Keywords: Homeland, ancestral property, family home, inheritance

Othila means homeland or ancestral property and can represent these things in both the physical and spiritual sense. It represents non-movable wealth like a house or land and heritage, including family as part of it. Its shape shows an enclosure whose contents cannot be taken away. Symbolically Othila maintains the existing state of things. It resists arbitrary rules, preserving individual and collective liberty within the framework of natural law. It is important to note that Othila is more than just physical property. It is also our cultural and spiritual heritage that is passed down to us by our ancestors.

At this time of re-focusing, fix your goal firmly in your mind and let your thoughts attract the energy you need to reach it. You must concentrate to read all the signs, but don't try to force the issues. Your objective is like a wild bird in the palm of your hand. If you grip too tightly, you risk killing it.

Othila is a symbol of the home and a strong family. This rune in a spread can indicate time spent with the family or matters related to the family's comfort, such as cleaning the house or family vacations.

How to Use Othila

Othila is the rune of the family. It represents one’s home, heritage, culture, and homeland, all things which cannot be taken away. Othila is a powerful rune to utilize if you are looking to strengthen your connection with your family and heritage. Othila may be helpful to carry with you, though may be much more effective to utilize within the home. Place Othila in your home to cultivate positive energy within your family. It may also serve as a reminder to embrace your culture and heritage.

If you are looking to strengthen your connection with your ancestors and spiritual heritage, it may be helpful to create an altar or sacred space specifically for this purpose. Place Othila in this space to help foster this connection.

Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Othila

Use the Othila Norse Rune Pendant as a necklace, keychain, or other charm to carry the energies of Othila with you. You may also hang it in your altar space

Utilize Othila individually or in conjunction with the other 23 runes of the Elder Futhark with the Elder Futhark Norse Rune Set