Such an incomprehensible and completely unknown magical world of runes, uniting a separate sphere of the universe in several dozen symbols, interests many modern people. And not only scientists are interested in deciphering signs and runic magic. Simple people they also want to know what is behind certain symbols, because, according to the ancient legends of our ancestors, they can radically change life. Many people study Slavic runes and their meanings with constant interest, learning knowledge that constitutes only part of the great heritage of our ancestors. And in this article you can find answers to the most pressing questions about ancient symbols that have come to us since pagan times.
Runic records and the magic of symbols, which are a kind of reminders of the history of primitive humanity, have become main theme to discuss many writers and famous cultural figures. Based on historical information and all kinds of tips, some of them were able to publish quite interesting publications, which later became the basis for a course on the sacred traditions of the ancient Slavs.
Such publications include one of Iggvolod’s books (A.V. Platov, a well-known writer in certain circles and an activist of the pagan movement “Renaissance”) - “Runic Magic”, published in 1994, it contains reliable data about many runic signs and their meaning. Starting from the basics of the sacred teachings of the ancient Slavic nation and ending with documented information (rock paintings, photos, videos), it allows you to understand the deeper meaning of the heritage. In the future, this helps a person interested in mastering runic magic to more accurately use rune symbols in achieving their goals.
First of all, it is worth noting that runes are a kind of writing, hieroglyphs, denoting magical amulet paraphernalia. As the representatives of the ancient Slavic nation themselves claimed, the runes were presented to them as a gift by the supreme god Veles. The use of these unique “patterns” allowed a person to protect himself from troubles, misfortunes, the evil eye and other evils. Ancient runes could be both individual amulets and magical universal tools for protecting a home, family, or an entire clan. Therefore, they were applied in ancient times to almost any surface. The most common were Slavic runic inscriptions on clothes, warriors' ammunition, clothes and medallions, pendants. Often, to protect the house, women applied runes and symbols of Slavic ancestors to household objects and the walls of the house.
But ancient signs in the form of runes carry not only protective meaning. Some time ago, various fortune telling using runes was very popular. They were distributed throughout almost the entire territory of Central Europe, which towards the end of the 8th century. settled by the Slavs. This could be explained by the reliability of the results obtained during prediction using rune combinations.
Few people know, but runes are also considered to be the writings of our ancestors. A.V. also mentions this. Platov in his publication, as about the pre-Christian alphabet of the ancient Slavs. Used to preserve messages, runes became the basis for alphabets that appeared much later.
Surprisingly, entire sentences could fit in just a few characters. Evidence of this is the inscriptions on stones carved by representatives of ancient nations.
Elder runes, the meaning of which lies more in the preservation of acquired knowledge, are a classic example of this. The use of symbols even then made it possible to use runes for documentation historical events, as well as for magical purposes.
IN modern world runic inscriptions are called a specific sign system. Those who have not previously encountered this topic at all feel the mystery and a kind of sacred mysticism of ancient hieroglyphs. And it is not surprising, because the meaning of Slavic runic inscriptions is deeper than other signs of ancient humanity known today. So, for example, the basis for the interpretation of runes was the reflection of the trinity of divine power, which appeared in the worldview of representatives of the Slavic people in the form of opposites:
- Life and death;
- Order and Chaos;
- Man and Warrior.
What do the designations mean?
Depending on which rune is used by a person, one can understand how much he believes in the deities, or what goal he is pursuing. In addition, the translation of some runic writings could indicate his belonging to a relatively specific family.
Protective symbols, as previously mentioned, could be transferred by the Slavs to a wide variety of things:
- Houseware;
- decorations (decor or accessories);
- towels;
- belts;
- iconic elements and much more.
In mantika (ancient fortune-telling technique), runes were used as the main tool that gave an interpretation of possible events in the future based on the combinations that fell out during the course. In this case, the symbols are applied to special dies. The ancient Slavs usually made them from wood or carved them on stones. For such fortune-telling, a certain system of interaction of signs is provided.
The author's layout during fortune telling on the runes made it possible to judge possible events in the near future. When starting divination rituals, the Slavs usually established an invisible energetic connection with the gods. Such an introduction helped to receive a more reliable hint from unearthly forces and increase the meaning of some runic signs:
- Strength of the Family;
- happy Share;
What exactly each of them means, as well as other runic symbols, you can find out by reading the article further.
Runic images with their decoding
As a memory of the Slavic family, the runes of Maly Furtak are still closer to many of us “in spirit.” The system, consisting of ancient signs, contains 18 runes, each of which carries an individual meaning. Exactly what meaning they are endowed with, and how exactly they are read and depicted, is demonstrated in the photo.
- The first rune, shown in the photo above, reads Peace. She personifies the Universe as the Slavs saw it. This symbol also conveys the essence of the World Tree. In some other interpretations, this sign is an image of the inner “I” of every person, eager to overcome Chaos and directing a person to Order in the World. In general, this meaning of the World rune can be considered correct. They are both considered a reliable translation of the ancient hieroglyph, which A.V. Platov mentioned in his book. In the world of magic, where such symbolic designs are increasingly used to predict the future, the Peace rune represents protection. The one who gets a die with her image will be under the protection of the Gods.
- The second picture shows the Chernobog rune. She, as the opposite of the first symbol, personifies the forces that strive for disorder, Chaos. In prophecies, this sign indicates rupture, destruction, completion, etc. Depending on the combination in which a die with such an outline appears, a person can expect either the destruction of unnecessary connections, or a long-awaited exit from the “vicious circle.”
- The next rune in the photo is Alatyr, meaning the center of the entire Universe. Its essence is all that exists from the beginning to the end of the Universe. This is the center around which there is always movement. It is he who is mentioned as a stone that lies at the base of the World and around which the forces of Chaos and Order constantly revolve, being in constant struggle. The sacred meaning of this sign is an altar that serves as a place for sacrifice. In other sources, Alatyr is the personification of the law of balance.
- Rainbow, the fourth rune in the image above, signifies the road. However, this is not the road that can arise in human understanding. The rainbow is a special path, which is determined by the struggle and simultaneous unity of opposites (Chaos and Order, Fire and Water, etc.). The runic road-rainbow on a block is not even a person’s movement, but his purpose, a state unlike any other. Representing the balance that gives a person a beginning and has a specific outcome, in magic this rune means stabilization, a favorable completion of affairs, and assistance to travelers.
- In the photo the next rune reads as Need. This symbol is related to the god Navi, whom the Slavs attributed to the Lower World. Need (or the Viya rune) means fate, a set of events intended for a person. In a literal sense, this mark is the final result that no one can avoid (death). In magic and fortune telling, it is considered a warning. Seeing a sign with such a sign, a person needs to think about accepting specific solution, radically changing his life.
- The next symbol is the Krada rune, symbolizing sacrificial Fire. She is also a prototype of the desire, embodiment and implementation of plans. At the same time, this sign carries the meaning of discovery, exposure. This is due to the fact that what is planned, in the process of its implementation, becomes clear and visible to the World. In the world of magic, the Steal die is a purification.
- The seventh rune in the photo is Treba, this is the sign of the Warrior of the Spirit. It carries the meaning of sacrifice for the fulfillment of intentions. If we consider that everything in the World is interconnected, then we can assume that in order to fulfill his intention, a person on the Road needs to sacrifice something in order to get what he wants. And this is not a sacrifice that needs to be made to the gods to appease. It is rather a symbol of self-sacrifice, the ability to deny oneself something in order to achieve one’s goals. The same meaning of the rune is transferred to the world of magic and fortune telling.
- The Strength rune is the Warrior's Attribute. It means change, and not only in the World, but also in oneself in relation to the World. This is a symbol as a confirmation of the results intended for a person walking along the Road, and the strength that he will receive if he sacrifices himself for the sake of liberation from the shackles of consciousness. For prophecy, a die with the outline of the Force will mean clarification of an unresolved situation.
- The Rune of the Spirit is Wind, the next sign in the photo. It symbolizes the Road of ascent to the top. Associated with the element of Air, this die is a prototype of the spiritualized Will, Strength. Decoding it in prophecies is an inspiration, a breakthrough in creativity.
- Bereginya is the rune of the Feminine principle, the image of the Mother and the symbol of motherhood, which is also associated with protection. The Slavs attribute her to the Goddess Mother Bereginya, who is in charge of the fate of all living creatures in the World, fertility, and well-being. Since it concerns the life of beings on earth, this rune is considered to be a symbol of Life, Death and Fate.
- Another runic symbol is Oud, which is a traditional designation manhood. Overall, it is a sign of fertility, love and passion. The Slavs perceived such a symbol as a Force capable of fertilizing the Emptiness of the Universe and giving birth to life.
- Lelya is a representative of the Water element, a rune associated with Living Water. The ancient Slavs believed that it was this water that flowed in all natural sources. By magic, such a symbol is perceived as intuition, higher knowledge, joy, and also a kind of awakening.
- The following hieroglyph can be called the rune of the unmanifested Spirit - Rock. This precise definition the beginning of everything that exists and its end. A mysterious symbol in the magical world is perceived as a dedication to the Unknowable.
- The following rune is also related to the foundations of the Universe - Support. Carrying a clear connection with the Gods, it represents the Tree (support), which connects heaven and earth and opens the way for the sorcerer to receive answers to questions of interest.
- The Dazhdbog rune, which is a direct symbol of the Good, the gifts of the Gods. A die with this pattern carries the meaning of well-being in any area (prosperity, love, happiness, luck). A prophecy for a person with the Dazhdbog rune will mean a successful acquisition, an increase in something or an addition, new connections, etc.
- Perun, sign of the Thunder God. This rune protects people from Chaos, the world of the Gods - from Dark Forces. At the same time, it symbolizes Life Force and power. Endowed with protective properties, in prophecies it will mean the protection of the Gods.
- The Rune Is is a symbol of Life, Being with its changeable variables. This is a sign of constant movement, renewal, change, growth. It is the factor that makes all living things grow, improve, and live.
- The Ice Rune is the last symbol in the photo - Source. Considering that Ice is a special state of Force and motion at rest, the Source will mean stagnation in those matters that are rapidly developing. The potential power inherent in this sign and symbolized by the Source rune will result in movement.
The deep meaning of sacred existence, contained in the ancient Slavic runic inscriptions, allows us to lift the veil of the mysterious heritage of the great nation, about which many documentary videos have been made. Awareness of the possible meanings of each rune and the ability to correctly interpret it in making predictions will allow you to see the picture of the near future more clearly. This once again confirms the explanation why the use of runes is so popular and very versatile.
Unfortunately, due to the persecution of pagan culture after the baptism of Rus', Slavic runes, meaning, description and their interpretation (including date of birth) were lost. However, in 2001, Anton Platov’s book was published, in which he talks about runes and how to interpret them.
Pagan heritage: Slavic runes and their uses
He himself claims that the book is not the ultimate truth, but Platov conducted great job to study both the history of the Slavs and the heritage left by the pagans in the form of artifacts.
In addition, unlike the Slavic ones, the Scandinavian (North Germanic), or also known as FUTARK, runes are perfectly preserved.
They are in many ways consonant and their interpretation in some places coincides.
In total, 18 runic signs have reached us:
Belobog
Belobog, or the rune of the inner Self. The World, the Tree of Peace, also has meaning.
It speaks about human essence, about what is hidden in a particular person, his inner strength.
The desire for order in everything is also important.
Used as a talisman of human protection by the light gods.
In Futhark, it partially corresponds in meaning to the Algiz and Mannaz runes.
Chernobog
Chernobog. Denoted as an inverted previous rune. Darkness, shadow.
The desire for absolute disorder, chaos. It means the human unconscious, intuition. Can be associated with someone who stands behind the left shoulder and pushes people to do crazy things.
It means a break in patterns, the collapse of the established. Exit from any ordered closed system.
In Futhark, the Hagalaz and Perth runes partially carry the same meanings.
You should not think that the first rune means absolute good, and the second - absolute evil. These are rather two components of the necessary world balance.
Alatyr
Alatyr. Center of the World, mountain on Buyan Island. The place where everything starts.
Altar where sacrifices are made.
In various magical formulas, the Bel-flammable stone Alatyr appears, under which all the world’s Powers are hidden. This is the meaning of this Slavic rune.
There are no even partial analogues of this rune in the futhark. Only slightly overlaps with Yer.
Rainbow, rune of the Path
The road leading to the Alatyr stone. The path that appeared in the struggle of opposites, the mighty Belobog and Chernobog.
It means successful travel, help on the road, a generally good outcome, especially in difficult cases.
In Futhark it fully corresponds to the Raido rune.
Need, or rune of Fate, Inevitability
Fire, consuming everything in its path, blocking the Path.
In a magical sense, this is a complete ban on the continuation of any actions.
There is no such rune in the Futhark, but in other Germanic runic traditions there is Naud with the same meaning.
Steal, sacrificial fire. Rune of truth.
Means desire, fulfillment of intentions.
Purification of thoughts, finding true desires.
In Futhark it is correlated with Gebo and Kano.
Treba, rune of the Warrior
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carries the meaning of fortitude and sacrifice. Find the strength to sacrifice something to achieve more. This is how you win at chess: by sacrificing a pawn, you checkmate. But the Treba rune implies the sacrifice of a part of oneself, the abandonment of the dark Self for the sake of the true goal, the victory of the conscious over the unconscious.
In Futhark this is the Teyvaz rune.
As you can see, Slavic runes, meaning, description and their interpretation (date of birth is not considered in this context) very often are a complement and continuation of each other. But the runes of the Elder Futhark are rather individual in their meaning.
Force
The name speaks for itself.
This is the rune of Strength and Knowledge. Determining the path leading to victory.
Improvement.
Similar to the Soul rune.
Wind, rune of the Summit
A person’s inner strength means having a core and strong convictions. Inspiration.
Work on yourself.
It has no analogue in other runic practices.
Bereginya. Rune of Mother, Earth
Conflicting rune. A symbol of giving life to accomplish something and depriving it when the time comes.
The power of earthly force.
Fertility. True feminine. It means the arrival of some benefits, wealth.
It corresponds to Berkana in Futhark.
Oud, rune of Love and Youth
Continuation of the family line. It personifies love not only for a person, but also for life itself. The power of youth, the fire of love.
A powerful force capable of filling the void of chaos through the union of opposites, fertilization.
In Futhark this is Uruz.
Lelya, rune of living water
It is alive - streams, rivers. Running water, not noticing obstacles. Waking up from sleep.
Appeal to the power not of reason, but of intuition.
Laguz and Vunyo in futhark.
Rock, rune of the unknown
It means the presence of higher powers, the unpredictability of the situation. Development is unpredictable, because all the threads are in the hands of Fate and Rock.
Partially corresponds to Perth, Evaz, Hagalaz. But most of all the Odin rune, which is used in several runic practices as the 25th rune of the Elder Futhark.
Support, rune of the Motherland
It means finding support, some pillar in life from which strength will be drawn. May also indicate the help of the gods.
Partially coincides with Ansuz.
God willing, Dara rune
In fortune telling it means a gift from fate or the gods. The business they are asking about will end unexpectedly successfully. Wealth is not only material, but also spiritual.
Inguz, Gebo and Dagaz from the Elder Futhark.
Perun, rune of power
Unexpected help. A powerful patron who can help even in a hopeless case.
Replenishment vital energy.
Partially coincides with the Thurisaz rune.
Yes, rune of life, movement
Endless movement, because stopping is like death.
Finding the strength to continue something.
Non-stop growth.
Evaz and Berkana.
Source, rune of stagnation, ice
Peace, stopping all processes. The need to wait it out. Life arose from ice, so the break in movement does not last forever. The ice will melt and life will continue.
In Futhark this is the rune of Isa.
Because of for a long time all pagan traditions were persecuted, Slavic runes, their meaning, description, interpretation, including in accordance with the date of birth, were lost. Therefore, choosing, for example, a talisman is not so easy. You must first figure out your palace (and there are only 16 of them in the Slavic tradition), then determine your patron from the pagan gods. And only then can you determine which runic symbol is suitable for a talisman.
Runes of the ancient Slavs (also Russian, Wendish, Vedic, Aryan, pagan runes) - according to official version, the alleged writing of the ancient Slavs, which existed even before the emergence of the Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabet.
Who created the Slavic runes and when did they appear?
There is no single point of view on this issue. Some argue that Slavic runes are ancient symbols in the world and their origins must be sought in Vedic culture. Officially recognized historians are inclined to the version about the European and ancient Germanic roots of runic writing. The date of origin is considered to be the 1st century AD.
Eighteen Old Slavic runes are known, each of them has its own image-meaning.
Description and meaning of runes
Photos of runes (available for download)
Behind each rune there is a certain meaning and energy. Knowledge of the meaning of Slavic runes can be useful in a wide variety of situations.
To achieve the result you are interested in, you can apply a temporary tattoo of a rune to your body or make a talisman, and then additionally charge it.
Be careful and careful when selecting a rune: you should not rely only on its description. Try wearing it for a short time first, carefully listening to the sensations in your body.
For convenience, we have arranged the descriptions of Slavic runes in alphabetical order.
Alatyr(Az, World Mountain, Grail)
The Alatyr rune symbolizes the center of the World, the basis of the universe. This is the beginning and the end, the balance and core around which the cycle of life and the struggle of opposites develops. The world mountain, similar to the universal altar or chair, is the prototype of all earthly altars and thrones.
Bereginya(Mother Earth, Makosh, Fate)
Bereginya, among the Slavs, symbolizes feminine energy, protecting and giving life. The Mother Goddess creates favorable conditions and protects all living things. She is responsible for fate and material wealth, gives life and deprives it. The Bereginya rune should be used if there is a lack of vitality.
Wind(Strength, Veles, Top)
Rune of knowledge, magic, strength and will. Bereginya is the rune of earthly forces, and Wind represents subtle and spiritual forces. Rune of Veles - the ancient Slavic god of wisdom and material wealth. Bestows wisdom and strength.
Dazhdbog(Fertility, Gifts)
Dazhdbog is a Slavic rune of luck and wealth, symbolizing goodness and gifts. This is a symbol of spiritual and material well-being, endless abundance. Helps in improving your financial situation.
Eat(Life, Alive)
The rune symbolizes the forces responsible for the physical side of life. There is an image of the continuous movement of the flow of life: growth, development, renewal. Can be used in the treatment of diseases.
Source(First Principle, Ice, Standing)
There is a legend that our world arose from an ice seed. Water contains a huge potential for life and activity, while ice keeps it in a stationary state and is a source future life. The Slavic rune Source denotes several meanings: on the one hand, it is the fundamental principle and source of future activity, on the other, stagnation and stupor.
Steal(Fire, Sacrifice)
The image of the Great Fire and sacrifices for it. Also, Krada - denotes activity and losses associated with its implementation. For any implementation of our plans, we always pay some sacrifice. Grants purification, accelerates and enhances the implementation of intentions.
Lelya(Water, Attraction, Love)
Rune Lelya is a symbol of life hidden in water, joy, awakening and instinctive spontaneous intuition. Increases attractiveness and intuition, eliminates unreasonable fears and complexes, helps in lucid dreams.
World(I, Belbog)
The image of the rune contains the image of the Tree of the World; it is a sign of the highest nature of man and all things. It is interesting that the modern symbol of peace is the inverted rune of Peace - the Chernobog rune. What world are we being led to? Grants the wearer protection and favor of the light gods.
Need(Inevitability, Karma, Falsehood)
The rune of Veles in the guise of the God of the dark world is Viya. The Rune Need is interpreted as an all-compelling force from which it is impossible to hide. In addition to images of death and retribution, the rune captures images of the limitations of the material world and the shackles that hold the consciousness of people. Strengthens the instinct of self-preservation, accelerates the implementation of karma.
Support(Motherland, Pillar, Gods)
Rune of the Gods, who are the pillars of the universe. Designates the Gods located on the axis of the world and the people existing near them. Used by those in the know to attract the blessings and protection of the Gods.
Perun(Coating)
Rune of the thunder god Perun - the thunder god who protects the world of people and Gods from the forces of destruction. The image contains masculine energy and vitality. Symbolizes dedication, passing through the rejection of the old and rebirth. Develops and strengthens personality, imparts physical and mental resilience.
Rainbow(Joy, Road)
The rainbow denotes the path in the direction and to our universal source, the image of which is contained in the Alatyr rune. The rune is useful when traveling and for the favorable resolution of difficult situations.
Rock
The image of the unmanifested Spirit, containing within itself the source, goal and end of all things. Used to convey a situation or thing to a higher power. It is believed that the transmitter loses the ability to control what is given.
Force(Knowledge, Integrity)
The rune contains an image of energy that allows us to move towards the source of the entire universe without leaving the path. Symbolizes the completeness and unity that we will find when we reach the end of the path. The rune gives the wearer stamina, determination and determination.
Treba(Warrior, Victim)
The word “requirement” is translated as “sacrifice.” The essence of the image is self-sacrifice to achieve a goal. The image is best revealed by the legend in which the hero feeds a bird with his own meat, which pulls him out of the kingdom of the dead.
Oud(Youth, Love)
The Slavic rune Oud denotes the sexual and creative force that changes our world. Enhances the wearer’s sexual attractiveness, helps with infertility, and gives strength for activity.
Chernobog(Shadow, Darkness, Reflection of the World Tree)
The image contains forces striving for the destruction of the world and general chaos. The meaning of the rune is opposite in meaning to the rune of Belbog (World), together they form a balance and are the basis for the existence of a dual material world. The Peace rune represents the forces of order, and the Chernobog rune represents the world-destroying spirits of Chaos. The essence of the rune is destruction - use with extreme caution.
Should you get tattoos with runes?
All at once…
Runes applied to the body influence your destiny. Keeping this in mind, you can get a tattoo with any Slavic rune.
Are you sure that the image and energy contained in the rune will delight you throughout your life? And we’re not talking about the impact of tattoos on skin health and public opinion, everything is clear here.
Much more important is your personal desire, which for many people changes several times a day, let alone the decades that you will have to spend with a tattooed rune.
If you want to get a tattoo for some magical purpose, and not just for the sake of beauty, then it would be much wiser to make an amulet or apply a temporary tattoo.
Fortune telling with runes
The principle of fortune telling with three runes
It is believed that runes are able to predict the outcome of a situation. Using a minimal set of self-made Slavic runes (even drawn on plain paper), you can already conduct a fortune-telling session.
It is important to guess in the right frame of mind. You should be as calm as possible; nothing should distract the fortuneteller. Do everything slowly - without fuss. To create a suitable atmosphere, it is permissible to use incense, essential oils, and other attributes you like. The question you are interested in should be short and clear, so concentrate on the situation and think about simplifying the question.
For interpretation, use a reference book or book (for example, "Runes Eastern Slavs" - author Kreslav Rys). In the future, we will definitely make a special service for fortune telling on runes on the website.
Lovers of esotericism today are discovering the features of pagan culture: the Lutichians, Scythians, Drevlyans and other nationalities. Slavic runes are part of this culture. At one time, these runes were very revered and were used not only as symbols of the alphabet, but also as protection.
A little history
Historians still do not have one common opinion regarding the time of the appearance of runic writing among the Slavs. But they agree that this letter is as ancient as Celtic and Etruscan symbols.
One famous German chronicler, Thietmar of Merseburg, who lived at the end of the 10th - beginning of the 11th century, mentioned idols with some strange signs on them when describing a Slavic temple in the lands of the Lyutichs. More likely, he could recognize Scandinavian or Germanic runes.
These images were also described by the Arab writer Ibn Al Nedim, who lived during the same period. He mentioned this ancient pre-Cyrillic writing, which he discovered on the gravestones of Slavic burials.
Based on these facts, we can safely say that the oldest alphabet of our ancestors was the Old Slavic runes.
Archaeological finds indicate that that ancient craftsmen even put runic signs on their household utensils. This is evidenced by a clay pot found in the village of Voyskovoe, on the Dnieper, containing an inscription of 12 words, for which 6 characters were used to write. Three symbols belonged to the Scandinavian runes. This suggests that the cultures of these peoples overlapped.
The same runic symbols were discovered on religious objects of the ancient temple of Radagast, which was destroyed in the 11th century. The temple previously belonged to the Polabian Slavs. However, you should not perceive Old Slavic runes solely as writing signs. They also had a great influence on the lives of ancient pagans. The runes were applied to the following:
- Body.
- Stones.
- Livestock.
- Dishes.
- Idols and other objects important to life and beliefs.
As mentioned earlier, this writing has Celtic and Etruscan roots, since these peoples lived literally next door to the Slavs. Runic symbols were used not only for writing; there was also a cult according to which these symbols were considered sacred. It was believed that the runes were given to the people by the Gods. Various tablets with symbols, for example, were placed in burials, and the stones on which the signs were applied served as amulets.
These magical symbols were used not only during pagan times, but also after the Slavs adopted Christianity. For example, it was customary to depict the Algiz rune in the temple rings, since it is considered strong defense from the evil eye and other people's witchcraft. To increase its power Repeated images of this symbol were often used.
Currently, a total of 18 runes are known:
Old Slavic runes, as well as amulets on which these symbols are applied, carry a certain meaning and have superpower.
Symbols of good
The Slavs, like most ancient peoples, believed that the whole world was controlled by evil and good forces. Among their Goddesses and Gods there are those who help people and also take care of them. There were also deities that inspired terror in the people. Old Slavic runes also did not escape this fate. Therefore, they are found among them as signs of goodness., and signs of protection. These runes include the following:
Runes of the family and their meaning in the life of ancient pagans is extremely interesting topic. These symbols played a big role in life in ancient times Slavic peoples.
Runes of Death
Regardless of the level of development of civilization and the faith of people, all peoples were afraid of death. The unknown that lies behind death terrifies every person. The ancient Slavic peoples had their own myths about the afterlife, and some minds are associated with death or with fate, from which even the gods cannot protect themselves.
To the Old Slavic runes that are associated with death or evil include the following:
The ancient Slavic peoples conventionally divided runes into weak and strong, and depending on the situation, they could enhance their effect by repeated repetition.
Modern experts on Slavic runes do not fully understand all the meanings and nuances, as was typical for Old Slavic magicians and shamans. In those years, faith in the power of runic symbols was very high among the people, so amulets with runic signs were especially popular.
They were made from stones, wood, silver or gold, it was also customary to embroider runic symbols on shirts; women embroidered them on ribbons, which were then woven into braids. The most popular were considered amulets that depicted Old Slavic runes associated with well-being, wealth, keeping the family hearth and health. The strongest of them were considered:
To a certain degree modern descendants The ancient Slavic peoples adopted the traditions of their ancestors to use runic symbols to protect against various problems, as well as to attract love, wealth and success into their lives. Some of these people get tattoos, and some use amulets.
Protecting family, home and property
In some ways, the ancient Slavs are similar to the Chinese regarding this issue, who understood the importance of the distribution of Qi energy and directional flow. Slavic runes, charged correctly, had magical property connect internal and external spaces. Some of them were used to preserve the hearth, give birth to healthy and beautiful children, protect well-being in the family, as well as the possibility of procreation. These runes include the following:
From the evil eye and damage
Mages could easily use Russian runes to create protective amulets and amulets, but also create spells based on them. Superstitious people have always been afraid of damage, other people's envy and the evil eye. Correctly made amulet will be able to neutralize the negativity sent to a person, as well as provide its owner with protective functions. Protective runes include the following:
The ancient Slavic peoples sincerely believed that their ancestors had the ability to protect and help them in difficult times. The combination of several powerful symbols in one picture increased the charge.
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Before the appearance of the “first” Slavic writing (produced by Cyril and Mythodius in 863 AD), the Slavic peoples had at least three types of writing:
This is a priestly syllabary, the oldest runic, dating back to the Paleolithic and to a single proto-language (according to the conclusions of the famous researcher in the field of epigraphy and paleography, Professor V.A. Chudinov) and, probably, is the source of the Northern Italian (Alpine) runes and all subsequent runic alphabets and styles - Slavic, Germanic, Scandinavian, etc.
Runes of Mara - the sacred composition of the Mokosh runes, the meaning and role of which is insight into the ancient mystical essence of words and the sacred meaning of the runes, which was accessible only to priests. The runes of Mara were used exclusively in Magic and cult mysteries.
*** Makosh (Mokosh) is the oldest and most powerful Slavic goddess, from whom all the other gods of the Slavic pantheon descended. Goddess of fate and luck, goddess of fertility and prosperity.
*** Mara (Morana, Madder, Morena, Morzhana) - Goddess of Winter, Goddess of Death, Goddess Navi (Nav - other world), a powerful and formidable deity of the Slavs.
Runes of the Family are folk Proto-Cyrillic
, a kind of “civil font”, a widespread everyday letter, apparently originated from the Mokosh runes. Proto-Cyrillic (Runami of the Family) was used for business, trade and personal correspondence. The Proto-Cyrillic alphabet is similar to the modern Russian alphabet.
It was the Runes of the Family that were processed by Cyril into the so-called Old Slavonic or Church Slavonic language (alphabet) for the purposes of Christian worship.
*** Rod is a common Slavic god, the creator of all living things.
On the Internet you can find an alternative version of the Rod Runes - " runic grid of the honeycomb prism scan, matrix of the Runes of the Rod". These " Rune Rod ligatures"are the product of research by enthusiasts belonging mainly to the New Old Believers, and represent a kind of graphic modeling of writing.
Here we do not evaluate these researches, but we welcome enthusiasm and creativity in any of its manifestations, as well as the search for truth, no matter how original and tortuous ways it is carried out. Let us only note that this has nothing to do with ancient writing as such. You can read Professor Chudinov’s analysis of these runes.
Glagolitic is a more complex and less common script than Proto-Cyrillic, i.e. Runes of the Family.
Note that official academic science does not recognize such a concept, ignoring a fairly large number of available artifacts and other convincing evidence. The academic argumentation is of a general nature, and it traces not only “internal”, but also political and religious interests - too many centuries were spent on eradicating pre-Christian Slavic culture and the very memory of the great past of the Slavic peoples, going back thousands of years.
It is known for certain (and academic science does not deny this) that in Rus' runic culture, like writing, was preserved during the era of dual faith in the 10th-16th centuries, when Christianity existed simultaneously with paganism. Since the 18th century, the Mokosh runes have been completely replaced by Cyrillic writing from everyday life and become one of the varieties of secret writing, accessible only to a very narrow group of the population.
But the Slavic runic tradition in its sacred cult meaning was preserved in folk Slavic ornaments and patterns. Traditional elements of embroidery and decoration of houses are such well-known solar symbols, like Kolovrat, swastika, caroler, poloson, overcomer-grass, etc. (about one and a half hundred symbols are known in total).
Most of these symbols belong to non-alphabetic runic signs and have a magical, mainly protective meaning. Embroidery on clothing, jewelry, decorative items and household items, as well as the decoration of trim, shutters, ridges and cornices containing such symbols, make these objects powerful amulets.
Studying these ancient Slavic symbols, (which, however, are also found in other cultures), and their use in magical practice can and does help restore their ancient sacred meaning.
In the middle of the last century, Hermann Wirth, a Dutch-German scientist and mystic who studied ancient religions, myths and symbols, an expert in hundreds of ancient and modern languages, an archaeologist, linguist and historian, (the first director of Ananerbe (until 1937)), did tremendous work and developed a runological theory. From his theory it follows that all known runes, runic alphabets and runic circles are traces of the most ancient sign-symbolic model, which underlies all types of languages, mythologies, cultures, rituals, sacred doctrines, calendar systems, astrological observations, etc. ., and emerged from a single ancestral home - the northern country of Hyperborea, from the sacred ancestral language of humanity.
We can conclude that all ancient runic alphabets and styles known today, including Germanic and Slavic runes, have a single source, and represent branches of a single archaic protorunic processed by time and cultures.
WHAT RUNES TO USE IN MAGIC
There is debate about who borrowed the runes from whom - the Slavs adapted the Germanic runes of Odin for themselves, or whether the Germanic runes, including the Elder Futhark, are a variant of the Slavic runes. Quite understandable and justified patriotic feelings often influence certain preferences. Also, the connection of sacred meanings with the mythology and Tradition of one’s people greatly facilitates the understanding of these meanings.
But the seniority of runes for many is an important argument when choosing which runes to use in Magic. To help with this choice, let's consider some "age" points.
Elder Futhark (Germanic runes)
The source of the sacred meaning of the Elder Futhark runes that exists today is the Elder Edda, a 13th-century collection of Old Icelandic songs (epics) about gods and heroes Scandinavian mythology and history. In the "Speeches of Sigrdriva" the Elder Edda even provides some kind of instructions for the magical use of some runes.
The existence of an ancient indisputable source with a description mystical origin runes and their sacred meaning, as well as magical runic practice, which in the West in some areas has not been interrupted for several centuries, are serious arguments why the majority of Eril - rune masters, prefer the runes of the Elder Futhark.
Slavic (Vendian) runes
By Slavic runes used today in magical practice, the vast majority of online sources mean the North Vendian Slavic runic system (a description of these runes is given below).
What is the origin of these magical Slavic runes?
Description of these runes FIRST was given in Anton Platov’s book “Slavic Runes” 2001.
At the end of the 18th century, reports appeared in Germany that objects of a Slavic pagan ritual of the early Middle Ages, including figurines of gods with runic inscriptions, had been found on the territory of the Duchy of Mecklenburg. It is known that the Slavs lived in those places before the Germans, and the family of the Duke of Mecklenburg himself had Slavic roots. The items found were associated with the local temple of Retra - a Slavic pagan sanctuary of the time.
The story of Retra's treasures itself is like a detective story - this collection appears and disappears, sometimes it is recognized as genuine, sometimes fake. And in this detective story, the same religious and political motives are obvious.
So, based on the inscriptions on the figurines of the temple of Retra and some other artifacts, and starting from the Elder Futhark, Anton Platov made a reconstruction of the sacred meaning of the Slavic runes with their connection to the deities of the Slavic pagan pantheon.
Here's what Anton Platov himself says:
“In no case do I claim either the completeness of this reconstruction or its absolute correspondence to the system used by the ancient Vendas ( ***Vendi - medieval Germanic name for the Slavs)".
“In 2001, my “Slavic Runes” were published. I saw a lot of criticism of this book... Most of the attacks boil down to accusations that the material is “unhistorical” and the conclusions are “unproven.”
The title of the second part of the book – “Magic” – in my opinion, speaks for itself. This part contains descriptions of the meanings of the Vendian runes and represents (which, by the way, is stated in the introduction to the part) the result of my own practice and my vision of the issue. There can be no direct evidence in the “magic” part - it’s just that for some my vision is close, but for others it is unacceptable.”
Another dubious point about Platov’s Vendian runes is the graphic coincidence of some signs with the Futhark signs, which have a different and even opposite meaning and sound. In Magic, behind the same sacred symbol and sound there must be the same sacred Forces.
But, despite all the criticisms, doubts and the fact that the North Vendian runes, precisely as a mystical and magical system, have a specific modern author, they have already become widespread and are actively used in practical Magic. And each such individual experience adds up to a common treasury, filling these runes with magical power and energy. As a result, drawing inspiration from Slavic culture and mythology, their sacred mystical essence gradually crystallizes.
“Ultimately, sacred Tradition is not something dead, once and for all fixed in some dogma; on the contrary, Tradition has always been a living creativity, and it was this quality that led thousands of years ago to the emergence of that sacred writing that we now call runes.” . (Anton Platov).
So. You can choose a Scandinavian style that has been developed over centuries Northern Tradition(aka Germanic), the essence and fruit of which are the runes of the Elder Futhark, or join the creative process of reviving the Slavic Magical Tradition.
THE MEANING OF SLAVIC RUNES
North Vendian Slavic runic system
The description of the runes is given according to the book “Slavic Runes” by Anton Platov.
Rune PEACE
Key words: Belbog; inner self; Tree of the World. Sound [m]
The rune of the White God is one of the most complex images of Slavic mythology. In the German Futhark, this rune is called Madr or Mannaz - Man. In the traditional pagan view, man is the image of God, his embodiment. But God is the whole World, and therefore man, or the microcosm, is the image of the World, or the macrocosm. The axis of the Universe is the World Tree, just as the spinal column is the human axis. The very form of the Belbog rune is the image of the Tree of the World and the image of a man standing with his hands raised to the Sky.
The rune of Belbog symbolizes the inner, divine in nature, the human Self, that part of it that stores enduring Knowledge and enduring Life, that which belongs to Heaven.
Let us also remember that the second meaning of the word “world” in Slavic languages is community, society, Rod - i.e. an environment in which order is maintained. In this regard, the Belbog rune symbolizes centripetal forces - forces that strive the World towards absolute Order.
In a magical sense, the World rune represents protection and patronage of the light gods.
In the Germanic runic series, the content of the Belbog rune is partly conveyed by the runes Mannaz And Algiz. And the very image of the Slavic White God is a direct parallel to the image of the Scandinavian god Heimdall, whom ancient texts call the White Ace. Like Belbog, Heimdall is a Guardian of Order, whose part is to guard the boundaries of the gods from the invasions of the Forces of Chaos.
Rune CHERNOBOG
Key words: Jester; Shadow; Inverted World Tree. Sound [ts\h]
Rune of Chernobog - a deity who forms a dual pair with Belbog. If the rune of Belbog represents the forces striving the World towards absolute Order, then the rune of Chernobog connects us with the forces leading the World to absolute Chaos. It would be absurd to associate Belbog with “good” and Chernobog with “evil”; the interaction of centripetal and centrifugal forces is the guarantee of Balance, read: the guarantee of the very existence of the World.
In the divine plane, the Chernobog rune represents the trickster god, the Jester God and the Clown God, who eternally fights with the Guardian of Order and eternally violates the boundaries determined by the gods of Order. In relation to a person, the Chernobog rune represents the Shadow, that archetype of the Jungian unconscious that always stands behind our left shoulder and, laughing, leads us to liberation from masks and illusions: “I am the one who always wants evil and always does good” (Goethe).
The magical content of the rune: destruction of old connections, breakthrough of the magic circle, exit from any closed system.
In the German runic series, the Chernobog rune finds a partial counterpart in the runes Perth And Hagalaz. The Germanic name of Chernobog is Loki.
Rune ALATYR
Key words: Basics, beginnings; Greatness; World Mountain; Grail. Sound [a]
The Alatyr rune is the rune of the center of the Universe, marked by the World Mountain, the rune of the beginning and end of all things. This is what the struggle between Belbog and Chernobog revolves around, the cycle of struggle between the forces of Order and Chaos. This is the law of Balance and returning to normal. This is the stone that lies at the foundation of the World, that handful of earth raised by the gods from the bottom of the primordial ocean, from which Everything was created. The eternal circulation of events and their immovable center.
Alatyr, “father of all stones”, “navel of the earth” in Slavic Tradition, stands on Buyan Island. The sources of all rivers and the beginnings of all roads are hidden under Alatyr. Alatyr serves as an altar and throne to the supreme gods, and therefore any throne and any altar in the Middle World is only a reflection of the Alatyr-stone.
The magical altar - the stone on which the sacrifice is made - is a reflection of the World Mountain, or the Alatyr stone. This is the sacred image that is contained in this rune.
In the German runic series there are no runes that more or less fully convey the content of the Alatyr rune. Only to some extent does the rune correspond to it Yer Elder Futhark and the Stan rune of the Northumbrian runic row.
*** In many ancient conspiracies and spells, appealing to the Alatyr stone is used as an introductory magical formula:
On the sea, on the Ocean, on the island of Buyan there is the Bel-flammable stone Alatyr, unknown to anyone. Under that stone is hidden a Mighty Power and there is no end to that Power. I will bow and pray to that Mighty Power so that...
Rune RAINBOW
Key words: Road; Joy. Sound [r]
As in the Scandinavian Futhark, this is the rune of the Road, the rune of “the path that has a heart” (Castaneda). This is an endless Path leading to Alatyr, a path determined by the unity and struggle of the forces of Belbog and Chernobog, Fire and Water.
The road in Tradition is more than just movement in space and time. The road is a special state, equally different from bustle and peace. This is a state of movement between Order and Chaos. The Road has neither beginning nor end, but there is a source and a result. The ancient formula “do what you must, and come what may” could serve as the “motto” of this rune.
The magical meaning of the rune: stabilization of movement, assistance in travel, favorable outcome of difficult situations.
In the Germanic runic series this rune fully corresponds to the rune Raido, whose name also means “Road”, “Journey”.
Rune NEED
Key words: Inevitability; Fate; Nav; Krivda; Viy. Sound [n]
Rune of Veles in the image of Viy (Niya) - the god of Navi, the Lower World. This is the rune of fate that cannot be avoided. The rune of darkness, death, all-burning underground fire. Rune of constraint, constraint and coercion.
As with everything related to runes, what was said above about the rune of Need can be correlated with any levels of reality. This is a magical prohibition on performing (completion) of this or that action, and constraint in the material plane, and those bonds that fetter a person’s consciousness, closing the true, divine reality of the World from him.
Veles as Viy, the Terrible God, whose gaze burns all living things, is Chernobog, standing across the Road with the darkness of ignorance and emptiness. The fire of Viy, which does not give light, the fire that binds in chains - this is the sacred content of this rune. But let’s not forget that the power of Chernobog is necessary for the Kolovrat of the Road to unfold, then the chains of Viy’s dark flame will appear before us not as an obstacle on the Road, but as a test that promises Initiation.
In the Germanic runic series, this rune corresponds to the rune Naud, whose name also means “Need.”
Rune STEAL
Key words: Fire; Verb; Embodiment; Is it true. Sound [g\k]
The Slavic word "krada" means sacrificial fire. Rune Krada - rune of fire, related to Germanic runes Gebo And Kano, for fire is a gift of the gods and a force that embodies the divine in the Middle World.
This is the rune of aspiration and the embodiment of aspirations, and therefore the rune of speech, since in the Nordic Tradition, speech and the verb have always been associated with the embodiment of intention. But the embodiment of any plan is always the revelation of this plan to the World, and therefore the rune of Krad is also the rune of disclosure, the rune of the loss of the external, superficial - that which burns in the fire of sacrifice.
The magical content of the Krada rune is purification, release of intention, embodiment and implementation.
Rune TREBA
Key words: Firmness of Spirit; Warrior; Victim. Sound [t]
Like a similar Germanic rune Teyvaz, the Slavic rune Treba is the rune of the Warrior of the Spirit - a wanderer on the Road to Alatyr.
Scandinavian legends tell about such an act of Tyr, the god to whom this rune is dedicated in the Germanic system. One day the gods managed to catch Fenrir, the World Wolf - the cause of the coming Ragnarok, the End of the World. In order to restrain the destructive power of the Wolf, it was necessary to put specially made strong fetters on him. But this could only be done by cunning, and then the gods promised the Wolf that they would only test the fetters and then remove them, and Tyr, as a pledge of this, put his hand in the Wolf’s mouth. And when the Wolf was chained, he bit off Tyr's hand, but victory over Chaos was achieved.
Sacrifice, without which it is impossible to embody the intention on the Road, is the sacred content of the Treba rune. But sacrifice in the internal Tradition is not a simple gift to the gods; the idea of sacrifice implies sacrificing oneself. And the Warrior of the Spirit is the one who, on the Road to Alatyr, defeats the dark shackles of consciousness with the bright fire of sacrifice and, freeing himself from them, accepts Dedication and Power.
Rune POWER
Key words: Strength; Knowledge; Integrity. Sound [s]
Strength is the asset of a Warrior. Strength in the Nordic Tradition is not only the ability to change the World and oneself in it, but also the ability to follow the Road, freedom from the shackles of consciousness. And, since only the garbage of consciousness crushes into human perception both the World and consciousness itself, the rune of Power is at the same time the rune of unity, integrity, the achievement of which is one of the results of movement along the Road.
And this is also the rune of Victory, for the Warrior of the Spirit gains Power only by defeating himself, only by being able to break the shackles of consciousness, only by sacrificing his outer self for the sake of freeing his inner self, his true divine Self.
The magical meaning of this rune is directly related to its definitions as the rune of victory, the rune of power and the rune of integrity. The Rune of Strength can direct a person or situation towards Victory and gaining integrity, it can help clarify an unclear situation and push towards the right decision.
In the German runic series, the rune of Strength corresponds to the rune Soul Elder Futhark.
Rune WIND
Key words: Summit; To know; Wind-Force; Veles. Sound [v]
The Wind Rune belongs to Slavic god magic and wisdom, wealth and Strength - to Veles. This is the rune of the Spirit, the rune of Knowledge and ascent to the top, the rune of will and inspiration, equally magical and poetic.
Graphically, the Wind rune resembles the double rune of the Warrior of the Spirit. This is not accidental: just as the Treba rune represents the archetype of the Warrior of the Path, a wanderer on the Road to Alatyr, so the Wind rune represents the archetype of the Divine Magician - the direction and result of the Warrior’s work on himself.
In the sacred Tradition, the Wind is a stable image of the spiritualized magical power associated with the element of air. In our developments this is the inner circle of magic, that circle of inner knowledge and inner strength, in which the inner Alatyr of man, his divine Self, is hidden. However, is there any difference at all between the Alatyr of man and the Alatyr of the World?...
So, at the level of magic, the Wind rune symbolizes the Wind-Force and the inner magic circle. At the emotional level - inspiration, creative rage (Scand. odr, where the Scandinavian name Veles - One) comes from. At the event level - the divine Game, all those endlessly interconnected, but seemingly random, events reflecting the eternal dance of Shiva-Veles.
Rune BEREGINYA
Key words: Birch; Fate; Mother; Earth; Makosh. Sound [b]
Bereginya in the Slavic Tradition - female mythological image, associated with protection and motherhood. In archaic antiquity, Makosh, the Mother Goddess, acted under the name Beregini. Therefore, the Beregini rune is the rune of the Mother Goddess, who is in charge of both earthly fertility and the destinies of all living things. According to traditional beliefs, the Mother Goddess gives life to souls who come to incarnate on Earth, and she takes life away when the time comes.
And with equal correctness one can call the Beregini rune the rune of Life and the rune of Death, for both the Heavenly Mother (scand. Frigga), spinning the threads of destinies, and the Underground Mother (scand. Hel), ruling kingdom of the dead, are the essence of the hypostasis of one and the same Goddess.
This same rune is the rune of Fate, as it is understood in the Nordic Tradition. And also a rune of wealth and good, since the goddess Makosh is the wife (read: female hypostasis) of the god Veles. And just like the Wind rune, the Beregini rune is a rune of strength, but it is a completely different force: the heavy and powerful force of the Earth, with whose element the very image of the Great Goddess is associated. If, turning to eastern traditions, The power of the Wind is associated with the upper energy centers person, then Beregini’s power is with the lower ones.
Only partly the meaning of the Beregini rune is conveyed by the Germanic rune Berkana.
Rune UD
Key words: Yar; Love; Youth; Fire; Yarovit. Sound [y]
The Slavic word "ud", which generally means "limb, member", in a sacred context acquires the specific meaning of phallus. In all branches of the Indo-European Tradition, without exception, the symbol of the male member, lingam, is associated with the fertile creative force that transforms Chaos. This the fiery force was called Eros by the Greeks, and Yar by the Slavs (these words have the same root).
The Oud rune is dedicated to the Nordic god, who was revered as the son of Veles by the Slavs or the son of Odin by the Scandinavians. His Slavic name is Yarovit (Yarilo), and his Scandinavian name is Balder. The Oud rune embodies his power - Yar, what makes men masculine and women feminine. This is not only the fiery power of love, but also a passion for life in general, a force that unites opposites, fertilizing the emptiness of Chaos.
In the Germanic runic series, the Oud rune corresponds to the runes Uruz and, partly, Inguz.
Rune LELYA
Key words: Love; Water; Attraction; Lelya. Sound [l]
The goddess of this rune, Lelya, was revered by the Slavs as the daughter of the Great Mother. Her name is associated with a very wide range of ancient roots, such as lalya ("child, girl"), cherish, and so on, right up to the Sanskrit lila - "game". Both the young goddess Lelya herself, Yarovit’s sister, and her rune are associated with the element of water, and more specifically, living, flowing water flowing in springs and streams.
In the Nordic Tradition, this is the goddess of Strength who leads, just as a stream of water leads. We meet her under different names in European fairy tales about the sea (river) Virgin, in the tales of King Arthur, where she acts as the Guardian Virgin of the Holy Grail and the Road to it, in Slavic and many other ritual myths.
In magic, the Lelya rune is the rune of intuition, knowledge beyond the mind, the Power that leads in the journey-search, as well as spring awakening and fertility, flowering and joy.
In the German runic series this rune corresponds to the rune Laguz and, partly, Vunyo.
Rune ROCK
Key words: Spirit; Unmanifest; Unknowable; Rock. Sound [х\ъ]
This is the rune of the transcendental unmanifested Spirit, which is the beginning and end of everything. The Slavs called it Rock, the ancient Scandinavians - Örlög, the ancient Anglo-Saxons - Wyrd.
There is no point in talking about it - there is only sense in feeling it. The Nordic Wyrd, or Rock, is similar to the eastern Tao. Even God cannot avoid what is predetermined by fate - these are the words of Herodotus. There is nothing outside of Rock. Rock, Wyrd, Orlyog - this is not a deity, not a law, not even a predestination, it is simply - All That Is.
During fortune telling, the fallen rune of Doom will indicate that higher, unknowable forces are at work, and the development of the situation is unpredictable. In magic, the Doom rune can be used to dedicate an object or situation to the Unknowable.
Of the Elder Futhark runes, only part of the meaning of the Doom rune is conveyed by runes Perth, Evaz And Hagalaz. IN in a certain sense The Northumbrian runes Ear, Kveort and Gar are close in meaning. However, we repeat, there is no one-to-one correspondence here.
Rune SUPPORT
Key words: Gods; Homeland; Pillar; Kol and Kolo. Sound [o]
This is the rune of the foundations of the Universe, the rune of the gods. It is the supports, the pillars of the World, that the gods are revered in Tradition. In the ancient northern languages, these two words - god and pillar - sounded the same: ass/ans. The host of gods are both the center and the periphery of the World, therefore, in Russian, both the Axis, symbolizing the World Tree, and the Circle, which embraces it, are meant by almost the same word: Kol and Kolo.
A support, a pillar, is also a shamanic pole, or a tree along which the shaman travels to heaven. And this pole is also the gods, since it is from them that the shaman draws strength for his journey. And the circle surrounding it is the circle in which the existence of people who worship their gods takes place. This is the Motherland, the heritage of our ancestors.
In fortune telling, the Rune of Support can mean the support of gods and gods, finding a solid foundation, strength of spirit and strength of position.
In the Elder Futhark, certain aspects of the meaning of the Support rune are partially conveyed by the runes Otal And Ansuz.
Rune DAZHDBOG
Key words: Good; Gift; Fertility. Sound [d]
The rune of the bright Dazhdbog, symbolizing good in every sense of the word: from material wealth to the joy that accompanies true love.
The most important attribute of this god, whom the Scandinavians revered under the name Freyr, and the Celts under the name Dagda, is a cornucopia or, in a more ancient form, a cauldron of inexhaustible goods. The flow of gifts flowing from this sacred cauldron like an inexhaustible river is represented by the Dazhdbog rune.
In fortune telling, the rune means gifts of the gods, the acquisition, receipt or addition of something, the emergence of new connections or new good acquaintances; well-being in general. Also, the appearance of this rune can mark the successful completion of any undertaking or process.
The Dazhdbog rune is closest to the Elder Scandinavian runes Fehu And Yer, in addition, some aspects of its meaning correspond to the runes Inguz, Gebo And Dagaz.
Rune PERUN
Key words: Coating; Power. Sound [p]
Rune of Perun - the Nordic god of thunder, protecting the worlds of gods and people and preserving Truth and Order from the onset of the forces of Chaos. Symbolizes strength, power, masculine straightforwardness and vitality.
When doing fortune telling, the rune can mean the appearance of powerful, but heavy, forces that can move the situation from a dead point or give it additional energy for development. It also symbolizes personal power, but in some negative situations - power not burdened by wisdom. But this is also the direct protection given by the gods from the forces of Chaos, from the destructive effects of mental, material or any other destructive forces.
In the Elder Futhark, the rune comes closer than others to the meaning of the Perun rune Turisaz, although there is no complete correspondence between them.
Rune IS
Key words: Nature; Life; Movement. Sound [e]
The Rune of Life, or Alive, mobility and natural variability of existence, for immobility is dead.
This rune represents those divine forces that make grass grow, the juices of the earth flow through tree trunks, and blood flow faster in the spring in human veins. This is the rune of light and bright vitality and the natural desire for movement for all living things.
In fortune telling, the appearance of the rune Is symbolizes renewal, movement, growth, Life itself.
In the Elder Futhark, this rune corresponds to the runes Evaz And Berkana.
Rune SOURCE
Key words: Ice; Non-movement; First Principle. Sound [and]
For a correct understanding of this rune, it should be remembered that in the Nordic Tradition, ice is one of the creative primordial elements, symbolizing strength at rest, potentiality, movement in stillness. According to some versions of northern legends, the World arose from a single hailstone - an ice grain.
When divining, the rune of Source, the rune of ice means stagnation, a crisis in business or in the development of a situation. However, it should be remembered that the state of frozenness, non-movement, contains the potential power of movement and development (signified by the rune Is) - just as movement contains potential stagnation and freezing.
In the Germanic runic series, the Source rune corresponds to the Elder rune Isa and, in part, to the Younger Rune Hagal.
