Rune Project - Kenaz

Kenaz

knowledge

Kenaz refers to the ability to create your own reality. You do not need to live in the reality manufactured by others or society; you are your own reality artist and engineer. The rune is associated with vision, creativity, inspiration, revelation, and the technical ability to make it all real.

Reverse Interpretation - Kenaz reversed usually refers to the end of something. When you cling to something when it is time to let go and then it will probably only bring pain and suffering.

Element - fire

Polarity - feminine

Planet - Venus

Color - light red

Crystal - Bloodstone

Plant - Cowslip

Tree - Pine

Deity - Heimdall, Freyja, Frey

-Poetry-

"Ulcer is fatal to children; death makes a corpse pale." - Old Norwegian

"Disease fatal to children and painful spot and abode of mortification." - Old Icelandic

"The torch is known to every living man by its pale, bright flame; it always burns where pinces sit within." - Anglo-Saxon

Rune Project - Raido

Raido

journey, moving, change

Raido is about travel, moving, relocation, taking a vacation. This may be referring to movement in the physical sense or may mean a psychological change or that of relationship. It supports retaionality and common sense, seeing the wider perspective on a situation before acting.

REverse - Interpretation - Raido reversed can mean feeling stuck or unable to change. On a more literal level this reversed rune could signify travel problems, a missed flight or a broken down car.

Element - Air

Polarity - masculine

Zodiac - Sagittarius

Color - bright red

Crystal - Chrysophase

Plant - Mugwort

Tree - Oak

Deity - Ing, Perthus

-Poetry-

"Riding is said to be the worst thing for horses; Reginn forged the finest sword." - Old Norwegian

"Riding is of sitting a blessing and swift journey and horses toiling" - Old Icelandic

"Riding seems easy to every warrior while he is indoors and very courageous to him who traverses the high-roads on the back of a stout horse." - Anglo-Saxon

Rune Project - Ansuz

Ansuz

God, breath

Ansuz is the rune of Odin, the principal Norse god. Ansuz stands for wisdom, knowledge, mental stability, and insight. The rune may be referring to a message, or to the power of communication, especially the ability to listen.

Reverse Interpretation - Ansuz may come up reversed when there is a misunderstanding. You may not be getting your ideas across clearly. You may lack necessary information. Someone may be giving unhelpful advice or misleading information. Ansuz reversed can also be a warning not to misinterpret information.

Element - air

Polarity - masculine

Planet - Venus

Color - dark blue

Crystal - Emerald

Plant - Fly Agaric

Tree - Ash

Deity - Odin, Loki, Eostre

-Poetry-

"Oss is aged Gautr and prince of Asgardr and lord of Vallhalla. chief Jupiter." - Icelandic

"? is the source of all language, a pillar of wisdom and a comfort to wise men, a blessing and a joy to every night." - Anglo-Saxon

Rune Project - Thurisaz

Thurisaz

resistance, directed force, will, male sexuality, temptation

Thurisaz can represent being in the right place at the right time. Drawing Thurizas may be telling us to think before acting. It represents the value of action through non-action, the ability to wait.

Reverse Interpretation - A reversed Thurisaz requires contemplation. It's a warning not to be too hasty in your decisions and actions. Think carefully before acting or starting something new.

Element - fire

Polarity - masculine

Planet - Mars

Color - bright red

Crystal - Sapphire

Tree - Blackthorn

Plant - houseleek

Deity - Thor

- Poetry-

"Thurs ("Giant") causes anguish to women, misfortune makes few men cheerful." - Old Norwegian

"Thurs ("Giant") is torture of women and cliff-dweller and husband of a giantess Saturn's thegn." - Old Icelandic

"The thorn is exceedingly sharp, and evil thing for any knight to touch, uncommony severe on all who sit smong them." - Anglo-Saxon

Rune Project - Uruz

Uruz

endurance, manifestation, energy, courage, healing, forgiveness

Uruz represents the physical or mental strength required to fulfill your dreams. Often characterizing change, Uruz may refer to an exciting opportunity that requires you to let go of the past in order to receive the future. In the area of relationships, Uruz points to the ned to settle disputes with others so that you may reach your full potential without conflict holding you back.

Reverse Interpretation - Uruz reversed can signify the need for a long, hard look at your relationship with yourself. You may be missing opportunities due to lack of confidence, self-discipline or some other weakness, physical or psychological. Only you can make the life changes you desire. Extra vigilance may be required in order to improve your health.

Element - earth

Polarity - masculine

Zodiac - Taurus

Color - dark green

Crystal - Carbuncle

Plant - Iceland Moss

Tree - Birch

Deity - Thor, Urd

- Poetry-

"Dross comes from bad iron; the reindeer often races over the frozen snow." - Old Norwegian

"Rain is lamentation of the clouds and ruin of the hay-harvest and abomination of the shepherd." - Old Icelandic

"The aurochs is proud and has great horns; it is very savage beast and fights with its horns; a great ranger of the moors, it is a creature of mettle." - Anglo-Saxon

Runes Project - Fehu

money, wealth, social success, personal power, prosperity

Fehu is the rune of wealth. Fehu may be referring to looking for new profit or conserving what you have already gained. Fehu can also signify growth in relationship; this can mean working to make an existing relationship stronger and deeper, or taking an existing friendship into a new phase, possibly romantic.  Share your true self and emotions and you will prosper and grow.

Reverse Interpretation - May signify financial loss if you are not careful. It might be time to re-evaluate your plans, especially financially. Fehu reversed can signify failed ambition, bad luck or health problems but may just signify obstacles to be met rather than a serious failure. In the realm of relationships this stone may be telling  you that your timing is not right or that you are likely blowing things out of proportion. Be careful not to let negative emotions tear you apart.

Element - Fire and earth

Polarity - feminine

Zodiac - Aries

Color - light red

Crystal - moss agate

Plant - nettle

Tree - Elder

Deity - Frey, Freyja

-Poetry-

"Wealth is a source of discord amongst kin; the wolf lives in the forest." - Old Norwegian

"Wealth is a source of discord amongst king and fire of the sea and path of the serpent." - Old Icelandic

"Wealth is a consolation to all men Yet much of it must each man give away If glory he desire To gain before his god." - Anglo-Saxon

Rune Project - Algiz

Algiz

protection, higher self, shelter, safety

Algiz is the protection rune.  There may be a hidden danger ahead but if you follow your instincts you will have the ability to defend yourself.  This may be a time to set out on risky adventures; this rune is advising you to do so with caution and conscientiousness.  Pay attention and you will be safe.

Reverse Interpretation - Algiz reversed may appear when you are ignoring your conscience. By failing to heed your inner wisdom, you may be risking your safety. You may be tired or under a great amount of stress, making it difficult ot make good decisions. This reversed rune urges you to retreat to restore your good sense and self-preservation instincts.

Element - Air

Polarity - masculine

Zodiac - Cancer

Co lour - gold

Crystal - amethyst

Plant - sedge grass

Tree - service

Deity - heimdall

"The Elk-sedge usually lives in the fen,

growing in the water.

It wounds severely,

staining with blood any man who makes a grab at it."

I regularly cast runes. A few months ago I asked Edward to send me a rune. I meditated and Algiz was the rune he sent to me.  It is quite appropriate since safety, security, and protection were always provided by Edward and I'm new to learning how to defend myself. It was a great message and has become my favorite rune. I couldn't resist tangling it.