Rune Interpretation - Ansuz

Basic Meaning:

promotion – leadership – information through the spoken/written word – planning carefully – divine wisdom – inspiration – wisdom – aspirations - communication

Magickal Application:

Wisdom – eloquence – inspiration – sending information

Deity Association:

Odin – Loki – Eostre

Characterisation

Divining is the art of receiving messages and Ansuz in itself is a message. This is the rune of Norse God, Odin. It is characterised by its command of communication, creativity and control of divine power. In spiritual work, Ansuz is the bringer of prophecy and revelation; it therefore naturally follows that it is also the bringer of knowledge and wisdom but with the perspective of reason. When Ansuz appears in a reading it is a message to heed instruction and advice; this is likely to come from a letter, a book or other information source.

When considering Ansuz as the rune of Loki, take under advisement that Loki was a renowned trickster and as such the reversed character is likely to portend to a surprise, trick or deception.