Wunjo, the Rune of Joy

Meaning: Joy   Phonetic meaning: 'w'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

Bliss he enjoys who knows not suffering, sorrow nor anxiety;

and has prosperity, happiness and a good enough house.

**This rune has no Norwegian or Icelandic poems.

Wunjo

Cala Gobraith, 2009

Wyn- the peace of being.

Wealth of the soul, lifting the

weight from a weary, weathered heart,

washing away all sorrows.

Wrapping the spirit in love and warmth,

Wunjo is the calm in the storm, a

wondrous dancing with life.

Galina Krasskova sees in Wunjo ecstasy, joy, the awareness of living in many realities, planes and times at once and recognizing one's potential.

Aswynn sees joy, perfection, learning the correct way to 'wish' and the correct application of 'will' and 'intent', hope, fulfillment, contentment, optimism, group bonding, social harmony and the sharing of ideals as aspects of Wunjo.

To Melville, Wunjo's aspects include joy, celebration, success, reward, harmony, family, tribe, emotional release, inner connectedness, spiritual well-being and contentment. Associations: deity- Frey, tree- ash, plant- flax, animal- none, bird- none, zodiac- Leo, color- gold/yellow, element- fire/earth.

Bob Oswald sees Wunjo as representing joy, happiness, emotional satisfaction, harmony and cooperation, Associations: deity- Odin/Frigg, tree- ash, plant- flax, zodiac- Leo, color- blue, element- water (ice), stone- diamond.

To Paxson, this rune has aspects that include joy, especially in relationships, happiness, especially in social settings and bliss.

I see Wunjo as a rune of joy, contentment, happiness, and ecstasy.

Meditation associations: Bright colors, laughter, victory pennant, prism, 'fun' music, rainbows, sunshine, good cheer, joy, exuberance, singing, dancing, merriment, bright, playful, prismatic colors. Otters!

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