🪶 Guide to the Elder Futhark Runes

Understanding the symbols behind RuneScope

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🔹 What Are the Runes?

The Elder Futhark is the oldest known runic alphabet — a system of 24 symbols used in Northern Europe from around 200–800 CE. Each rune carries layered meanings, including ideas like protection, movement, growth, stillness, and change.

Today, these runes are used as a form of symbolic self-reflection — a way to explore timing, patterns, and insight through ancient archetypes.

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🔸 What Is RuneScope?

RuneScope is a modern tool based on the Elder Futhark.
It works like a horoscope, but instead of 12 zodiac signs, it uses 24 runes and a unique time-mapping system.

You have two personal runes:

• Your Birth Rune → Based on your date of birth
  (Represents your core energy, outlook, personality themes)

• Your Fate Rune → Based on your time of birth
  (Represents your life direction, growth challenges, and evolution)

Together, these create your RuneScope combination — a symbolic pair that helps you understand what's happening within and around you each day.

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🧿 Is This Fortune-Telling?

Yes — in a way.
It’s a form of symbolic fortune-telling based on timing, not prophecy.

The runes don’t claim to predict your future. They help you connect with your inner instincts, see your patterns more clearly, and respond with awareness.

Call it reflection. Call it intuition. Call it a way to ask better questions.

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🪐 RuneScope and the Zodiac: A Sacred Calendar

For millennia, humanity has looked to the stars for meaning, and the Zodiac remains a profound map of the soul. RuneScope offers a complementary map, one rooted in the cycles of the earth and the wisdom of ancient Northern Europe.

While distinct from astrology, our unique time-mapping system reveals a stunning synchronicity. The 24 runes of the Elder Futhark align with the great wheel of the year, creating three distinct "seasons" that resonate with the Zodiac's flow:

• Freyr's Ætt governs the high Summer, a season of manifestation, growth, and connection.

• Hagal's Ætt governs the deep Winter, a season of introspection, challenge, and destiny.

• Týr's Ætt governs the reawakening of Spring, a season of rebirth, order, and spirit.

The two systems can be seen as different lenses for viewing the same cosmic patterns, each offering a unique perspective.

RuneScope is not a replacement for astrology; it is a sister system. Where astrology reads the grand map of the heavens, RuneScope listens to the ancient whispers of the earth. Together, they offer a richer, more complete picture of the forces that shape our lives.

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🌀 How to Use This Guide

Below you’ll find each of the 24 runes:

• Their date + time range

• Their upright and reversed meanings

• A short interpretation of each symbol

• Keywords to help you reflect and connect

You can:

• Search for your Birth Rune (by date)

• Look up your Fate Rune (by birth hour)

• Explore runes at random, like a daily draw

• Match your RuneScope message to the meanings here

 

Check out your RuneScope message for today: RuneScope

Rune-by-Rune Meanings 

ᚠ Fehu (F)

ᚠ Fehu — Prosperity, New Beginnings
Date and Time Range: June 29 – July 14 and 12:30 - 13:30
Fehu represents movable wealth, life force, and fresh potential. It’s about what you have and how you use it — energy, money, creativity, or opportunity.
Upright: Success, abundance, initiative
Reversed: Loss, frustration, stagnation

ᚢ Uruz (U)

ᚢ Uruz — Strength, Vitality
Date and Time Range: July 14 – July 29 and 13:30 - 14:30
Uruz is the wild force of physical power and inner resilience. It brings bold opportunities for action or recovery and signals readiness to step forward.
Upright: Strength, endurance, opportunity
Reversed: Weakness, burnout, missed chance

ᚦ Thurisaz (Th)

ᚦ Thurisaz — Protection, Breakthrough
Date and Time Range: July 29 – August 13 and 14:30 - 15:30
Thurisaz is the rune of defense and dynamic transformation. It reminds us to slow down, choose wisely, and act with intention.
Upright: Protection, decisive force, gateway
Reversed: Impulsiveness, blocked path, warning

ᚨ Ansuz (A)

ᚨ Ansuz — Insight, Communication
Date and Time Range: August 13 – August 29 and 15:30 - 16:30
Ansuz carries divine inspiration, clarity in speech, and wisdom passed from source to seeker. It often appears before moments of truth or revelation.
Upright: Wisdom, clarity, truth
Reversed: Confusion, deception, miscommunication

ᚱ Raido (R)

ᚱ Raidho — Journey, Right Action
Date and Time Range: August 29 – September 13 and 16:30 - 17:30
Raidho marks a journey — literal or metaphorical. It’s about alignment, rhythm, and choosing the road that reflects your values.
Upright: Movement, travel, natural timing
Reversed: Disruption, wrong direction, imbalance

ᚲ Kenaz (K)

ᚲ Kenaz — Illumination, Creativity
Date and Time Range: September 13 – September 28 and 17:30 - 1830
Kenaz is the spark of knowing, the light of the lamp in darkness. It’s clarity, healing, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing your path.
Upright: Clarity, creativity, self-illumination
Reversed: Burnout, hidden pain, lack of focus

ᚷ Gebo (G)

ᚷ Gebo — Generosity, Exchange
Date and Time Range: September 28 – October 13 and 18:30 - 19:30
Gebo is the rune of balanced giving. It symbolizes gifts, relationships, and the sacred reciprocity that builds trust and mutual value. It reminds us that generosity should flow both ways.
Upright: Generosity, fair exchange, partnership
Reversed: Not traditionally reversed

ᚹ Wunjo (W)

ᚹ Wunjo — Joy, Harmony
Date and Time Range: October 13 – October 28 and 19:30 - 20:30
Wunjo brings emotional alignment, satisfaction, and inner harmony. It represents joy that arises not from success alone, but from feeling right in your skin and path.
Upright: Joy, harmony, alignment
Reversed: Discord, blocked joy, emotional confusion

ᚺ Hagalaz (H)

ᚺ Hagalaz — Disruption, Transformation
Date and Time Range: October 28 – November 13 and 20:30 - 21:30
Hagalaz brings the storm — not to punish, but to clear the way. It represents necessary disruption, emotional intensity, and the force that breaks stagnation.
Upright: Disruption, awakening, breakthrough
Reversed: Hagalaz is not traditionally reversed

ᚾ Nauthiz (N)

ᚾ Nauthiz — Need, Friction
Date and Time Range: November 13 – November 28 and 21:30 - 22:30
Nauthiz is the fire that tests us — the need that sharpens us. It points to resistance, learning through struggle, and the tension that fuels growth.
Upright: Need, resistance, constraint
Reversed: Avoidance, overwhelm, learned helplessness

ᛁ Isa (I)

ᛁ Isa — Stillness, Focus
Date and Time Range: November 28 – December 13 and 22:30 - 23:30
Isa is the rune of ice and stasis. It teaches us to pause, reflect, and find clarity by not moving — and to trust the wisdom of still moments.
Upright: Stillness, clarity, preservation
Reversed: Isa is not traditionally reversed

ᛃ Jera (J/Y)

ᛃ Jera — Cycles, Harvest
Date and Time Range: December 13 – December 28 and 23:30 - 00:30
Jera represents the natural cycle of effort and reward. It is the rune of time, patience, and the unfolding of events in their proper season.
Upright: Harvest, results, natural timing
Reversed: Jera is not traditionally reversed

ᛇ Eihwaz (EI)

ᛇ Eihwaz — Endurance, Inner Strength
Date and Time Range: December 28 – January 13 and 00:30 - 01:30
Eihwaz is the spine of the world tree — a symbol of deep resilience, spiritual integrity, and protection through perseverance. It speaks to the strength found not in force, but in quiet endurance.
Upright: Endurance, boundaries, transformation
Reversed: Confusion, blocked energy, fear of change

ᛈ Perthro (P)

ᛈ Perthro — Mystery, Hidden Knowledge
Date and Time Range: January 13 – January 28 and 01:30 - 02:30
Perthro is the rune of fate and the unknown. Often associated with feminine magic, chance, and the mysteries of life, it signals that something important is concealed — and emerging.
Upright: Destiny, intuition, hidden influences
Reversed: Secrets, manipulation, denial

ᛉ Algiz (Z)

ᛉ Algiz — Protection, Higher Awareness
Date and Time Range: January 28 – February 13 and 02:30 - 03:30
Algiz is the rune of defense and connection to divine guidance. It brings spiritual awareness, guardianship, and the instinct to protect what matters most.
Upright: Protection, guidance, sacred boundaries
Reversed: Vulnerability, defensiveness, broken trust

ᛋ Sowilo (S)

ᛋ Sowilo — Success, Illumination
Date and Time Range: February 13 – February 27 and 03:30 - 04:30
Sowilo is the sun — radiant, clear, and life-giving. It represents successful outcomes, radiant energy, and clarity. The path is illuminated.
Upright: Victory, confidence, divine will
Reversed: Sowilo is not traditionally reversed

ᛏ Teiwaz (T)

ᛏ Teiwaz — Honor, Justice
Date and Time Range: February 27 – March 14 and 04:30 - 05:30
Teiwaz is the rune of sacred sacrifice, justice, and leadership. It asks what you stand for — and what you're willing to offer in pursuit of truth and right action.
Upright: Justice, courage, self-sacrifice
Reversed: Misjudgment, imbalance, ego-driven decisions

ᛒ Berkano (B)

ᛒ Berkano — Birth, Renewal
Date and Time Range: March 14 – March 30 and 05:30 - 06:30
Berkano is the rune of emergence and nurturing growth. It embodies healing, gentle strength, and the cyclical nature of beginnings.
Upright: Nurturing, growth, healing
Reversed: Delayed progress, emotional blockage, neglect

ᛖ Ehwaz (E)

ᛖ Ehwaz — Movement, Partnership
Date and Time Range: March 30 – April 14 and 06:30 - 07:30
Ehwaz symbolizes cooperation and forward motion. It reflects trust between people, shared goals, and the mutual rhythm that drives real progress.
Upright: Teamwork, change, loyalty
Reversed: Mistrust, discord, stalled plans

ᛗ Mannaz (M)

ᛗ Mannaz — Humanity, Self-Awareness
Date and Time Range: April 14 – April 29 and 07:30 - 08:30
Mannaz is the rune of humanity and reflection. It shows how you grow in relation to others — through empathy, collaboration, and shared wisdom.
Upright: Interdependence, identity, awareness
Reversed: Isolation, self-doubt, resistance to growth

ᛚ Laguz (L)

ᛚ Laguz — Intuition, Flow
Date and Time Range: April 29 – May 14 and 08:30 - 09:30
Laguz is water: intuitive, emotional, deep. It reflects receptivity, the subconscious, and the power of surrender and trust.
Upright: Flow, emotion, intuition
Reversed: Resistance, emotional blockage, overwhelm

ᛝ  Ingwaz (NG)

ᛝ Ingwaz — Fertility, Inner Growth
Date and Time Range: May 14 – May 29 and 09:30 - 10:30
Ingwaz is the seed — rich with potential. It holds new life, inner transformation, and quiet power waiting to emerge.
Upright: Gestation, inner growth, grounded energy
Reversed: Delays, repression, lost momentum

ᛟ Othala (O)

ᛟ Othala — Heritage, Belonging
Date and Time Range: May 29– June 14 and 11:30 - 12:30
Othala speaks to home, inheritance, and cultural legacy. It asks where you come from — and what you want to pass forward.
Upright: Legacy, roots, ancestral support
Reversed: Disconnection, generational tension, displacement

ᛞ Dagaz (D)

ᛞ Dagaz — Breakthrough, Illumination
Date and Time Range: June 14 - June 29 and 10:30 - 11:30
Dagaz is the dawn. It marks irreversible transformation and sudden clarity — the kind of light that changes everything.
Upright: Awakening, clarity, bold transition
Reversed: Dagaz is not traditionally reversed

🔮 Want More Insight?

• 🔍 Check your daily RuneScope

• 📘 Explore the full meanings in our bilingual rune book

• ✨ Keep a journal of rune messages or dream connections

• 🧩 Use the runes as tools — not rules. What matters is what clicks

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⚠️ Important Reminder

This is not a religious system or fixed truth.
It’s a symbolic language — for pattern, reflection, and timing.
Use what speaks to you. Leave what doesn’t.
The runes do not lie — but they may wait for you to listen.

🧙 Rune Casting Methods

1. Single Rune Draw

• Quick insight or guidance.

• Best for daily draws or direct questions.

2. Three-Rune Spread

• Past – Present – Future

• Situation – Challenge – Outcome

• You – Situation – Advice

3. Five-Rune Cross

• Center: Present situation

• Top: Goals/aspirations

• Bottom: Foundation

• Left: Past influences

• Right: Future influences

4. Nine-Rune Grid (Nine Worlds)

• A complex spread to explore deeper themes in life.

🔄 Rune Interactions & Context

• Surrounding Runes Matter: A single rune changes meaning in context. For example:

  • Tiwaz + Mannaz: Justice through social cooperation.

  • Hagalaz + Berkano: A disruptive event leading to healing or growth.

• Patterns:

  • Multiple elemental runes (e.g., Isa, Laguz, Hagalaz) suggest external forces or emotional transitions.

  • Repeats of directional or movement runes (Raido, Ehwaz) may highlight journeys or progress.

🌟 Intuition in Rune Reading

• Sit quietly with the runes. Meditate on the shape and feeling.

• Keep a rune journal to track personal impressions and evolving meanings.

• Use traditional meanings as a foundation, but allow room for symbolic resonance and synchronicity.

• Ask: “What story are these runes trying to tell together?”

💼 Comparative Interpretations from Reputable Sources

Rune	Edred Thorsson (Runelore)	Diana L. Paxson (Taking Up the Runes)	Ralph Blum (Book of Runes)
Fehu	Cattle = mobile wealth, luck	Wealth from effort, energy flowing	Fulfillment, ambition
Thurisaz	Catalyst, Thor's hammer	Defense and danger	Gateway, decision
Perthro	Mystery, hidden fate	Birth, gambling, feminine magic	Initiation, the unknown
Isa	Standstill, clarity through stasis	Pause to reflect	Ice, blockage, frozen moment

🔍 Key Observations:

• Thorsson leans into esoteric & magical interpretations with Norse cosmology.

• Paxson blends myth, modern divination, and personal development.

• Blum, while widely read, often diverges with new-age framing (e.g., runes as affirmations) and is not strictly traditional.

🧽 Final Thoughts

Working with the Elder Futhark is part reflection, part curiosity. You’re not predicting the future — you’re exploring patterns, possibilities, and the quiet insight that symbols can offer.

“The runes do not lie—they speak truths we may not yet understand.”