The Meaning of Runes
At Burgrune we make sets of porcelain pocket runestones by hand. If you receive one of these, it will have been divined for you, selected by fate. Here are the meanings of each of the runes you may find on your stone
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Fehu
Pronounced: fey-who
Letter sound: F
Translation: cattle, wealth, moneyCarry Fehu as your rune for manifesting wealth, prosperity, abundance, reward and longevity. Fehu will bring luck for new beginnings.
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Uruz
Pronounced: oo-rooze
Letter sound: U (as in oo)
Translation: The aurochs (wild ancestor of the domestic cow), denoting its brute strengthCarry Uruz for strength, health, power, energy, endurance, stamina and stability.
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Thurisaz
Pronounced: thoo-ree-sahz
Letter sound: TH (as in “thorn”)
Translation: thunder, thorn, thorn bush, giant, ThorCarry Thurisaz for strength, protection, luck, fortitude, fortune and fertility.
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Ansuz
Pronounced: ahn-sooze
Letter sound: A (as in “ah”)
Translation: a god, ancestral god (sometimes interpreted as Odin)Carry Ansuz as the rune of communication, messages, writing and speaking, to aid divine or earth-bound communication, knowledge, wisdom, revelation, prophecy and truth.
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Raidho
Pronounced: rye-though
Letter sound: R
Translation: wagon wheel, journey, travel, vehicleCarry Raidho as your rune for safe travel, a journey, be it a journey of self discovery, or to a distant land.
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Kennaz
Pronounced: kay-nahz
Letter sound: K
Translation: beacon, torch, fire, heat, light, illuminationCarry Kenaz as a torch to bring light where there is darkness, when you are seeking higher levels of illumination on matters related to knowledge, self understanding or clarity surrounding your affairs. Kenaz may serve as a rune of protection, knowledge and enlightenment.
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Gebo
Pronounced: gay-boo
Letter sound: G (as in “gift”)
Translation: gift, transaction, generosity, agreementCarry Gebo as your rune to ensure smooth transactions, generosity, and to pledge honesty and trust in friendships where transparency and give and take are required.
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Wunjo
Pronounced: woon-you
Letter sound: W
Translation: joy, positivity, happinessCarry Wunjo as your rune to bring joy, happiness and wellbeing, and to promote optimism and good fortune.
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Hagalaz
Pronounced: hah-gah-lahz
Letter sound: H
Translation: hail, hailstone, hailstorm, force, temporary disruption, chaosHagalaz is your sign to wait out the storm with patience, avoiding the deluge, until proceeding with your plans or journey.
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Nauthiz
Pronounced 'now-theez'
Letter sound: N
Translation: need, necessity, hardship, scarcity, absence, limitation and restriction.Nauthiz is your sign to be patient and seek opportunities during times of hardship. Scarcity is followed by replenishment, when you trust your instincts and follow the signs.
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Isaz
Pronounced 'ee-sahz'
Letter sound: I (as in eye)
Translation: Ice, freeze, frozenA time of inaction and stillness, an inability to move forwards or backwards. Ice puts a stop to motion and movement. The light and warmth of sun, and time, is required for ice to melt, so things can flow freely again. Icy conditions are a hazard, but also provide an opportunity to wait and plan for when the ice thaws.
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Jeera
Pronounced 'yair-ah'
Letter sound: Y in Nordic or J in Germanic
Translation: Annual harvest, fruition, replenishmentCarry Jera to manifest abundance, prosperity and success. Having sown your seeds, you can now look forward to reaping the rewards for your work, and celebrate your good fortune.
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Ihwaz
Pronounced 'eeh-wahz'
Letter sound: eh
Translation: yew treeCarry Eihwaz as your rune of longevity, regeneration and renewal. When you are allowing old situations to die in order for new life to arise in its place. Eihwaz is a powerful rune to aid periods of self transformation.
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Perthro
Pronounced 'pair-throh'
Letter sound: P
Translation: a musical instrument or a game made from the wood of the pear tree, which kept the great warriors amused in the beerhalls. Recreation, amusement, joining in, socialising, being among friends.Perthro is your sign to carve out more time to socialise with friends, play games and listen to music, and enjoy the benefits of joining in recreation and amusement with others. Your cup is empty; fill it with friendship, fun and laughter with people you enjoy being around.
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Algiz
Pronounced 'el-hahz'
Letter sound: Z
Translation: protection and defenceCarry Algiz as an amulet of protection to deflect misfortune, avert harm and banish negative influences. May no curse or ill wish fall upon you, but be blocked and returned to the sender to immediate affect.
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Sowilo
Pronounced 'so-we-loh'
Letter sound: S
Translation: SunCarry this run to evoke the virtues of the Sun, for strong and rapid growth, energy, good health, self confidence, happiness, fame and success.
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Tiwaz
Pronounced 'tee-wahz'
Letter sound: T
Translation: the god Tyr, deity, spear, Mars, assembly of the tribes 'the thing-god'Carry Tiwaz as an amulet of protection for important meetings, matters of law, contracts and negotiations, for courage and strength, and to ensure matters work in your favour and conflict is averted by diplomacy.
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Berkana
Pronounced 'bair-kah-nah'
Letter sound: B
Translation: birchCarry the birch rune as a charm for prosperity and blessings of fast and strong growth, regeneration and renewal when you are undertaking new beginnings.
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Ehwaz
Pronounced 'ay-wahz'
Letter sound: eh
Translation: horseEhwaz symbolises stamina, movement, progress, freedom and independence, and should be carried as a traveller's charm, and when you embark on a journey. This rune can also represent the partnership between the horse and its rider, suggesting loyalty, faith, love and trust.
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Mannaz
Pronounced 'mah-nahz'
Letter sound: M
Translation: man, mankind, human, manuThis rune symbolises humankind and may be carried as a protective amulet or as a charm to focus on gifts of consciousness and optimism for humanity. Use Mannaz to help you navigate the complexities, wonders and threats of humankind, from drawing on ancestral wisdom, forging relationships, and calling on the support of others to help you achieve worldly success.
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Laguz
Pronounced 'lah-gooze'
Letter sound: L
Translation: waterLaguz symbolises water, from the rain, rivers, streams, lakes, seas and the oceans. Water is represents the realm of emotions, sleep and the unconscious which is vast, deep and eternal. Carry Laguz to connect with the divine feminine, to hone your intuition, and evoke the spirit of water. Laguz is a favourable rune for aiding divination and connecting with the spirit world.
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Ingwaz
Pronounced 'eeng-wahz'
Letter sound: NG
Translation: 'Yngve' the old name for the god Freyr, of fertility, prosperity, fair weather and a good harvest.Carry Ingwaz as your rune for new beginnings, falling in love, opening new paths, forging your own way in the world, sewing seeds, prosperity, manifestation, fertility and the force of procreation.
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Dagaz
Pronounced 'dah-gahz'
Letter sound: D
Translation: DayDagaz is the rune of daylight, a source of life, activity, work, happiness and optimism. Carry dagaz to evoke the productive energy of daylight and make the most of your day. Dagaz brings luck to efforts of innovation, creativity and manifestation, and when you're working towards a breakthrough or major success of any kind.
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Othala
Pronounced 'oh-tha-lah'
Letter sound: O
Translation: inheritance, heritage, property and landOthala is a rune of ancestral wealth, roots and heritage. Carry Othala when you are putting down roots, investing in the future so that generations can benefit from your contribution. If you draw this rune, it may indicate you are coming into some inheritance, or that issues of family ties, home and inheritance are playing out as a major theme for you.