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Rune Stone Dictionary

01 FEHU _F _Domestic Cattle or Wealth _F

01 FEHU - F - CATTLE

Wealth, Fulfillment, Earned income, Power, Material Gain, Achievement, Abundance, Prosperity, Success, being Charitible.

REV: Delay, Failure, Financial Loss, Unforeseen Obstable, Mistake, Misstep, Disappointment.

02 URUZ _U _Auroch or a Wild Ox _FREYJAS

02 URUZ - UR - OX

Strength, Influence, Health, Promotion, Vitality, Change, New Responsibility,  Sacrifice.

REV: Weakened Willpower, Lost Opportunity, Seatback, Self-Doubt, Low Vitality, Low Energy.

03 THURISAZ _TH _ Thorn or a Giant _FREY

03 THURISAZ - TH - THORN

Protection, Lucky Break, Conflict, Reactive Force, Barrier / Obstacle, Be Careful. 

REV: Luck Leaving, Trouble Ahead, Betrayal, Torment. 

04 ANSUZ _A _ The As _ Ancestral God _ O

04 ANSUZ - A - GOD

Wisdom, Test, Advice, Inspiration, Apprentice, The Spoken Word, Wisdom, Advice, Letting Go of Burdens.

REV: Confusion, Getting Bad Advice, Lies, Deception, Interference, a Signpost.

05 RAIDHO _R _Wagon or Chariot _FREYJAS

05 RAIDHO - R - CHARIOT

Journey, Travel, Movement, Favourable Business Development, Written Message, Journey, Career, Control.

DEV: Delay, Lost, Change of Plans, Unexpected Visitor, Bad Timing, Unexpected Travel.

06 KENAZ _K _Beacon or Torch _FREYJAS AE

06 KENAZ - K - BEACON/TORCH

Gifts, Good Omen, Good Health, Healing, Strength, Protection, Creativity, Knowledge, Inspiration.

REV: Interruption, Ending, Separation, Accepting Loss, Letting Go. 

07 GEBO _G _Gift _FREYJAS AETT.png

07 GEBO - G - GIFT

Gifts, Generocity, Partnership, Love, Contracts, Successful Collaboration, Wisdom, Gift of Wisdom. 

REV: Emotional Problems.

08 WUNJO wunyo _W _V _Joy _FREYJAS AETT.

08 WUNJO/YO - W - JOY

Joy, Success, Restored Balance, Harmony, Creative Expression, Prosperity, Fellowship, Affection, Desire. 

REV: Impatience, Headstrong, Trouble, Misery, Unhappiness, Disappointment, Friction. 

09 HAGALAZ _H _Hail _HEIMDALLS AETT.png

09 HAGALAZ - H - HAIL

Hailstorm, Loss, Destruction, Disruption, Delay due to outside forces. Limits, Upheaval, Delay, Shadow

Combined with PERTHRO - May indicate unexpected financial windfall. 

REV: Wrong Direction

10 NAUTHIZ _N __HEIMDALLS AETT.png

10 NAUTHIZ - N - NEED

Need, Delay, Endurance, Constraint, Conservation, Vulnerability, Necessity for Change, Patience,  Omen, Stress, Obstacle.

REV: Wrong Direction, Problematic Consequences, Recognize / Repair Mistakes, Avoid Impulses.  

11 ISA _I _Ice _HEIMDALLS AETT.png

11 ISA - I - ICE

Stagnation, Freeze, Delay, Preservation, Procrastination, Introspection, Meditation, Focus, Ill Feeling.

REV: Breach of Loyalty, 

12 JERA _J or Y _A Year or a Good Harves

12 Y/JERA - J - YEAR

Harvest, Reward, Peace, Commitment, Full Cycle, Justice, Prosperity, Rejuvenation, Maturity, Patience.

REV: Seasonal, Instability.

13 EIHWAZ _EI _Yew Tree _HEIMDALLS AETT.

13 EIHWAZ - EI - YEW TREE

Flexibility, Endurance, Longevity, Fortitude, Success, Opportunity, Optimism, Protection, Rebirth, Quest.

REV: Stagnation, Conflict, Tension, Undoing.

14 PERTHRO _P _ Lot Cup or Vagina _HEIMD

14 PERTHO - P - DICE CUP

Financial Windfall, Good Luck, Secrets, Mystery, Intuition, Hidden Things, Magic, Precognition, Evolutionary Change, Fellowship, Destiny, Sexuality.

REV: Addiction, Stagnation, Bad Luck, Loss, Incompatibility, Loneliness, Dark Magic, Disloyalty, 

15 ALGIZ _Z or R _Elk or Protection _HEI

15 ALGIZ - R/R - ELK

Protection, Spiritual Connection, Friendship, Alliance, Defense, Awakening, Guardian, Optimism, Aspiration, Fortunate. 

REV: Hidden Danger, Warning, Taboo, Turn Away, Loss of Divine Connection. 

16 SOWILO _S _The Sun _HEIMDALLS AETT.pn

16 SOWILO - S - THE SUN

Sunlight, Success, Victory, Vitality, High Energy, Goal Achievement, Personal Power, Wholeness, Elemental Force, Return to Robust Health. 

REV: Self-Centred. 

17 TIWAZ _T _Tyr the Sky God _TYRS AETT.

17 TIWAZ - T - ARROW

Symbol of the Warrior, Victory, Tenacity, Justice, Authority, Honour, Passion, Sacrifice, Courage.

REV: Apathy, Listless, Questionable Motives, Loss of Focus, Self-Pity, Negativity, Blocked Creativity. 

18 BERKANO _B _Berchta the Birch Goddess

18 BERKANA/O - B - BIRCH

Fertility, Family, Nurture, Rites of Passage, New Relationships, New Endeavors, Purity, Birth, Caring. 

REV: Family Problems, Needs, Anxiety, Worry, Carelessness, Abandon, Loss, Stagnation.

19 EHWAZ _E _Horse or Two Horses _TYRS A

13 EHWAZ - E - HORSE

Travel, Loyalty, Movement, Harmony, Teamwork, Trust, Steady Progress, Future Change.

 

REV: Craving for Change, Feelings of Restlessness, Haste, Disharmony, Mistrust, Long Journey, Hard Work

20 MANAZ _M _Man and Mankind _TYRS AETT.

20 MANAZ - M - MANKIND

Humankind (the self or a group), Social Order, Culture, Cooperation, Awareness, Modesty, Thought, Creativity

REV: Selfish, Egotism, Cruelty, Self-Absorption, Depression, Mortality, Blindness, Manipulation, Self-delusion.

21 LAGUZ _L _Water or Leek _TYRS AETT.pn

21 LAGUZ - L - WATER / LEEK

Water, Sea, Healing, The Hidden, The Deep, Intuition, Inner Voice, Dreams, Renewal.

REV: Period of Confusion, Poor Judgement, Fear, Circular Motion, Obsession, Despair. 

22 INGWAZ _NG _Ing the Earth God _TYRS A

22 INGWAZ - NG - EARTH / HERO

Completion, Fruition, Fertility, Common Sense, Gestation, Internal Growth, Deserved Time of Rest, New Beginning, Fresh Start. 

REV: Ending, Milestone, Start.

23 DAGAZ _D _Day or Dawn _TYRS AETT.png

23 DAGAZ - D - DAY/DAWN

Prosperity, Light, Dawn, Breakthrough, Awakening, Time to Embark on a New Enterprise, Hope, Happiness, Security, Certainty, Balance, Ambition, Cosmic Growth.

 

REV: Attitude, Radical Change. 

22 INGWAZ _NG _Ing the Earth God _TYRS A

24 OTHALA - O - ANCESTRAL

Possession, Legacy, Inheritance, Property, Home, Group Prosperity, Source of Safety, Abundance.

REV: Reckless, Legal Problems, Poverty, Frustration, Delay.

This is a free Rune Stone Dictionary and Meanings Chart. The following information is taken from www.astrologyanswers.com/article/rune-stone-basics/ 

How to Ask the Rune Stones a Question

To use your rune stones, you simply cast them: Ask your question in your mind, toss your runes onto a cloth of your choosing from either East to West or towards the Sun, and pay attention to the runes that land face-up. Research the meaning or message behind any of the runes that have landed face-up to find the answers to your question. The question you ask the runes is important; however, after you spend time with your runes, you’ll be able to use them without having to focus on your question. Your rune stones will begin to pick up on your energy the more you work with them. Sooner than later, you’ll be able to simply reach for your set and perform a quick reading for fast and easy guidance. When you do feel like asking questions, it’s important to be specific about your inquiry. Vague questions – such as “Does he love me?” – will typically result in vague answers. Similar to the Tarot, asking open-ended questions will always yield better, more meaningful results from a rune casting. Yes or no questions should be avoided to get more explanatory answers. Act like your rune set is a close friend, someone with whom you wish to share a deep conversation full of respect and understanding. 

 

Single Stone Question
While you can use each and every stone in a set for a reading, you may choose a single stone reading when you’re short on time or need quick guidance.

Try asking a question, reaching into your bag of runes, and picking the one that seems to be giving off the most energy. Whatever your hand is attracted to, grab that stone. Interpret the meaning of the stone to answer your question. For less specific advice, you can also use this technique for daily guidance.

Ask yourself what energy you need to focus on for the day or what lessons you need to learn. Then, using the same technique, feel for the stone that seems to be calling your name and draw it out. Interpret that stone and try to take that wisdom or message with you throughout the day.


 
Three-Stone Reading
A three-stone reading is more involved and takes a bit longer to interpret, but it can also give you a more insightful answer to your questions.

You can again ask your stones any question you want to know the answer to, as long as it is specific. Now, randomly gather the first three stones in your bag of runes that you’re drawn to. Since the runic alphabet moves backwards, the first stone will go on the right-hand side, the second stone in the middle, and the third stone will be on the far left. 

Rune #1: Represents the basics or the core of the situation. 

Rune #2: Symbolizes the challenges associated with this situation.
Rune #3: Represents the course of action to take or the final outcome.

 

Five-Stone Reading
For this rune reading, the goal is to select one rune at a time until you have five before you.

The first rune is placed in the middle, and the remaining four are placed to create across the first.

The second rune should go to the left or the West of the first stone.

The third stone is placed above, or North, of the center stone.

The fourth stone lies to the right, or the East, of the center stone,

and the fifth stone is placed at the bottom of the cross.

The three horizontal stones (2, 1, and 5) represent past, present, and future.

The southern stone, rune 4, shows a challenge or a problem in the situation.

And finally, rune 3 represents the help you may receive to combat those challenges.

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