Uruz

Wild Ox, Aurochs

Physical health, endurance, courage, manifestation, primary force, raw beastly power, freedom, vitality, brute energy, stamina, determination, survival

The second rune of the Elder Futhark is Uruz ("Oo - Ruse") (or Ur). The aurochs was a wild ancestor of domestic cattle, which dominated Europe's plains up until the Dark Ages (extinct in 1627). It is the symbol of raw primal power, that cannot be suppressed.

Uruz is a token of body and mental health, terminations and new beginnings, an opportunity disguised as a treat, mental agility, endurance, and male sexual potency.

In contrast to Fehu, the symbol of domesticated cattle, Uruz represents the wild undomesticated cattle, reminding us that deep inside we were all once wild creatures.

Life's persistence and its endless resourcefulness in the task of survival are all implicit within the rune meaning of Uruz, thus it is a rune of manifestation, regeneration, and endurance. It is the pure unharnessed life force that comes from determination and tenacity.

Uruz signifies particular dynamism, strength, control, and dominion as well as advantage. A remarkable ascension and a sudden change.

Uruz announces a substantial and unexpected gain as a result of a risk taken before, that now pays off but only for a short period.

Uruz is a token for primary attraction between two people, the purest form of sexuality and beastly attraction. It brings passion, sexual harmony, and revitalization in a couple or fiery affairs and passionate adventures that soon consume themselves for a single.

As a representation of vitality, Uruz brings good health, strength, and endurance. The will of life is strong with Uruz and recovery is swift and sudden.

With will and determination, the circumstances will shape and form in a creative way that will work in your favor. Uruz is a bringer of fortunate circumstances, but not without hard work.

Our society can bring many obstacles and difficult events but remember that you are never helpless or alone. The strength of your ancestors, who faced many menaces, flows in your veins. Meet the challenges with courage, for this is actually an initiation into a higher state of being. You will be stronger and wiser for it.

Weakness both emotionally and physically, lacking power, loss, ignorance, lack of will, poor vitality

In reverse, Uruz signifies difficulty in accepting life’s challenge. What terrifies you, may ultimately become your greatest source of power and strength. Your greatest fear may become your teacher and ally.

Uruz in reverse can also symbolize someone who is weakening your physical or emotional self. Energy-sapping situations and people are present in this reverse rune and should be avoided. You are dominated by those around you, lacking in power, and others make decisions in your name or using your power against you.

Inability to think clearly, lack of mental fortitude, ill-health. Beware signs of your weakness, or threats to your position and personality. Your hidden strengths have to be realized and signs can be very deceptive.

Sexual problems both for men and women, lack of will and passion, poor vitality and uninspired risk-taking.