# Perthro 14th Rune of the Elder Futhark & 6th Rune of Heimdall's Aett :pertho: **URL:** \ **Category:** Witchy Wisdom\ **Tags:** runes, divination\ **Created:** [March 22, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/perthro-14th-rune-of-the-elder-futhark-6th-rune-of-heimdalls-aett/20668 "2022-03-22T15:19:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/perthro-14th-rune-of-the-elder-futhark-6th-rune-of-heimdalls-aett/20668/1 "2022-03-22T15:19:08Z")
## Rune Name: Perthro :pertho: **Germanic Name:** Perthro, lot-cup, device for casting lots **Phonetic Value:** P **Pronunciation:** PER - throw **Translation:** Dice Cup **Modern English:** Perd **Rune Number:** 14 of the Elder Futhark & 6th of Heimdall’s Aett **Polarity:** Feminine ♀ **Color Association(s):** Black **Elemental Association(s):** Water 🌊 **Deity Association(s):** Nornir **Herbal Association(s):** Aconite 🌿 **Tree Association(s):** Beech **Astrological Association(s):** Saturn :astrology_saturn: **Month/Days:** January 13 – January 28 **Chakras:** Sacral, Solar Plexus, Third Eye **Tarot Card(s):** The High Priestess, Wheel of Fortune, Justice ⚖ **Magickal Uses:** Increase connection with the unseen world. Use in conjunction with Laguz :laukaz: to help increase psychic powers. Use to increase luck or use with Nauthiz :naudiz: to appeal to Norns to reweave fate to your benefit. **Overall Meanings/Keyword(s):** Fate, Destiny, Luck, Illumination, Secrets, Transformation, Karma, Chance, Destiny, Divination, Choice, Primal Law The ancient Norse were serious about gaming. The gods assisted when the dice were rolled. Either the act of throwing/tossing dice or other playing implements. Little difference between techniques & tools of rune casting & gambling. Gambling was a passion among Germanic peoples. Testing luck was the same as their essential being. Something to be filled & drunk from. Hand of fate through karma or Divine predestination is showing strongly in one’s life. Power order & purpose behind the seemingly random events. Intense forces of change from behind the scenes are occurring currently. Perthro :pertho: suggests positive forces unless shown with negative runes. A reminder that not black & white is an oversimplification of fate into good or bad. The change referenced is associated with an infinite amount of complexity & subtlety. Fate exists at a level we can never truly know what seems true may be false. **Brightstave/Upright:** A good source of joy to powerful enlightened ones. Good _“lot”_ to have. Good fellowship & happiness indicates constant evolutionary change & growth. Entertainer or musician. You may soon be on the receiving end of luck & something unknown. Creative, fierce, spontaneity **Merkstave/Reversed:** Too much of this force such as an addiction to its pleasures, can cause chaos, destruction, & confusion. Use of it leads to dissipation & squandering of vital forces. A stoppage of this force results in stagnation, loneliness, & withering of life’s pleasures. Malaise. Maybe psychological issues present that need to be explored. May not mean a readiness to explore hidden mysteries. A desire that is not accompanied by the wisdom of experience. Tread carefully. **Sources:** - Chamberlain, Lisa. _Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes_ . Chamberlain Publications, 2018. - Kristina, Jillian. “Wild Runes Deck - Tamed Wild.” Nashville Metropolitan Area, Nashville, 2020. [https://tamedwild.com/products/wild-runes-deck](https://tamedwild.com/products/wild-runes-deck) - Simonds, Josh. _The Beginner’s Guide to Runes: Divination and Magic with the Elder Futhark Runes_ . Rockridge Press, 2020. - Thorsson, Edred. _Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic: A Complete Guide to Interpreting Runes, Rune Lore, and the Art of Runecasting_ . Red Wheel/Weiser, 2018. ---
**Author:** ![marsha](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/marsha/32/84702_2.png) [@marsha](https://forum.spells8.com/u/marsha)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/perthro-14th-rune-of-the-elder-futhark-6th-rune-of-heimdalls-aett/20668/2 "2022-03-22T17:22:33Z")
Thank you @Susurrus I look forward to learning about a new rune each Tuesday! ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/perthro-14th-rune-of-the-elder-futhark-6th-rune-of-heimdalls-aett/20668/3 "2022-03-22T20:28:33Z")
You are very welcome. I enjoy learning about each one as much as I can too. I figured there had to be others with the same curiosity as myself! ❤ I’m happy that you look forward to them. 🫂 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/perthro-14th-rune-of-the-elder-futhark-6th-rune-of-heimdalls-aett/20668/4 "2022-03-23T07:35:42Z")
A rune of fate and of turning the tides- Perthro has a bit more abstract concepts for me than some of the other runes, but that leaves the door wide open for ways to interpret it in readings. I particularly like the notes about how to use it with Laguz and Nauthiz! 👍 These rune posts are always so great- thank you for sharing your wisdom, @Susurrus! ❤:pertho: ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/perthro-14th-rune-of-the-elder-futhark-6th-rune-of-heimdalls-aett/20668/5 "2022-03-23T10:50:17Z")
Always a pleasure. I like having the information all in one place so it’s easy to access. If I had the time to figure it out, I could use the Spells8 background & make them into printables for the site. I’m getting ahead of myself 😄 I still have to finish the runes that are left first. ❤ The Norse have a couple that are very abstract in their concepts, but it gives insight to their way of life. Gambling was & testing their luck or chances was something they did quite often, so it makes sense that one of the runes would be associated with a dice cup or rolling the dice.