Keywords: Change of direction, movement, progress, travel, relocation, ritual journey, personal destiny, wagon

Raidho means "wagon" and shares the same root as the Old English words for ride and wheel. Because of this, Raidho has connotations of travel, journeying, and movement. It allows us to channel our energies effectively so that these energies flow in a manner that will help us obtain our goal. A journey can be long and arduous, requiring planning, foresight, determination, and fortitude. Raidho can, therefore, refer to the journey of life or to a spiritual quest. It might also mean transport or communication, such as delivering or receiving a message, wise counsel, or the wheel of life.

In ancient times, it was believed that the sun was pulled through the skies by a chariot and horse. This is where Raidho's connection to the wheel of life lies. This rune is sacred to Thor as it was believed that the sound of thunder was created by Thor's chariot as he rode across the skies.

Recognize that everything comes in cycles and that by following them, you will progress quickly and efficiently. Align your lifestyle to the seasons and honor the turning of the year. Embrace hard times knowing that the harder it is now, the easier it will get in the future. Everything has its opposite, and challenges bring equal and opposite rewards. Life and change continue, and we must always go on. We will eventually end up where we began, but on a higher level and with a better perspective. The journey never really ends.

The appearance of Raidho in the spread often speaks of a new stage in the life path. But this is not negative; these are new opportunities and a new way of development. The old has become obsolete and burdensome, and therefore, the time for change and a new path, but where it will lead depends only on the person.

How to Use Raidho

Raidho means “wagon” and represents movement and travel. This can be a physical journey or a spiritual one. Journeys can be long and difficult and Raidho allows one to effectively channel energies to achieve the desired movement. If you are going through a period of physical movement such as frequent travel or the moving of a home or business, carry Raidho with you to help channel the needed energy for this journey. If you are working on a spiritual journey, carrying Raidho with you can be helpful for this as well.

Raidho has connections with the god Thor as it was believed thunder was the result of Thor riding his chariot across the skies. If your spiritual practice includes worship of Thor, carry Raidho with you to encourage this connection or place it upon your altar to meditate on.

Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Raidho

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

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