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Nauthiz
The Nauthiz-rune is a strong magical rune which is symbolic of Odin's nine nights of torture hanging from a tree. The number of 9 is related to regeneration and the 9 month of human pregnancy . The Nauthiz-rune is known as the storm rune. The rune should be scratched in the rudder, stern and oars of a vessel. Nauthiz is related to Odin as storm-god and the Norns, the goddesses of destiny and wind-magic.
Naudhiz: need
Letter value: n
The Numerology number: 9
The Meaning: Need, Destiny, Necessity
The sound: N
The Germanic name: Noicz (Nauthiz)
The Norse name: Nauð, Nauðr
The Anglo Saxon name: Nied (Nyd)
The Icelandic name: Nauð
The Norwegian name: Naudr, Naud
House Association: House of Nauthiz
Keywords/magical:
Need, self-reliance, need-fire, necessity, resistance
Gods, Goddesses and Deities:
Norns
Lore:
In the darkness and cold of the need-rune the need for fire is realized, but the fire must be generated from what you have within yourself.
Positive Meaning:
Recognition of "need" leads to taking appropriate action to alleviate distress. Stress is turned to strength through consciousness. Acknowledgment of one's fate.
Negative Meaning:
Danger of being lead to the path of least resistance or easy path in life.