Choosing the Right Runes to Use

The Elder futhark, Younger Futhark and Anglo-Saxon Futhark are the 3 runic alphabets. Which system is the right one for you to use based on the purpose?

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The Elder Futhark (or Fuþark), also known as the Older Futhark, Old Futhark, or Germanic Futhark, is the oldest form of the runic alphabets. It was a writing system used by Germanic peoples for Northwest Germanic dialects in the Migration Period. Inscriptions are found on artifacts including jewelry, amulets, plateware, tools, and weapons, as well as runestones in Scandinavia, from the 2nd to the 10th centuries. The Younger Futhark, also called Scandinavian runes, is a runic alphabet and a reduced form of the Elder Futhark, with only 16 characters, in use from about the 9th century, after a "transitional period" during the 7th and 8th centuries. The reduction, somewhat paradoxically, happened at the same time as phonetic changes that led to a greater number of different phonemes in the spoken language, when Proto-Norse evolved into Old Norse. Also, the writing custom avoided carving the same rune consecutively for the same sound, so the spoken distinction between long and short vowels was lost in writing. Thus, the language included distinct sounds and minimal pairs that were written the same. Anglo-Saxon runes (Old English: rūna ᚱᚢᚾᚪ) are runes used by the early Anglo-Saxons as an alphabet in their writing system. The characters are known collectively as the futhorc (ᚠᚢᚦᚩᚱᚳ fuþorc) from the Old English sound values of the first six runes. The futhorc was a development from the 24-character Elder Futhark. Since the futhorc runes are thought to have first been used in Frisia before the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, they have also been called Anglo-Frisian runes. They were likely to have been used from the 5th century onward, recording Old English and Old Frisian.

[corymoon]

I only ever judged one runic tattoo. I was doing a physical on this woman and saw she had runes behind her ear.
I asked "Oh is that Elder or Younger Futhark?"
Her"Oh it's Ancient Norse"
Me"Uh okay. What's it mean?"
Her"if you want change, you must embrace the chaos."

The tattoo was literally just Loki. She wasn't exactly wrong on it, but she definitely wasn't right.

[minijeff]

kratos must’ve watched this to read the runes

[stansdad]

There isn’t a better Pagan/Norse/Viking/ History channel on YouTube than this one

[Okido]

I been very lucky. I have a rune tattoo that was supposed to be Viking runes. I messed and picked the Anglo Frisian runes. I spelled my kid and wife’s name. The catch is I am a Dutchman (Frisian). I guess runes are magic.

[DancingRainDrops]

! One of my parents was born in de Netherlands. Anglo-Saxon runes just became very exciting for me. Thank you

[GrimSigur]

In my early days, I did all of the rune castings and bind runes, but as I did more research, I stopped because the runes, as far as I have been able to learn, were never used that way. The modern use of runes as divination is based on tarot. Actual "spells" were just written out from what I have been able to learn. Another good resource is Jackson Crawford.

[SnazzyButterfly]

People seem to forget that standardized spelling is a fairly modern concept. Even in the 18th century, we see regional variations in spelling across the US.

[cyankirkpatrick]

The Vikings of the Shetland islands most likely had a language also and a rune's as well. They have found some awesome artifacts there as well. They had whitish blonde hair. You should find out more.

[gaius_enceladus]

All of the three futharks are very cool-looking alphabets!
The letters just seem to be so distinct and different from each other and yet the overall pattern is very elegant!
It's that very strong sense of elegance that I like about them!

[FC_Treeclimb]

Veiztu hvé rista skal?
Veitztu hvé ráđa skal?
Veitztu hvé fá skal?
Veitztu hvé freista skal? Veitztu hvé biđja skal? Veitztu hvé blòta skal? Veitztu hvé senda skal? Veitztu hvé skal skal?

Hávamál.

Thank you for all the knowledge and passion you transmit to us!

[philtoonen]

Even in the frankish regions of the netherlands like Brabant an old inscription of the elder Futhark was found. So the Franks used Runes which means that all of the Netherlands used Runes.

[louismunsey]

Been reading Anglo-Saxon runes since I was in 5th grade. I use it as a replacement for Latin letters.

[lauralarson]

Thank you for clarification of the different Runic alphabet Futhark timeline.
I learned recently my MorMor heritage runic alphabet language was Dalecarlian Futhark, used into 20th century 🇸🇪.

[nurnu]

Great video again. Thanks.
For those interested in Anglo Saxon Runes you might find the book by Tylluan Penry, Working with Anglo Saxon Runes interesting.
Warning : 405 pages but only about 20 about divination. It is academic research and thoughtful explanation about possible meanings of runes, historical background, etc. With sources. It is an academic approach written by a practising witch. I found it very useful and I realised how complex runes are. There is a lot we don't know, she is clear about the missing bits and academic debate around them. It is not an "easy" read if you are looking for a manual with instructions and easy, straightforward meanings, but it is worth reading if you want to delve into the subject.

[bravetoaster]

I accidentally stumbled upon your video looking up something very specific after weeks of intense research....and it's like a breath of fresh air. I knew most of the material but you still had me cracking up! "oh it means HOPE in elder futhark" *glee face* hahaha

[dylanupdyke]

I really love how forward, direct and REAL he is when talking about these topics in each of his videos. Hes only one I watch on here!

Skål!

[MistressLunaMazzaroth]

I love the idea of sounding it out phonetically! That is magickal!

[supertrooper]

Like your stuff. Do you think of making a very long video in which you talk about the whole mythology from start to finnish? I think that would be so great. Maybe like an audiobook or something

[heathenhammerfeld]

Aside from Slavic. Mostly Germanic and Dutch/Friesland. So I'd love to try in incorporate more Anglo Saxon Futhorc into my practice. Great video

[judithtrigg]

I've used all three and they are excellent for my life.they changed me in so many ways .I'm lucky to have had the experiance to change and help other people to.I have not read any books on runes .i have learnt through people from all over the world.at the momment im being taken down the path towards Siberia.shall see where that takes me.thank you for your time much appreciated.