Wunjo – woon-yo

Ancient meaning : Joy

Other names : Wynn, Wunna, Winja, Winne, Wunnaz

Deity : Odin

Polarity : Male

Element : Earth

Common letter : W

Numerological value : 8

Colour : Blue

Phonetic value : ooouuuh (soft)

Tree : Ash

Herb : Flax

Solar time cycle : 16.00 13th Oct to 22.00 28th Oct

Esoteric symbol : Flag

Stadha (Runic yoga stance) :

Stand at attention with the feet at an 45 degree angle. Place the
fingertips of the left hand against the crown of the head.

Galdr (Runic incantation) :

Wunjo Wunjo Wunjo
Wu Wa Wi We Wo
Wun Wan Win Wen Won
Wo We Wi Wa Wu
Wwwuuuunnnn

RUNE POEMS :

Anglo Saxon :

Joy comes to you who know no sorrow
Blessed with gain & plenty
Content in a strong community

The divinatory meaning of Wunjo :

It represents joy, pleasure & bliss, from a simple moment of happiness to fulfilment. Projects grow & prosper. Joyful relationships (all forms) deepen & grow. A sign of blessings & plenty.

Murkstave (Inverted meaning) :

Inverted it shows joy being blocked. Reach out & be positive. Do not be affected by negativity.. “Follow your bliss.”

Keywords :
The unalloyed state of joy, happiness, bliss, fulfilment. Especially as those relate to a group or community; a happy joyful time.
Murkstave : Unhappiness, misery, blighted experience, loneliness.


The use of Wunjo in magickal/Sigil workings :

1. Strengthens links & bonds.
2. Invocation of fellowship & harmony.
3. Banishes alienation.
4. Happiness & well being.
5. Realization of the links & multiplicity of relationships of all things.
6. Binding runes towards specific purposes.

Murkstave : The reverse of the above.

Once again I express my thanks to you both for the effort in puttng forth these wonderful Rune lessons. I am sure others are just as appreciative. These printed out make a lovely book.
Uaine[smile]

many thanks for your kind words Uaine.. I was beginning to wonder whether anyone other than Fate and myself had an interest as the viewing figures for each post are dropping with every one..

Waes Hael.

oh and if you want a front page for your book my real names Pete Bennett so you can get the credits right.. lol..

Siedr...that is what I thought all thru the tarot postings![rolleyes] I thought more people would engage in *Discussion* about the meanings....
Hey...The postings that you are putting on this forum are teaching me MORE about the runes than I already know! soooooooo thank you Siedr!!!![bounce]

Siedr, just to let you know. I am printing out each and every rune post you do. The vast info provided by you is definatley appreciated here. I am just learning, so I don't have a whole lot of extra imput. Please keep it up...[grin]