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Runic Knowledge/Rune Casting 
First the rune name is given, then its color association, its
number associations, astrological association, tarot card and
symbolic image, and finally the esoteric meaning used in
divination. Rune users disagree on whether or not to place a
different meaning on a rune that falls in an inverted or reversed
position. Some runes look the same upside down and right side up.
These cannot be "reversed". Nevertheless, any of the runes may
appear as a "merkstave" (which literally means "dark stick" and
implies a dark meaning ), depending on how the runes are cast.
A "reversed" or "merkstave" meaning is not the opposite of its
primary meaning, but usually has a more negative connotation. 
Hagal's AEttir
Hagal's AEttir is concerned with:
Money, Achievements and Success Hagalaz:
Color - Red
Number - 8
Astrological sign - Aries
Associated Tarot - XVI The Tower
(H: Hail.)
Wrath of nature, destructive, uncontrolled forces, especially the
weather, or within the unconscious.
Tempering, testing, trial.
Controlled crisis, leading to completion, inner harmony.
Hagalaz Reversed or Merkstave:
(Hagalaz cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition):
Natural disaster, catastrophe. Stagnation, loss of power.
Pain, loss, suffering, hardship, sickness, crisis. |  | Nauthiz:
Color - Yellow
Number - 7
Astrological sign - Capricorn
Associated Tarot - XV The Devil
(N: Need.)
Delays, restriction.
Resistance leading to strength, innovation, need-fire
(self-reliance).
Distress, confusion, conflict, and the power of will to
overcome them.
Endurance, survival, determination.
A time to exercise patience.
Recognition of one's fate.
Major self-initiated change.
Face your fears.
Nauthiz Reversed or Merkstave:
Constraint of freedom, distress, toil, drudgery, laxity.
Necessity, extremity, want, deprivation, starvation,
need, poverty, emotional hunger. |  | Isa:
Color - Orange
Number - 9
Astrological sign - Pisces
Associated Tarot - XVIII The Moon
(I: Ice.)
A challenge or frustration.
Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances.
Standstill, or a time to turn inwardand wait for what is to come,
or to seek clarity.
This rune reinforces runes around it.
Isa Reversed or Merkstave:
(Isa cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition):
Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation.
Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush,
plots. |  | Jera:
Color - Green
Number - 4
Astrological sign - Virgo
Associated Tarot - IX The Hermit
(J or Y: A year, a good harvest.)
The results of earlier efforts are realized.
A time of peace and happiness, fruitful season.
It can break through stagnancy.
Hopes and expectations of peace and prosperity.
The promise of success earned.
Life cycle, cyclical pattern of the universe.
Everything changes, in its own time.
Jera Reversed or Merkstave:
(Jera cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition):
Sudden setback, reversals.
A major change, repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict. |  | Eihwaz:
Color - Indigo
Number - 5
Astrological sign - Libra
Associated Tarot - XI Justice
(EI: Yew tree.)
Strength, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness.
Enlightenment, endurance.
Defense, protection.
The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense
of purpose.
Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target
and can achieve your goals.
An honest man who can be relied upon.
Eihwaz Reversed or Merkstave:
Confusion, destruction, dissatisfaction, weakness. |  | Perthro:
Color - Magenta
Number - 3
Astrological sign - Pisces
Associated Tarot - XII The Hanged Man
(P: Lot cup, vagina.)
Uncertain meaning, a secret matter, a mystery, hidden things
and occult abilities.
Initiation, knowledge of one's destiny, knowledge of future
matters, determining the future or your path.
Pertaining to things feminine, feminine mysteries including
female fertility, and vagina.
Good lot, fellowship and joy.
Evolutionary change.
Perthro Reversed or Merkstave:
Addiction, stagnation, loneliness, malaise. |  | Algiz:
Color - Blue
Number - 9
Astrological sign - Virgo
Associated Tarot - IX The Hermit
(Z or -R: Elk, protection.)
Protection, a shield.
The protective urge to shelter oneself or others.
Defense, warding off of evil, shield, guardian.
Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life.
It can be used to channel energiesappropriately.
Follow your instincts.
Keep hold of success or maintain a position won or earned.
Algiz Reversed or Merkstave:
Hidden danger, consumption by divine forces, loss of divine link.
Taboo, warning, turning away, that which repels. |  | Sowilo:
Color - Violet
Number - 1
Astrological sign - Leo
Associated Tarot - XIX The Sun
(S: The sun.)
Success, goals achieved, honor.
The life-force, health.
A time when power will be available to you for positive changes
in your life, victory, health, and success.
Contact between the higher self and the unconscious.
Wholeness, power, elemental force, sword of flame, cleansing fire.
Sowilo Reversed or Merkstave:
(Sowilo cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition):
False goals, bad counsel, false success, gullibility, loss of
goals.
Destruction, retribution, justice, casting down of vanity.
Wrath of god. |  | 
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