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Runic Divination

Michele Burke May 1st, 2009

Lesson One: Elder Futhark Runic Symbols Explained

I would like to start off my welcoming everyone to this our new course on the study of runic divination. In each new lesson you will find innovative techniques that will help you to control the unbounded power of the Runes, innovative tools to aid in your progression. Throughout the next few months we will be learning the meanings of the 24 Elder Futhark runes, these runes are separated into three groups of eight, known as the aett or aettir (plural). This will aid you in remembering the order of the runes, and further on in the course you begin to see how the aettir are significant in the use of magick.

Lesson 1

The oldest know runic alphabet is known as the Elder Futhark, it takes its name from the sound of its first eight letters, i.e. F-U-TH-A-R-K. The three standard divisions of the Elder Futhark runes are known as the Aettir. There are a number of things to keep in mind. first of all, it the Elder Futhark alphabet lacks a number of letters from the modern-day alphabet, specifically c, q, v, x and y. Additionally, because The Futhark alphabet is based on sound, containing combinations of letters so thusly there us a Rune for the sound that is created when combining the letters T and H together, and one more for the sound created when combining the letters N and G.

Freyia’s Aett:

These 8 runes that belong to the god of fertility (Frey) and are runes connected to the creation of the world, its native-setter races as well as the gods. Runes in this aett have consequently start of things moving. Aswynn was quoted as saying “For the purpose of divination therefore the runes of this aett often express the basic principles of life – such as money, health, conflict, intelligence, control, knowledge, balance and pleasure”. The runes are read from left to right.

Fehu (F: Domestic cattle, wealth.) 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.

Uruz: (U: Auroch, a wild ox.) 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.

Thurisaz: (TH: Thorn or a Giant.) 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. Rape?

Ansuz: (A: The As, ancestral god, i.e. Odin.) 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. (Odin is a mighty, but duplicitous god. He always has his own agenda.)

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

Kenaz: (K: Beacon or torch.) 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: (G: Gift.) 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: (W or V: Joy.) 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, berserker.

Comprehension Test

1. What are the three standard divisions of the runes known as?
2. How does the (Elder) Futhark get its name?
3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding?
4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack?

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    12 Responses to “Runic Divination”

    1. # Yvonne M. Glasgowon 01 May 2009 at 8:55 am

      1. What are the three standard divisions of the runes known as?
      the Aettir

      2. How does the (Elder) Futhark get its name?
      taken from the sound of it’s first 8 letters

      3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding?
      Frey, the God of fertility

      4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack?
      c,q,v,x,y

    2. # Yvonne M. Glasgowon 01 May 2009 at 12:51 pm

      I’m loving this course so far but I think that we should have to “privately” send our answers in or else everyone will just be “copying”, per say, the previous persons info. Does that make sense? I mean, obviously the answers will all be the same because they are the same, but some people may bypass reading everything this way… which they shouldn’t do because it is VERY interesting info!

    3. # Devora Ashleyon 02 May 2009 at 11:10 pm

      1. What are the three standard divisions of the runes known as? Aetirr

      2. How does the (Elder) Futhark get its name? The sound of its first eight letters

      3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding? Frey god of firtility

      4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack? c,q,v,x,y

    4. # Michelleon 05 May 2009 at 10:32 am

      1. What are the three standard divisions of the runes known as?
      the Aettir

      2. How does the (Elder) Futhark get its name?
      taken from the sound of it’s first 8 letters

      3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding?
      Frey, the God of fertility

      4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack?
      c,q,v,x,y

    5. # Runic Divination Instructoron 06 May 2009 at 5:00 pm

      Yvonne and Class I totally agree with you so in the future please send the answers to your assignments in to me (Instructor) via the following email address
      mailto: m.burke-paganpages@hotmail.com So as I am know grading papers please reply to the aforementioned email address and I will forward your grades on to you.
      Bountiful Blessings
      Michele Burke ~ Runic Divination Instructor

    6. # yurtdisi egitimon 14 May 2009 at 6:55 pm

      These are not surprising my anymore, but thanks..

    7. # Runic Divination Instructoron 19 May 2009 at 9:58 am

      Yurtdisi egitim, this is a beginners course but if you stick around things will get more involved.
      Bountiful Blessings

    8. # Gingeron 19 May 2009 at 7:53 pm

      1. What are the three standard divisions of the runes known as?
      Aettir

      2. How does the (Elder) Futhark get its name?
      Sound of it’s first 8 letters

      3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding?
      Frey God of fertility

      4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack?
      C,Q,V,X,Y

    9. # Intervieweron 26 May 2009 at 9:35 am

      Ginger please contact me at the following emaill addy for your grade and further instruction: m.burke-paganpages@hotmail.com

    10. # Chryse LuBeckeon 27 May 2009 at 10:55 am

      1. What are the 3 standard divisions of the runes known as?

      3 groups of eight, known as the aett or aettir

      2. How does the (elder) Futhark get its name?

      Takes its name from the sound of its first eight letters.

      3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding?

      God of fertility (Frey)

      4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack?

      c, q, v, x and y

    11. # Runic Divination | PaganPages.orgon 01 Jun 2009 at 1:15 am

      [...] After taking the comprehension test copy and paste your answers to the questions into a word doc. And email them directly to ma at m.burke-paganpages@hotmail.com for grading. Upon completion of this course students will receive a certificate of completion of the Runic Tarot TalkRunic DivinationOracles & OmensIt’s In the Cards course. For those of you who are only now beginning you can access Lesson one by following this link http://paganpages.org/content/2009/05/runic-divination-2/ [...]

    12. # Venitaon 02 Jun 2009 at 1:37 pm

      Comprehension Test
      1. What are the three standard divisions of the runes known as?
      The aett or aettir (plural).
      2. How does the (Elder) Futhark get its name?
      It takes its name from the sound of its first eight letters, i.e. F-U-TH-A-R-K.
      3. Who governs the section of the runes associated with forces beyond human influence and understanding?
      Frey the god of fertility

      4. Which modern letters does the Elder Futhark lack?
      c, q, v, x and y

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