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#TuesdayRunes – Dagaz

It’s time for another rune exploration!

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We are just two away from finishing the study of each rune in The Elder Futhark Script. This rune, Dagaz (dah-gahz) symbolizes daylight, success, hope, breakthrough, transformation, and balance.

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Dagaz is considered to be a very beneficial sign in any reading. It is associated with the contrasting blessing of midsummer when days are long and the sun is at its height of power.

Increase, growth, prosperity, strength, good health, and general well-being are indicated by this rune. You may experience an unexpected successful outcome concerning a problem or project you’ve been working on. You are encouraged to remain optimistic and to keep your focus on the light as positive new developments unfold.

Dagaz is also known as the “dawn” rune and as such represents new hope and an emerging from darkness into light. There is a related aspect of protection to Dagaz, as daylight is considered a protective force, guiding us out of danger and onto the right path. In a reading, the message from this rune can be that you are out of harm’s way now, so you can rejoice in safety and look forward to new openings and opportunities.

As the first light of dawn breaks through the dark of night, this rune also represents a breakthrough of insight or inspiration, whether on an artistic, creative level or in terms of spiritual enlightenment. Divine light is guiding you along your path and you are making steady progress.

The symmetrical shape of Dagaz represents a balance between opposing energies – light and dark, up and down, movement and stagnation. Depending on how it is placed in a reading, it can be a reminder to seek more balance in life in general.

Alternatively, Dagaz can point to a major transformation or fundamental change in your life. Some have compared the rune’s shape to the wings of a butterfly. The rune can be a reminder of the positive results of necessary transformation.

Dagaz has no reversed meaning.

The birthdates associated with Dagaz are June 14th to June 29th.

34 thoughts on “#TuesdayRunes – Dagaz”

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  2. I like the sound of this one – it’s so positive. Maybe that butterfly hanging with me a couple weeks ago is connected to this rune – sure hope so!

    1. Oh, very true, Teri. I had forgotten about that incident for you. Embrace that it was this beautiful rune symbol! Thank you for leaving a comment!

  3. The “dawn” rune, what a definition. New beginnings, new hope, new ways, new opportunities… a ray of sun in every reading.

    1. Butterflies are not only beautiful but symbolic of total transformation. What a beautiful creature to align yourself with, Harmony. Thank you for stopping by!!

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