The word mannaz means human in Old Norwegian. The rune is often associated with human intelligence and the human mind by runologists, but in fact it is better understood as a merging of the intellectual and the intuitive. It harmonizes the activity of the left and right hemispheres of the brain, which helps foster spiritual health. Its power lies in its ability to support people on the path to perfection and in integrating all the disparate aspects of themselves, thereby finding an equilibrium that allows them to be their most honest selves. Mannaz strengthens our self-knowledge, allowing us to better understand not just who we are, but why we are what we are. Mannaz is a symbol of purpose and of the meaning of life.
