or would like to see different types of runestones that are available, click the links below.
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The Three Rune Families (Aetts)

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The First Aett FUThARKGW
(Freyr's Aett)

Love, Fertility, Life Force & Increase
ᚠ
Fehu
ᚢ
Uruz
ᚦ
Thurisaz
ᚨ
Ansuz
ᚱ
Raidho
ᚲ
Kaunaz
ᚷ
Gebo
ᚹ
Wunjo
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The Second Aett HNIJEiYPZS
(Hagal's Aett)

"The watcher Heindall keeper of the Rainbow bridge to the Heavens; the icy bridge to the" Underworld. Keywords: Limitation, Fate, The Inner Journey
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Hagalaz
ᚾ
Nauthiz
ᛁ
Isa
ᛃ
Jera
ᛇ
Eihwaz
ᛈ
Pertho
ᛉ
Algiz
ᛋ
Sowulu
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The Third Aett TBEMLNgOD
(Tyr's Aett)

"Tyr sky god and war-leader of the heavenly pantheon."Keywords: Synthesis, Connection to the Spirit and Others, Integration
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Teiwaz
ᛒ
Berkana
ᛖ
Ehwaz
ᛗ
Mannaz
ᛚ
Laguz
ᛜ
Inguz
ᛞ
Dagaz
ᛟ
Othila
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Jump to Rune: ᚠ Fehu ᚢ Uruz ᚦ Thurisaz ᚨ Ansuz ᚱ Raidho ᚲ Kaunaz ᚷ Gebo ᚹ Wunjo ᚺ Hagalaz ᛁ Isa ᛃ Jera ᛇ Eihwaz ᛈ Pertho ᛉ Algiz ᛋ Sowulu ᛏ Teiwaz ᛒ Berkana ᛖ Ehwaz ᛗ Mannaz ᛚ Laguz ᛜ Inguz ᛞ Dagaz ᛟ Othila

Rune Stone Meanings

Explore the meaning, symbolism, upright interpretation, reversed interpretation, and keywords for each rune stone.

FREY rune stone

FREY (ᚠ)

FEHU
FEOH(f)
FORTUNE
A Rune sacred to Freya, Goddess of fecundity and love.

Right Side (facing up)

A fulfilment rune of good fortune, material stability, security, wealth. FEOH feeds and nourishes on both the spiritual and material planes. An indication of something earned or won. "The primal cow, the sow, the fertile originating animals, our common beginning." It is essential to share good fortune with others. This rune also indicates fertility and harmony.

Reversed (facing down)

At a standstill, lack of balance and possibly some form of loss.

URUZ rune stone

URUZ (ᚢ)

URZ
UR (U)
POWER
A Rune sacred to Thor, God of thunder and strength.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of creativity and sexual energy. UR also represents the death of a cycle, out with the old wild ox and in with the new. May indicate a dark period with material loss or the loss of a person but new opportunities will arise from this. It is indicative of an unpredictable power, tests and greed. Opportunities, sexuality and good luck are the keywords for this rune.

Reversed (facing down)

Opportunities that have passed by, possible health problems and a lack of progress in certain areas.

THORN (TH) rune stone

THORN (TH) (Þ)

THURISAZ
THOR
THORN BUSH
A Rune sacred to Loki, trickster and shape changer.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of negative change, contemplation and conflict. Synonymous with the hammer of Thor, this rune represents: trolls, demons, giants and male power. Strength may be found by observing the past and future. As Thor was the Norse God of strength other key meanings of this rune are: security, protection and possibly good news.

Reversed (facing down)

Thorn (th) as a thorn bush can indicate dangers of a smaller less significant kind. However reversed this rune can indicate unfavourable news or a sense of feeling vulnerable.

ANSUZ rune stone

ANSUZ (ᚫ)

AS (A)
ODIN
A Rune sacred to Odin, God of Wind and Spirit.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of God's blessing and joy. A time to expect the unexpected, new beginnings and communications, messengers, signals and gifts. A guarantee of harmony and order. A warning to fortify oneself before attempting to come to the aid of others. "The divine breath, the sacred ash and the world tree." As this rune is also representative of Odin himself other meanings associated with this rune are: wisdom, psychic power and aid from someone older.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed serves as a warning against trickery or pranks, this is even more true if it involves an older person. A warning against an older person causing trouble or playing tricks and games. Think carefully before accepting any advice.

RAIDO rune stone

RAIDO (ᚱ)

RAD (R)
WHEEL
A Rune sacred to Thor and thunder.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of personal development and transformation. This rune is indicative of journeys and travel. The journeys may be of a physical or spiritual nature, but either way will bring about some positive developments. It is also a time of choice and of making the right move to ensure all effort and energy is channelled in the right direction.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is indicative of delays and possibly difficult journeys. It can also mean that there are important lessons that need to be learned.

KAUNAZ rune stone

KAUNAZ (ᚲ)

KEN (K)
FIRE
A Rune sacred to Heimdall, the underworld watcher.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of renewed light after a period of darkness or confusion. It is also a warning of a danger to health, possibly in the form of: fever, abscesses, ulcers, physical or mental problems. As a torch this rune also represents creative fire and artistic impulse. it is a shining beacon of hope in the dark.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is indicative of a block on creativity.

GEBO rune stone

GEBO (ᚷ)

GYTU (G)
GIFT
A Rune of a sacred mark dedicated to the Gods.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of generosity and the giving and receiving of gifts; and with the help of the Gods, kindness and aid to others. It is a gift and a greeting of peace. Partnerships and relationships are blessed. People unite and relationships move to a deeper level. "The lovers kiss; the bountiful Goddess abundance." This rune also represents sacrifice and the balance of opposing factions or elements. A remnant of Gyfugis still sent today to mark the passing of another year.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is indicative of harm to friendship, separations and self centred behaviour.

WUNJO rune stone

WUNJO (ᚹ)

WYN (W)
JOY
A Rune sacred to Odin.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of material and emotional gain, through diligence. It also indicates comfort and renewed energy. Situations will change for the better. Peace balance and harmony are the keywords with the possibility that wishes will be fulfilled. A time to re-evaluate one's plans and goals as darkness has given way to light.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is indicative of conflicts and changes that are not positive. It is a warning to anticipate strife in certain situations.

HAGALAZ rune stone

HAGALAZ (ᚺ)

HAGAL (h)
HAIL
A rune sacred to Heindall the watcher and Mordgud, keeper of the icy bridge to the underworld.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune that warns of illness. Hagal means hail and is symbolic of uncontrolled and destructive forces. It is a time of upheaval, discord and disruption and general bad luck. There will be setbacks and problems all which need to be endured in order to come through on the other side.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is indicative of uncontrollable events leading to delays.

NAUTHIZ rune stone

NAUTHIZ (ᚾ)

NYO (N)
NEED
A Rune sacred to Norns, weavers of fate and Nort, Goddess of night who gives birth to day.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of limit, limitation and patience. Keywords include: necessity, need, absence, sadness, tiredness. It is indicative of the hardship of existing on less than enough. Much hard work and patience is needed to work through the pain and strife, but the experience must be treated as a period of learning in order to overcome difficulty rather than becoming bitter. There is a warning against greed and desire as this will only prove destructive.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed warns against hasty decisions and careful thought about any pending commitment.

ISA rune stone

ISA (ᛁ)

IS (I)
ICE
A Rune sacred to intensity, it intensifies any other rune associated with it.

Right Side (facing up)

Right SideThe rune of obstacles and mental blocks. It is a barrier stopping or preventing, while warning against proceeding. As a beacon it is a "shining light", but stillness, patience and sacrifice of the "I" may win the prize. Other meanings include: coldness between people, lethargy, death end, termination, strong hidden forces and blocks to thought and deed. This rune intensifies the meaning of any other runes associated with it.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is indicative of a coldness which gives rise to conflict and arguments. only by acting positively can the ice be melted.

JERA rune stone

JERA (ᛃ)

GER (J)
YEAR
A Rune sacred to Freya and Frey the bountiful couple.

Right Side (facing up)

The rune of harvest, fertility and the turning wheel. This rune is symbolic of success, an abundant year and the cycles of nature and life. Projects will succeed although plans cannot be rushed and patience must be observed. Effort reaps its reward. Other meanings include: the sacred marriage between heaven and earth, thriving crops, generosity of kings and prosperity. "When the harvest comes - celebrate!".

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed symbolises a block in nature. Matters come to a head.

EIHWAZ rune stone

EIHWAZ (ᛇ)

YR or EOH (el)
YEW
A Rune sacred to Odin, who gathered the dead souls for their journey to Valhalla or the underworld.

Right Side (facing up)

As with the 13th card of death in the tarot deck, this rune is also symbolic of death, but death in the sense of a cycle of life. It highlights the importance of death in human life as in death, regeneration and rebirth. This rune is symbolic of the gate to the underworld. Patience is needed to work through a period of stagnation. Old ways will pass giving rise to the new.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed symbolises nostalgia and a hankering for the past. It can also represent emotional problems linked to the death of a loved one.

PERTHO rune stone

PERTHO (ᛈ)

PEORTH (P)
HEARTH
A Rune sacred to Frigg, the "All Mother".

Right Side (facing up)

This is a rune of mystery and things not being quite what they seem. It is a time to experience the unexpected and live for the now. Other meanings include: womb, female fertility. A game that is played between "desire and destiny". A rune of revelation.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is symbolic of hidden things that are revealed and cast out into the open.

ALGIZ rune stone

ALGIZ (ᛉ)

EOIH or AQUIZI (Z)
PROTECTION
A Rune sacred to Heimdall, the watcher.

Right Side (facing up)

A Rune symbolic of protection and shelter. Temptation may be put in the way of an individual, but this is to be resisted. Emotions must be contained and pain and strife overcome in order to move forward. Other meanings include: new beginnings, protect what has been worked for, the hand sign to ward off evil, divine aspirations, elk-sedge a plant which hurts anyone who touches it and a strong symbol of protection.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed warns of avoiding danger which may be caused by another person.

SOWULU rune stone

SOWULU (ᛋ)

SIGEL (S)
SUN
A Rune sacred to Balder, the beautiful God and the Solar Wheel.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of health, wealth and happiness and contact with one's higher self. Now is the time to use the sun's energy for regeneration and reveal secrets that are hidden. Other meanings include: creativity, guidance particularly of sailors, spiritual power to "resist disintegration", the light of the world and positive beneficial magic.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed warns of the possibility of carelessness or recklessness leading to ill health or danger.

TEIWAZ rune stone

TEIWAZ (ᛏ)

TYR (t)
TRY (God of War)
A Rune sacred to Tyr, Lord of the Heavens and war leader.

Right Side (facing up)

A rune of bravery and steadfastness in the face of any adversity. New partnerships will produce great things. This is a rune of energy, contentment and passion and it is a much used talisman. Other meanings include: a brave and noble death, self knowledge, faith, victory and success in law and war.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is symbolic of frustrations and quarrels that sap the strength.

BERKANA rune stone

BERKANA (ᛒ)

BEORC (B)
BIRTH
A Rune sacred to the Earth Goddess.

Right Side (facing up)

This is a rune of new birth and new beginnings. Although it can be indicative of an actual birth or marriage it can also refer to personal growth and development and the prosperity of an enterprise. It can indicate the start of something special and to facilitate this, doubts must cleansed before moving forward. Other meanings include: fertility in the bodily sense, beauty and the breasts of the Earth Goddess.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is symbolic of hurdles or problems getting in the way of the birth or start of something. This rune reversed warns of stagnation.

EHWAZ rune stone

EHWAZ (ᛖ)

EH (e)
HORSE
A Rune sacred to Frey, Summer sun and the erect penis.

Right Side (facing up)

This is a rune of travel and change, possibly of job, career, residence or maybe all three. This rune brings a message from the Gods and rank, pride, happiness and an aid to the restless. It may also indicate spiritual journeys and faith in one's destiny.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed warns of a restlessness and a desire to escape by travelling or moving away from the problem - a passage away from pain.

MANNAZ rune stone

MANNAZ (ᛗ)

MAN (M)
A Rune sacred to Odin, the "All Father" and Heimdall, the watcher.

Right Side (facing up)

This is the rune of mankind and all of the attributes which set humans apart. it suggests that the middle path should be sought and followed and it also refers to family matters. Other meanings include: a connection to others, mutual joy intelligence, memory and culture. Also a desire for change.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed symbolises a lack of of common sense. A need for solace and isolation, particularly form family.

LAGUZ rune stone

LAGUZ (ᛚ)

MAN (M)
A Rune sacred to Njord, God of the wealth of the sea.

Right Side (facing up)

This is the rune of unconscious intuition and mystery. It can be indicative of some levels of psychic ability and the courage to trust in hunches. It can mean success in travel, also gains made at the expense of loss. Other meanings include: the ebb and the flow of the tides, waves, seas and lakes and the power of green growth bursting through the soil.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed symbolises stormy waters and emotional turmoil.

INGUZ rune stone

INGUZ (ᛜ)

ING (ng)
FERTILITY (The God Ing)
A Rune sacred to Frey, Summer sun and consort of Freya.

Right Side (facing up)

This is a rune of peace and prosperity, also fertility especially male potency. It is symbolic of the erect phallus and fertilising power. Projects, ideas and even people reach their full potential. Matters come to a head and problems are resolved. The hearth and home are protected.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed warns of the need to be more diligent and that progress is being blocked.

DAGAZ rune stone

DAGAZ (ᛞ)

DAEG (d)
DAY
A Rune sacred to Heimdall, the watcher.

Right Side (facing up)

This is a rune of harmonious unexpected success. It is a balance between light and darkness; as night gives way to dawn, this gives way to day and so on. It is a beacon of light bringing forth clarity, success and abundance in life. The time is right to embark upon a new project, but be cautious in the journey forward.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed warns of treading carefully and conserving energy.

OTHILA rune stone

OTHILA (ᛟ)

ODAL (O)
ANCESTRAL PROPERTY
A Rune sacred to heritage.

Right Side (facing up)

This is a rune of inheritance and the discarding of traditional well worn ways in order to move forward. It symbolises mental and spiritual heritage, property and old traditions and family values. Other meanings associated with this rune are: the freeing of an individual from a group or clan, fundamental ideas and spiritual values. Although something may have to be given up or lost in order to acquire property or an estate, the wise use of resources is indicated here.

Reversed (facing down)

This rune reversed is symbolic of family disputes and break ups, problems with parents and possibly arguments or problems with any inheritances.

THE BLANK STONE

WYRD
ODIN or WYRD - The unknowable - the beginning and the end
(FATE)
This rune stone is blank and symbolises something that cannot be known or cannot be controlled and as such fate will decide the outcome.Note that the information on this page has been sourced from The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Divination - S. Karcher - Element Books Ltd. Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BP - ISBN: 1-85230-876-1

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Reversed (facing down)

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