Fehu
Pronunciation – Fey-who
Meanings – domestic cattle, money, prosperity
Interpretations – Money and credit or also with non-monetary wellbeing such as success, luck, financial prosperity, fertility, or creation/destruction (beginnings). Fehu is a great reminder to be grateful for what we have in our lives and to share that with loved ones or your community.
If reversed – it can mean to slow down your plans or abandon them altogether, you may experience disappointment, burnout, or make a bad decision. It may be a hint to regroup or be more practical by budgeting, self-care, or to reassess your priorities.
Inscriptions – to increase financial strength or to manifest goals and dreams.
Uruz
Pronunciation – oo-rooze
Meanings – Wild Ox, strength (physical, emotional, spiritual), untapped potential, health, sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better).
Interpretations – Wild Ox were honored for their power and strength, but they were also untamed and feral with deadly horns as you can see in the rune symbol. It's a reminder to have the strength to persist and keep going despite adversaries or road blocks. Use caution with your reactions and attitude so that your spirit and power can be used for everyone's advantage.
If reversed – it can mean you missed or neglected an opportunity and now lack determination or self motivation. Find a way to build up and improve yourself and avoid holding yourself back or you may miss something truly wonderful.
Inscriptions – to enhance your self ambition and inspiration, healing (physically, emotionally or spiritually) or to discover a profound knowledge of yourself and your motivations.
Thurisaz
Pronunciation – thoo-ree-sahz
Meanings – protection, caution, ponder, observe, purging and the god Thor
Interpretations – This rune symbolizes a thorn on a branch and implies the intelligence and foresight of choosing to be protective and watchful instead of being hasty with an ambush or attack on a foe. Be attentive and cautious of your surroundings and attitude. This will protect you from being taken advantage of or hurt. You should be in full cautionary and alert mode. Be mindful. Calculate and assess every move you make. Do not make decisions based on emotions.
If reversed – defenselessness, vulnerability or betrayal. You may be in refusing to believe in your current circumstance.
Inscriptions – Protection, decisions, guidance, good fortune
Ansuz
Pronunciation – ahn -sooze
Meanings – Communication, spiritual growth, signals or prophecies from the universe or an ancestral god (occasionally Odin)
Interpretations – Advice may come in any form of communication be it through correspondence, orally – maybe through music. Pay attention information is being brought to you from an ancestor, the universe or your higher self. Now is the time to truly notice synchronicity in your surroundings: numbers, clouds, songs, animal spirits, or phrases. If you are asking about a new job or development of knowledge in any way this is a good sign. Some believe that this represents Yggdrasil and that it represents spirituality of the Universe in all its balance no matter how confusing it may seem to us. The Universe is everywhere and always within us.
If reversed – Deception from yourself or Odin who always has his own agenda. Be careful not to misconstrue signs and your vision may be clouding at this time. It can also mean that you need to spend more time connecting with yourself spiritually and with the Universe.
Inscriptions – divine communication, knowledge, spiritual awakening, inspiration
