Review and meaning of the tattoo "Scandinavian runes"
Nowadays, images of runes are increasingly being applied to the body as tattoos. However, you need to be more careful with runes, because they do not always bring only good for a person. Below we will deal with the features of such tattoos and with the meaning of the main runes.
Peculiarities
Runic signs appeared in Scandinavia among the Vikings, where people attached a certain meaning to each rune. Moreover, not all runes meant exclusively something good, some also had a negative message. In addition, Scandinavian runes were often associated with different deities. For example, the rune Turzias belonged to the son of Odin and the goddess of the earth, Nyord Tor, who controlled thunder and lightning, and also provided protection to people and other deities from monsters and giants. And the rune of Berkana among people was associated with the goddess Freya, who was responsible for fertility, and was also the goddess of love and war.
Of course over time, the runic alphabet changed somewhat and became richer in signs... However, at the present time, only ancient runes are used, the totality of which is referred to as the "Elder Futhark". This set includes twenty-four signs, which are divided into three groups and are called "ettir".
Before applying a particular runic sign or a whole combination of runes to the body as a tattoo you need to know exactly about their meaning, after all, these Scandinavian signs have tremendous power and are able to influence a person in one way or another. Some of these runes help to achieve prosperity or find the right path, find their true purpose, while others, on the contrary, only bring trouble to a person or distort his character beyond recognition, and he does not change for the better.
On body drawings, runes are rarely depicted as independent compositional elements. Often on such tattoos there are certain amulets taken from the Slavic or Scandinavian culture. However, not every of these amulets is allowed to be supplemented with runes. So, you should not surround such a talisman with a large number of runic signs, which is called the Helm of Terror. He himself has a strong energy, the abundance of runes will only increase his power, which is why a person with such pressure may simply not be able to cope.
In addition, images of various deities are often found on such tattoos, in particular God Thor or the supreme God Odin, Valkyries, as well as various totem animals, including bears, crows, owls, wolves and eagles, other representatives of the fauna on such tattoos are found significantly less often.
Usually, the image of the beast in the image somewhat expands its meaning, but here a lot depends on which animal the person has chosen, in what form it is stuffed.
Types of tattoos and sketches
From Fehu to Vuno
Runic signs from Fehu to Vunyo represent the first ettir.
Rune Fehu means financial well-being, material values. It helps a person to achieve success and prosperity, to climb the career ladder. In addition, it has a positive effect on the health of its owner, provides full protection from evil spirits. For people who have a family, the rune helps to return the former passion to the relationship.
Often a tattoo with this rune is complemented with various patterns, which can also carry a certain meaning.
Uruz - this is a rune, which means bull, bison. This rune sign contributes to the implementation of the plans, brings positive changes to a person's life, makes him more resilient, but in some cases overly aggressive. This rune especially favorably affects women: it makes them more attractive, helps to get pregnant. For this reason, this sign is often applied to their bodies by girls.
Turiazs Is a giant. This rune helps a person follow the intended path, not allowing him to go astray. This sign also helps in making important and correct decisions, even if the situation seems hopeless to the person.
Ansuz Is a deity or a higher spirit. This rune symbol helps a person to stir up his gray matter, which allows him to study better, assimilate new information. This rune also contributes to the development of creativity.
A tattoo with this rune is especially suitable for those people who like to analyze everything.
Rune Raido means the road. It helps a person not to give in to emotions, make the right decisions, improve and progress, she also protects travelers, helps entrepreneurs, warning them against negativity and unhappiness.
Kenaz - flame. This sign helps a person to achieve harmony with the body and soul, to realize their real dreams and goals. For people who are in search of their love, this rune will give the opportunity to choose the right partner. This sign will also help those who are engaged in business and want to find a profitable business partner for themselves.
The last rune, Vunyo, helps a person to gain faith, strive only forward. This sign is literally a magnet for happiness, endless love and understanding from other people. This symbol also helps in difficult times, alleviating sadness and counteracting the depressive mood.
From Hagalaz to Soulou
The first rune of the second ettir, Hagalaz, means hail. It gives a person peace, provides him with protection and balance, helps to maintain a stable emotional state even in difficult life situations. This sign is able to brighten up even the worst moments with something good.
Runa Nautiz helps a person in difficult periods of his life, helps him to gain endurance, patience and perseverance.This symbol can also help in business, in the acquisition of something.
However, this rune is not recommended to be combined with other runic signs on tattoos.
Isa - This is the eleventh rune, which means ice. It symbolizes the human self and promotes self-control, clear mind and self-preservation.
Hyera Is a cycle, a year. It can help a person find both positive and negative sides in any of the situations.
Avis - this is another rune that provides a person with protection, helps to develop his paranormal abilities that are hidden inside. However, in combination with some other runes, it can become a death rune.
Perth - means a secret, a secret. This rune, giving access to the subconscious, helps a person to know himself better, to discover something in himself that has not been previously experienced. In addition, this sign helps to get rid of negative memories, to embody new plans that seemed only a pipe dream.
Algiz Is an elk or a reed. This rune is also called the Protection rune. This sign protects a person from ailments, promotes brain activity and cleansing the aura.
Soulou - this is the rune of the sun. It carries in itself only light energy, having a positive effect on a person, contributing to the development of his good qualities. It also helps release insecurities and build persistence.
From Teyvaz to Dagaz
Teyvaz - this is God, warrior, victory. This rune develops courage, determination, determination. It enables a person to resist his inner fears, to overcome them.
This sign also improves the ability to analyze, which allows you to assess possible risks on the way to finding what you want.
Berkana - this is the sign of the Goddess Freya, and therefore a tattoo with her image is most suitable for women. This sign helps to maintain marital fidelity, improves well-being, and also contributes to a good pregnancy and painless childbirth.
Evaz Is a sign that helps a person become more proactive, build trusting relationships with other people. It has a particularly positive effect on those people who often travel somewhere or are engaged in commercial activities.
Mannaz - This is a rune that helps a person to find motivation, helps him move forward. However, in combination with some other runes, such a tattoo can also have a negative effect, for example, make a person too proud, which will entail megalomania.
Laguz - a rune that helps a person to find harmony with himself, to understand himself.
Inguz - This is a rune that belongs to the God of fertility. With its help, those around him begin to listen to the person. In addition, she helps him become more restrained, gain strength, and also supports him in new endeavors, eliminating unnecessary reasons for nervousness and tension.
Odal - This is a rune, which is considered the guardian of the clan. She protects and maintains the family hearth, helps develop talent and get rid of unnecessary things. Often, it is this runic sign that those who are going to purchase a new home turn to.
Dagaz - this is a rune with light energy, it means day. This sign helps you finish your business well, eliminate conflict situations and avoid failures. She also gives inspiration, which makes it easy to implement everything conceived. It also improves family relationships.
Accommodation options
Tattoos depicting Viking signs can be found on any part of the body. Location mostly depends on the person himself and his preferences. However, this applies only to those cases when there are no additional symbols in the form of amulets on the tattoo - they are most often recommended to be placed either closer to the heart or closer to the head.
In other cases, the location of the tattoo does not matter much.Large images are usually placed on the chest, back, or forearm. Small ones - on the wrist, rib, in the clavicle or on the shoulder blade.