Rune Oracle

Norse goddess

Vör

The wary and wise, from whom nothing is hidden

awarenesswisdomcuriosityperception

Also called Vor.

Their story

Snorri says Vör is wise and inquiring, so that nothing can be hidden from her, and that there is a saying that a woman becomes "aware" (vör) of what she learns. Nothing more is told of her.

Best times to give to them

  • before research or investigation
  • when something is being hidden from you
  • at divination

What they like being given

  • a notebook of questions
  • a candle
  • herbal tea

How to honour them

  1. Ask her to help you notice what you have been overlooking.
  2. Pay close, patient attention to one thing each day.

How they can help you

  • insight
  • finding things out
  • paying attention

Symbols

  • an open eye
  • a question

Known only from Snorri's list of goddesses.

Sources

  • Prose Edda, Gylfaginning 35

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