Mannaz translates to the "mankind" card in my Enchanted Runes Oracle Deck. The original is a 16x20 acylic artwork on canvas. In the oracle, there is a difference in pulling this card upright or reversed. Here is a further breakdown of this special card:
Upright
This is the true essence of the human being and the evolution of the mind. Mannaz is the individual divine spark and with the collective potential, it has the ability to surpass any limitations. This is a time to reach within you to work on self-improvement and self-discovery. Sharpen your mind and understand the spiritual side of things. Grow into a bettered version of yourself. Bloom so that at the apex of your growth you can share your knowledge and learnings with others around you, while also allowing them to impart their learnings with you. Your social circle is important. With true relationships that are built, we can experience more in one cycle of life than just on our own. Seek harmony with others and together you can achieve common goals. Mannaz shows that by working on ourselves we can bring more to the team. Consider how your actions affect those around you and vice versa. Again, we must better ourselves so those around us can better themselves, and we can all progress. Both the collective and the individual is important! This is a time for learning about yourself and in turn everyone can flourish.
Reversed
There is an internal conflict that is preventing you from growing. In turn, you are unable to help those around you and no one is benefiting from this slump. You have the opportunity to flip this rune to its positive attributes for substantial growth. You may just require hard, internal work first. It is vital for you to figure out what is going on at your core. Face head on the reason for the blockage. Is there a deep seeded fear you are holding on to or are you being self-centered? Is there greed in what you desire or is your ego afraid of damage? Penetrate your soul and work on these conflicts. You are the sole person to aid yourself in what is occurring on the inside during this time. By course correcting and bettering yourself, you can turn outward and proceed to work effectively with those around you.
