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	RUNE NAME LETTER MEANING f Fehu F Possessions, earned income, luck. Abundance, financial strength, hope and plenty, success and happiness. Energy, foresight, fertility, creation/destruction. U Uruz U Physical strength and speed, untamed potential, energy and health. Freedom, action, courage, strength, tenacity, understanding, wisdom, sex, masculine potency. The shaping of power and pattern, formulation of the self. x Thurisaz Th Reactive force, directed force of destruction and defense, conflict. Instinct, will, regeneration, change, catharsis, purging, cleansing fire. a Ansuz A revealation, message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration, enthusiasm, speech, vision, power of words and naming. Good health, harmony, truth, wisdom. r Raido R Travel, change of lifestyle direction. A journey, vacation, relocation, evolution, change of place or setting. Seeing a larger perspective. Seeing the right move for you to make and deciding upon it. Personal rhythm, world rhythm, dance of life. k Kenaz K or C Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now. G Gebo G Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. All matters in relation to exchanges, including contracts, personal relationships and partnerships. w Wunjo W or V Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward, moderation, recognition of worth.

Heimdall’s Aett

	RUNE NAME LETTER MEANING H Hagalaz H Wrath of nature, destructive, uncontrolled forces - weather, or within the unconscious. Tempering, testing, trial. Controlled crisis, leading to completion, inner harmony N Nauthiz N Delays, restriction. Resistance, strength, innovation, self-reliance. Distress, confusion, conflict, and the power to overcome them. Endurance, survival, determination, patience, realisation of fate, self-initiated change. Face your fears. I Isa I Challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity,  grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. J Jera J The results of earlier efforts are realized. Peace and happiness, fruitful season, prosperity. success earned. Life cycle, cyclical pattern of the universe. Y Y Y . y Eihwaz Ei Strength, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness. Enlightenment, endurance. Defense, protection, motivation, sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. An honest man who can be relied upon. p Perthro P Uncertainty, secrecy, a mystery, hidden things and occult abilities. Initiation, knowledge of one's destiny, knowledge of future matters, determining the future or your path. Pertaining to things feminine, feminine mysteries, fellowship and joy. Evolutionary change. a Algiz Z or final R Protection, a shield, shelter. Defense, warding off of evil, guardian. Connection with the gods, awakening, higher consciousness. Channelling of energies, instincts.

Tyr’s Aett

	RUNE NAME LETTER MEANING   s Sowilo S Success, goals achieved, honour. The life-force, health, positive life changes, victory, health, and success. Contact between the higher self and the unconscious. Wholeness, power, elemental force, sword of flame, cleansing fire. t Teiwaz T Honour, justice, leadership and authority. Analysis, rationality. Knowing where one's true strengths lie. Willingness to self-sacrifice. Victory and success in any competition or in legal matters. b Berkana B Birth, fertility, mental, physical and personal growth, liberation. Regenerative power, renewal, new beginnings, new growth. Arousal of desire. Prospering of an enterprise or venture. e Ehwaz E Transportation. Movement and change for the better, steady progress, harmony, teamwork, trust, loyalty. An ideal marriage or partnership. m Mannaz M The Self; the individual or the human race. Attitudes, friends, enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness. Aid, cooperation. l Laguz L Flow, water, sea, fertility, healing power of renewal. Life energy, organic growth. Imagination, psychic matters. Dreams, fantasies, mysteries, the unknown, the hidden, the deep, the underworld. q Ingwaz NG  Male fertility, gestation, internal growth. Common virtues, common sense, simple strengths, family love, caring, human warmth, the home. Rest stage, a time of relief, of no anxiety, new direction. d Dagaz D Breakthrough, awakening, awareness. Clarity as opposed to uncertainty. A time to plan or embark upon an enterprise. The power of change directed by your own will, transformation. Hope/happiness, the ideal. Security and certainty. Growth and release. Balance point, the place where opposites meet. o Othala O Inheritance, property or possessions, house, home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage, experience and fundamental values. Safety, increase and abundance.