#TuesdayRunes – Dagaz

It's time for another rune exploration! Photo by Jan Sikes 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. Photo by Jan Sikes Dagaz is considered to be a very beneficial sign in any reading. …

#TuesdayRunes – Ingwaz

Welcome to another segment of our journey through the ElderFuthark Runes! Today's rune is Ingwaz (eeng-wahz). Ingwaz is the rune of the fertility god, Ing, and is associated with masculine sexuality and male potency. Photo by Jan Sikes This rune is the springtime energy of plant life emerging after the depths of winter, and the …

#TuesdayRunes – Laguz

Welcome back! We're continuing our journey through the Runes, with only three more to go! Photo by Jan Sikes Today's Rune is Laguz (lah-gooze). Photo by Jan Sikes Laguz is the water rune, symbolizing the element in all of its forms. It is also connected to emotions, the cleansing of unwanted energy through tears, and …

#TuesdayRunes – Mannaz

Photo by Jan Sikes January 2021 Welcome to another exploration into the Elder Futhark Script Runes! The rune we are taking a look at today is Mannaz (mah-nahz). Photo taken by Jan Sikes Mannaz is the rune of humankind and symbolizes the characteristics that set humans apart from the rest of the Earth's living creatures. …

#TuesdayRunes – Ehwaz

Welcome back to another segment in our study of the Elder Futhark Runes! Photo by Jan Sikes Today's rune is Ehwaz (ay-wahz). Photo by Jan Sikes The shape of Ehwaz is symbolic of the horse, revered as a sacred animal in the cultures of the ancient Germanic tribes. This rune represents the qualities of faith, …

#TuesdayRunes – Berkana

Welcome back for a look at another rune! Photo by Jan Sikes As we continue exploring the runes, the next one up in The Elder Futhark Script is Berkana (bair-kah-nah). Photo by Jan Sikes The keywords associated with this rune are: Birth, new beginnings, family, growth, regeneration. A very positive rune, Berkana symbolizes new beginnings. …

#TuesdayRunes – Tiwaz

Photo by Jan Sikes It's time to continue our journey through the runes! The next segment of the Elder Futhark runes is Tyr's Aett. These runes speak to the aspects of the dance between the visible and invisible realms, with runes directly connected to the ancient deities, natural forces, and humanity itself. The first rune …

#TuesdayRunes – Sowilo

Welcome back for another look at the mystical and magical runes from the Elder Futhark Script. Photo by Jan Sikes Today's Rune is Sowilo (so-we-lah). The keywords associated with this rune are: light, energy, good health and success. What a great rune to get in any reading at any time! Sowilo is the rune of …