Runic suggestions~About futhark runes including elemental associations~Individual's sigils
Runes are the mystical alphabet used by ancient European tribes 2000 years ago to name places and things, attract luck and fortune, provide protection, and magically divine the course of future events. Runes were carved onto stone or wood. The tools of the time such as the ax, knife, or chisel could not easily be used to form curved lines, so Runic letters were formed with straight lines only. Virtually all of Europe used them at one time, but today they are best remembered for their use by the ancient Norse: the Vikings.
The oldest known form and arrangement of Runic letters, the Elder Futhark runes, are estimated by the British Museum to have been in use by the Vikings around 200 A.D. Some believe it to be much earlier. In Norse, the Elder Futhark is read from right to left. "F U T H A R K" is the first 6 symbols of the Runic alphabet (note "th" is one letter).
The Runic alphabet is phonetic, each letter represents a sound, so double consonants are not used. Words spelled with pp, dd, ll, etc. would be spelled using a single p, d, or l in Runes.
| Rune Name | Corresponding English Letter: | Meaning | Uses | Element | |
| Fehu | F | Wealth |
Invites Wealth & Fulfillment of Goals |
Fire | |
| Uruz | U | Strength |
Invites Creativity |
Earth | |
| Thurisaz | TH | Force, Giant |
Invites Strength for facing a Test, Difficulty or Powerful Enemy |
Fire | |
| Ansuz | A | God, Ancestor, Devine Breath |
Invites Devine Power, Luck & Inspiration |
Air | |
| Raido | R | Journey, Wheel |
Invites Renewal & Safe Journey - Physical or Spiritual |
Air | |
| Kenaz | K, C or Q | Torch, Fire, Light |
Manifests Character & Personality |
Fire | |
| Gifu | G | Gift, Partnership |
Invites Harmony, Joy & Generosity |
Air | |
| Wunjo | W or V | Glory, Joy, Perfection, Wish |
Invites Glory & Wisdom |
Earth | |
| Hagalaz | H | Hail, Weapon of War |
Carved Into Weapons of War |
Ice | |
| Nauthiz | N | Need, Necessity |
Invites Destiny, To Accomplish the Impossible |
Fire | |
| Isa | I | Ice, Power |
Invites Authority& Power; Symbol of Masculinity |
Ice | |
| Jera | Y or J | Year, Harvest |
Invites Long Term Success & Luck; Gardener's Rune |
Earth | |
| Eihwaz | EI, AE | Yew Tree, Potential |
Manifest Your Greatest Potential |
Air | |
| Pertho | P | Secrets, Chance |
Invites Birth of New; Success in Games of Chance |
Water | |
| Algiz | Z or X | Protection |
Invites Protection, Health & Happiness |
Air | |
| Sowilo | S | Sun, Salvation |
Invites Salvation, Spiritual Protection; Symbol of the Sun |
Air | |
| Teiwaz | T |
Creator, Spear, |
Invites Strength of Purpose, Will Power & Resolution of Conflict |
Air | |
| Berkana | B | Birch Tree, Beloved |
Invites Romance, Healing & Protection |
Earth | |
| Ehwaz | E | Horse, Friendship |
Symbol of The Bonds of Friendship |
Earth | |
| Mannaz | M | Mankind, Knowledge |
Invites Self Knowledge & Manifests True Self |
Air | |
| Laguz | L | Water, Lake |
Invites Hope; Symbol of the Sustenance of Life |
Water | |
| Inguz | NG or ing | Fertility, True Love |
Invites True Love, Friendship & Lasting Partnerships |
Earth | |
| Othila | O | Property, Homeland, Inheritance |
Strengthens Family & Partnerships |
Earth | |
| Dagaz | D | Day, Good Luck | Good Luck Charm; Invites Spiritual Growth | Fire / Air | |
| Blank Rune | Odin's Rune | Unlimited Potential | Unlimited Potential |