Kaunaz, Ken, or Kenaz looks like its first letter K, but without the vertical line.
It literally means “torch,” but can be thought of as a lightbulb above one’s head – it is indicative of the acquisition of knowledge, an improvement in skill, or a flash of clarity. Remember that we learn more from our mistakes than we do our successes, so there is sometimes an ominous warning when Kaunaz comes up. The reverse of Kaunaz is ignorance or lack of creativity. Kaunaz as: ...something to eat?
...a movie theme? Art, skill, knowledge
...a new career?
Questions answered by Kaunaz: Who? Someone who knows a remarkable amount for her or his age or position; someone with a surprising talent What? A new idea Where? An interesting shop you have never visited When? The end of September; the equinox Why? “A woman with knowledge is something that frightens the status quo quite a lot.” ~ Helen Mirren Yes or No? Yes, but education is required Reversed? No, you do not know enough What should I clean?
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For more on Kaunaz, read Applied Runes
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 Raido is easy. Raido looks like an R, sounds like an R, and basically means “ride,” which starts with an R.
It represents our personal life journey as well as the small trips and different paths our daily actions might take us on. When we are suffering, Raido indicates that there might be a different path right in front of us. Take it! The reverse of Raido is immobility, restlessness, or a control freak. (I do not know why my rune image isn't working. Seems my Raido image went on a ride of its own. I have added a temporary jpg from the internet.) Raido as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...a movie theme? Travel, decisions, races
...a new career?
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Today I tried to take my new dog on a journey up the spiral staircase on the back deck. It did not go well. Not at all. He panicked, tried to go backwards down the stairs, and almost took me with him, tumbling to our deaths. We had a reverse-Raido day. Oh well! For more on Raido, read Applied Runes 
Ansuz is the divine voice of Odin, who breathed wisdom into humans and inspired our unique cognitive processes and communication ability.
In a more practical use, the Rune is associated with intellect, mental activity, and speech. Ansuz looks like another wonky letter F, but I like to imagine it as a stick figure person speaking and gesturing to a crowd below them, kind of like Socrates on a staircase. This is silly, but imagine Socrates saying “..and I says to ‘im, I says…” and I says, muffled, could be Ansuz. The reverse of Ansuz is bad advice or misunderstanding. Questions answered by Ansuz: Who? A speaker What? A lesson Where? College or university When? August; The first day of school; When the speech happens Why? News is coming Yes or No? Yes, but listen to your inner voice Reversed? Maybe, but be careful of bad advice What should I clean?
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Combos: Ansuz says talk to people about
Speaking of college, I enrolled in a Master's program, but I'm so busy with everything right now I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about starting a new educational journey.
For an easy educational journey, read more about Ansuz in Applied Runes 
Thurisaz is the God Thor’s Rune. When we think about Thor, even the character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we think of weapons, self-empowerment, and a person who defends their realm. That’s the meaning of Thurisaz.
The easiest way to recognize Thurisaz is to see the image as a thorn sticking out of a branch. Imagine it protecting you from something on the other side. The reverse of Thurisaz is disease or senseless violence. Thurisaz as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...Something to eat?
...a movie theme? Defense, weapons, protection
...a new career?
Uruz looks like an upside-down U and sounds like oo, so it’s fairly easy to learn.
Represented by the Auroch (an extinct species of wild cattle,) Uruz is your vitality, physical health, independence and life force. Where Fehu represented your domesticated cattle (wealth), Uruz reminds us that animals are innately wild, and it’s that ferocity and passion that Uruz stands for. When Uruz is pulled, it’s time to use your inner warrior to endure a situation or manifest success. The reverse of Uruz is rage and insensitivity. Uruz as: ...a movie theme? Strength, survival
...a new career?
Questions answered by Uruz: Who? Your personal trainer; a zoologist What? Your inner reserves; your most basic instincts; survival Where? The gym When? Mid-late July; During sunny weather; when the cows come home Why? “Freedom, in any case, is only possible by constantly struggling for it.” ~Albert Einstein Yes or No? Yes, if you are strong enough Reversed? No Something interesting: The Uruz Project https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruz_Project What should I clean?
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I am currently trying to muster my inner strength to deal with a dog who, for the life of him, will not learn how to potty. He has "off" and "quit biting my foot you little monster" down quite well, but the potty thing is not making sense to him, and it's driving me batty. But like Albert Einstein says, if I keep up the constant struggle maybe one day I'll have freedom. Read more about the Uruz animal life in Applied Runes 
Fehu is wealth. But rather than being static savings, such as property or a retirement account, Fehu is money that moves. Much like farmer’s cattle, the money comes in, moves around, grows, and goes out again. Fehu is your constantly liquid earnings, social status, and power.
One way to memorize this Rune meaning is to imagine it’s a stick-figure person, holding up two arms to receive wealth. It also looks like a wonky “F,” which is the letter Fehu represents. The reverse of Fehu is greed, poverty, or failure Fehu as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in the world?
...a color? Red, purple ...a gemstone? Agate ...a movie theme? Luck, wealth, spending
...a new career?
I totally forgot to blog yesterday, which is not a very industrious Fehu thing to do, but my dog had two accidents in the kitchen, so at least he's being very Fehu. I'm losing my reversed Mannaz. Read more about Fehu, and how to attract wealth to yourself, in Applied Runes: 
Dagaz
Sound: “d” Meaning: Enlightenment, Awakening, Day The final Rune of the Elder Futhark alphabet is not so final at all. Dagaz represents enlightenment, daytime, and the unity of heaven and Earth. Resembling an infinity symbol, Dagaz reminds us that endings are just new beginnings, and that life and fulfillment will circle back at any time. Dagaz has no reverse, as nothing in this existence ever truly ends. However, placed with more ominous Runes it could mean an inability to visualize the future, or cataclysmic and devastating change. Questions answered by Dagaz: Who? The person going through a significant life change What? Enlightenment Where? A place of spiritual awakening When? The summer Solstice; The end of June; Daytime; During a significant life change Why? “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” – Dalai Lama Yes or No? Yes! What should I clean?
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Combinations with other Runes: Dagaz says you are transforming into
For more on Dagaz, read Applied Runes - An Excessively Practical Guide to Interpreting the Elder Futhark Runes
 Othala is wealth that is generational. Fehu is new money, Othala is old money, and thus they are found at nearly opposite ends of the Runes
Othala might also represent an inherited talent or behavioral characteristic, such as a legacy of fine chefs in a family. I like to imagine Othala as a fish being passed down from a parent to a child, and the child saying “oh, this is my legacy.” Reversed, Othala might represent the cycles of poverty or negative behavioral traits that families pass down. Some Rune interpreters put Othala at the very end of the order of Runes, but as Othala represents preparing final affairs, and Dagal is a solstice and enlightenment, Othala to me is the penultimate. Othala as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...Something to eat?
...a movie theme? Legacy, inheritance
...a new career?
For more on Othala, read Applied Runes 
Inguz is created two ways – either a diamond shape, or something that looks like a DNA strand. I prefer the DNA strand, because it is a reminder that Inguz is about internal growth. It literally means “seed” and is about the creation and power of the self.
The seed has been planted by the divine, and it is up to you to nurture it. Inguz cannot be reversed, as evolution happens whether we control it or not. Negative interpretations would depend upon other Runes in the reading. Inguz as a movie theme? Evolving yourself
Questions answered by Inguz: Who? Someone starting over; a baby What? DNA; an idea you had last winter Where? A freshly planted garden When? The end of May; Spring; today Why? “You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” ~Stephen King Yes or No? Yes, but ruminate on it a bit more before you do anything rash What should I clean?
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I have no personal anecdotes to share about Inguz, because I am constantly reimagining and evolving myself. This month I got a puppy, last month I got into a Master's degree program, the month before that I published a book. What will next month bring for me? Inguz might know, but it would depend on other stones in the reading. It also depends on where my ADHD brain takes me! 
Laguz means lake and sounds like “L” which is easy enough. It almost looks like an L too, if that L was reflected in a mirror on the ceiling. Like a mysterious reflection, Laguz covers the subconscious, dreams, emotions, and psychic ability – things that are just out of reach from our logical mind. Mannaz was the conscious intellect. Laguz is the subconscious shadow. The reverse of Laguz is emotional manipulation, fantastical ideas, fear, or avoidance. Laguz as: ...an action?
...a place in your city?
...Something to eat?
...a new career?
I used to love taking naps and recording my dreams. Unfortunately I don't sleep anymore with this new puppy, but what I have started doing is drinking tons and tons of water (also a Laguz suggestion) so that, like my puppy, I have to wake up every two hours to pee. It's going great! For more on the mysterious unconscious lake of Laguz, pick up Applied Runes: |
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