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Tolkien Dwarvish runes. Applicable in countless scenarios from TTRPG to taking notes in class to look cool. Rules are simple and consistent. Good luck.
biorn : auk : keiruatr : letu : resa : sten : þensa : eftiR :: eibiurn : faþur : sin : kuþ : hialbi selu : hans :,
How its said:
Biorn ok GæiRhvatr letu ræisa stæin þensa æftiR Æibiorn, faður sinn. Guð hialpi selu hans.
In swedish:
”Björn och Gervat läto resa denna sten efter Ebjörn, sin fader. Gud hjälpe hans själ”.
In English:
“Björn and Gervat let rise this stone after Ebjörn, his father. God help his soul. “
So yeah, Björn let rise this stone as to remeber his father Ebjörn. Simular to modern grave stones.
And as you can see this stone from the swedish "province” Närke (my home province) was writen by Christians. Christianity grow fast in scandinavia seens thay were very open to new gods (thay were like: we have so many, can’t hurt to add one more). For a long while Jesus was just seen as a new god in Asgard.
It is believed the runes were carved in the 11th century and the rune stone was after that first mentiond in writing in year 1667 in the documents of a local Priest.
What Is the Wyrd Rune? Why Is Wyrd Rune Called the Blank Rune and What Does It Mean?
We are finishing our learning journey on Germanic Runes with a discussion on a Runic symbol that has always been a subject for arguments and confusions.
The Rune of Odin, or the Wyrd Rune, that we will talk about was not originally part of the Rune set used for magic.
Ogirinally, the idea to add the Wyrd Rune to the Elder Futhark was proposed by Ralph Blum, the writer of the famous books “The Book of Runes” and “The Healing Runes: Tools for the Recovery of Body, Mind, Hearth & Soul.”
Needless to say, the interpretation of Germanic Runes provided by Ralph Blum was quite different from the traditional one.
For this reason, there is a lot of controversy about his approach to Runes in general, as well as the addition of the Wyrd Rune to the Elder Futhark.
Nevertheless, we will learn it, as it is used by some for Runic Divination and causes confusion to many new Rune readers when they receive their Rune stones for divination and find an “extra, empty or blank Rune” in there.
I want you to keep in mind that the are different interpretations available for this Rune, based on the Runemaster’s experience, relationship with the Runes and tradition they follow.
It is up to you which meaning makes the most sense to you, just as it is entirely up to you whether you will use this Rune in your practice.
The Rune of Odin names
So, let’s start by declaring all the names you may come across that all refer to the same thing:
• The Wyrd Rune
•The Rune of Odin
•The Blank Rune
•The Destiny Rune
•The Rune of Fate
-All these refer to the same Runestone.
And it is important here to understand what Destiny means to you.
Do you believe that someone or something else has a control over your life and what ultimately will happen to it?
Or do you believe that YOU are in a control of your destiny?
From what you have answer to yourself right now depends the meaning of the Rune that will resonate the most with you.
Stick to that meaning. -
The Wyrd Rune Meaning – Option 1
Ralph Blum described this Rune as the time in person’s life when Destiny is at play. But he implied that your Destiny is in your OWN hands and when this Rune comes up, it is the time for you to take control and do what you judge to be right.
He believed that we make our own destiny and this Rune should act as a push for you to take control and act.
There is no advice the Wyrd Rune gives and no question this Rune can answer.It does not have a direct meaning that we can refer to when we speak of love life, career or finances.
The Wyrd Rune includes ALL the meanings and interpretations of Elder Futhark Runes. And this also answers the question: “Why Is the Wyrd Rune called the Rune of Odin?”
Odin made a sacrifice to learn the Runes - a gift for a gift, thereby going from ignorance or blankness to knowledge and wisdom the Runes give.
If this is the option you choose to adapt in your divination, then when it comes up, your advice to yourself or a client is: “Use your head and your judgement.”
-Do you now understand why the Wyrd Rune is called “Blank”?
This Rune is like a blank piece of paper. You are free to draw or write on it what you wish, as you are free to write the story of your own life.
The Wyrd Rune Meaning – Option 2
Some Rune readers interpret the Rune differently based on their understanding of the Destiny.
They believe that this Rune is the sign of Fate, or Karma.
Karma is not a Germanic concept and the reason why I refer to it is solely for your understanding of the subject.
Nowadays, we all know (somewhat) what Karma is in Western understanding of it. Here, the Wyrd Rune means that there are powers in action greater than us that ultimately affect the outcome of the situation in question.
If this is your understanding of Destiny or Fate, then if the Wyrd Rune comes up in a reading, you interpret it as the time in person’s life that the situation is beyond their control and it is now the time to let go and trust the Universe/Fate.
The Wyrd Rune Meaning – Option 3
Lastly, some Runemaster that also practice Tarot, draw a parallel between the Wyrd Rune and Tarot cards.
So, basically, in this case, the Rune of Odin points on a situation when the information is not available to the asker.
You can compare this Rune to the High Priestess Tarot card. It is the knowledge you need to learn, research and uncover but it is not yet readily available to you.
And whether you want to learn this information is not only up to you, but may be even be not needed for you to know as this time.
The High priestess Tarot card often asks us the questions: “Are you ready to learn this information, as once you do, there is no going back.”
If this is the option that resonates with you the most, then when the Wyrd Rune comes up in a reading, it would mean that the information you are inquiring about is not yet available to you.
The Rune will not answer yes/no question either.
I want to quickly give you another example here.
For those who practice Pendulum magic. You know how we have the movements for “yes” and “no”. But when the Pendulum is quiet and does not move, we know that the answer is not available.
This would be the same with the Rune of Odin.
Interpretation of the Wyrd Rune – Practical Example
Let’s review one example of how we can potentially interpret the Wyrd Rune in a Rune reading. We will take the most popular area clients usually inquire about – love life.
In this case study you have a woman client that is asking if she will get married and start a family with her long-term boyfriend.
If you are inclined to use the first option of interpretation based on the theory of Blum, then we say that the relationship is in the hands on the woman in question. She should take charge, make a push, imply to her partner about her vision of their relationship or be direct. Whatever works for her. If she decides to have a family, she will have it but if she thinks this person ultimately is not right for her, she should walk away.
If you stick to the second option, then here we say that the Destiny is at play in this relationship. If it is meant for this couple to get married and settle down together, it will happen. But if it’s not, no matter how hard the woman tries, the partners will eventually part.
You can look at the nearby Rune or Runes for more information. They will be able to predict which way the relationship is heading.
If you follow the third option, then the answer to this question is not available at this time. Maybe the woman should reflect on her situation or find out more about her partner. There can be something about him that she yet does not know but when she learns it, she will completely change her opinion on this person.
-I hope this case study helped you to understand how to apply this Rune.
Can you omit the Wyrd Rune entirely in your practice?
Like I said before, it is entirely up to you whether you want to use the Wyrd Rune in your divination.
With keeping in mind that this Rune was not used in ancient times and it entirely a new concept, make a decision based on the path or tradition you follow. Many Runemasters do just fine without using this Rune.
Do I use the Wyrd Rune in my practice and what option do I stick to?
First of all, I have a lot of Runestones sets but I also have Rune cards that I purchased and absolutely love to use in my practice.
My Rune cards do not have an Empty card and I use them just fine as such.
I have Runestone sets that I have purchased in the past that contain an Empty Rune and, in this case, I use it.
I also leave an Empty Rune in the sets I personally make and leave it up to the purchaser of the set to decide for themselves whether to use it.
With regards to the Rune meaning that resonates the most with me, I stick to the second option. This is my understanding of Fate and Destiny and I read the Rune accordingly.
I hope this Blog post was helpful to you. Let me know in the comments if you use the Wyrd Rune and how do you interpret it.
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Modern meaning of Fehu is prosperity, money, and property. It is the Rune of creation & destruction, energy and fertility. It is a true Rune of abundance through EFFORT and perseverance. It will not tolerate lazy and reckless behaviour, as well as greed.
Rune Fehu will aid with obtaining a favorable outcome of a project, task, any new beginning. It gives a power to obtain as well as helps to preserve what you already have. It will help in a situation where you are at competition or opposition.
You can use this Rune when making a purchase, going for a job interview or in general, when dealing with any financial matters. This Rune is also connected to the wellbeing of the soul, it aids in creative projects where you express yourself and use your talents.
One more point that shourd be mentioned about interpretation of Fehu is what a person is going to do with their wealth or in general, their material possessions.
There is a reason why this Rune means “cattle”. It does not directly mean money or house. Cattle is not only a possession but also a continuous source of production. This metaphor asks person to take a closer look at what they are doing to continuously expand and improve.
Fehu IS read reversed, so be mindful when doing any Viking or Ásátru style Runes tattoo that includes Fehu.
Rune Advice: you need to stop dreaming and get back on Earth. Start on working on your goals and do what it takes to get where you want to be.
Visit my website for a Compete Guide to Fehu Rune Meaning in love, relationship, career, health and more. Download a FREE pdf for your Grimoire!
This is my latest work on the runic illustration series. This is my interpretation of Isa I associate her with the goddess Skadi. I see her inside big ice block ,or maybe in frozen river waiting to be awake . Or maybe waiting stand still hunting.
This phenomenal series by artist Jonas Lau Markussen explores the styles of Viking Age art. His recent series depicting the Younger Futhark is a sight to behold. Follow him for more.
