Ansuz (ᚨ) is the fourth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the phonetic sound A. It also means God, Mouth, or One of the Aesir and represents communication and creativity, and also inspiration and divine or ancestral wisdom. The rune is intrinsically linked with every type of communication, shared and received. It... Continue Reading →

Thurisaz (ᚦ) is the third rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the phonetic sound TH. It also represents the giants, Jotunn, the force for Chaos in the Norse universe, and thorns. The giants represent raw strength, often things that are unharnessed and therefore can be a source of healing or hurt. Thorns embody... Continue Reading →

Uruz (ᚢ) is the second rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the phonetic sound O. It also represents an Auroch, which is a kind of wild ox that once roamed Europe. It was also sometimes used to refer to drizzle or sleet. The Auroch were massive and known for their strength, so... Continue Reading →

Fehu (ᚠ) is the first rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the phonetic sound F, and was also used to represent the number 1. It represents both material wealth and spiritual abundance. In the Norse world, wealth was closely linked to ownership of livestock, which is why the literal meaning of the... Continue Reading →