Mannaz the Marriage Rune

Mannaz rune

Mannaz is the 20th rune in the Elder Futhark. It is phonetically, “M.” It’s the fourth rune in Tyr’s Aett.

Its direct meaning is “man,” or mankind. This is the rune of community or marriage. This rune represents the potential of each person. It can also symbolize the hero’s path.

Mannaz is connected to Heimdall. It is also said to be associated with the air element.

Anglo Saxon Poem:
The Mirthful man is dear to his kinsmen;
Yet every man must fail his fellows,
since the will of the Lord dooms
that the frail flesh to earth be taken

Norwegian Poem:
Man is the augmentation of the dust;
great is the claw of the hawk.

Icelandic Poem:
Man is the joy of man
an augmentation of the earth
and adorner of ships

Face up in a reading:
Man, mankind, community, group, family, friends
Marriage
The support will be there for you in the community
Interactions with people or a person
Exchange between yourself and the people around you
The best you can be, or your path to being your best

Face down in a reading:
No family
You may have to do this on your own
Lack people or relationships
You may need to focus on your spirit or yourself

 

Joejoes Note:
This was the community rune. This was both with and away from the people around me. With COVID 19. I spent time with my neighbors, and felt the distance of the people I was not able to see.

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