Othala/Heritage

The rune stone featured toward the left of this image is Othala.

"Othala is the rune of the sacred enclosure, the homeland, the village, the homestead. It is the family group, its customs, lands and language, as well as the duties and responsiblities that go along with maintaining family ties.

"Othala is the 'inherited' wealth that comes from ones' ancestors and their customs and way of life, as well as any property or physical attributes that are passed down from one generation to the next. Othala represents the wise management of family assets or the loyalty to ones' family or kin.

"This rune also represents leadership in clan or family matters and may refer to an elder or patriarch/matriarch such as a grandparent, or in business matters, a founding father of the company.

"Magically, Othala can be used to invoke a solid and peaceful family or group life, or to generate continued growth and prosperity. It can also provide a link to ancestral wisdom through inherited natural skills and abilities."

Another rune-inspired image by Svetlana Bakushina is featured here.