A look back into the dark ages and the lives of the pagan Anglo-Saxon

Freya's Aett

FEHU (FEOH) the letter sound of f

The base meaning of this rune is cattle, from the times when a mans wealth was measured by his herd. Therefore it symbolises wealth and possessions.

URUZ (UR) the letter sound of oo

This rune represents the aurochs, a now extinct form of wild ox. Its meaning is strength and it represents a powerful protective force.

THURISAZ (THORN) the letter sound of th

As its name implies this runes meaning is thorn. It can be used for protection and defense, but can also symbolise a time of challenge.

ANSUZ (AC) the letter sound of ah

This rune represents the mouth, meaning the spoken word and the source of all language. It symbolises spoken knowledge and the taking of advice.

RAIDO (RAD) the letter sound of r

The meaning of this rune is travel. However this can mean a journey of the soul, as well as a physical journey.

KAUNAZ (KEN) the letter sound of k

The base meaning of this rune can be taken as fire or torch. It symbolises a fiery discomfort, and an internal fire of a relationship. It is also the symbol of the artist and craftsman.

GEBO (GIYFU) the letter sound of g

This rune means gift, and symbolises generosity and the ideal of giving without expecting anything in return. It is also thought to be the reason we sign x's on cards and presents.

WUNJO (WYNN) the letter sound of v or w

This rune represents joy and happiness, usually in the physical sense and also represents playfulness and falling in love.

Hagal's Aett

HAGALAZ (HAEGL) the letter sound of h

This rune means hail. It is a very negative rune and symbolises chaos and destruction

NAUTHIZ (NYD) the letter sound of n

The meaning of this rune is need, it represents desire to obtain something or someone, or possibly to achieve something. It has the potential to be either a positive or a negative rune.

ISA (IS) the letter sound of i or ee

This rune means ice, and symbolises the freezing of a situation, and a time to put ideas on hold for the time being.

JERA (JARA) the letter sound of y

The base meaning for this rune is harvest. It symbolises the end of a cycle and reaping the rewards of what might have been sown earlier. It also represents hope for the future.

EIHWAZ (EOH) the letter sound of e

This rune means yew which was the most important tree of the Nordic Peoples. It is a strong rune that represents wisdom and personal achievement .

PERTHO (PORTRA) the letter sound of p

There is no exact meaning known of this rune, but its general meaning is said to be of things that are hidden, so perhaps its apt that we do not know the exact meaning of its name. It sybolises the fates and things that are beyond our control, or not ours to know.

ALGIZ (EOLH) the letter sound of z

This runes meaning is elk. It symbolises friendship, and victory and is a protective rune.

SOWELO (SIGEL) the letter sound of ss

This rune is the sun and is a rune of victory. It represents high achievements and obtaining goals.

Tyr's Aett

TIWAZ (TIW) the letter sound of t

This is the rune of the Norse God Tiw (the tue in tuesday), It is another powerful rune of victory and motivation. It also represents justice and the giving of courage.

BERKANO (BEROC) the letter sound of b

This runes meaning is the birch tree and is a symbol of fertility. It represents birth and rebirth and all things feminine and maternal.

EHWAZ (EOH) the letter sound of eh

This is another rune which doesn't seem to have an exact meaning to its name but it symbolises a steady progress and travel. It is also used as another symbol of fertility.

MANNAZ (MANN) the letter sound of m

This rune means mankind. It represents our need to depend on one another and be part of a group of a family or community.

LAGUZ (LAGU) the letter sound of l

This rune means water. It represents an intuitive knowledge and a good memory. It is a very femine rune that can also sybolise psychic abilities.

INGUZ (ING) the letter sound of ng

This rune represents the horse god of fertility. It is another positive rune and sybolises a successful end to a problem, as well as fertility and growth.

OTHILA (ETHEL) the letter sound of o

This rune means inheritance, but not just of possessions, knowledge too can be handed down from one to another. It symbolises good planning financially as well as loyalty and responsibility.

DAGAZ (DAEG ) the letter sound of d

This rune means day, and so represents the move from the darkness to the light. It symbolises good fortune and indicates that a time of waiting will soon be over.