General Description This rune indicates obstacles, stillness and inertia like the coolness of ice that it represents. It cautions to put plans on hold and wait until the situation changes. This rune shows no difference in meaning whether upright or reversed. Reverse Description This rune indicates obstacles, stillness and inertia like the coolness of ice that it represents. It cautions to put plans on hold and wait until the situation changes. This rune shows no difference in meaning whether upright or reversed.