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Mannaz
The
Self -- the beginning, receptivity, self-knowledge,
balance.
Reversed -- inner clearing of blocks, breaking
of past habits.
{Traditional meanings: man, woman, the human race.}
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Gebo
Partnership,
a Gift -- all types of partnerships (love, business,
etc.), union with the Divine in all things.
No reversed position -- gift of freedom.
{Traditional meanings: a gift, offerings from
the gods or from chiefs to loyal followers.}
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Ansuz
Signals,
Messenger Rune, the God Loki -- messages, signals, gifts,
new life, the unexpected, exploring the depths.
Reversed -- failed communication, lack of clarity,
adversity.
{Traditional meanings: the Norse God Loki, mouth (source
of divine utterances), river mouth.}
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Othila
Separation,
Retreat, Inheritance -- separating paths, peeling away,
radical severance, submission, retreat, real property.
Reversed -- total honesty, free the self from
old conditioning and old authority.
{Traditional meanings: inherited property or possessions,
also native land, home.}
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Uruz
Strength,
Manhood, Womanhood, the Wild Ox -- terminations, new
beginnings, change, service.
Reversed -- missed opportunities, weakening of
position, failures, deep introspection.
{Traditional meanings: strength, sacrificial animal,
the aurochs (species of wild ox).}
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Perth
Initiation,
Something Hidden, a Secret Matter -- powerful forces
of change, broader vision, surprises, letting go, renewal
of Spirit, the phoenix, the eagle.
Reversed -- unrealistic expectations, scattered
energies, do not focus on outcomes or the past.
{Traditional meanings: uncertain meaning, a secret matter.}
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Nauthiz
Constraint,
Necessity, Pain -- obstacles, stunted growth, weaknesses,
the shadow self, restraint, pay off old debts, restore
balance.
Reversed -- lessons learned from pain and limitation,
light from the dark, control anger, firm faith, restrain
impulses, modesty, good temper.
{Traditional meanings: need, necessity, constraint,
cause of human sorrow, lessons, hardship.}
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Inguz
Fertility,
New Beginnings, Ing (the Hero God) -- the moon, intuition,
sharing, new life, new paths, completion, emergence,
centered, grounded.
No reversed position
{Traditional meanings: Ing, legendary hero, later
a god.}
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Eihwaz
Defense,
Avertive Powers, Yew Tree -- delays, obstacles, patience,
time of waiting, perseverance, foresight, right action.
No reversed position
{Traditional meanings: yew tree, a bow made of yew,
avertive powers, runic calendars or "primstaves".}
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Algiz
Protection,
Sedge or Rushes, the Elk -- emotional control, new opportunities
and challenges, the Spiritual Warrior, protection.
Reversed -- stay healthy, temperance, courtesy,
consideration.
{Traditional meanings: protection, the elk, sedge or
eelgrass.}
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Fehu
Possessions,
Nourishment, Cattle -- fulfillment, satisfaction, rewards,
conservation, vigilance, mindfulness, nourish others.
Reversed -- frustration, dispossession, mindlessness,
doubtful situations.
{Traditional meanings: cattle, goods, vital community
wealth.}
(Note: Fehu is normally drawn with straight lines.)
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Wunjo
Joy,
Light -- blessings, rewards, understanding, joyousness,
new energy, new clarity, restoration.
Reversed -- crises, fears, slow fruition of events,
consideration, deliberation.
{Traditional meanings: joy, absence of suffering and
sorrow.}
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Jera
Harvest,
Fertile Season, One Year -- blessings, rewards, understanding,
joyousness, new energy, new clarity, restoration.
No reversed position.
{Traditional meanings: year, harvest, a fruitful
part of the year.}
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