ELDER FUTHARK · FREYR’S ÆTT · RUNE 4

Ansuz rune meaning ᚨ

The Ansuz rune carved on a stone, from Velvet Omen’s rune set

Communication · Wisdom · Messages

What does the Ansuz rune mean?

The name is usually reconstructed as Ansuz, a god, often linked with Odin and with speech and wisdom. Ansuz can reflect words: a message to give or receive, or advice worth listening to.

A question for reflection

What needs to be said, or heard?

One small step

Have one honest conversation you have been postponing.

The Ansuz rune at a glance

Letter: a
Position: rune 4 of 24, in Freyr’s ætt
Glyph: ᚨ

Nearby runes

Thurisaz ᚦ · Raidho ᚱ · All of Freyr’s ætt · All 24 runes

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Rune stones: Velvet Omen’s original artwork. Runes were first an alphabet; reading them is a modern, reflective practice.