Here are the 24 Elder Futhark runes with their meanings from my book, The Runes. The Elder Futhark is the oldest and most widely used runic alphabet. You can use this list to do simple readings, but of course, the book goes much deeper.
ᚠ Fehu (money)
Wealth — Earning — Spending — Trade — Generosity — Greed — Trust — Open-heartedness — Worth
ᚢ Uruz (wild ox/drizzle)
Wildness — Chaos — Disruption — Challenge — Strength — Courage — Determination — Imbalance — Loss
ᚦ Thurisaz (giant/thorn)
Enemy — Threat — Evil — Torment — Cruelty — Unconsciousness — Rage — Harm — Suffering
ᚨ Ansuz (a god)
Divinity — Blessing — Spirituality — Worship — Speech — Wisdom — Inspiration — Consciousness — Good
ᚱ Raido (riding)
Freedom — Action — Power — Progress — Leadership — Control — Mastery — Travel — Adventure
ᚲ Kaunan (sore/torch)
Wound — Sickness — Pain — Scar — Lesson — Healing — Maturing — Initiation — Inspiration
ᚷ Gebo (gifting)
Giving — Trading — Charity — Sacrifice — Generosity — Kindness — Worthiness — Relationship — Trust
ᚹ Wunjo (happiness)
Satisfaction — Wellbeing — Prosperity — Fun — Security — Opportunity — Flourishing — Fulfillment — Gratitude
ᚺ Hagalaz (hail)
Turmoil — Conflict — Harshness — Drama — Toughness — Endurance — Perspective — Release — Growth
ᚾ Naudiz (need)
Bondage — Burden — Drudgery — Limitation — Frustration — Longing — Drive — Improvement — Inspiration
ᛁ Isa (ice)
Treachery — Isolation — Freezing — Darkness — Listlessness — Wariness — Coolness — Reflection — Winter
ᛃ Jera (year/harvest)
Time — Gain — Reward — Livelihood — Creativity — Fullness — Purpose — Patience — Fall
ᛇ Eihwaz (yew)
Sacred space — Oneness — Gateway — Rebirth — Tool — Goal — Focus — Initiation — Mysticism
ᛈ Pertho (dice)
Gambling — Divination — Risk — Play — Action — Reaction — Change — Free will — Luck
ᛉ Algiz (elk sedge)
Protection — Boundaries — Privacy — Respect — Defensiveness — Isolation — Paranoia
ᛋ Sowilo (sun)
Safety — Ease — Comfort — Relief — Warmth — Energy — Light — Positivity — Summer
ᛏ Tiwaz (Tyr)
War — Victory — Bravery — Hero — Honor — Discipline — Purpose — Authority — Law
ᛒ Birkanan (birch)
Renewal — Nurturing — Nature — Resources — Fertility — Freshness — Health — Youth — Spring
ᛖ Ehwaz (horse)
Identity — Style — Pride — Recognition — Bonding — Belonging — Recreation — Passion — Values
ᛗ Mannaz (man)
Human — Humankind — Love — Fellowship — Community — Teamwork — Glory — Humility — Dignity
ᛚ Laguz (water/sea)
Energy — Life — Source — Abundance — Waves — Flow — Unfathomableness — Adventure — Upheaval
ᛝ Ingwaz (Ing/Frey)
Prosperity — Fertility — Peace — Order — Sexuality — Pleasure — Celebration — Responsibility — Respect
ᛟ Othala (homeland)
Home — Heritage — Upbringing — Culture — Land — Community — Rights — Identity — Belonging
ᛞ Dagaz (day)
Illumination — Awakening — Enlightenment — Understanding — Vision — Opportunity — Circumstances — Hope — Intention