Mannaz
Mundane Meaning - man, humankind
Divinatory Meaning - Self, family or community, the human race, friends and enemies, creative skill & ability, intelligence, awareness, craftiness. The interdependency of humanity, help others and receiving help from others.
Merkstave (reversed) - Depression, having to fight fire with fire, self-delusion, being alone, slyness, manipulation, expect no help now.
Magickal Uses - Use Mannaz to represent a specific person or group, when dealing with enhancing yourself, especially when dealing with intellectual persuits, to establish social relationships.
Analysis - Think first of those in the immediate circle of the querent but know that Mannaz represents all of humanity and can represent anyone known or unknown to the querent. Mannaz is the balance of our intelligence with our social conscience and reminds us that we must prevent our actions from bringing harm to others.
Associated Gods and myths - Ask and Embla, Midgard, Heimdal or Mannus
Rune Reading
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