Pagan Deities and Occult Themes
Sowilo (ᛋ) is the sixteenth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound s. It also represents the concepts of the sun, the ultimate energetic force that brings life, success, and clarity. Sowilo is also the eighth rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families, which... Continue Reading →
Algiz (ᛉ) is the fifteenth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound z. It also represents the concepts of elk, resembling its antlers. Elks were well known for being able to defend themselves, so the rune is also associated with protection. Algiz is famously the rune that is used repeatedly to... Continue Reading →
Perthro (ᛈ) is the fourteenth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound p. It also represents the concepts of a dice cup, which links it to ideas of fate, mystery, and chance. Perthro is also the sixth rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families,... Continue Reading →
Eihwaz (ᛇ) is the thirteenth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound ae or eo. It also represents the concepts of the yew tree, which embodies resilience and transformation. Jera is also the fifth rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families, which represent distinct... Continue Reading →
Jera (ᛃ) is the twelfth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound J (as in year). It also represents the concepts of the harvest, the season, of the year. Jera is also the fourth rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families, which represent distinct themes.... Continue Reading →
Isa (ᛁ) is the eleventh rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound I. It also represents the concepts of ice, moments frozen in time, and stagnation. Isa is also the third rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families, which represent distinct themes. The second aett... Continue Reading →
Nauthiz (ᚾ) is the tenth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound N. It also represents the concepts of need or necessity. Nauthiz is also the second rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families, which represent distinct themes. The second aett is ruled by... Continue Reading →
Hagalaz (ᚺ) is the ninth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the sound H. It also represents the concepts of hail and hailstones. Hagalaz is also the first rune in the second aett. The Norse runes are divided into three eight-rune families, which represent distinct themes. The second aett is ruled by... Continue Reading →
Wunjo (ᚹ) is the eighth rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the phonetic sound W. It also means joy or harmony. In rune readings, it is associated with positive outcomes and success, but also finding happiness in the small things and gratitude for what you have. The Wunjo rune is linked with... Continue Reading →
Gebo (ᚷ) is the seventh rune in the Norse Futhark runic alphabet and represents the phonetic sound G. It also means gift or exchange. In the Viking world, gift-giving was extremely important as it solidified relationships and forged bonds of loyalty. Today, it is less about physical gifts and more about the attention, care, and... Continue Reading →