ELDER FUTHARK · FREYR’S ÆTT · RUNE 8

Wunjo rune meaning ᚹ

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

Joy · Harmony · Belonging

What does the Wunjo rune mean?

The name is usually reconstructed as Wunjo, joy. Wunjo can reflect contentment and belonging, and the small things that bring them.

A question for reflection

Where do you feel you belong?

One small step

Spend time with people or in a place that brings you joy.

The Wunjo rune at a glance

  • Letter: w
  • Position: rune 8 of 24, in Freyr’s ætt
  • Glyph: ᚹ

Nearby runes

Gebo ᚷ · Hagalaz ᚺ · 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.