FUTHARK RUNES
The Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the runic alphabets. It was a writing system used by Germanic Tribes between the 2nd and 8th centuries. Each rune has a unique meaning and associations and are often used for divination. While there are a number interpretations for the meaning of these runes, below are a general overview including their modern alphabet and colour associations.
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Ansuz [AE] Æsir (original pantheon of gods); ancestors, signs, ancient wisdom - indigo/purple
Algiz [EA] elk or moose; protection, power, long winters, life - white
Berkana [B] birch tree; Goddess, fertility, birth, growth, new beginning - white/green
Dagaz [D] day; dawn, between the worlds, time, passage of time, change - pale violet
Ehwaz [E] horse; movement, safe journey, progress, transition, freedom- blue
Fehu [F] wealth or cattle; material wealth, fulfillment, survival, prosperity - green
Gebo [G] gift or to give; union, partnership, friendship, gratitude, giving - pink/red
Hagalz [H] hail (from precipitation); destruction, rebirth, transformation, awakening- white/blue
Isa [I] ice and glaciers; immobility, stagnation, rest period, stop slander - white/silver
Jera [J] year or harvest; rewards, tangible results from work, bounty - white/green
Kenaz [K/C] either ulcer or torch; transforming fire, enlightenment, wisdom, insight - white/gold
Laguz [L] water or lake; fluidity, water, psychic power, intuition, vitality - blue/violet
Mannaz [M] man; self, self-improvement, community, balanced living- indigo/violet
Nauthiz [N] need; hardship, challenge, overcome obstacles, evolution - white/blue
Inguz [NG] the god Yngvi; the Horned God, fertility, family, completion, masculine - indigo
Othila [O] heritage or estate; possessions, home, social status, acquisitions - white/gold
Perth [P] possibly a fruit tree; destiny, forces of life, unexpected lucked, divination- blue/green
Raido [R] ride or journey; travel, quest, find what is sought, life changing opportunity- blue/violet
Sowelu [S] sun; life, Sun wheel, wholeness, healing, vital energy, power - orange/gold/red
Teiwaz [T] the god Tyr; victory, success, courage, favourable outcome, justice - white/gold
Thurisaz [TH] the god Thor; protection, cosmic order, foes neutralised, defense - black
Uruz [U] aurochs (extinct large, wild cattle); strength, physical health, courage, power, wild- green/brown
Wunjo [W] win or joy; comfort, happiness, harmony, peacefulness, bliss- pink/yellow
Eihwaz [Z] yew tree; travelling the Underworld, cycle of life, transformation, change - indigo/purple
Wyrd [-] unknowable fate, destiny, cosmic influence - black/white