Galdr .... Singing Runic Energies

We are all made of energy.  We all create energy as we live.  Whether we're working, studying, playing, socializing, being quiet and thinking, or sleeping --- there is always an energy exchange going on between us and the universe.

 If you've come to this page, you're familiar with the Elder Futhark and you are looking for information on galdr. Galdr is a wonderful way to use the energy of the runes to live a more dynamic and successful life.  Runic energy is subtle and powerful.  It works and it is you, the singer, who will make it work.

Galdr is vibrational energy that is sung.   You don't have to sing perfectly but you do have to be comfortable singing.  You should enjoy this working and do it enthusiastically without fear.  Think of the phrase,  perfect love and perfect trust  as you sing with your arms outstretched to the world around you.

The first thing you will need is to know something about the 28 runes of the Elder Futhark. There are many rune books you can purchase used on Amazon.  There are also great YouTube videos on the subject. Social media groups (especially on Facebook) have some fabulous rune groups you can join. My favorite rune study group on Facebook is Runes For Runsters.  Look it up, ask to join, and see what they have to offer.

I will give a brief run down on the basic energies of the runes.  

Here is the first Aett and the energies I have personally studied and learned from each:

and the second aett:

and the third and final aett:

Find as much information on each rune before deciding your songs.  When you feel you are ready, you can write in your journal, using combinations of runic energies into your own music and melody.

I like to put positive runes in each song, runes like Algiz and Wunjo.  I don't know anyone who doesn't want to feel joy and protection in their lives.


Here's a galdr I will share with you that I sing to help ease financial insecurities in my home. You can stand with your arms outstretched in the invocation position (yes, we are invoking the energies of the runes when we sing).

You can put this to your own created tune.  Be creative !  Be shamanic !  Dance a bit while you sing. Feel the energy !  Feel inspired by this wonderful gift that was given to mankind in the days of antiquity.  (read up on how the runes were won and given to mankind).

Standing in the invocation position:

Sing this to your own melody to bring more money into your home:

Fehu Othala, Fehu Othala
Fehu Dagaz Wunjo
Fehu Othala Fehu Othala
Fehu Dagaz Wunjo.

Algiz Wunjo - Algiz Wunjo


You can light a candle. Light a fire outside in the fire pit.  Wear a special robe while singing.  Paint your face.  Have a pagan or heathen friend beat a drum to the rhythm of your song.  Or just do this in your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, or living room.  Just be enthusiastic.

Galdr is both subtle and powerful.  It is also fun.  Watch your life turn around when you invoke the runes into the dark spaces of your personality and being.

I ask you all to study as much as you can about the runes.  One of Odin's many names is,  The Father of Magical Song.  Yes, there are magic words and sounds that we can use to change our lives and the lives of those we love.   The Elder Futhark runic energies are just one way to do it.  There are as many magic words and sounds in the world as there are languages.

Stay tuned to my blog as we discover more magical words from the days of antiquity from other pantheons.