Ansuz Rune meaning and symbolism
Ansuz is a messenger Rune and whether it brings good or bad knowledge, you still must treat it as a gift. Use the Rune as a “wake-up call.” Take a good look at whatever situation is being considered. Ansuz is often picked at a time of trouble in your love life or other personal relationships.
There is often a feeling of wasted motion, of overwhelming obstacles, which seem impossible to escape or overcome. Have faith, YOU WILL.
Outcomes that you may have hoped for will not occur. Not all opportunities are for you. And yet, what seem like obstacles will actually rematerialize as opportunities.
The message is clear: Your life ahead holds new connections, unexpected links that will direct you onto new pathways. The change, as always, has to come from within you. So, examine the old beliefs you are holding onto, and do not be afraid to let them go.
Because Ansuz is a messenger Rune, it is important to look at why you are picking it and what other Runes you have picked along with it. Your life will often be in transition when you pick it. If you are prepared to take a chance, there are great opportunities for the taking. When you draw this Rune, expect the unexpected: A call to a new life. Remember, sometimes in order to go forward, you might need to let go of something from the past.
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Origin of Ansuz Runic Symbol
Other Names: Ansus; Ansur; Os.
The name Ansuz is based on Proto-Germanic *ansuz, denoting a deity belonging to the principal pantheon in Germanic paganism. The shape of the rune is likely from Neo-Etruscan a (), like Latin A ultimately from Phoenician aleph.
Other popular Ansuz Rune meanings
The Ansuz Rune has many meanings to the one casting the runes. As you continue to cast your own runes, you will see that each symbol will carry it’s own special meaning to you. Furthermore, here are some other popular Ansuz Rune meanings.
Ansuz Rune Meaning according to Ralph Blum – “Signals – Messenger Rune The Gold Loki”
This Rune of Signals is associated with Loki, the ancient trickster from the pantheon of the Norse gods. The keynote here is receiving: messages, signals, gifts… When the Messenger Rune brings sacred knowledge, one is truly blessed, for the message may be that a new life unfolding. New lives begin with new connections, surprising linkages that direct us onto new pathways.” – Ralph Blum “The New Book of Runes”
Ansuz according to Rune Secrets – “Anne – suhz” – Literally: “Woden” – Esoteric: “Breath” or “Ancestral Sovereign God”
“The root energy of this rune triggers inspiration and ecstatic mental states. The ability of our minds to work with patterns (which computers for the most part completely lack) is inherent in the energies of Ansuz. Thorsson aptly states that Ansuz is the “rune of ancestral sovereign power of the mind consciousness, inspiration, enthusiasm and the power of the use of symbols for transformation of consciousness”. – From the Rune Secrets
Elder Futhark Ansuz Rune Meaning – Authority figure, a god, a leader, mind and body balance, justice, shaman, clairvoyance, wisdom, receiving a message or insight.
Interpersonal communication. A time to examine communication techniques between partners; a time to be honest in all dealings and be forthright in true emotions and feelings. – From The Elder Futhhark Runes
How to Cast Runes
There are many ways to cast The Runes. They are here to help you find your inner truths, your intuition, your sixth sense. The more you use them, the more they will become a comfort to you. Think of them as your best friend or guardian angel. The message from the Runes is always simple and clear. For a complete guide on how to Be Your Own Psychic Through Rune Casting, you can purchase my book and Rune Card Set.
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“I have asked pertinent questions and the Runes have given interesting, but appropriate answers. The answers fit with where I sense my life is at this time.” – Student of Iva Winton’s Rune Circle Couse
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