Nauthiz

Overview

(ᚾ) Nauthiz rune is the (11th) eleventh rune in the Elder Futhark, an ancient runic alphabet from Northern Europe. It represents concepts of necessity, need, and constraint. The name “Nauthiz” (sometimes spelled “Nautiz”, “Naudhiz”, “Naud” or “Nyd”) translates to “need” or “necessity,” emphasizing its connection to survival, protection, and inner strength.

Nauthiz rune meaning

In terms of its meanings and interpretations, Nauthiz can represent the following:

• Necessity and Need: Nauthiz signifies situations where there is a need for something essential, highlighting the importance of recognizing one’s true requirements, whether they are physical, emotional, or spiritual. It can also mean a time of challenge and hardship, where you are forced to face your needs and find a way to survive. It represents a situation where you must adapt and overcome adversity.
• Survival and Resilience: The rune is often associated with the struggle for survival and the inner strength required to overcome difficult circumstances. It encourages perseverance and the ability to endure hardships. It represents the power of adaptability and the ability to weather any storm.
• Protection: Nauthiz can also symbolize the protective forces that help individuals navigate through challenges and adversities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding oneself and one’s needs.
• Constraint and Limitations: While it represents necessity, Nauthiz also acknowledges constraints and limitations that may be present in life, urging one to recognize and work within those bounds.
• Growth Through Adversity: Nauthiz emphasizes that challenges are opportunities for growth, urging individuals to develop resilience and find strength within themselves. It represents a time to tap into your inner strength and find the resolve to move forward.

Nauthiz in divination

When Nauthiz appears in a rune casting, it may indicate that the querent is facing a situation of necessity or need, urging them to take a hard look at what is truly required in their life at that moment. It can serve as a reminder to focus on survival and inner strength and recognize the importance of their needs.

Nauthiz in casting spells

When casting spells, Nauthiz can be particularly useful for bringing clarity to needs, invoking protection, and fostering resilience in difficult situations.

Nauthiz rune symbol

The symbol consists of a vertical line which crossed by a horizontal line at an angle (ᚾ). This shape by its nature represents instability.

Relations

• Zodiac: Capricorn, Scorpio
• Planet: Saturn
• Element: Earth
• Tarot Rider Waite: The Hanged Man (XII), Five of Pentacles, The Devil (XV)