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Freya's Eight
Freya's Eight
Hagal's Eight
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Tyr's Eight
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Anglosaxon
Rune Associations
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Divination
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Hagal's 8 Main Site  
Rune Letter Meaning Divinatory Meaning
Hagalaz h Hail Known as the weather rune this covers challenges or uncontrolled forces both inner and outer.
Nauthiz n Need This isn't needy as such, it is pointing out that the things you need you probably already have they only have to be worked at. Self preservation is another keyword.
Isa i Ice A period of inaction, reaching a standstill or emotional cooling.
(I personally prefer to think of it as a quality or opportunity that is still to thaw).
Jera j Year
or
Harvest
Here we see the reaping of rewards for past efforts. It can be seen as the end of something and the start of something new.
Eihwaz y Yew The yew tree is an ancient wisdom keeper and the gateway to the otherworld. Because of this it is known as the shaman rune (representing the ability of the shaman to control/mould the unshaped energy of the otherworld) standing for motivation and transformation.
Pertho p Dice Cup The cups were often used for divination and gambling that is why this is seen as Fate. It urges you to make your own choices and take charge of your own destiny.
Algiz z Elk The rune said to be a pictorial representation of an elk with its massive antlers is seen as the protection rune.
Sowulo s Sun The sun with its life-giving light and warmth can be seen as the life force. Its meaning is good fortune, health and happiness.
 
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