Rune Translations


1	Germanic	Norse	Old English (and Other Names / Spellings)	Rune Color / Element	Direct Translation	General Meaning

2	Algiz	Yr	Eolh, Elhaz, Algir, Algis, Algs, Elgr	Gold / Air	Pine Woods, Sedge Seeds	Opportunity for growth. Rapid development. Protection. Safe refuge.
3	Ansuz	Ass	Os, Aesir, Ansur, Ansus, As, Aza, Easc, Oss	Dark Blue / Air	A God	Knowledge. Wisdom. Communication. The mouth. A message.
4	Berkanan	Bjarkan	Beorc, Bairkan, Bercna, Berkana, Berkano, Beroc	Dark Green / Earth	Birch Twig	Growth. Fertility. Re-birth. New life. Physical beauty or stature.
5	Dagaz	Dag, Daeg	Daaz, Dagr, Dagar, Dagur, Dags, Daguz	Light Blue / Fire and Air	Day	Day. Daylight. Dawn. Breakthrough. Radical change.
6	Ehwaz	Eoh	Aihws, Ehol, Ehwar, Eol, Eow, Eykur, Eys, Ior	White / Earth	Horse	Horse, beast of burden, steed or mount. Momentum, Speed.
7	Fehu	Fe	Feoh, Faihu, Fé, Feh, Feo	Light Red / Fire and Earth	Money, Cattle, Wealth	Reward, Wealth, Nourishment
8	Gebo	Gyfu	Gebu, Geuua, Geofu, Giba, Gifu, Gipt, Giof, Gjof	Dark Blue / Air	Gift	Love, partnership. Forgiveness, gift, talent, skill or ability.
9	Hagalaz	Hagall	Haegl, Ghaegl, Haal, Hagalar, Hagl, Hagalz, Haglaz	Light Blue / Ice (Water)	Hail	Weather, damaging natural forces. Disruption. Interference.
10	Ihwaz	Eihwaz	Eeoh, Eihwas, Eihwaz, Eo, Erwaz, Ezck, Ihwar, Ihwas, Iwar, Iwaz, Yr	Magenta / Earth, Air, Fire and Water	Yew tree	Yew tree, archer's bow, weapon. Magic, deflection, prevention.
11	Ingwaz	Inguz	Ing, Enguz, Iggus, Ingvarr, Ingwar	Yellow / Earth and Water	Angel	Harmony. Approval. Unity, agreement. Love. Peace.
12	Isa	Is	Eis, Icz, Isar, Isaz, Iss	Black / Ice (Water)	Ice	Ice, cold, freezing. Lack of change. Stagnation. Lack of emotion. Storing binding. Bridge across danger.
13	Jera	Ar	Ger, Gaar, Jara, Jer, Jeran, Yer	Light Blue / Earth	Year, Harvest	Harvest. The agricultural year. Fertility, fruition.
14	Kauno	Kaunaz, Kaun	Ken, Cen, Chozma, Kano, Kauna, Kaunan, Kaunaz, Kenaz, Kusmas	Light Red / Fire	Firebrand, Torch. Possibly: Ulcer, Wound, Opening.	Heat, light, enlightenment. Possibly mistaken: burning, an opening, ulcer or injury and thus mental anguish.
15	Laguz	Logr, Laukaz	Lagu, Laaz, Lagur, Lagus, Laukar, Laukr, Logur	Dark Green / Water	Water, lake, lagoon.	Water, sea, ocean, river or lake. Cleansing, tide.
16	Mannaz	Madr	Man, Madhr, Madthr, Madthur, Mann, Manna, Mannar, Mannazold	Deep Red / Air	Mankind, human.	Mankind, humanity. The self, inner being, soul. Manhood, or womanhood.
17	Naudiz	Naudr, Nauthiz	Nyd, Naud, Naudhr, Naudir, Naudth, Nauths, Nied, Noicz	Black / Fire	Need, extremity.	Need, want, craving. demand, deprivation, compulsion, desire.
18	Othila	Odal	Ethel, Odhal, Odthal, Ogthala, Otael, Othal, Othala, Othalan, Othilia, Utal	Deep Yellow / Earth	Hereditary land, possession.	Home or homeland. Hearth, family, inheritance, estate, possessions.
19	Perth	Pertho, Peorth	Pairthra, Perb, Perthu, Peordh, Perthro, Perthrold, Pertra	Black / Water	Uncertain: usually a dice cup, or a game of chance	Mystery, chance, a gamble, pot luck. In modern usage - science and technology.
20	Raido	Reid	Rad, Radh, Raidha, Raidho, Raidu, Reda, Reidr, Reidh, Reidthr	Bright Red / Air	Riding, a vehicle.	Journey, arrival, departure. Union or re-union. Concerning travel, vehicles.
21	Sowilo	Sol, Sowulo, Sunna	Sigil, Sigel, Saugil, Sighel, Sigo, Sil, Sowela, Sowilu, Sowelu, Solwulo, Sugil, Sulhil, Sulu, Sygel	White / Air	The Sun	Wholeness, light, energy. Victory. Discovery, disclosure.
22	Thurisaz	Thurs	Thorn, Thuith, Thurisa, Thurisar, Thorunisaz, Thyth	Bright Red / Fire	Giant, monster, devil, thorn.	Magical power, the forces of chaos or of evil. Temptation. A Warning.
23	Tiwaz	Tiw, Tyr	Tir, Teiws, Teiwaz, Tiwar, Ty, Tys	Bright Red / Air	The god Tiw	Tiw, the god of battles and legislation. Protector of warriors and mariners. Courage, compassion.
24	Uruz	Ur	Uraz, Urs, Urur, Urus	Dark Green / Earth	Aurochs - the giant wild ox of Europe.	Physical or mental strength, health. For a man - male virility, manhood. For a woman - fertility, femininity, womanhood.
25	Wunjo	Wyn	Vend, Vin, Uinne, Winja, Wungo, Wunja, Wunju	Light Blue / Ice (Water)	Joy	Happiness, light, emotional satisfaction.
26	Odin*	Odin	Woden, Weden, Wotan, Voden, Vodan	Dark Blue / Air	*No Rune to Translate - Blank Stone	Fate, destiny, the will of the gods, the end/beginning, death/birth. The Blank Rune would signify that Fate has taken control and you have none.