Runic Astrology February 23rd - March 1st: What do the runes have in store for you this week?

Divination in runes is an ancient art that can be traced back to the Norse God Odin. Old scriptures show that the Vikings then continued this tradition – they even used used rune symbols in jewellery, clothing and weapons to boost their energy.

Each person has their own rune stone, depending on on what day, and at what time they were born. This unique birth rune indicates the abilities, talents and resources that you bring into your life.

Related: How to calculate your Viking birth rune – and what it means

But as the universe is constantly changing, daily, weekly or monthly runic astrology can tell you how events, actions and things affect your life. It can also reveal what energies, events and changes are occurring, and how you can best act on them. A runic horoscope is a guide to your spiritual journey and a guide on how to live life to the fullest.

This week may feel fated, as if something is in the air. Over the next three weeks, old secrets may come to light, or feelings for someone may return. Friendships may also change form – some grow closer, others drift away. Avoid forcing anything. Let things reveal themselves.

You may need to feel emotionally safe now, yet misunderstandings could arise over the next three weeks. Still, your intuition is strong when it comes to who is worth the effort. Friendships can become especially protective and loyal if you dare to let people in. Tell someone you appreciate them.

You shine more than you realise, and this week you may attract attention without trying. Over the next three weeks, however, you may experience confusion in love. Choose the one who gives you energy – not just attention. In friendship, you may gain a new “favourite person” you unexpectedly click with.

You may feel a desire to be honest, fair and direct in love – and that is positive. Still, your communication may be tested, and you must be careful with harsh words. Friendships can grow stronger if you stand up for yourself. Speak the truth, but with warmth.

This week is about closeness and a new beginning in love. Over the next three weeks, your need for emotional security in relationships may increase, without knowing exactly how to achieve it. Give it time. Trust your intuition. Invite someone in – but at your own pace.

This week is about love. Some people move closer, others pull away. Over the next three weeks, you may experience a sense of distance, but you will learn a great deal from it. Friendships become important sources of support and reflection. Avoid chasing. Wait. Meet the one who meets you.

This week, you see more clearly who you are in relationships. Over the next three weeks, you reflect on why you are drawn to certain types of people. What are old patterns, and what are healthy new instincts? Trust your heart. A friendship may deepen if you dare to show more of yourself.

Emotions may flow strongly now, and love may feel both beautiful and frightening. Over the next three weeks, old feelings may return in waves, but you have the strength to face them. Focus on what you are meant to learn. You are moving forward—but first, your heart must be cleansed.

You may sense that something in your love life is quietly maturing. Over the next three weeks, you may be given a pause or a space – and it is within that space you understand what you truly want. Friendships can offer a renewed sense of belonging. Avoid filling the void with the wrong person.

This week, thoughts of belonging may dominate – who is your tribe? You may reach out to family, old friends, or an ex who still feels familiar. Last week’s solar eclipse showed you that you need love that feels like home. Continue in that direction.

This week may bring a breakthrough in love or friendship – a clarity that feels like sunshine after rain. At the same time, it may take you back to an old choice, but now you see what was truly real. Last week’s solar eclipse has changed you—and that change makes you freer.

You become more aware of who gives you energy and who only takes. Over the next three weeks, an old flirtation or friendship may be renewed. Last week’s solar eclipse may have made you more selective with your heart. Follow your heart.

The love within you awakens in a more physical way this week. You want to spend time with someone and be close. This may be connected to last week’s solar eclipse and the processes it set in motion. You may feel irritated if others are unclear or indecisive. Be yourself without holding back. Avoid mind games.

Your tolerance for nonsense may be low right now. Old conflicts in friendships or relationships may resurface over the next three weeks, but only to cleanse old wounds. Last week’s solar eclipse initiated a process where you are meant to set clear boundaries without explaining yourself. Choose yourself.

Communication in all its forms – especially words – carries extra weight this week. Communication issues may arise over the next three weeks, and misunderstandings may occur more often than usual. Be clear, particularly in love. A small conversation could grow bigger than you expect.

Some relationships move forward now, while others are left behind. An unexpected message could change your plans for love or your social life. Last week’s solar eclipse may have set you on a new path – and you cannot pretend you don’t feel it. Say yes to a new kind of social environment.

You may feel a desire to open your heart more, while also needing to feel safe. Over the next three weeks, you may revisit the past – thinking, rereading old messages – and suddenly see everything in a new light. Friendships can feel warmer if you dare to be more personal. Show that you value others.

You may long for harmony, yet find yourself triggered instead. Last week’s solar eclipse may have shifted something in your heart. A process has begun that could be long-lasting. Someone you once had strong feelings for – an old flame or former friend – may be given another chance.

Your social life picks up as the week progresses. Over the next three weeks, a sweet reunion or a message may bring a smile to your face. This could be linked to someone you once had romantic feelings for returning to your life. Be spontaneous. Plan something enjoyable.

This week, life – and especially relationships – may feel stormy. But storms also cleanse. Communication problems over the next three weeks may create drama through misunderstandings or the resurfacing of old wounds. This happens so you can have a fresh start or find healing.

A sense of longing may grow stronger now, and you may feel lonely even among others. Over the next three weeks, you may reconnect with someone you have missed, but you must be honest about what you need. Last week’s solar eclipse pointed to a new beginning for you. Seize it.

Life may feel as though it has come to a standstill, but that does not mean it is lifeless. Over the next three weeks, you may experience distance from those closest to you, delays, or confusing signals. Friendships are more important than romance right now. Be patient—by mid-March, you are back.

This week may bring a sign that a relationship can grow if you give it time. The next three weeks may offer important insights. Something you once learned but have “forgotten” returns to you, possibly through someone who taught you a great deal, as a friend or partner. Give it time. Choose what is genuine.

You possess an inner strength now that makes you calm and attractive in a new way. Over the next three weeks, you may see the truth in a relationship you have hoped for. In friendships, you may become the wise one, but don’t forget to receive support too. Choose the one who chooses you.