Rune Meanings: All 24 Elder Futhark Runes

How to read runes

The most widely used rune set is the Elder Futhark of 24 runes. It is divided into three groups of eight, called aettir, named after Freyr, Heimdall and Tyr.

To read runes, settle on one question and draw. At Goblin Saju you draw three runes, read as the current flow, the strength you can use and where your choice is heading. A rune that lands upside down is read as reversed: check whether its power is blocked or overdone.

Meaning of each rune

• ᚠ FehuThe first rune, opening the way to abundance and new flow.
• ᚢ UruzThe rune of raw strength and vitality.
• ᚦ ThurisazThe rune of protective force and breaking through obstacles.
• ᚨ AnsuzThe rune of messages, words and wisdom.
• ᚱ RaidhoThe rune of journeys and finding the right direction.
• ᚲ KenazThe rune of the torch: insight and creative fire.
• ᚷ GeboThe rune of gifts and balanced exchange.
• ᚹ WunjoThe rune of joy and belonging.
• ᚺ HagalazThe rune of hail: sudden change that clears the way.
• ᚾ NauthizThe rune of need and the patience it teaches.
• ᛁ IsaThe rune of ice: a time to pause and stay still.
• ᛃ JeraThe rune of the harvest: effort rewarded in its own time.
• ᛇ EihwazThe rune of the yew tree: endurance and transformation.
• ᛈ PerthroThe rune of mystery, chance and what is still hidden.
• ᛉ AlgizThe rune of protection and trusting your instincts.
• ᛊ SowiloThe rune of the sun: success and life energy.
• ᛏ TiwazThe rune of Tyr: justice and principled courage.
• ᛒ BerkanaThe rune of the birch: growth, care and new life.
• ᛖ EhwazThe rune of the horse: trust, partnership and moving forward.
• ᛗ MannazThe rune of the self and our bonds with others.
• ᛚ LaguzThe rune of water: intuition and emotional flow.
• ᛝ IngwazThe rune of Ing: completion and a new seed.
• ᛞ DagazThe rune of daybreak: awakening and transformation.
• ᛟ OthalaThe rune of heritage, home and lasting values.