The Mysterious Runes

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Runes are also characters from the time of the ancient Germanics and one of the few remnants which still exist because much of this culture has disappeared and when exactly the first runes were created often leaves many questions open and some experts are guessing that runes were already created a thousands of years ago. Runes have left deep traces in Europe where they have developed from the 1st century more and more and over the centuries, a whole alphabet has emerged from it and were associated with mysticism or hidden knowledge in addition to the function as writing and each of the 24 runes had its own meaning and were often associated with magical powers or used as oracles. The ancient Germanics probably carved these symbols in stone and later artefacts made of wood were also found in which runes could be seen and it is suspected that the Germanics used these to look into the future or to prophesy the fate of people and also deep in mythology are runes anchored and connected with the cult of the gods and also in Norse mythology, according to legends, runes even existed long before the main god Odin and according to other interpretations he is also considered the creator of this mysterious symbols and in mythology, runes are also associated with creative powers or the chaos. Runes are often put in a bad light by some people because they are abused in certain times of humanity, but if you look at the real history behind the runes, some comparisons are not fair and the old Germanics can't do anything about the fact that the runes got a bad reputation in later times and the millennia-old history is often ignored. In general, the ancient Germanic tribes are considered very mysterious people about which unfortunately much has disappeared and they were also very well known for their medical knowledge and can also be described as old high culture and I am pleased to go into more detail on the runes in this article.

Fehu (ᚠ):
The rune Fehu is also associated with creative abilities and was a symbol of energy or prosperity, but this has a double meaning in this context and describes that wealth or prosperity cannot be measured by certain values, but is hidden deep in humans.

Uruz (ᚢ):
Uruz is also the rune that is deeply connected to the earth and can help people in need such as with illness and it is associated with hope or confidence and can help strengthen the physical forces or activate the self-healing powers of the body to eliminate pain.

Thurisaz (ᚦ):
Depending on how this rune is used, it can both help to overcome blockages but also to destroy things and it is the rune that is usually connected with negative things that can be transformed into positive things with the willpower.

Ansuz (ᚨ):
This is the rune that can help people get in touch with the supernatural and it can also be considered as an interface to the spiritual world and the magical effect is that Ansuz can help to develop divine powers.

Raidho (ᚱ):
Raidho is also associated with change and this can be related to the repetition of certain cycles or rhythms and symbolises a cycle and it can also be seen as one of the ways that can help to connect two or more people together.

Kenaz (ᚲ):
For spiritual development, Kenaz is probably most important and can also be associated with awakening or enlightenment and when people are looking for hidden or secret knowledge, this is the rune which can help to get to unknown information.

Gebo (ᚷ):
Gebo is an important rune which shows that if you get something, you should also return something and this can refer to donations, for example, and if you give something it will also come back. It is of great importance for building bonds and creating harmony and can also be compared with two transitions such as yin and yang.

Wunjo (ᚹ):
This rune is important for creating relationships and this can relate to both the friendship level or the union between woman or man and this rune has also been used for love spells. Wunjo is also associated with free will and motivates people to stick to their goals and not let themselves be stopped from the path.

Hagalaz (ᚺ):
Hagalaz is typically associated with the principle of duality and teaches that fertility can arise from destruction and other examples of this principle are also black or white or day and night. This rune was also associated with weather scenarios which resulted in the destruction of things and tells people that after destruction the soil is often even more fertile, like with the eruption of a volcano.

Nauthiz (ᚾ):
When people are in a difficult situation, Nauthiz is the salvation in need and gives you in critical phases exactly the kind of support you need and this rune is also often associated with grief or redemption.

Isa (ᛁ):
Isa is also the key to our ancestors and also the signal that if a scenario escalates, it now comes to a standstill and one should concentrate again on diplomacy or cohesion. It is the rune that helps people to regain clarity and brings them back to their actual focus and it is the rune that frees someone from blockages and shows the right light again.

Jera (ᛃ):
This rune shows people that they should never lose hope and things will come back and reminds that everything has a cycle and even if something is not visible right now, it is only a matter of time until it becomes visible again. Jera is also considered a sign of fertility and can help get a better harvest and sometimes it is also seen as a sign of harmony between different seasons.

Eihwaz (ᛇ):
Eihwaz shows people that there is another world that is not perceptible and shows that it is worth fighting for it and it can also be considered as a rune with which it is possible to open a gate to other worlds. It can also help to get more motivation and focus on the goals.

Perthro (ᛈ):
As a source of wisdom, Perthro teaches that there is a place of creation where people find what they need and this place can be important both for solving problems or recognising the own self. If someone have problems in life or are left with open questions, this rune can help you finally gain clarity and help you recognise who you actually are.

Algiz (ᛉ):
If there are people in life who want to harm and attack you, Algiz is the rune that can help build a shield that can protect you from negative influences and if you perform this spell it is especially difficult for negative people to get through to you and they have to reckon with the karma.

Sowilo (ᛋ):
If you want to achieve or strive for something higher, Sowilo is the right rune which gives you the necessary strength to achieve the goals or even help to set new ones. It is the rune that can help to get more self-confidence and also here there are different views and it is also possible to use Sowilo for black magic.

Tiwaz (ᛏ):
Tiwaz shows that there is fairness and is also associated with the forces that come from above and when people are in a difficult situation, Tiwaz shows them that they only have to hold out long enough until the wheel turns and gives people the right energy. Is also the rune of the top and gives you the necessary creative energy and can also help to unfold the hidden powers.

Berkana (ᛒ):
This is also the rune of growth or fertility and is also linked to the female forces of creation and it is also considered one of the runes for women who can help in difficult times and also for pregnant women, it is an important protective rune so that the child is safer.

Ehwaz (ᛖ):
Ehwaz is also the rune of union or partnerships and teaches people that it is often useful to collaborate with others and it is also considered a sign of loyalty and is very important for the essential understanding of harmonious coexistence.

Mannaz (ᛗ):
Mannaz symbolises that women are just as strong as men and proves that it is important to ensure that there is harmony between the two sexes. This principle can also be related to other things and when people are in dispute, Mannaz is the rune that can help to solve them and shows that it is better to use the mind than violence.

Laguz (ᛚ):
That there is also an end after every beginning or vice versa symbolises the rune Laguz and it is the rune that can help to improve the own intuition to get more stability and it is also associated with the flowing forces of life and shows that it is better sometimes to just let things move.

Inguz (ᛜ):
As a rune of expectations, Ingwaz shows that one should also stand up for these and also end them and this rune can help to obtain energy which one should use to promote one's own processes of development.

Dagaz (ᛞ):
Similar to Hagalaz, Dagaz is also associated with duality and shows that there must be a light in addition to darkness and the message behind it is that you simply have to trust in many ways because after every phase of darkness, a light appears again.

Othala (ᛟ):
People are bound to a place and it is also important to ensure that it is safe and Othala helps to ensure that people are safe in their own home and shows people that it is their task to pay attention to the heritage and this can refer to both traditional values or the place of residence and you are not alone and always have a protective hand behind you.

Many thanks for stopping by and I hope you could learn something new about runes! I captured these pictures with my Camera Sony Alpha 6000 plus 55-210 mm lens and created the other artworks with wonder.