Rune Meanings—Elder Futhark

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.

      Fehu (money)

Wealth — Earning — Spending — Trade — Generosity — Greed — Trust — Open-heartedness — Worth

      Uruz (wild ox/drizzle)

Wildness — Chaos — Disruption — Challenge — Strength — Courage — Determination — Imbalance — Loss

        Thurisaz (giant/thorn)

Enemy — Threat — Evil — Torment — Cruelty — Unconsciousness — Rage — Harm — Suffering

           Ansuz (a god)

Divinity — Blessing — Spirituality — Worship — Speech — Wisdom — Inspiration — Consciousness — Good

         Raido (riding)

Freedom — Action — Power — Progress — Leadership — Control — Mastery — Travel — Adventure

            Kaunan (sore/torch)

Wound — Sickness — Pain — Scar — Lesson — Healing — Maturing — Initiation — Inspiration

       Gebo (gifting)

Giving — Trading — Charity — Sacrifice — Generosity — Kindness — Worthiness — Relationship — Trust

          Wunjo (happiness)

Satisfaction — Wellbeing — Prosperity — Fun — Security — Opportunity — Flourishing — Fulfillment — Gratitude

     Hagalaz (hail)

Turmoil — Conflict — Harshness — Drama — Toughness — Endurance — Perspective — Release — Growth

        Naudiz (need)

Bondage — Burden — Drudgery — Limitation — Frustration — Longing — Drive — Improvement — Inspiration

            Isa (ice)

Treachery — Isolation — Freezing — Darkness — Listlessness — Wariness — Coolness — Reflection — Winter

        Jera (year/harvest)

Time — Gain — Reward — Livelihood — Creativity — Fullness — Purpose — Patience — Fall

        Eihwaz (yew)

Sacred space — Oneness — Gateway — Rebirth — Tool — Goal — Focus — Initiation — Mysticism

          Pertho (dice)

Gambling — Divination — Risk — Play — Action — Reaction — Change — Free will — Luck

        Algiz (elk sedge)

Protection — Boundaries — Privacy — Respect — Defensiveness — Isolation — Paranoia

      Sowilo (sun)

Safety — Ease — Comfort — Relief — Warmth — Energy — Light — Positivity — Summer

       Tiwaz (Tyr)

War — Victory — Bravery — Hero — Honor — Discipline — Purpose — Authority — Law

        Birkanan (birch)

Renewal — Nurturing — Nature — Resources — Fertility — Freshness — Health — Youth — Spring

    Ehwaz (horse)

Identity — Style — Pride — Recognition — Bonding — Belonging — Recreation — Passion — Values

       Mannaz (man)

Human — Humankind — Love — Fellowship — Community — Teamwork — Glory — Humility — Dignity

          Laguz (water/sea)

Energy — Life — Source — Abundance — Waves — Flow — Unfathomableness — Adventure — Upheaval

        Ingwaz (Ing/Frey)

Prosperity — Fertility — Peace — Order — Sexuality — Pleasure — Celebration — Responsibility — Respect

       Othala (homeland)

Home — Heritage — Upbringing — Culture — Land — Community — Rights — Identity — Belonging

     Dagaz (day)

Illumination — Awakening — Enlightenment — Understanding — Vision — Opportunity — Circumstances — Hope — Intention