Friday Prayer (Perthro): There are external forces, some dark, influencing our lives. We must seek to identify them and brush aside those working against us.
Rune, Perthro ᛈ
The Perthro Elder Futhark rune is a symbol of mystery, fate, and hidden knowledge in Asatru. Associated with chance and destiny, this rune represents the unknown forces shaping one’s path. In modern Asatru practice, Perthro often appears in rituals focused on revealing hidden truths or tapping into intuitive powers. Many Asatruar believe this rune holds the key to understanding personal Wyrd, or fate, as it unfolds.
Perthro invites participants in Asatru rituals to look deeper into themselves, their past, and their future. Often, those who meditate on it seek guidance about difficult choices or situations where the outcome remains uncertain. It embodies the potential for both unexpected fortune and hidden challenges.
In divination, Perthro frequently reveals hidden factors at play in a person’s life. When drawn during a rune reading, it may indicate a pivotal event, an unfolding mystery, or a chance encounter that will shape the querent’s life. It reminds practitioners that life holds secrets, but with clarity and self-reflection, they can navigate their way through these uncertainties.
Perthro also plays a significant role in rites focused on fertility and birth, as its connection to mystery and chance ties into the cycles of life. The rune encourages those involved to embrace both the uncertainty and the potential of new beginnings. Perthro serves as a reminder that not all aspects of life can be controlled, but they can be understood and accepted.
In group settings, such as Kindred gatherings, Perthro often becomes a focus when groups need to make decisions based on intuition or unknown future outcomes. When invoked during these rituals, Perthro can help uncover group dynamics or hidden motivations. Its presence strengthens bonds by encouraging honesty, introspection, and openness to the unknown.
By embracing the mysteries that Perthro reveals, Asatruar align themselves with deeper forces guiding their lives.
