The Elder Futhark Runes

24 Ancient Norse Symbols and Their Meanings

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Freya's Aett
Fehu
(FAY-hoo)
Wealth, Prosperity, Abundance, Cattle, New Beginnings
Uruz
(OO-rooz)
Strength, Vitality, Physical Health, Primal Power, Wild Ox
Thurisaz
(THOOR-ee-saz)
Protection, Defense, Giants, Thorns, Reactive Force
Ansuz
(AHN-sooz)
Communication, Wisdom, Divine Inspiration, Signals, Odin
Raidho
(RYE-though)
Journey, Travel, Movement, Rhythm, Right Action
Kenaz
(KEN-az)
Knowledge, Torch, Light, Creativity, Transformation
Gebo
(GEH-bow)
Gift, Generosity, Partnership, Love, Balance
Wunjo
(WOO-nyo)
Joy, Happiness, Harmony, Peace, Fellowship
Heimdall's Aett
Hagalaz
(HAH-gah-laz)
Hail, Disruption, Natural Forces, Change, Uncontrolled
Nauthiz
(NOW-theez)
Need, Necessity, Resistance, Constraint, Endurance
Isa
(EE-sah)
Ice, Stillness, Stagnation, Clarity, Focus
Jera
(YEH-rah)
Year, Harvest, Cycles, Rewards, Natural Timing
Eihwaz
(AY-waz)
Yew Tree, Defense, Endurance, Reliability, Strength
Perthro
(PER-throw)
Mystery, Fate, Secrets, Hidden Knowledge, Chance
Algiz
(AL-geez)
Protection, Shield, Higher Self, Connection to Divine
Sowilo
(SO-wee-lo)
Sun, Success, Wholeness, Life Force, Victory
Tyr's Aett
Tiwaz
(TEE-waz)
Warrior, Justice, Honor, Victory, Tyr the God
Berkano
(BER-kah-no)
Birch, Growth, Renewal, Fertility, New Beginnings
Ehwaz
(EH-waz)
Horse, Movement, Progress, Trust, Partnership
Mannaz
(MAH-naz)
Humanity, Self, Community, Intelligence, Rationality
Laguz
(LAH-gooz)
Water, Flow, Emotions, Intuition, Dreams
Ingwaz
(ING-waz)
Fertility, Potential, Internal Growth, Ing the God
Dagaz
(DAH-gaz)
Day, Dawn, Breakthrough, Awakening, Transformation
Othala
(OH-thah-lah)
Heritage, Home, Ancestral Property, Legacy, Inheritance