Thread 40980801

>>40980801 (OP)
algiz

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> Algiz depicts either a person with upraised arms, elk's antlers, or the Norse god Heimdall guarding Asgard. In old Germanic languages, Algiz means "defense," while "Elhaz" refers to elk, symbolizing the protective elks of Yggdrasil. Warriors often carved Algiz into their weapons as a mark of protection and sanctuary from harm.

Algiz Rune Meaning: Upright Position
Represented by the elk, Algiz symbolizes protection and defense. You are under the safeguard of spiritual protection and your powerful inner strength is enough to help you manifest your dreams. It seems you have guides watching over you, providing support and shielding you from negative influence. This rune acts as a protective shield, guarding you against harm. By acknowledging, harnessing and leaning into this feeling of being protected, you can pursue your goals with greater confidence.

Spiritually, Algiz is also a symbol of awakening and heightened intuition. You are becoming more attuned to your inner self. This rune encourages you to trust your instincts and to use your intuition. Embrace the protection and support you are receiving, and use this heightened awareness to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Eihwaz Rune Meaning: Upright Position
The yew tree is deeply connected to the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, Yggdrasil. Eihwaz represents the cyclical nature of existence and its transformative energy. Now can be a time of profound change, renewal, and the natural progression from one phase of life to another. This rune embodies the idea of shedding old ways to embrace new beginnings, marking the end of a cycle and the start of a new one. Reflect on the natural cycles of your life and to embrace transformation as a necessary and positive force.

Eihwaz is also a symbol of divine protection and wisdom. It suggests a strong connection to higher realms and the divine, offering enlightenment and guidance through these challenging transitions. This rune highlights a sense of purpose and the interconnectedness of all aspects of existence, encouraging you to have faith that the changes in your life are happening as they need to. Allow the understanding of the interconnectedness of all things to guide you through life's transitions.

Eihwaz is also another of the 8 runes that is never traditionally read reversed.

In the Old English rune poem Eihwaz is referred to as ‘fire’s keeper’, arousing much speculation concerning the way in which it burns and whether it might have been used to gather up and store hot embers. To me this hints at its role in maintaining the fire of life: the Yew tree reminding us that life will come again, even in the coldest and darkest of times. In Norse Myth, one man and one women will survive Ragnorak, sheltered within the World Tree. The Yew tree is often found at grave yards and, rather than seeing it as a sign of death, we might view it as symbolising eternal life, guarding and keeping the ancestral spirits resting in the ground. In the northern tradition a part of the soul is believed to remain at the place of death or burial, available for the living to commune with.
The Eihwaz rune is also associated with the spinal column, the core self, and the eternal part of the soul. The rune is linked to the yew bow through the Old Icelandic rune poem, the weapon of choice for the God Ullr and the giantess Skadi who ‘becomes’ a goddess through her marriage to the benevolent sea God Njord.

Algiz represents the antler of Freyr. The one He used to kill a jotunn.

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