Futhark Runes

Norse (commonly referred to as Viking) runes commonly fall within two different sets known as the Elder and Younger Futhark Runes. The runes are listed below for reference. 

Elder Futhark Runes

1) FEHU represents Livestock. It symbolizes Wealth, Abundance, Success, Security, Fertility.
2) URUZ represents a Bull. It symbolizes Strength, Tenacity, Courage, Untamed Potential, Freedom.
3) THURISAZ represents a Thorn. It symbolizes Reaction, Defense, Conflict, Catharsis, Regeneration.
4) ANSUZ represents an Estuary. It symbolizes the Mouth, Communication, Understanding, Inspiration.
5) RAIDHO represents a Wagon. It symbolizes Travel, Rhythm, Spontaneity, Evolution, Decisions.
6) KENNAZ represents a Torch. It symbolizes Vision, Creativity, Inspiration, Improvement, Vitality.
7) GEBO represents a Gift. It symbolizes Balance, Exchange, Partnership, Generosity, Relationships.
8) WUNJO represents Joy. It symbolizes Pleasure, Comfort, Harmony, Prosperity, Reward, Success.
9) HAGALAZ represents Hail. It symbolizes Nature, Wrath, Being Tested, Overcoming Obstacles.
10) NAUTHIZ represents Need. It symbolizes Restriction, Conflict, Willpower, Endurance, Self-Reliance.
11) ISA represents Ice. It symbolizes Clarity, Stasis, Challenges, Introspection, Watching & Waiting.
12) JERA represents the Year. It symbolizes Cycles, Completion, Changes, Harvest, Reaping Rewards.
13) EIHWAZ represents a Yew Tree. It symbolizes Balance, Enlightenment, Death, The World Tree.
14) PERTHRO represents a Dice Cup. It symbolizes Fate, Chance, Mystery, Destiny, Secrets.
15) ALGIZ represents an Elk. It symbolizes Protection, Defense, Instinct, Group Effort, Guardianship.
16) SOWILO represents the Sun. It symbolizes Health, Honor, Resources, Victory, Wholeness, Cleansing.
17) TIWAZ represents the god Tyr. It symbolizes Masculinity, Justice, Leadership, Logic, Battle.
18) BERKANA represents a Birch Tree. It symbolizes Femininity, Fertility, Healing, Regeneration, Birth.
19) EHWAZ represents a Horse. It symbolizes Transportation, Movement, Progress, Trust, Change.
20) MANNAZ represents Humanity. It symbolizes Individuality, Friendship, Society, Cooperation, Help.
21) LAGUZ represents Water. It symbolizes Intuition, Emotions, Flow, Renewal, Dreams, Hopes & Fears.
22) INGUZ represents a Seed. It symbolizes Goals, Growth, Change, Common Sense, The Hearth (Home).
23) OTHALA represents Inheritance. It symbolizes Ancestry, Possessions, Heritage, Experience, Value.
24) DAGAZ represents Dawn. It symbolizes Awakening, Certainty, Illumination, Completion, Hope.

Younger Futhark Runes

1. ᚠ fé ("wealth") - The rune of money and wealth. Fé causes discord even between closest friends and family members.
2. ᚢ úr ("iron"/ "rain") sudden danger or blessings.
3. ᚦ Thurs ("giant") rune means "the god Thor, giant". The rune of brute force.
4. ᚬ As/Oss means "one of the Æsir (gods)". The rune of divine order. The rune of justice and truth.
5. ᚱ reið ("ride") "ride, journey" and represents growth.
6. ᚴ Kaun ("ulcer"). Wisdom trough suffering.
7. ᚼ hagall ("hail") means "hailstone". The rune of sudden change.
8. ᚾ nauðr ("need") translates as need, distress, difficulty.
9. ᛁ ísa/íss ("ice") means "ice". The rune of stillness and self-control.
10. ᛅ ár ("plenty") means "year of good harvest".
11. ᛋ sól ("sun") The rune of goddess Sol in the Germanic mythology. The rune of wholeness and success.
12. ᛏ Týr the rune of god Tyr. Divine order. The rune of "victory" and "honour".
13. ᛒ björk/bjarkan/bjarken ("birch") means "birch tree". The rune of the Goddess and birth.
14. ᛘ maðr ("man"). The rune of the first man Mannus. The rune of planning, intelligence, and awareness. The rune symbolizes the continuity of the family.
15. ᛚ lögr ("sea") The rune of life energy, feminine energies.
16. ᛦ yr ("yew") Death rune. The rune of the underworld.

Runes were additionally used as a method of fortune telling / divination by casting and are listed in the visual representation below.