Os, the Rune of Wisdom

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Meaning: mouth, god-voice. (Variant of Ansuz)           Phonetic value: 'o'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

The mouth is the source of all language,

a pillar of wisdom and a comfort to wise men,

a blessing and a joy to every knight.

Norwegian Rune Poem

Estuary is the way of most journeys;

but a scabbard is of swords.

Icelandic Rune Poem

God

aged Gautr

and prince of Asgard

and Lord of Valhalla.

Os

Cala Gobraith, 2014

Os provides an oasis of calm, teaching

open-minded observation that wears away

obstinate, out-dated beliefs, helping

one realize that all beliefs are mere

opinions and we can let them go at will.

Os teaches us to own our

own truth in a gentle, unassuming manner.

To Galina Krasskova, this rune is one pertaining to receptivity, creativity, communication, inspiration, and the healing or damaging power of words. She considers it a rune of the seer and oracle. She associates this rune with Odin, Loki and Bragi.

For Kaldera, Os is prophetic voice, speaking divine truths, speaking one's truth, using one's words wisely, good communication, and charmed speech. He also associates Os with Odin, Loki and Bragi.

I see Os as a rune of wisdom, of being able to use the knowledge you have. If Ansuz is knowledge and communication, Os is how you use that knowledge and communicative ability.

Meditation associations: King Solomon, wise judge, shaman, mediators, arbiters. Light blue color.

*Kaldera, R. The Futhork Runes (webpage) http://www.churchofasphodel.org/articles/Futhork_Runes.html

*Krasskova, G. Runes: Theory and Practice. New Page, 2010.