Uruz
Pronunciation: "Oor-ooze" Phonetic equivalent: "u" Translation: Aurochs - the giant wild ox of Europe Meaning:Physical or mental strength, health. For a man - male virility, manhood. For a woman - fertility, femininity, womanhood. Associated gods: Thor, Urdl Astrological Correspondence: Taurus Magickal Uses: To strengthen the will, increase sexual potency and energy; for hunting Drawing Uruz signifies the death of old ways and the birth of new beginnings. The situation that has been, must be done away with in order for new energy to flow. The casting off of the old is in no way looking back, we need to remeber the new situation is greater than the old URUZ is also a RUNE of Self-transformation and as such it demands the natural order of LIFE, DEATH and REBIRTH. This process consists of five parts: DEATH, DECAY, FERTISLISATION, GESTATION and REBIRTH, This shedding-off of the old way is in no way regressive, in fact the new life/situation form is always greated than the old. Be vigilanr. Quite often opportunity is disguised as loss Adaptation is the key word here. REVERSED: Be alert. Watch for opportunities in their disguises. It may appear that your own strength is being used against you. Take Heart, URUZ is a Cycle RUNE. There is always a beginning, middle and end followed by a new beginning. URUZ reversed can also signify an opportunity missed or a weakening of your position Correspondences courtesy of "OSWALD THE RUNEMAKER" All other information is © and not to be reprinted in whole or part anywhere else on the internet.