Uruz Rune (ᚢ) — Meaning, Upright & Reversed
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Uruz (ᚢ) — Elder Futhark rune 2 of 24. strength, vitality, health. Upright and reversed meanings for love, career, and spiritual guidance.
Uruz
- strength
- vitality
- health
- primal force
- endurance
Meaning
Uruz (aurochs — the wild ancestor of domestic cattle) is the rune of primal, untamed strength. Where Fehu is wealth that serves human purposes, Uruz is the raw power of nature that does not submit to domestication. It governs physical vitality, health, endurance, and the masculine creative force.
- Rune name
- Uruz
- Letter
- ᚢ (U)
- Number
- 2 of 24
- Ætt
- Freyr's Ætt (first)
- Element
- Earth
- Yes / No
- Yes
Upright meanings
General
Physical strength and vitality. Raw creative power available. A situation that requires courage and direct engagement. Health improving.
Love
Passionate, primal attraction. A relationship with strong physical chemistry. Vitality and presence in partnership.
Career
The raw energy needed to push through obstacles. Physical or creative stamina available. A challenge that brings out your best.
Spiritual
Connection to primal life force. The strength that underlies all spiritual practice — the body as the foundation of inner development.
Reversed meaning
Weakness, health challenges, misdirected or blocked vital force. Power that cannot find expression.
Love (reversed)
Lack of vitality or passion in a relationship. One partner feeling depleted.
Career (reversed)
Burnout, lack of energy for the demands of the work. A situation requiring strength that is currently unavailable.
Uruz in dreams
Wild animals — bulls, bison, horses, large predators — may carry Uruz's energy in dreams. Dreams of physical strength, running with full power, or encountering untamed wilderness can reflect this rune's primal vitality.
Historical background
The aurochs (*Bos primigenius*) was a massive wild ox that roamed northern Europe until its extinction in 1627. It appears in cave paintings, runic inscriptions, and Germanic mythology as an emblem of wild, uncivilised power. The rune poems describe it as a fierce animal that proves a warrior's courage.
Real-world reference: Uruz rune on Wikipedia — for the general background concept this page applies to a specific sign or house.
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FAQ
What does the Uruz rune mean?
Uruz (aurochs — the wild ancestor of domestic cattle) is the rune of primal, untamed strength. Where Fehu is wealth that serves human purposes, Uruz is the raw power of nature that does not submit to domestication. It governs physical vitality, health, endurance, and the masculine creative force.
What does Uruz mean in a rune reading?
Physical strength and vitality. Raw creative power available. A situation that requires courage and direct engagement. Health improving.
What does reversed Uruz mean?
Weakness, health challenges, misdirected or blocked vital force. Power that cannot find expression.
What is Uruz's element and ætt?
Uruz belongs to Freyr's Ætt (the first ætt of the Elder Futhark) and is associated with the Earth element. It is rune number 2 in the 24-rune sequence.
What does Uruz mean in dreams?
Wild animals — bulls, bison, horses, large predators — may carry Uruz's energy in dreams. Dreams of physical strength, running with full power, or encountering untamed wilderness can reflect this rune's primal vitality.