Uruz, the Rune of Strength

Uruz, the Rune of Strength

Meaning: aurochs    Phonetic equivalent: 'u'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

The aurochs is proud and has great horns;

it is a very savage beast and fights with its horns;

a great ranger of the moors, it is a creature of

mettle.

Norwegian Rune Poem

Dross comes from bad iron;

the reindeer often races over the frozen snow.

Icelandic Rune Poem

Shower

lamentation of the clouds

and ruin of the hay-harvest

and abomination of the shepherd.

Uruz

Cala Gobraith, 2009

Unrivaled power of ancient aurochs,

Uruz is the symbol of

unequivocal strength, of enduring perseverance,

unaffected by the ailments of time and body.

Utilize the strength and stamina of the uruzi wisely and

unflagging patience and durability

under duress will be yours to call.

Galina Krasskova sees Uruz as growth, strength, solidity/centeredness, immune response, healing, an expression of raw life energy, facing challenges and initiation.

Freya Aswynn sees physical health, stamina, endurance, strength, independence, growth, overcoming obstacles and healing and rejuvenation as aspects of this rune.

Melville sees this rune as aurochs, strength, ferocity, courage, skill, the primal force of life, determination, initiation and spiritual progress. Associations: deity- Njörd, tree- elm, plant- sphagnum moss, animal- aurochs, bird- none, zodiac- Taurus, color- green, element- earth.

To Oswald, Uruz represents the strength of the aurochs, strength, both physical and mental, health, virility (male), fertility (female), opportunity disguised as a threat, physical development, power, endurance and courage. Associations: deity- Thor, Urd, tree- birch, plant- Iceland moss, zodiac- Taurus, color- dark green, element- earth, stone- carbuncle.

For Paxson, Uruz is a rune of manifestation, physical energy, health and the need to procure and protect resources, including nutrition.

I see Uruz as strength, self-confidence, grounding, calmness and mental and physical health.

Meditation associations: Lost herds of bison on American plains, elephant, great strength and durability, stubborn persistence in face of great odds, dark gold sigil, perseverance, badger, snapping turtle, vitality and tenacity.

Runes: Theory and Practice, Galina Krasskova

Power and Principles of the Runes, Freya Aswynn

The Book of Runes, Francis Melville

Discovering Runes, Bob Oswald

Taking up the Runes, Diana Paxson