Runes: Meanings & Readings

Runes have been read for centuries as a mirror for reflection: 24 symbols of the Elder Futhark, each one carrying its own name, keywords and meaning. Rune Dictionary brings all of them together in one calm, easy app you can open whenever you want a moment of clarity.

A COMPLETE RUNE DICTIONARY
Browse all 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, from Fehu to Othala. Every entry includes:
- the rune symbol and its traditional names
- a short introduction to its origin
- its characteristics and the energy associated with it
- the upright meaning
- the reversed (merkstave) meaning, for the runes that have one
- a list of keywords to help you interpret a reading quickly

DRAW YOUR RUNE
Three readings are available in the divination section:
- Rune of the day, for what is in front of you right now
- Rune for tomorrow, to prepare for what is coming
- Rune for the next 7 days, for a wider view of the week ahead

Tap the tiles to reveal your rune, then read the full interpretation, upright or reversed. One reading per day, so the draw stays meaningful instead of turning into endless tapping.

RUNE OF THE DAY REMINDER
Enable the daily notification and the app reminds you to draw your rune. Just as easy to turn off if you prefer to come to it on your own.

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE SYMBOLS
Read where the runes come from: the oracle of Odin, the druids who used them to pass on knowledge in code, the fifteen original signs and the eight later Scandinavian additions that completed the futhark of 24. The alphabet is presented in its three aetts, Freyr, Hagal and Tyr, so you can see how the set is organised.

MAKE AND ACTIVATE YOUR OWN SET
A traditional five-step guide to crafting runes yourself: gathering the branch, cutting the discs, engraving, colouring, and taking leave of the gods. It also covers how to activate a ready-made set during the waxing moon, and how to purify your runes with incense, salt or the light of the full moon.

AVAILABLE IN YOUR LANGUAGE
Translated into 25 languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Romanian, Catalan, Greek, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Malay, Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese.

FREE, SUPPORTED BY ADS
The app is free to use and supported by advertising. Your privacy choices can be reviewed at any time from the main screen, and the privacy policy is one tap away.

Rune Dictionary is made for entertainment, personal reflection and learning about Norse and Germanic culture. It does not provide medical, legal or financial advice.

Recent changes:
Bug Fix & improved stability