Number:                                   6                       
                                                                    

Phonetic Value:                           K                      
                                                                    

Word:                                    Ken                      
                                                                    

Planetary:                           Mars and Sun        
                                                                    

Element/s:                               Fire        
                                                                    

Deity/ies                              Heimdahl
                                                                    

Modern Translation:                     A Torch                     
                                                                    

Memory Keys:                                                        

        Word/Concept:         Ken is for 'D'ya ken?' (see below)        
                                                                    

               Stave:            Beams of light coming from its source.
                                                         

Word/Concept:           'D'ya ken? is a common term found in Scots
dialect which means 'So you understand?'  
This has its origins in this rune which means
simply to shed light on a situation and to
 therefore understandwhat is happening 
(Runes commonly use such metaphors). 
This has obvious spiritual connotations - 
'enlightenment' for example, and the 
creativity which derives from new ideas.
It also represents the warmth and comfort
of the hearth fire - the security of home, 
and health; the strong spark of life.  From
this derives self confidence, stability,
and a feeling of well being.