Scandinavian runes are an ancient writing of the Germans and were used on the territory of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Scandinavian mythology indicates that Odin heard the runes and drew his own blood with a spear on the World Tree. The word Runa means "whisper mysteriously" or "mystery," in connection with which they were attributed mystical properties.
Scandinavian runes and their meaning
- Feu - "Possessions". Runa Feu for Scandinavians meant cattle. In ancient times, wealth, position in the tribe was measured by livestock. With careful care and hard work, the livestock multiplied, and the landlord became richer;
- Uruz (Ur) - "Power." This rune of a wild bull inhabited in the places of residence of the ancient Scandinavian tribes and personifies the unbridled energy of the bull and life force;
- Turisas (Tours) - "The Gate". This is a symbolic sign of Thor's hammer, a defender of the gods and people;
- Anzus (Os) - "The Messenger". This rune indicates the acquisition of wisdom or acceptance of advice, spoken words;
- Raido (Reid) - "Communication". This symbol from ancient Scandinavians meant moving or traveling, as it was compared with the word wagon;
- Kano (Kaun) - "Disclosure." This rune personifies power, energy and strength, and the symbol of fire is identified with the kind, amicable and controlled flame of a fireplace or torch;
- Gebo - "The Gift". This fleece, if it falls out in divination, will make you happy, for it always brings good luck;
- Vuño - "Joy". One of the favorable runes. This good sign means joy and signifies that all troubles will go away;
- Hagalaz (Hagle) - "Element". The rune symbolizes non-dominant forces, a sign of spontaneous destruction;
- Nautiz - "Pain". This rune is calling for patience ;
- Isa (Is) - "Stagnation". This rune speaks of the suspension of all actions to a more favorable moment;
- Yer - "Harvest". This rune means that you will be rewarded, receive a reward for the labors;
- Eyvaz (Ir) - "Protection." In ancient Norse mythology, Tees is the pivot of the nine worlds of spirits and people;
- Perth is the "Enlightenment". This rune, in a magical and literal sense, represents a mystery;
- Algiz - "Security". This rune means that some powerful and good power enters your life through the sphere of instinct or unconscious emotions;
- Soulu (Segil, Sol) - "Integrity." This symbol of great power. If this rune falls out in fortune-telling, then you are successful and have such a power that you can change your own life;
- Teyvaz (Tyur) - "Energy". This symbol embodies a competitive spirit that foreshadows success in any rivalry;
- Verkana - "Growth". It is the symbol of family and birth, the rune of fertility;
- Evaz - "Movement". This fleece of movement, movement or change of residence;
- Mannaz is the "I". It is a symbol of interconnection, the rune of the human race;
- Laguz (Legr) - "Potok". This rune advises you to listen to the voice of intuition;
- Ingus (Ing) - "Fertility". This rune is a positive sign;
- Отал - «Legacy». This rune designates property, usually it is housing or land. It symbolizes what can be purchased for money;
- Dagaz - "Breakthrough". This rune does not prophesy troubles, it portends prosperity, increased prosperity;
- One is "Unaccountable". The empty Odin rune.
The ancient peoples, to protect themselves from adversities and troubles, had talismans or amulets that brought good luck. Consider the most common Scandinavian runes, amulets: Thor's hammer; the cross of a wolf; The Dragonbearer; the Gnostic cross; the wheel of the sun; Trefot; swastika; Oroboro; the Viking ship; Scandinavian swords; the sword of Hyland; shining sword; the sword of Etunov; sword of the Vikings; Alvos; ax and double ax; Frigg; Freya (Friya); One; North Star; Locke; snake Urn; Freyr; the post of Irmin (Irminus); three Norns; the snake of Midgard.
The Scandinavian run of Odin is an empty rune, which is a penetration into destiny and symbolizes complete trust. Odin is not a pictographic symbol or figure, it belongs to another dimension and indicates that all questions are in the hands of the gods.