Rune division
Some traditions name them after gods (Freyr for fertility/prosperity, Hagal/Heimdall for elemental change, Tyr for courage and cosmic order). The aettir add layers of meaning in divination or magic, as runes within the same group may relate thematically.
First Aett (Freyr/Freyja’s or Freya’s Aett): Associated with creation, fertility, wealth, and the material world.
1. Fehu (ᚠ) Wealth, resources, money, abundance, flow
2. Uruz (ᚢ) Strength, vitality, raw power, health
3. Thurisaz (ᚦ) Protection, conflict, defense, reactive force
4. Ansuz (ᚨ) Communication, messages, wisdom, divine insight
5. Raidho (ᚱ) Journey, movement, travel, right direction
6. Kenaz (ᚲ) Knowledge, illumination, creativity, insight
7. Gebo (ᚷ) Gift, exchange, partnership, balance
8. Wunjo (ᚹ) Joy, happiness, harmony, success
Second Aett (Hagalaz’s or Heimdall’s Aett): Linked to disruption, transformation, natural forces, and challenges.
9. Hagalaz (ᚺ) Disruption, chaos, sudden change, external forces
10. Nauthiz (ᚾ) Need, restriction, struggle, endurance
11. Isa (ᛁ) Ice, stillness, blockage, pause
12. Jera (ᛃ) Harvest, cycles, reward, timing
13. Eihwaz (ᛇ) Transformation, death/rebirth, resilience
14. Perthro (ᛈ) Mystery, fate, hidden things, chance
15. Algiz (ᛉ) Protection, higher self, spiritual defense
16. Sowilo (ᛋ) Success, energy, victory, life force
Third Aett (Tyr’s or Tiwaz’s Aett): Connected to order, justice, divinity, humanity, and higher principles.
17. Tiwaz (ᛏ) Justice, honor, sacrifice, leadership
18. Berkano (ᛒ) Growth, birth, fertility, new beginnings
19. Ehwaz (ᛖ) Partnership, trust, movement forward
20. Mannaz (ᛗ) Humanity, self, awareness, cooperation
21. Laguz (ᛚ) Intuition, emotions, flow, subconscious
22. Ingwaz (ᛜ / ᛝ) Potential, inner growth, stored energy
23. Dagaz (ᛞ) Breakthrough, awakening, transformation
24. Othala (ᛟ) Heritage, home, ancestry, legacy
