The Norns

The Norns, Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld (what was, what is becoming, and what shall be), sit at the well beneath the world-tree Yggdrasil and spin the fates of gods and humans.

Uses

• Divination
• Understanding fate
• Past, present, and future readings

Runes

Nauthiz, Perthro

Working with it

Set out a small offering (bread, mead, or a drink of water) and speak to The Norns by name. Say what you ask for and what you will give in return; Norse practice is built on gift for gift.