ELDER FUTHARK · FREYR’S ÆTT · RUNE 6

Kenaz rune meaning ᚲ

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

Insight · Knowledge · Creativity

What does the Kenaz rune mean?

The name is usually reconstructed as Kenaz, a torch: light, knowledge, and craft. Kenaz can reflect a moment of understanding, or a skill or idea ready to be shaped.

A question for reflection

What is becoming clearer to you?

One small step

Spend time on one craft or skill you enjoy.

The Kenaz rune at a glance

Letter: k
Position: rune 6 of 24, in Freyr’s ætt
Glyph: ᚲ

Nearby runes

Raidho ᚱ · Gebo ᚷ · 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.