Journey ~ Raido Rune

Journey ~ Raido RuneThe image side of this Rune shows shows stylized roads meeting at an intersection with a main avenue. The path is not direct, but requires movement to one side or the other to continue moving in a new direction. Often, the way for is not clear, but requires consideration before a new direction is chosen. The symbol side of this piece shows the Raidho rune, which has its roots in the Proto Germanic word Raid, andcan be translated to ride or journey.

The image side of this Rune shows shows stylized roads meeting at an intersection with a main avenue. The path is not direct, but requires movement to one side or the other to continue moving in a new direction. Often, the way for is not clear, but requires consideration before a new direction is chosen.

The symbol side of this piece shows the Raidho rune, which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word “Raidō,” andcan be translated to “ride” or “journey.” Raidho stands for travel, cosmic order, communication and dynamics. It represents movement and progress, embodying the idea of a journey as a transformative event. The concept of a journey was not just physical but also spiritual and metaphorical. Journeys were seen as rites of passage that shaped the destiny of individuals and communities and symbolizes the eternal cycle of becoming and passing. Raidho invites us to follow the rhythm of life and to travel into the depths of the soul.

Raido belongs to the First Aett, which represents the cycle of life. These are the core aspects of human existence, and the necessary phases that each of us must experience during our journey through this life. These aspects of life can be taken literally, or they can be understood metaphorically to represent current forces and events. In the wheel of human experience, Journey is a fundamental aspect of growth and development.

The Norse Rune or "letter" featured on one side of my Runes is taken from a writing system called Elder Futhark. There are many explanations of this Norse writing system in both classical and popular literature. The image side of every Rune represents emotional attributes of its Nordic letter and are pictograms of my own creation. Each Rune description includes an etymological reference of historical origins well as modern meanings.

There are a total of 24 Elder Futhark Runes. They can be divided into three groups of 8 runes each. Each group of 8 is called an “aett” which has an several underlying meanings that can be shared by all 8 runes within it. The additional insight from the Aett formation can help clarify individual rune interpretations.

These beautiful, handmade Rune Charms are heavyweight, with deep carvings on both sides of the Rune.Each Rune comes with a jump ring large enough to thread on a chain.  The one shown is the  2.2mm Square Cable Chain.

Runes are solid Sterling Silver and measure approximately 5/8" high x 7/16" wide x 3/32" deep.