Mannaz is the 20th rune and corresponds to the letter “M”.
Mannaz, also known as “Manaz”, “Madhr”, “maòr”, “man”, “manna” or “Mannar”, means “human” or “man”, the mystery of humanity, and introspection. Mannaz also stands for spirit, the psychic order of the gods, consciousness, intelligence, the present, the initiate, man and woman, androgyny, and balance of the personality. It is the rune of one’s own “self”, the development of one’s own being.
“The path of destiny is a channel to wisdom.”
The message of the Mannaz rune
“You are a child of life; you see a campfire and the community around you. The flames dance with joy, hearts dance, and people’s words are kind and full of life. Love reigns all around you and your loved ones. You belong on Earth; you belong in your place, surrounded by your fellow human beings, the community, society. Being together, working together, living together, loving together, staying together and true to yourself. Being together and being alone. Mannaz reminds you that you now know yourself. You feel yourself, you know yourself, you live as yourself. Step confidently into the community, find your place and remain true to yourself. Mannaz reminds you that the human community is well-disposed towards you and loves you.”
A positive outlook on life
The person feels connected, loved, seen, centred and embedded within their family and their surroundings.
A distressing emotional state
The person feels withdrawn, misunderstood and overlooked. They are often angry. Distressing emotions such as envy, jealousy, a sense of injustice and, frequently, a desire for revenge predominate. The person feels at the mercy of these feelings and is unable to break free from them.
Affirmation
“Love heals me. Love heals every area of my life.”
Correspondences
Archetype: The Protector
Symbol: The heart
Life numbers: 9 and 4
Trees: birch, holly
Bach flower: Star of Bethlehem
Australian Bush flower: Flannel Flower
Gemstones: sugilite, garnet, amethyst
Colour: purple
TCM element: Earth
Planets: Earth or the Sun
Incense: propolis, angelica root
Mudra: Lotus flower
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