Gar
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Pronunciation: gaar
Gar translates to “spear” and represents the duality in all things. It is the Rune of the spear and is often seen as the central rune within all the runes. It is the connector-- the bridge between the Aetts and the brdige between the hu.man and the divine. Sometimes Gar is beyond our own understanding. Unlike Perthro, which can represent the potential to uncover a mystery, Gar is the mystery which is not meant to be solved.
STAVE
the center point • the mystery in all things • a riddle • outside of understanding • crossroads • conjoining paths
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MERKSTAVE
Gar appears the same upside-down and therefore has no reversed meaning. It is the unavoidable thing.
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Guide to RUNES
RUNE MEANINGS
THE FORCES OF LIFE
FREY'S AETT
Frey’s Aett is the first set of eight Runes in the Elder Futhark. These Runes deal with wealth, challenges, misfortunes, messages, journeys, illumination, exchanges, and joy.
THE FORCES OF THE GODS
HAGAL'S AETT
Hagal’s Aett is the second set of eight Runes in the Elder Futhark. The first three runes in this family are some of the most difficult in the Elder Futhark. Yet what follows them is something truly magical--it shows the force of change and how quickly something can go from bad to good. The eight Runes of Hagal’s Aett deal with hardship, need, blockages, rewards, cycles, mysteries, protection, and light.
THE FORCES OF HUMANKIND
TYR'S AETT
Tyr’s Aett is the third set of eight Runes in the Elder Futhark. These Runes deal with things like victory, birth, loyalty, humanity, the mind, pleasure, hope, and heri.tage. Many of these Runes deal with aspects of human na.ture and being grounded here on this planet.
ANGLO-SAXON
These next 9 runes are not a part of the traditional Elder Futhark system but are a part of the expanded Anglo-Sax.on Runes. These Runes began to be implemented around the 5th century. These 9 runes cover very poignant concepts and can add a great deal to your rune readings. You may choose to remove them or keep them in your deck for an expanded deck of 33 cards.
Guide to RUNES
Intro to Runes
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READING RUNES
a quick guide to understanding and reading the 33 runes