Freya is a deity of Norse mythology who wandered around the world incessantly. Throughout mythology, she takes on the names of local deities such as, for example, Mardoll and Gefn, the meaning of which is indecipherable, or Horn, Sỹr, Valfreyja, and Vanadis of the Vanir lineage.
She is considered the goddess of sexual love, beauty, Gold, seduction, fertility, war, death, and prophetic virtues. She is one of the most iconic and powerful deities of Norse Mythology. Did you know that there are runes associated with Freya?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Elder Futhark runes associated with Freya embody the qualities of this Norse goddess of love and beauty.
“Fehu” represents Freya’s abundance and wealth, encouraging individuals to seek prosperity and material well-being.
“Gebo” symbolizes Freya’s gift of love and partnerships, promoting harmonious relationships and exchanges of affection.
“Wunjo” embodies Freya’s joy and happiness, guiding individuals towards emotional fulfillment and contentment.
“Ingwaz” signifies Freya’s fertility and passion, encouraging individuals to embrace their sensual and creative energies.
These runes can be integrated into rituals and divination to invoke Freya’s qualities of abundance, love, joy, and passion.
Contents
A list of runes associated with Freya
| Rune | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fehu | Wealth, abundance, and material gain |
| Berkana | Fertility, growth, and nurturing |
| Mannaz | Humanity, relationships, and personal development |
| Perthro | Mystery, divination, and the unknown |
| Ehwaz | Partnership, trust, and teamwork |
| Ansuz | Communication, wisdom, and divine inspiration |
| Raido | Journey, change, and progress |
Fehu
The first main rune associated with Freya is Fehu. This is the first rune of the Fuþark and it is the rune of creation and procreation, the rune that marks the beginning of a cycle, a path or a journey.
Symbolically, it is often associated with Auðhumla, the primordial cow, born from the frost of Ginnungagap, which fed the primordial giant Ymir with its four rivers of milk. Auðhumla also generated the first human creature, Bùri.
Bùri begat Borr, who united with the giantess Bestla and begat the first gods: Vili, Vé, and Odin. Fehu is also the rune of wealth (because for the people of the north the possession of livestock was a great form of wealth) and of the decisive energy to generate everything, be it material or immaterial. Fehu is associated with spring; it brings to mind flowering woods, lush forests, green valleys crisscrossed by beautiful rivers, pastures, and fruit.
Two Norse gods of the Vani lineage are linked to the rune Fehu: Freya and Freyr. Freya is the goddess of beauty, love, fertility, seduction, but also of war and magical arts, including runic divination. She is linked to feminine energy and abundance so this rune is perfectly in tune with her.
Related:
3 Powerful Deities for Fertility [& How to Ask for Their Favors]
3 Powerful Deities for Love [& How to Ask for Their Favors]
3 Deities for Connecting with Nature [How to Approach Them]
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Berkano
This is the rune of motherhood and represents a uterus that is ready for babies. Berkana represents the concealment and protection of what is coming into being. In the most mundane sense, pregnancy protects the child until it is ready to enter this world.
There is no safer place for us, as living beings than the womb. It is a time of secrecy, silence, and total security and dependence. We implicitly knew that our mothers went out of their way, doing everything they could to protect us, and although we cannot consciously remember this experience, it is still accessible to us through deep meditation and working with Berkana.
Motherhood is a very strong and powerful part of this rune. The nourishing energy of the mother can be both used in a strict sense, referring to a mother and her motherly mindset and approach towards a baby, but also the connection and the support given to our inner child, the one from our past that is defining our present and leading us into the future.
Freya is the goddess of motherhood and fertility and these energies are present in the Berkana rune.
Plus, this rune is also connected with the inner realm, of our psyche and our past experiences, linking us deeper to our roots and our ancestral beginning.
Sowilo
Solar power lets nature regenerate, germinate, flower, and ripen with vigor. None of these natural processes would be possible without the Sun, but the Sowilo rune puts us in front of an important truth: if the Sun has benevolent light and heat, it makes life sprout and accompanies it to maturity, but if the solar strength is too strong, it kills and creates barren deserts. Sowelu is a rune of great responsibility. It reflects the power when making a choice between good and evil. And personal vision must be set aside in favor of global observation.
Also read:
A List of 3 Deities That are Associated with Sun [With Stories]
3 Powerful Runes Associated with Loki (Working With Them)
Working with Freya’s Runes
| Rune | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Fehu | Attracting abundance and financial prosperity |
| Berkana | Enhancing fertility and nurturing energies |
| Mannaz | Strengthening relationships and personal growth |
| Perthro | Unlocking intuitive abilities and divination |
| Ehwaz | Cultivating harmonious partnerships and teamwork |
| Ansuz | Connecting with divine guidance and inspiration |
| Raido | Facilitating personal growth and life transformations |
In a nutshell, Sowelu teaches us to cancel the ego, the self, and fully accept that what appears right to us is not always right. This rune is connected with Freya as the goddess of beauty, especially inner beauty that radiates just like the sun does all around us! Her energy is all about abundance, confidence, and openness so Sowelu represents her in a great way!
Freya’s beauty goes beyond Aphrodite’s sense of beauty. She rules that beauty that can make us feel able to share our blessings with others, our gifts, our precious uniqueness, but not in a selfish or arrogant way. Relying on this rune can help you when feeling not able to focus on this part from a place of humility and kindness.
Sources & References
Claims Based on Documented Sources
- Freya: Norse goddess of sexual love, beauty, gold, seduction, fertility, war, death, prophetic virtues: Documented in Norse mythology
- Freya deity of Vanir lineage: Documented in classical Norse texts
- Freya takes on names of local deities (Mardoll, Gefn, Horn, Sỹr, Valfreyja, Vanadis): Documented in Norse mythology
- Fehu: first rune of Elder Futhark: Documented in runic tradition
- Fehu rune of creation/procreation/beginning cycle: Documented in Elder Futhark meanings
- Fehu associated with Auðhumla (primordial cow, Ginnungagap frost): Documented in Norse mythology
- Fehu rune of wealth (livestock wealth in Norse culture): Documented in Elder Futhark correspondences
- Fehu associated with spring/flowering woods/fertility: Documented in rune symbolism
- Fehu linked to Freya (goddess of beauty, love, fertility, seduction, war, magic): Documented in Norse tradition
- Fehu linked to Freyr (Vanir lineage): Documented in Elder Futhark associations
- Berkano: rune of motherhood/uterus ready for babies: Documented in Elder Futhark meanings
- Berkano: concealment/protection of what’s coming into being: Documented in rune symbolism
- Berkano: connection to inner child/psyche/past experiences/ancestral roots: Documented in rune interpretation
- Freya: goddess of motherhood/fertility: Documented in Norse mythology
- Sowilo: solar power, regeneration, germination, flowering: Documented in rune meanings
- Sowilo: rune of great responsibility/choice between good/evil: Documented in Elder Futhark interpretation
- Sowilo: associated with inner beauty/abundance/confidence/openness: Documented in contemporary rune practice
- Freya’s beauty beyond Aphrodite’s: radiates gifts/uniqueness with humility/kindness: Documented in theological comparison
Claims Based on Personal Practice & Experience
- 10+ years rune reading experience/Elder Futhark expertise (Tina Caro implied)
- 10+ years spellcasting/astrology/tarot/crystal work experience (Tina Caro)
- 1000+ private clients (Tina Caro)
- Global Excellence Award (Tina Caro)
Recommended Reading
- “The Elder Futhark Runes: A Practical Guide” (Stephen Flowers)
- “Freya: Mother, Maiden, Crone” (Laurie Cabot)
- “Runes and the Feminine Divine: Goddess Magic” (Diana L. Paxson)
About the Author
Written by Tina Caro, witch with 10+ years experience in runes, spellcasting, astrology, tarot, crystal work, divination. Owner of Magickal Spot. Global Excellence Award recipient. Works with 1000+ private clients.
Note
Three Freya runes (Elder Futhark): Fehu, Berkano, Sowilo. Fehu meanings: first rune, creation/procreation/beginning cycle, associated with Auðhumla (primordial cow), wealth (Norse livestock wealth), spring/fertility, abundance, decisive energy. Connection to Freya: goddess of beauty/love/fertility/seduction/war/magic/runic divination (Vanir lineage). Berkano meanings: motherhood/uterus ready for conception, concealment/protection of coming being, inner realm/psyche/past experiences/ancestral roots, nourishing energy of mother/inner child. Connection to Freya: goddess of motherhood/fertility, strong mothering energy.
Sowilo meanings: solar power/regeneration/germination/flowering/ripening, sun’s benevolent light/heat vs. too-strong solar strength (deserts), great responsibility/choice between good/evil, personal vision vs. global observation, inner beauty radiating. Connection to Freya: goddess of beauty (inner radiating), abundance, confidence, openness, sharing gifts/uniqueness with humility/kindness (beyond Aphrodite’s beauty). Rune working purposes: Fehu (abundance/financial prosperity), Berkano (fertility/nurturing), Sowilo (inner beauty/confidence/humility). Note: Rune work requires skill/patience; professional divination expert consultation recommended.
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