Understanding Uruz: Rune of Power

Discover the power of Uruz, the Elder Futhark rune of strength, vitality, and healing. Includes meanings, affirmations, and a tarot spread.
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The Elder Futhark rune Uruz, the second rune in the ancient alphabet, represents primal power, endurance, and the creative life force. Rooted in the imagery of the now-extinct European bison known as the aurochs (uroxe in Swedish), Uruz embodies the strength, vitality, and perseverance required for survival and transformation.

The aurochs is proud and has great horns; it is a very fierce beast and fights with its horns; a great ranger of the moors, it is a creature of mettle.
– The Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

Young men in ancient times often faced the formidable challenge of hunting an aurochs as a rite of passage. This act required immense courage and stamina, making Uruz a symbol of masculine energy, physical prowess, and resilience. However, its meaning extends beyond these attributes to encompass the chaotic yet creative forces of nature and life itself.

Key Meanings and Correspondences

The commonly accepted divinatory meanings for Uruz include stamina, vitality, healing, courage, manifestation, and the life force. Its essence resonates with the idea of original, healthy DNA and the unobstructed flow of energy within us.

Polarity: Masculine
Colours: White, red, yellow
Tarot Correspondence: The Emperor
Archangel: Sariel
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Health Associations: Immunity, vitality, genetic disorders, and general chi flow

Divinatory Interpretations

  • General: Blueprint, origins, power, stability
    • Reversed: Power drained, instability, chaos
  • Love & Relationships: Primal sexual energy, strengthening connections
    • Reversed: Toxic relationships, co-dependency
  • Health/Wellbeing: Self-healing, strong energy flow
    • Reversed: Destructive habits, energy blockages
  • Business: Hard work yielding rewards, inspired action
    • Reversed: Burnout, lack of direction

Holistic Healing with Uruz

When Uruz appears in a reading, it encourages us to tune into our innate healing abilities and life force. This may involve physical movement to release blocked energy or meditative practices to visualise healing light dissolving any obstructions. Chanting the rune name (oor-ooze) and placing its symbol on areas of the body where energy feels stuck can enhance its healing effects. Additionally, vigorous exercise and hydration can amplify the power of Uruz.

Affirmations for Uruz

  • I allow my natural strength to rise within me.
  • I accept my sexuality.
  • My DNA returns to its healthy and natural blueprint.
  • My life force flows unobstructed.
  • I persevere and succeed.

To reinforce these affirmations, draw the Uruz rune over a glass of water, speak your affirmation, and drink mindfully, allowing its energy to harmonise with your own.

Rune and Tarot Correspondences

The traditional association of Uruz is with The Emperor (Aries, ruled by Mars). However, some interpret Uruz’s primal, creative energy as aligning with The Empress. Norse mythology itself challenges conventional gender roles, encouraging a more fluid understanding of masculine and feminine energies. At its core, Uruz reflects the interconnectedness of these forces, each containing a seed of the other.

Warnings and Lessons from Uruz

Uruz’s powerful energy can be a double-edged sword. It may bring a surge of vitality and opportunities disguised as challenges. However, this energy must be balanced to avoid burnout. When reversed, Uruz reminds us to pause and assess whether we’re depleting ourselves or acting in alignment with our life force.

Uruz Power Tarot Spread

Use this Tarot spread to explore the energy of Uruz and harness its transformative power:

uruz rune tarot spread
  1. What makes me strong
  2. What weakens me
  3. How to increase my energy levels
  4. What new opportunity to look out for
  5. What mental/physical strength I need to manifest this new opportunity
  6. How to persevere until I reach my goal

Feel free to share your insights from this spread in the comments below. I’m happy to help with interpretations as long as you include your own thoughts on the positional meanings.

Uruz invites us to embrace our primal power, connect with the life force, and manifest stability and strength in all areas of life. With its energy, we can persevere, heal, and create a life aligned with our true potential.

Click here for a comprehensive guide for how to read the runes.

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