Gebo

Gift, Present, Generosity

Love, forgiveness, gifts, trade, process of exchange, the gravity of equals and opposites, honor, hospitality, generosity, partnership, unity, equality, skill, talent

Gebo ('Gay-boo') (or Gifu), is the rune that represents the act of giving in all forms. It is a symbol of partnership, love, and perfect balance between the act of giving and receiving. When extracted, Gifu is a rune, announcing a period of happiness, fulfillment, and prosperity.

The 'X' shape illustrates two hands offering each other a gift. In the past, any kind of new relationships were sealed with gifts. This gesture represents a fair trade, equality, and generosity. This rune is about giving and receiving and also about knowing that there has to be harmony in this flow or the relationship will suffer. The shape is also widely used as a kiss, which also ties in with the essence of love and great affection.

Gebo represents the meeting of two different forces, that are opposite (gender, energy, qualities, characteristics) but coincide in nature. It is also the unification of these two forces for the betterment of both parties.

Being the 7th rune and a rune of many positive attributes, Gebo is the very origin of 'lucky seven'.

Great personal charisma and outstanding success. Gebo foretells an important friendship or partnership that will bring many benefits to both.

Gebo indicates an unexpected gift, a sign of someone’s generosity.

As the rune of love and partnership, Gebo can foretell a marriage proposal, a sexual union and a perfect balance as equal, between two partners. It’s a confirmation of hidden feelings for a loved one. A perfect harmony, connection, understanding where the two partners are feeling happy and fulfilled.

Gebo encourages you to stick with balanced relationships in order to empower mental health. Forgiveness can lift a huge weight off your shoulders.

Gebo foretells a gift not only material or emotional one but also a spiritual one and can be considered as a positive spiritual sign.

Gebo also reminds us to be generous and forgiving as this nature will bring balance in both our mentality but also our relationships.

When you accept a gift in any form, be ready to give. When you give, don’t reject the returned favor. Be a part of the harmonious exchange of energy.

Gebo is the first of the runes that cannot be inverted. These runes signify general things and depending on the runes they will be extracted with, will give a more enlightening meaning.

In general, Gebo foretells a period of happiness, balance, a partnership or unity between two people, fulfillment, and prosperity.