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Fehu

Fehu, also written Feoh, is the first rune of the Elder Futhark, the oldest runic alphabet used by Germanic peoples. Its name derives from Proto-Germanic *fehu-, meaning cattle or wealth, reflecting a social economy in which movable property such as livestock defined prosperity. The rune is commonly interpreted as representing wealth, abundance, and financial or material gain, as well as the potential to gain or lose wealth through effort, risk, and trade.

In terms of phonology, Fehu is associated with the f sound in many transliterations and rune inscriptions.

Historically, Fehu appears in ancient inscriptions and is referenced in the traditional rune poems as a sign

Overall, Fehu stands as a foundational symbol of wealth and vitality in the runic tradition, signaling the

Symbolically,
Fehu
embodies
the
concept
of
mobile
wealth—wealth
that
can
be
gained
through
activity,
entrepreneurship,
and
exchange,
but
also
wealth
that
can
be
easily
depleted
if
not
managed
prudently.
Because
of
this
dual
aspect,
Fehu
is
often
viewed
as
a
blessing
to
prosper
and
a
reminder
to
handle
resources
with
care.
of
cattle
and
wealth.
It
sits
at
the
start
of
the
runic
sequence
and
is
connected
to
the
themes
of
abundance,
livelihood,
and
the
foundations
of
economic
life
in
early
Germanic
societies.
In
neopagan
and
modern
occult
contexts,
Fehu
is
used
in
divination
and
magical
practice
to
signify
opportunity,
financial
advancement,
or
the
need
for
disciplined
resource
management.
beginnings
of
material
well-being
linked
to
effort
and
prudent
stewardship.