Mannaz Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Man, Madr
The rune of humankind, self-knowledge, community and shared human nature.
- Letter
- ᛗ
- Sound
- m
- Meaning
- Human, humankind
How to use it
- Know yourself
Draw Mannaz at the top of a journal page and write honestly about your strengths, limits and what you value. Read it back kindly, as you would read a dear friend's words.
- Community blessing
Before a group meeting or class, trace Mannaz on your notes and ask that everyone present be treated with respect. Then offer one sincere kindness during the gathering, however small.
Works well with
History and folklore
Mannaz means human being. The Old English rune poem says each person is dear to kin in joy, yet must one day leave them, since all of us are mortal. The Norse poems call humankind the increase of the dust and the adornment of ships. From these medieval verses, modern rune readers interpret Mannaz as the self, our relationships, our shared humanity and the wisdom of remembering that life is brief.
The rune of humankind, self-knowledge, community and shared human nature.
- Intentions: Wisdom, Peace
- Letter: ᛗ
- Sound: m
- Meaning: Human, humankind
How to use it
- Know yourself. Draw Mannaz at the top of a journal page and write honestly about your strengths, limits and what you value. Read it back kindly, as you would read a dear friend's words.
- Community blessing. Before a group meeting or class, trace Mannaz on your notes and ask that everyone present be treated with respect. Then offer one sincere kindness during the gathering, however small.
Works well with: White Candle, Rosemary, Sodalite, Sunday
Folklore
Mannaz means human being. The Old English rune poem says each person is dear to kin in joy, yet must one day leave them, since all of us are mortal. The Norse poems call humankind the increase of the dust and the adornment of ships. From these medieval verses, modern rune readers interpret Mannaz as the self, our relationships, our shared humanity and the wisdom of remembering that life is brief.
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