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The confusion associated with Ansuz is seen in the difficulty to
put this rune down to a certain association or affiliation. Whether
it’s the Tarot, Numerology, Color, or Element, Ansuz has
several associations given to it. There are many of the older
faiths who call this rune “The God Rune.” (The Christian
affiliation to Gebo has more to do with it’s shape than anything
else…Gebo is what the Christian’s call the Saint Andrews
Cross.) Here the association to the God Rune is more apropos.

Ansuz is most closely associated with the
Norse God Loki, nicknamed the Trickster.
Loki is an embodiment of the capriciousness of
life. Loki is named the Trickster for a reason.
Loki is the breath of change and
unexpectedness. Many of us fear change, and
Loki makes us uncomfortable. He reaches into
our comfortable lives and shakes everything up
so we have to truly look within to answer the

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Rune Stones:
Ansuz

Here is where you can learn about the rune Ansuz.

Ansuz is referred to as “The
Messenger Rune.” When this Rune is
cast, whether right side up or upside-
down, be prepared for messages of
great import or that bring change into
your life. Signals, signs, messages
and omens are all things you need to
be extra aware of when Ansuz is
around you. Messages and signals
come in many different ways, so be
open and receptive to the flow of
bounty from the Universe.

Ansuz signifies the changes that can happen in our lives and is the messenger
of their coming. Many of the ancient mythologies (Norse, Roman, Greek, etc.)
talk much of how the Gods would play in the lives of men. Whether seducing
women or fooling men, the Gods showed their capricious nature. Homer’s
Illiad is a perfect example of how the Gods would use the lives of men as their
pawns and playthings.

to it. God, Odin, Holy Pow, Messenger, and the mouth.   That’s a lot for a
little rune, isn’t it?

Element: Ansuz’s capacity for change and incorporation is evidenced by it’s
association with the elements of air (higher thought), fire (active energy), and
water (emotional energy). Depending on the mood or the situation, Ansuz’s
meaning could be aligned with any of these three elements. Part of Ansuz’s
challenge to you is to keep these three aspects of life in appropriate balance,
for it is when they are out of balance that Loki will walk into your life.

Tarot Link: Ansuz’s confusion is evidenced by the variety of Tarot cards to
which it is aligned. The Death Card, The Emperor, The Hierophant, and even
The Tower are cards that exemplify phases of Ansuz’s energy.   The Death
Card is indicative of tying ourselves in knots; the Emperor is the reflective
controlled man; the Heirophant on his constant quest for learning and
enlightenment; and the Tower which speaks of sudden and unexpected change
– four phases or faces of Ansuz.

Color:   Primarily associated with the color of dark blue, Ansuz has also been
aligned with red.

Polarity: Ansuz, with the way he reaches in and gives your life a good shake,
is positive masculine energy.

Healing Property: Ansuz is said to have special healing effect on the mouth,
teeth, throat and matters of voice, specifically those who suffer from stuttering.

Modern Letter Counterpart: Appropriate to it’s nature, Ansuz is actually
aligned with vowels (remember that vowels, because there are less of them, are
considered letters that carry more power than their consonant counterparts) A
and/or O in the modern alphabet.

Special Runic Associations: Ansuz is the Initiating Rune in the Cycle of
Initiation. As such it tells us to consolidate and apply the cycle we have
completed to create a new and appropriate foundation for the new future we are
set to create.   Ansuz is used in emotional healing runic groupings.

In some of the older belief systems, the winds of change and chance were very
much a part of their comprehension of the world. Ansuz represented the holy
power and cleansing aspects of change. The change may not be comfortable,
but it is coming and accepting receptive behavior is called for. Ansuz calls us
to go deep within and examine honestly what it is we hold important. Change is
upon us and as we react and interact with that change we change ourselves,
growing and moving forward on our path to our futures.

Without Ansuz the rivers would not overflow and bring new life to the land.
Without Ansuz the unpredictability of reading the rumanal would be impossible.
Ansuz brings the breath of fresh air. Ansuz allows light into areas of our lives
and beliefs or emotions that may not be appropriate for us anymore. Change is
an essential part of life and Ansuz guarantees that change is on its way.
Ansuz also speaks of the change that comes from completion. As the first of
the thirteen runes in the Cycle of Initiation, Ansuz speaks of both endings and
beginnings. It is when it is viewed in this aspect that the true power of Ansuz
can be understood.

Ansuz- Signals

Ansuz belongs to Freyr’s Aett.

Key Word(s): The duplicity of this Rune is seen in the many keywords assigned