CULTURE

Astrology: How to
decipher the mythical
meaning of your birth
runes
By Yvonne Dewerne
July 18, 2021

Photo: Photo: Roeland Vanheesbeke

With a rich history of mysticism in our folkloric

history, Viking stones and their decorative runes
are part of our heritage

In modern times, the Völvas – ancient fortune telling

Viking women – are replaced with the ever popular
horoscope apps. Here, we explain how to tap back into
history with Viking Birth runes to tell our past, present,
and future:

Humans have always read their fate by the stars. Your

birth rune is the caretaker of your destiny. Unlike your
zodiac sign, birth runes are not meant to tell you your
fate, or what month will bring you love or money.
Rather, it is a specific set of energies that express
themselves through your character and events in your
life. The runes are calculated according to your birth
date. Each rune carries a deeper meaning. Using runic
astrology you can discover which of the 24 runes were
woven into your soul tapestry at the time of your birth.
Birth runes are unique and deeply personal. Knowing
your birth runes can help you face di!cult decisions
when you least expect them.

Photo: Photo: Roeland Vanheesbeke

The mythology behind the birth runes

Nordic mythology believes the God Odin found or
created the runes. When a child is born, the Nornir and
Dissir (goddesses and spirits of time) weave all aspects
into the destiny of the child, including the good and the
bad. They stretch threats out across the land which fix
in place aspects of that child's doom. The runic
astrology assumes this is an analogy for the position of
the stars and planets.

How to calculate your birth runes

If it sounds like determining your birth runes sounds
di!cult, we promise it isn't. There are a few ways to
calculate your birth runes. Some even use a birth chart
analysis. The most common are tables that calculate
your solar birth rune and your birth hour rune. This
can be compared to the Sun sign and our Rising sign in
our astrology. The set of rune stones, sometimes cards,
is composed of 24 symbols and was also used as an
alphabet for communication. Dividing them into the
12 months of a year, each rune governs half a month.

1
Your first rune - The solar rune
Find your birthdate and your first rune below:

29th June – 14th July – Fehu

14th July – 29th July - Uruz
29th July – 13th August - Thurisaz
13th August – 29th August - Ansuz
29th August – 13th September – Raidho
13th September – 28th September – Kenaz
28th September – 13th October – Gebo
13th October – 28th October - Wunjo
28th October – 13th November – Hagalaz
13th November – 28th November – Nauthiz
28th November – 13th December – Isa
13th December – 28th December – Jera
28th December – 13th January – Eihwaz
13th January – 28th January – Perthro
28th January – 13th February – Algiz
13th February – 27th February – Sowilo
27th February – 14th March - Teiwaz
14th March – 30th March -Berkano
30th March – 14th April – Ehwaz
14th April – 29th April – Mannaz
29th April – 14th May – Laguz
14th May – 29th May – Ingwaz
29th May – 14th June – Othala
14th June – 29th June – Dagaz

2
Your second rune - The birth hour rune
The 24 runes are equivalent to 24 hours in a day. Find
your birth hour rune by finding your birth hour below:

23:30-00:30 – Jera
00:30-01:30 – Eihwaz
01:30-02:30 – Perthro
02:30-03:30 – Algiz
03:30-04:30 – Sowilo
04:30-05:30 – Teiwaz
05:30-06:30 – Berkano
06:30-07:30 – Ehwaz
07:30-08:30 – Mannaz
08:30–09:30 - Laguz
09:30-10:30 – Inguz
10:30-11:30 – Dagaz
11:30-12:30 – Othala
12:30-13:30 – Fehu
13:30-14:30 – Uruz
14:30-15:30 – Thurisaz
15:30-16:30 – Ansuz
16:30-17:30 – Raidho
17:30-18:30 – Kenaz
18:30-19:30 – Gebo
19:30-20:30 – Wunjo
20:30-21:30 – Hagalaz
21:30-22:30 – Nauthiz
22:30-23:30 – Isa

Now you have two runes and each is a puzzle to your

personality. Here is what they mean:

Rune 1 – FEHU
Fehu is all about success and all the winnings you
deserved to receive. It represents the reward for your
hard work and all of your e"orts.

Rune 2 – URUZ
Uruz predicts good health and physical condition. It
means that you have great inner strength.

Rune 3 – THURISAZ
Thurisaz is ruled by Thor, the God of Thunder.
Although it does o"er protection, this rune asks for
caution. Some important decisions will head your way
and you need to wait for the right moment to act.

Rune 4 – ANSUZ
Ansuz represents spoken communication and what we
learn from others. It indicates that you should spend
more time with older and wiser people, listening to
some important advice.

Rune 5 – RAIDHO
This rune is about the constant evolution and your
journey. Think of your goals and all the steps you need
to follow in order to achieve them. It also indicates
changes and travels.

Rune 6 – KENAZ
Kenaz is a symbol of our intuition. This rune gives
clarity in complicated situations. You might not have
been aware of the light, but this rune gives you hope
that you will soon find a solution.

Rune 7 – GEBO
Gebo relates to our relationships and reminds you that
we always should give in order to receive. It reflects the
need for living in harmony with yourself, so you can do
the same with others.

Rune 8 – WUNJO
Wunjo lets you enjoy the basic pleasures of life. It
represents happiness, satisfaction and well being. This
rune predicts a period of calm and peace.

Rune 9 – HAGALAZ
Hagalaz is symbol of confusion and catastrophe. Think
of destroying bad old habits and changing for the best.

Rune 10 – NAUDHIZ
Naudhiz asks you to stay on alert. You might have been
passing through di!cult times and now is when you
should pay more attention to what is happening. You
should be patient and have no fear to face what it has to
come.

Rune 11 – ISA
Isa is also about patience. It predicts a period when you
can't see a lot of progress. Take your time to breathe
and don't make hasty important decisions.

Rune 12 – JERA
Jera is a symbol of karma. This rune is about what you
have been planting and harvesting good fortune. The
reward will come, even if there is a delay.

Rune 13 –EIHWAZ
This rune o"ers you protection while you fight for your
personal goals. Your imagination will be an important
ally.

Rune 14 – PERTHRO
Perthro symbolizes what is hidden. Secrets, revelations
and mysteries will be the subject of this period. You
might see some surprises.

Rune 15 – ALGIZ
This is another rune that gives you protection. Algiz
predicts a good and happy season, but be aware of evil,
too. Lean on old and new friends in times of need.

Rune 16 – SOWILO
Sowilo is closely related to our body and health. You
need to relax and not worry about issues, otherwise,
your body will be the first to feel the tension.

Rune 17 – TIWAZ
This rune stands for success, and victory. It is about
fighting for what you want because you will achieve
these easily. Besides will power, is also a symbol of
romance. A new a"air with good intentions might
appear in your life.

Rune 18 – BERKANO
Berkano symbolises family and a strong feminine
presence. It predicts family events such as weddings
and births. Everything that is new has a good chance to
grow.

Rune 19 – EHWAZ
This is one more rune that relates to movement and
changes. It is a symbol of travel, new jobs and new
homes. Trust that the changes will be for the best.

Rune 20 – MANNAZ
Mannaz means teamwork. It shows that you will
receive help and support from others. Think of building
partnerships and expanding your contacts.

Rune 21 – LAGUZ
This is one more feminine rune. It relates to our
intuition and imagination. You will easily feel
connected to the Divine, being able to handle anything.

Rune 22 – INGWAZ
Ingwaz is an important rune that symbolises
conclusion. It means that you are ready for closure and
to move on in a new direction. You will not feel anxious
about it, on the contrary, you will feel fulfilled.

Rune 23 – DAEG
Daeg relates to uprising and constant growth. A new
and strong time will come, full of hope and optimism.

Rune 24 – OTHALA
The last rune represents material goods and heritage.
This heritage can be physical or character traits. Old
people and an old friend can come into your life to give
you advice and help you out.

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