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alphabetic system from their earliest existance up through the middle ages. The alphabet to the Norse peoples were known as Runes. It was said in the old myths that Odin himself gave his eye for the knowledge of the Runes themselves. Not only were Runes a written alphahbet, but runes were symbols of divination and magic. With Roman influence spreading, Runes fell into disuse and would soon be forgotten if not for all the written records that the Norse peoples kept. Runes, unlike other alphabets which just symbolize sounds actually have a meaning behind them. For example, the first Rune known as "Fehu" is Germanic for "cattle." Runes were also used to predict outcomes of battles as well as write spells. Runes have complex interrelations that are hard to decipher. There are three groups, also known as aetts, of runes. The overall meaning of each rune is nigh-impossible now to understand, but several historians have been researching it. We do know, however, that the Norse used runes to embody their physical and magickal worlds using a written language. Click on the links below to see the different Aetts and their meanings. The Norse believed that by writing runes, as they said them aloud, that the magic in the symbols was being released. A person writing the runes would often speak their name before or after the rune was written, to instill the magic within that person. Runes were often found in just one symbol segments.. or in segments of two or more, known as Runic Scripts. Runic Scripts were a sort of shorthand spell that had a variety of effects. A spellcaster could easily create several combinations for their own good. Runes could also form together to make bindrunes. Historically, these bindrunes were used to conserve space and such, but were believed to actually give the rune a more powerful magical aura. Runes were often cut into wood, stone or bone. After that, they were colored, usually with red paint. The spellcaster might also use his or her own blood. This was another way to link the magic directly to the person. The runes were then spoken or sung aloud to 'empower' them. The spell was then 'sent' to its destination by burning it. However, unless the item was a talisman of some sorts, it was not 'sent.' After all of this was done, the spellcaster would make an offering to the Gods and Goddesses which usually consisted of drink. 
FEHU: CATTLE Phonetic equivalent: F MAGICAL USES: Basically deals with money and the means of how to make money DIVINATORY MEANINGS: prosperity, money, wealth, concern with physical and financial needs, goals, promotion, centredness, karma 
URUZ: AUROCHS Phonetic equivalent: U MAGICAL USES: to strengthen the will, increase sexual potency and energy; for hunting DIVINATORY MEANINGS: energy, passion, vitality, instinct, wildness, sexuality, fertility, the unconscious, primitive mind, irrationality, shamanic experience, rite of passage 
žURIZAZ: GIANT Phonetic Equivalent: TH MAGICAL USES: aid in study and meditation, self-discipline, clearing out a bad situation DIVINATORY MEANINGS: hardship, painful event, discipline, knowledge, introspection, focus 
ANSUZ: ODIN Phonetic Equivalent: A MAGICAL USES: for wise decisions, success, leadership; to help in divination and magic DIVINATORY MEANINGS: authority figure, leader, mind & body balance, justice, shaman, clairvoyant 
RAIšO: JOURNEY Phonetic Equivalent: R MAGICAL USES: protection for travellers, to ease or bring about change, to reconnect DIVINATORY MEANINGS: journey, pilgrimage, change, destiny, quest, progress, life lessons 
KENAZ: TORCH Phonetic Equivalent: C MAGICAL USES: for creative inspiration, aid in study, fertility, dispelling anxiety and fear DIVINATORY MEANINGS: wisdom, insight, solution to a problem, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment 
GEBO: GIFT Phonetic Equivalent: G MAGICAL USES: to find or strengthen a relationship, for fertility, to mark a gift or offering, to bring luck DIVINATORY MEANINGS: gift, offering, relationship, love, marriage, partnership, generosity, unexpected good fortune 
WUNJO: GLORY Phonetic Equivalent: W MAGICAL USES: for success in any endeavor, to motivate, to complete a task. DIVINATORY MEANINGS: success, recognition of achievements, reward, joy, bliss, achievement of goals, contentment SECOND AETT 
HAGALAZ:HAIL Phonetic equivalent: h MAGICAL USES: removing unwanted influences, breaking destructive patterns DIVINATORY MEANINGS: sudden loss, ordeal, destruction, disaster, clearance, testing, karmic lesson, drastic change. 
NAUžIZ: NEED Phonetic equivalent: n MAGICAL USES: to represent a need to be filled DIVINATORY MEANINGS: poverty, hardship, responsibility, discontent, obstacle, frustration 
ISA: ICE Phonetic equivalent: i (ee as in 'knee') MAGICAL USES: to stop a process; to represent primal form DIVINATORY MEANINGS: inactivity, blockage, stagnation, potential, patience, reflection, withdrawl, rest 
JERA: YEAR (HARVEST) Phonetic equivalent: y (also takes place as a J, as in the German word 'Ja') MAGICAL USES: to bring change; for fertility and growth DIVINATORY MEANINGS: change, cycle turning, reward, motion, productivity, inevitable development 
EIHWAZ: YEW Phonetic equivalent: ei MAGICAL USES: to bring about profound change, to ease a life transition DIVINATORY MEANINGS: change, initiation, confrontation of fears, turning point, death, transformation 
PERž: DICE-CUP Phonetic equivalent: p MAGICAL USES: fertility, easing childbirth, to aid in divination and magic, enhancin psychic abilities DIVINATORY MEANINGS: rebirth, mystery, magic, divination, fertility, sexuality, new beginning, prophecy 
ALGIZ: PROTECTION Phonetic equivalent: x, z MAGICAL USES: for protection, hunting DIVINATORY MEANINGS: protection, assistance, defence, warning, support, a mentor, an ethical dilemma 
SOWULO: SUN Phonetic equivalent: s MAGICAL USES: energy, strength, success, healing, fertility DIVINATORY MEANINGS: success, positive energy, increase, power, activity, fertility, health THIRD AETT 
TEIWAZ: TYR Phonetic equivalent: t MAGICAL USES: protection, victory, strength, strengthening the will, healing a wound DIVINATORY MEANINGS: duty, discipline, responsibility, self-sacrifice, conflict, strength, a wound, physicality, the warrior path 
BERKANA: BIRCH Phonetic equivalent: b MAGICAL USES: healing (especially infections), achieving conception, making a fresh start DIVINATORY MEANINGS: fertility, health, new beginnings, growth, conception, plenty, clearance 
EHWAZ: HORSE Phonetic equivalent: e (as in 'eh') MAGICAL USES: power, aiding in communication, transportation; to 'send' a spell DIVINATORY MEANINGS: transportation, motion, assistance, energy, power, communication, will, recklessness 
MANNAZ: MAN Phonetic equivalent: m MAGICAL USES: to represent a specific person or group of people; to establish social relationships DIVINATORY MEANINGS: significator, self, family, community, relationships, social concerns 
LAGUZ: WATER Phonetic equivalent: l MAGICAL USES: enhancing psychic abilities, confronting fears, stabilizing mental or emotional disorders, uncovering hidden things DIVINATORY MEANINGS: emotions, fears, unconscious mind, things hidden, revelation, intuition, counselling 
INGUZ: ING Phonetic equivalent: ng MAGICAL USES: fertility, farming, growth, general health, balance DIVINATORY MEANINGS: work, productivity, bounty, groundedness, balance, connection with the land 
OžILA: PROPERTY Phonetic equivalent: o MAGICAL USES: for aquiring land or property, to complete a project, to strengthen family ties DIVINATORY MEANINGS: property, land, inheritance, home, permenance, legacy, synthesis, sense of belonging |
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