Rune Series: Ansuz

Rune Series 4/24 First Row (Aett): Ansuz Meaning: 'Odin', 'Breath' Associated English letter: A

Ansuz is the powerful Rune of Odin, the primary god of the ancient Norse pantheon. As the God of Magic, Odin's influence and blessing flows through this rune; it brings order, prosperity, knowledge, wisdom and the first gift from the gods to humans: speech. The creative powers of consciousness can be used through it, in the form of Words, or 'Spells'. If you name a thing correctly, you gain power over it. Communication is fundamental for all beings, but one must avoid the temptation of using words to gain influence over others for selfish reasons.