Among the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, there are 5 that are particularly powerful for matters of the heart. Discover which ones to call upon for love, partnership, and intimacy.
The magic of love runes is one of the oldest tools in Nordic shamanism. Vikings would carve runes onto wooden talismans, which they gifted to lovers before a long separation.
GEBO (ᚷ) — THE GIFT RUNE. The most important love rune. It symbolizes reciprocity, the balance of giving and receiving. Perfect for rebuilding a strained relationship or attracting a partnership based on harmony. Write Gebo on a pink piece of paper on a Friday evening.
WUNJO (ᚹ) — THE JOY RUNE. For relationships that have lost their lightness. It summons the happy, carefree energy of love—just like at the beginning when everything was new.
BERKANO (ᛒ) — THE BIRCH RUNE. The strongest rune for a woman's heart. It calls upon gentleness, nurturing, and the intimacy of a mother-lover. Ideal for women wishing to deepen their emotional bond.
LAGUZ (ᛚ) — THE WATER RUNE. For enhancing intuition in relationships, better understanding of your partner, and connecting with deeper emotions.
INGWAZ (ᛜ) — THE SEED RUNE. For couples planning to have a child or entering a new stage in their relationship. It symbolizes the potential that is maturing.
LOVE BINDRUNE: combine Gebo + Wunjo + Berkano into one symbol. Write it on a pink piece of paper during the full moon, and place it under your pillow. This combination has been used in Nordic tradition for centuries.