Rune 4 of 24 · Freyr's Aett

Ansuz

A god, Odin, the mouth.

Upright

Communication, insight and messages. Words that carry weight — advice worth taking, or a truth arriving through speech.

Reversed

Miscommunication, deception, or advice that should not be trusted.

Position in the row4 of 24
AettFreyr's Aett
SoundA
Literal meaningA god, Odin, the mouth
ElementAir
Can be reversedYes

Ansuz is the 4th rune of the Elder Futhark and belongs to Freyr's Aett. Before it meant anything divinatory it was a letter, carrying the A sound.