Ansuz Esoteric interpretation: Ódhinn of the Æsir Ideographic interpretation: the wind-blown cloak of Ódhinn Phonetic value:  A
Key Words: Inspiration Contained knowledge Ecstasy Speech, word/song Reception-transformation-expression Death mysteries Galdr: ansuz ansuz ansuz aaaaaaaa aaaaaasssss aaaaa aaaaaaaaaa Meanings Positive This is the rune of the word, song, poetry, and magical incantation (galdr) as a container and expresser of magical force. Ansuz is a magical ancestral power, one that has been handed down from generation to generation along genetic line. Through the power of this rune the realization of the link between the ancestral gods and their people may be regained.  Negative Danger may come through a misuse of knowledge or from unwholesome influences. Beware of others trying to manipulate you. Boredom and intellectual death.  Magickal workings: -Increase of both active and passive magickal powers and clairvoyant abilities, etc. -Convincing and magnetic speech, and the power of suggestion and hypnosis -Acquisition of creative wisdom, inspiration, ecstasy, and divine communication -Banishing of death and terror through knowledge of Ódhinn
Lore The Ansuz rune was instrumental in the creation of mankind.  It is a powerful controller of the consciousness and all intellectual activities.  This rune invokes the divine force and is used in workings which aim to maintain and reinforce order. Correspondences: Tree: - Ash Herb: - Fly agaric Gods/Goddesses/Wight(s): - Ódhinn Colour: dark blue Astrology: Mercury Tarot: Death