Ansuz is the 4th rune and corresponds to the letter “A”.
Ansuz is also known as “Assar”, “Aza”, “Asur”, “Oss”, “àss” or “As”. Ansuz is associated with the concepts of ancestors, the Aesir, deities, the god Odin, and everything related to this realm, such as wisdom, inspiration, ecstasy, incantations, breath, words, wind and spirit. Ansuz also stands for “breaking old chains”, looking into one’s own depths, self-acceptance and raising one’s gaze, as this brings many things into focus.
“Life means change”.
Message
“This rune reminds you that you are divine and powerful. It invites you to break the old chains that hold you captive. This rune stands for self-expression – tune into yourself and stand by your power! Go with the flow of life and feel within you the inspiration of your ancestors, the fathers and mothers who left their mark on the earth before you. Creation, order and innovation are present in your life right now; allow them to be. Break free from your limiting beliefs and perspectives. Feel at one with the power of life; let your true nature emerge from the unconscious. You are an expression of divine inspiration. Hidden within you, beneath the hustle and bustle of everyday life, lies your inner light. Let this light shine, and you will find your path, however unclear it may seem at present.”
Meaning
Ansuz is the rune of creation, order and creative design in the world. It is the rune of clarity and intelligence. It has the ability to bring intuitive knowledge to the surface from one’s own unconscious and to use this consciously to realise one’s own vision for life. This rune is connected to life force and vitality. It helps us, in connection with our creative potential, to find our way back to the light when we are confused and unsure of what the next step is.
Ansuz brings order, wisdom, inspiration and clarity. Furthermore, through its power of communication, it enables us to clearly express our inner knowledge and step into our power.
A positive outlook on life
Ansuz represents creativity, order, creation, inspiration, communication and confidence in one’s own abilities. This rune makes you receptive to intuition and inspiration. Let life inspire you; follow your intuition.
Ansuz opens the way for creative power and fosters confidence in one’s ability to find individual solutions. Furthermore, this rune encourages one to let oneself be guided by life and one’s own gut feeling.
A distressing emotional state
A complete lack of trust in one’s own intuition and in life in general. This often leads to misunderstandings in communication.
Affirmations
“I stand by my greatness.”
“I am the king of my own life.”
“I am an expression of the divine.”
“I am pure joy of life and strength.”
“I live with humility, joy and gratitude.”
“My self-expression is crystal clear and authentic.”
“I am free inside; all my chains have been broken.”
“I am free and guided by the divine.”
Correspondences
Archetype: the Warrior
Symbol: baobab tree (It has vast resources: I can do it on my own.)
Life numbers: 1, 22/4 and 8
Trees: ash, oak
Bach flowers: Oak, Olive
Australian Bush flower: Dog Rose (against fear!)
Precious stones: jasper, tiger’s eye, snowflake obsidian, lapis lazuli
Colours: red, orange and black, purple-violet
TCM element: wood
Planet: Uranus
Incense: angelica, calamus root and propolis
Mudra: Mudra of Strength
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