Keywords:
Creativity, passion, inspiration, revelation, light

This rune corresponds with the letter C, K, and Q.

Element: Fire
Planet: Venus
Deity: Freyja, Dwarves
Gemstone: Bloodstone
Tree: Pine
Tarot: The Chariot

Kenaz, also spelled Kaunaz, represents the torch that shines a light into the darkness of inner knowledge. Another translation is sores or boils, representing the trials and tribulations one must go through to gain true wisdom. A good example is Odin’s sacrifice of his eye to gain the Wisdom of The Universe.

As a torch, Kenaz also represents the element of fire. In Norse mythology, it is between the realms of eternal Fire (Musspellheimr) and the realms of eternal Ice (Niffleheimr) that all the inhabited worlds were created. Fire is a creative force just as much as it is a destructive one. It is through the use of fire that man has been able to survive and thrive throughout the centuries.

Kenaz should be read as a rune of transformation and growth in a spiritual sense. It signifies the choice to do what is “Right” no matter the cost. This can be incredibly empowering, as it is a symbol of energy, focus, and viture.