Healing is an art and healers within the Norse tradition have a lot of power available in runes. Some can work as a rune healer; others expand their healing work through channeling rune energies. Chanting, creating bind runes and using crystals and herbs to create new positive energies are other methods.
There are a number of different runes which are used for different types of healing. Use one or combine several to create the desired results for healing and health.
Fehu ᚠ
This energy rune improves both digestion and circulation. It has nurturing effects and can be used if you are feeling a little low or sluggish; this rune is used as an effective energy boost.
Uruz ᚢ
This incredibly powerful rune produces stability and strength. It is effective for all-round healing and tends to produce excellent results for the skeleton and muscles. The primary energy of this rune is earthy with the secondary energy water currents so it is a great one to use for purification.
Kenaz ᚲ
This rune is linked to transformation. That means it is linked to changes in the body through death, which means it can prompt the body to heal itself or to pull an illness from deep within the body to the surface to be released.
ᚲ by tradition, is associated with discoloration, fever, bruising, ulcers and inflammation. ᚲ can be used to find the source of the illness using heat in the hands.
Laguz ᛚ
This water rune is used for cleansing and purification of both the body and the mind. Many use it with Uruz ᚢ for stabilization and to contain the energy. This rune can be used to release repeated patterns within the body as well as blockages.
Perthro ᛈ
This rune has a feminine energy, but is also associated with healing work to improve the brain, connections to the brain and memory. It is also excellent for the hips, the womb and in birthing. It is a transition rune and helps with souls crossing over into this world or with those transitioning from life to death.
Elhaz ᛉ
This is the rune to use for protection. It can be used to guard the space before a healing rite and to protect those in need of healing. It is connected to both swan and elk energies that help connect heaven and earth.
Sowilo ᛋ
This rune is often the first one a healer channels. Its energy is then passed to the client, similar to reiki healing; and it contains warmth and vitality. It is linked to the life force and wholeness. It can also be used to prevent the healer from absorbing a client’s negative energies.
Teiwaz ᛏ
This powerful rune is not typically recognized for healing, but is used for healers as a personal rune. It identifies with the wounded healer with many called to the craft after facing some type of wounding. This runes shape is that of an arrow, a sword or spear and, therefore, it is considered a sacred weapon of a shaman’s initiatory wounding. Using this rune can be used to understand how illness and wounds can produce gifts. Many use it with Wunjo ᚹ to gain a deeper understanding of wholeness on a spiritual path.
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