Note that this technique is handy for recalling the runes, but it doesn’t always coincide with the way they’re meant to be pronounced as a single sound. Others represented more abstract concepts such as. There’s F - Fehu, U - Uruz, Th - Thurisaz, A - Ansuz, R - Raidho and K - Kaunaz. With the futharks depicted on here the oldest is the Elder Futhark and that was used to write the proto-norse language. Some of the runes were associated with specific deities or natural forces, such as the sun, water, and fire. For example, ‘ Futhark’ makes up the first 6 runes (which is where it gets the name from). Most commonly, in my experience, the elder futhark is what is typically used by pagans/witches in modern times. Starting with the elder futhark, evolving into the younger futhark, and even into an Anglo-Saxon form, to name a few. Like everything in life, runes have evolved over time. Using this aid makes it easier to recall the names of the Runes since every letter is the first letter of its corresponding Rune. A Quick History Of Norse, Nordic, & Viking Runic Alphabets. Here we condense the three Aetts into small ‘phrases’ Futhark-gw, H-niji pas, and Tbem-ling-do. Think of this rune as a symbol of something being created. It’s near realization, where what you’ve been spending your time on comes to life. Think about what you’ve been working towards creating. Alongside this, the literal translation is the birch tree, which is also a symbol of rebirth. A handy way to remember the names of the Runes and to which Aett they belong to is to use the following:į-u-th-a-r-k-g-w - h-n-i-j-ï-p-a-s - t-b-e-m-l-ing-d-o Berkana is the rune for female fertility. It represents new beginnings and movable wealth such as money and credit. The first is Freyr/Freyja’s Aett, the second is Heimdalls Aett and third is Tyr’s Aett. Casting meaning: Fehu is a rune of power and control. The Elder Futhark is ‘traditionally’ put in 3 parts or ‘Aetts’. * Eihwaz is not sufficiently correct for the letter ‘ Y’ as it is more accepted as an ‘ae’ sound. Share this The Elder Futhark is one of the most common alphabets used in rune casting, a divination method that is also beginner-friendly. This list is just what I have gathered so far from multiple sources and compiling it into something that I feel makes sense.įire, Torch - Beacon, Illumination, Understanding, Knowledge Learn more about Great on Kindle Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Rune Magic and Divination with Elder Futhark Runes. ᛈ - is one of these runes that are far from clear as to their meaning.

F U T H A R K is the first 6 symbols of the Runic alphabet (note th is one letter).

Note that many sources have differing interpretations of some of the more vague runes. In Norse, the Elder Futhark is read from right to left. Here’s the notes I’ve made on the Elder Futhark after studying and researching them online.

Elder futhark runes and meanings