This week we're looking at the rune Ansuz. It is an interesting rune from the linguistic front because in the Elder Futhork it is a single glyph, in the Anglo-Saxon Futhork it is split into 3 separate glyphs, and in the Younger Futhork it is split into quite a few more. In the cases of the Anglo-Saxon and Younger Futhork, it represents different letter combinations and sounds. The one consistent point is that the eldest glyph remains associated with the letter 'A' and holds the same sound in each instance it appears.
The fluidity of language is fascinating. That said, most people who practice runic divination use the Elder Futhork for their work. This rune can mean 'god(s)' or 'signs' in its base interpretation. The Younger Futhork rune poem attributes this rune to Odin, as seen below:
Óss is aged Gautr
and prince of Asgard
and lord of Valhalla. (Source: Wikipedia)
While this rune is reversible it tends not to have negative connotations as dire as some other runes when it falls in the reversed orientation. It is a rune of communication, especially of communication between the querent and the gods. In the upright orientation, the rune signifies that a message is being expressed and that the querent should watch for signs of the message, remaining open for communication. In the reversed orientation, the rune indicates that a message is not being received or that communication is breaking down between the querent and the other parties. It speaks of a necessity to focus on good communication and listening skills to overcome this challenge.
At times, it can indicate a direct message from the gods and it can indicate that Odin in particular is attempting to communicate something. More often, however, the rune is indicative of communication challenges and success in the interpersonal realm.
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