Runic writing was known for a long time. It is found among ancient Germanic peoples, among Siberians, Hungarians and Bulgarians. It is on the basis of the runes of the last nations that historians reconstruct the so-called “Russian runes”. Each of them had its own concept and was a specific letter for pronunciation. Despite the complexity of the image, such a symbol was read quite simply, because each rune has its own name, and its first letter was a significant sound. In order to make this more clear, we give an example. Take the runic alphabet “fehu, uruz, turisaz, ansuz, raida and kauna”, we will separate the first letters from them, resulting in a “futark”. Futhark is a runic alphabet.
About Rune Otal
Among the runes found in the futar, I want to pay attention to the Otal rune (synonyms - Otila, Odal, Ethel, Otel, Otala, Odal). It means a hereditary estate, family estate, inalienable property. The prototype of the runes is a site with a gate, fenced on all sides, or a cult sanctuary surrounded by a fence or rope. Here, the sacred territory of the courtyard and home is also understood. In an esoteric sense, this rune means safety and security, shelter behind a certain fence. Definitions such as stealth and inaccessibility are also suitable here.
The origin of the name of the rune
Trying to understand what the Otal rune means, first of all I want to know how its name is interpreted. To date, there is no precise explanation and answer to this question. According to one of the assumptions, it goes back to the Indo-Germanic "atta". Perhaps it came from the Danish “ato-s”, which sounds very much like the name of the rune, and the ancient “atto” means “ancestor, father”. Initially, this word indicated the formation of a tribe from one ancestor, then the tribe itself followed, and only after it was a noble family.
If we take the name "o ðala", which sounds in Russian as "odal", then it defines the patrimonial property. It is from the root of this word that the German concept of “Adele” (nobility) was formed. If we pay attention to the oldest translation of the concept of “otal”, which came to us from mainland German sources, then it sounds like a “noble man”. In this sense, this word is directly related to the Anglo-Saxon "atheling", which translates as "prince, a noble man." From the same root came a word such as the German "adel" and the Dutch "edel", the meaning of which is identical to the aforementioned Anglo-Saxon.
Rune shape
In shape, the Otal rune is a combination of symbols such as Gebo and Ingus. It is for this reason that it can be interpreted as a gift from Inga. Perhaps that is why some modern researchers associate it with inheritance. If we compare the symbolism of Ingus and the concept of “inheritance”, we can conclude that we mean genetic heredity, at least at the occult level.
As for the physical world, in this case Otila is associated with the inheritance of land or the rights to its ownership. So, for example, in Norway the so-called right of oder is still valid today. It lies in the fact that a person who lives in a strange manor can remain in it after the death of the rightful owner. All members of the family, up to the sale of the estate, could take advantage of the right for the blanket. For 20 years after the sale, they had the right to buy back the family lands without obstacles.
How the house is connected with the Otal rune
The traditional meaning of Otal is the house. This is an extremely capacious symbol, representing a certain space in which a person feels safe. Home is the place where we were born and where we return in case of any difficulties. It is inherited and is a symbol of the genus. It is in this sense that there are expressions in heraldry such as the “house of the Romanovs” or the “house of the Habsburgs”.
As a rule, in the Middle Ages there was a family coat of arms or house sign. The symbols of these emblems include, in addition to images of animals, weapons, armor, shields, and magic signs. This suggests that initially they served not only as symbols of the genus, but also as original charms that protected the front door from the invasion of something evil and evil. The threshold and door of the house also have a kind of symbolism that separates the transition from a protected space to an unprotected one.
Many of us are wondering why patrimonial estates are needed. Each person should have a Homeland, but not an abstract one, but one that will connect him with the Earth, nature, ancestors, with God. A person can be healthy and happy only when he has these connections, when he is part of something whole. Rod - this is the most important thing in the concept of "family estate". When we grow up, become independent, we often think that we no longer need parents. But over time, on a sensual level, we feel a lack of the energy that we received from childhood. And most importantly, nothing can replace it. Plus, we also cannot give our children the energy that their grandparents endow. And in order not to lose it, it is necessary to maintain contact with parents. This will allow you to stay with all your kind, thereby having the opportunity to feel the help of our ancestors.
Magic
Odal (rune, whose meaning is “home”) is widely used in magic. Here it is characterized by concepts such as protecting a home or any real estate. It is recommended to use it only in the most extreme cases, when a person is ready, as they say, to give half the kingdom to a horse. That is, a situation arises where it becomes necessary to protect a particular property, and which requires immediate resolution at any cost.
This rune will help, but in return will require a fee. A person will have to lose something, and in most cases it is even impossible to assume that it will be. In addition, in many situations, this rune is used to protect property, heritage, family, or clan. Another aspect of its magical application is the formation of boundaries, that is, a clear distinction between one's own and another's.
Fortune telling rune
The mantic value of Otal is the house. This is a safe place where you can always take refuge in difficult moments, a kind of rear. This value also means physical labor, caring for the elderly, repair, construction and so on. This also includes concepts such as inheritance, real estate, testament. In fortune telling, it can occur both in the upright position and in the inverted position. In the latter case, Otal (rune) has a completely different meaning. This may be alienation, domestic conflict, detachment from something material, disorder, and sometimes vagrancy, homelessness, problems with real estate.
Situation
The first thing described in fortune telling is the situation. If Odal (the rune, the meaning of which is characterized by the basic concept of “house”) falls out in a direct position, then this indicates that you will have certain things to do with the acquisition of something, including very important objects, such as housing, company. This symbol portends the help of influential people. Perhaps this will be financial support from the outside. When solving a business-related issue, it can mean mutually beneficial cooperation. Speaking about the process as a whole, it is connected with diverging paths, in which there is an update, a rejection of the old and a search for a new Self.
If the rune is upside down, then in this case it means delay and portends a lack of support through already established channels and connections.
Opportunities
If the rune Otal is in a straight position, this means a real advance, the opportunity to gain strength and position. It can also mean gaining a family connection in the form of trust and love. In the inverted position, the rune shows that you need to stop rolling in the swamp.
Warning
If the symbol fell in the upright position, then it says that you have to sacrifice something very important at this stage, something that brings prosperity and joy. If the Otal rune is inverted, it means that you need to stop, as all new things, trips, purchases will end in failure.
Tip
The rune in the upright position says that you need to get rid of the old, that you have not used for a long time, without regret. If for this you need to make investments, then you need to do it without thinking for a moment. In an inverted position, she warns, calling you to be vigilant about any, even the most petty, affairs. It is recommended to use new patterns of behavior, as the old ones have already become obsolete.
Otal value in combination with other runes
The symbol has a completely different meaning in combination with other runes. So, with Solow, she says that you look like a triangle, and you cannot imagine any other life. If the runes Feu and Otal fall nearby, then this indicates that soon your wealth will increase.
Personal things
Quite often, people do not guess at home, but at their personal affairs. If in this case the rune falls out in the upright position, then this suggests that with the chosen one you can safely build a family hearth. If fortune-telling occurs before the wedding, then this symbol also suggests that the newlyweds will be better off living separately from relatives.
If the Otal is upside down, it means that you are not yet ready to create a family. And if you are on the eve of the wedding, then this marriage will end in nothing more than a divorce. It is still necessary to wait and test your feelings in relation to the chosen one or to the chosen one.
Fortune telling
If the issue in the alignment of runes is health, then when Otal falls in a straight position, you are advised to carry out treatment at home. If you can’t do without hospitalization, then the relatives with whom you live directly need to visit you as often as possible. If the runes that surround Otal are negative, then this suggests that after treatment the patient will not be able to leave the house. In this case, it is not recommended to move to other regions, as this can significantly reduce a person’s life.
If the Otal rune fell upside down, then this suggests that it is urgently necessary to visit a medical facility. Separately, you should pay attention if the inverted symbol stands next to the inverted rune of Lagutz. This says that the house is cursed or that it contains an esoteric artifact of a negative or deadly orientation. People living in the immediate vicinity of him are very sick. Often these are diseases that can be fatal. If such an artifact cannot be found, it is recommended to change the housing.