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RUNES The Whispered Secrets Mystery
surroundings the rune alphabet which originated among the Nordic people of 1. FEON The
symbol is devoted to the god Frey. It pertains to possessions and wealth,
inviting meditation on responsibly dealing with power and material aspects. 2. 3. THORN Related to the god THOR, the power of
this symbol defends all that challenges order. Symbolizing lightning, it
stands for dramatic changes for the better in fortune or life itself. 4. OS This is the rune of Odin symbolizing the
force of the creative wisdom and knowledge as expressed in words in the form
of speech, song, lore, legend or ancient custom. 5. RAD The motion of the wheel and chariot
connecting and transferring energy and ideas from here to there expresses the
notion of the right thing in the right place at the right time. 6. CEN The flame of the pine torch expresses
the idea of regeneration through transformation. Power of fire tempers metal
as well as human passion standing for sexuality and regeneration. 7. 8. WYN Expresses the moment of harmony within a
chaotic world. The focus is one the point of balance between many opposing
forces. A moment of creativity and well being. 9. HAGAL This rune expresses the unyielding
structure which is fundamental to any achievement. Many aspects have to join
into one force. This can cause delay and frustration. 10. NAWT This
rune symbolizes the mystery of need. Understanding needs itself expresses
recognition of ones own imperfection and the striving for self-improvement. 11. IS Ice
freezes the liquid energy of water, creating a state of inertia. Nothing can prosper,
relationship ends, fortunes stagnate. Only fire can melt ice and rekindle
change. 12. YER All of
nature relates to the cycle of time and life. Seasons come and go. Fortunate
are those who understand this union between earth and universe and hence act
accordingly. 13. YR This
is the rune of death. It represents the yew-tree, a slow growing tree with
poisonous leaves and berries which were used for dangerous shamanic medicine. 14. PEORTH
Although all humans are subject to the laws of nature, all have free will and
can change their destiny by applying will-power, energy and force. Fate does
not demand submission. 15. AKZI This
rune stands for the forces which protect from attack of other human beings.
It denotes the notion of a peaceful sanctuary and expresses optimism in the
future. 16. SIG This
rune symbolizes the sun and all its positive power. As the sunlight
illuminates darkness, the symbol stands for the forces of victory, healing
and divine guidance. 17. TIW
Symbolizing the arrow of war, this rune stands for the raw forces necessary
to bring order into chaos. In the face of self-sacrifice, success, victory
and happiness will follow. 18. BIRCA The
birch-tree is a symbol of birth and rebirth. The rune denotes the completion
of one cycle and the beginning of new one. The new cycle stands for purity
and purification. 19. EOH This
rune represents the horse and its relationship with the rider. The bond
between them needs trust, understanding and goodwill as well as intuitive
interchange. 20. MAN This
rune gives recognition to the fact that all humans are mere mortals. However,
this reality does not preclude a sense of shared divinity within the
universe. 21. LAGU This
rune symbolizes the dark forces of the subconscious mind. The surface of
water does not reveal depth nor does the conscious expression reveal hidden
fears or desires. 22. ING This
rune represents the god Ing and is associated with fertility. It stands for a
happy & peaceful domestic environment, conductive to a large and
prosperous family. 23. ODAL This
rune symbolizes all the beneficial aspects of place, homeland and homestead.
It stands for the physical and spiritual heritage of the place one calls
home. 24. DAG
Symbolizes the course of a day: awaking at the beginning, working during, and
resting at the end of. It becomes a metaphor of life itself: youth, middle
and old age.
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