Uruz is the second rune and corresponds to the letter “U”.
Uruz is also known as “Uraz”, “Urur”, “Urus”, “ùra” or “Ur” (aurochs, a wild, now-extinct species of cattle), and represents its horns. The rune also symbolises the “primordial wellspring” – that is, vital energy, health, primal creativity, down-to-earth wisdom, healing and the strengthening of the masculinity and femininity. Uruz roots us in the earth and helps us make peace with existence.
“To discover our true strengths, it is good to accept our weaknesses.”
Message
“Remember that you are alive, full of vitality and powerful here on Earth. Use your earthly human strength, the power of your instincts, to bring ideas and visions to life. When you are in touch with your body and your soul feels at home within it, you have access to your full, complete power. You are rooted on Earth, at home in your body and guided by Heaven. Remember this!”
Symbolic aspect
“Uruz” means aurochs. This powerful and primal animal was the source of inspiration for the rune. It serves as a reminder that the seeds sown now form the first paving stone on the path ahead.
Archetypal and psychological aspects
The power of Uruz connects us to our origins, to unbridled vitality, strong will, perseverance and the will to live. This power is linked to ancient knowledge and gives us the ability to grasp and bring ideas and visions to fruition. Uruz reminds us that everything we think, do and feel manifests itself and comes back to us. This power helps us to consciously shape the present and the future. Uruz grounds us and allows us to make peace with our existence on Earth.
A positive outlook on life
Pure, vibrant energy, freedom, health and strength of the soul, which manifest when a person is fully at one with their body – that is to say, when they are in perfect health. The ability to manifest visions and ideas in the material world.
A distressing emotional state
A sense of powerlessness or the feeling that it is impossible to put one’s intentions – ideas, visions, needs – into practice. This is linked to the feeling that one’s own path through life is strewn with obstacles. Instability, resignation and anger, repressed anger, unlived instincts, as well as the feeling of being disconnected from one’s own emotions.
Correspondences
Archetype: The Warrior
Symbol: Horns
Life numbers: 4 and 8
Trees: birch, oak
Bach flower: Oak
Australian Bush flower: Spinnex
Precious stones: amber, carnelian, rock crystal
Colours: orange, green or yellow-green
TCM element: wood
Planet: Pluto
Incense: lavender, rosemary, calamus root
Mudra: Heart-healing mudra
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