Perthro is the rune of magic and mystery. Things may not be quite as they seem. The roll of a dice.
Perthro translation: no specific translation known, thought to be unknown
Other spellings: Perth, Pertho
Meaning
The perthro rune is one of mystery. Think rolling dice, you never know exactly what you’ll get. It can be a great roll, or you can get snake eyes.
You won’t necessarily know what is going to happen. But along with this, it is also the symbol of magic. So look for signs pointing you on the path to go forward.
Take extra care when this rune is seen, as you don’t know what will happen. Something extra may also be happening around you that you will not know about, or will not learn about until after events have transpired.

Symbolism
This rune can be read similarly as the Magician tarot card, having a lot of options and needing to make a decision. There’s magic. They both suggest for you to look for clues surrounding you for assistance on what direction to go.
Perthro can also mean rolling the dice, which is usually risky business. You may win big, but you could also lose everything.
Relating To Other Runes
Take note of what runes are surrounding this one. This can represent what the mystery or magic may be related to. It can also suggest what the mystery or haze is surrounding.
Continue Reading
- Find shorter definitions to all of the other runes here: Elder Futhark Runes
- New to rune casting? Read how to cast runes here
- Get yourself some rune dice? This is how to use them in a rune reading rather than casting a full set of runes.