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MANNAZ
(mah-nahz)
MEANING: the self
KEYWORDS: mankind, human, humanity, intelligence
Mannaz is the rune of humankind. It symbolizes the characteristics that set humans apart from the rest of the living creatures on Earth. It is our identity, our inner being, our soul and higher self. In Norse mythology, the three brothers, Ve, Vili, and Odin, come across two trees by the seashore. Ve has given them shape, speech, hearing and sight, Vili – movement and intelligence, and Odin – the soul. This is how the first two humans were born – Ask and Elm.
The ability to create for the sake of creating itself. To develop and contribute to culture and to read and write. Be in the world but not of it. And yet do not be closed, narrow, or judging; rather, remain receptible to impulses flowing from the Divine within and without.
Strive to live the ordinary life in a non-ordinary way. Mannaz is the realization of the divine structure in humankind increase in intelligence, memory and mental powers (passing tests) Unlocking the third-eye hvel, the “mind’s eye”. Activating the dynamics of your own inner power, or Higher SelfAwareness of our roles as co-creator with the gods and nature mental and spiritual potential,
This rune can be pointing to some aspect of tension in the relationship between your inner self and your perceived place in the outer world.
Mannaz can also symbolize assistance from others. Its shape evokes a sense of mutual support and creates a stronger structure.
Independence and self-reliance are important attributes, but ultimately, humans need each other in order to reach their fullest potential.
In connection with humanity, Mannaz also symbolizes human intelligence and creativity. It is a rune of the mind.
Magical uses: help with cooperation from others, increase mental agility, improve memory, promote harmony
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