Tyr, the Rune of Discipline

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Meaning: Tyr     Phonetic equivalent: 't'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

Tyr is a guiding star;

well does it keep faith with princes;

it is ever on its course over the mists of night

and never fails.

Norwegian Rune Poem

Tyr is a one-handed god;

often has the smith to blow.

Icelandic Rune Poem

Tyr, god with one hand

and leavings of the wolf

and prince of temples.

Tyr

Cala Gobraith, 2009

Tyr offers strong guidance through

the turbulence and turmoil of daily life,

teaching ways to tackle any problem,

to thwart the follies of sloth and despair,

to approach any issue with

tireless tenacity and

the skills and dedication to help one thrive.

Krasskova sees Tyr as the rune of the warrior and to her courage, perseverance, discipline, self-reliance, duty done despite hardships, mental clarity, character, ethics and morality, justice and discipline are among its aspects.

Aswynn sees Tyr as the Warrior's rune. Among the meanings she accords it are the right course of action in military matters/ security matters, fair justice, Tyr the deity and impeccability.

Melville sees Tyr as victory, honor, justice, law, balance, self-sacrifice, righteousness, magickal equilibrium, selflessness, spiritual purity and courage. Associations: deity- Tyr, tree- oak, plant- wolfsbane, animal- wolf, bird- crow, zodiac- Libra, color- red, element- air.

Among other things, Oswald sees Tyr as courage, compassion, tactical genius, bravery, dedication, and daring. Associations: deity- Tyr, tree- oak, plant- aconite,  zodiac- Libra, color- bright red, element- air, stone- coral.

For Paxson, this rune represents the god Tyr, sovereignty, justice, focus, duty, self-sacrifice and moral strength.

I see Tyr as persistence, perseverance, dedication, and willing sacrifice.

Meditation associations: Martial arts, warriors, discipline and training, scent of ocean, War Magi, tears, sweat, mountains and open sky, patience and focus, dedication of artisans, sacrifice, weariness, but pride in job well-done, striving.

Runes: Theory and Practice, Galina Krasskova

Power and Principles of the Runes, Freya Aswynn

The Book of Runes, Francis Melville

Discovering Runes, Bob Oswald

Taking up the Runes, Diana Paxson

Sigel, the Rune of Energy

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Meaning: sun    Phonetic equivalent: 's'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

The sun is ever a joy in the hopes of seafarers

when they journey away over the fishes' bath,

until the courser of the deep bears them to land.

Norwegian Rune Poem

Sun is the light of the world;

I bow to the divine decree.

Icelandic Rune Poem

Sun

shield of the clouds

and shining ray

and destroyer of ice.

Sigel

Cala Gobraith, 2009

Sigel- strength and power

seething and roiling; seismic energy

simmering just beneath the

surface aids in the striving to

stoke the soul's fire to full flame.

Summon the sigeli to stir the

storm energy within and nothing is beyond your grasp.

Krasskova sees this rune as being a lightening burst of spiritual awakening, as sudden insight or inspiration, as dynamic energy or enthusiasm, as attainment and as restorative vitality.

Freya Aswynn sees this rune as the sun, life-force, seat of the soul, solar initiation, invigoration. Power of magickal will, confidence. Leading one to the right choice, such as in an ethical dilemma.

Francis Melville considers Sigel's aspects to include success, vitality, good fortune, popularity, the higher self, spiritual will, enlightenment, divine blessing, the sun, the light of creation and the active masculine principle, life force. Associations: deity- Baldur and Sonne, tree- juniper, plant- chamomile and mistletoe, animal- lion, bird- eagle, astrology- sun, color- yellow, element- fire.

For Oswald, Sigel is a rune of the sun, wholeness, light energy, victory, disclosure, discovery and the  spirit of life. Associations: deity- Baldur, tree- juniper, plant- mistletoe,  astrology- sun, color- white, element- air, stone- ruby.

To Paxson, Sigel represents illumination, movement, lightning and energy. She makes a note that if Sigel is thought about in natural terms, considering what we know of lightning behaviour today, this rune would also signify a mutual attraction of energy between heaven and earth or between the human spirit and the Divine.

I see Sigel as a rune of dynamic energy and of motivation.

Meditation associations: Lightning, chained power, wail of a nuclear siren, 'power of the sun in the palm of my hand', scent of ozone, heat, warmth, solar prominences/ flares, deep hum of MRI machines, ocean waves, windmills turning.

Runes: Theory and Practice, Galina Krasskova

Power and Principles of the Runes, Freya Aswynn

The Book of Runes, Francis Melville

Discovering Runes, Bob Oswald

Taking up the Runes, Diana Paxson

Elhaz, the Rune of Protection

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Meaning: elk    Phonetic equivalent: 'z'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

The elk-sedge is to be mostly found in the marsh;

it grows in the water and makes a ghastly wound,

covering with blood every warrior who

touches it.

**This rune has no Norwegian or Icelandic rune poems.

Elhaz

Cala Gobraith, 2009

Elhaz- essence of protection- strength of

elk, strength of elephant,

enfolding and wrapping one in a warm

elastic net of safety and security.

Elemental elhazi- enveloping and

embracing in earthen sanctuary so as to

enable secure growth and well-being.

Galina Krasskova sees this rune as protection, as a shield and as containing both nurturing and protective qualities. She suggests that Elhaz caan add protective strength to a healing.

Aswynn sees Elhaz as protection and defense, hallowing, warding and access to higher spiritual awareness.

To Melville, Elhaz represents protection, sanctuary, prayer, friendship, trust, mystical communication with the divine, guardian spirits, the absorption of protective cosmic energy and faith in the divine. Associations: deity- Heimdall, tree- yew, plant- angelica, animal- elk, bird- dove, zodiac- Virgo, color- gold, element- earth/air.

Oswald sees in Elhaz aspects such as opportunity for growth, rapid development, protection, and safe refuge. Associations: deity- Heimdall, tree- service tree, plant- elk sedge, zodiac- Cancer, color- gold, element- air, stone- amethyst.

Paxson considers Elhaz a rune of protection, a link between the natural and divine worlds, the integration of spirit and matter and partnership with totemic allies.

I see Elhaz as a rune of protection and defense. I also see a darker side of this rune in keeping things locked up or locked in so that they/it cannot escape.

Meditation associations: Snow, cold, briars, snorting horses, pitchfork, bird talons, reefs, glass, keys, cages, panic.

Runes: Theory and Practice, Galina Krasskova

Power and Principles of the Runes, Freya Aswynn

The Book of Runes, Francis Melville

Discovering Runes, Bob Oswald

Taking up the Runes, Diana Paxson

Perthro, the Rune of Probability

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Meaning: lot-box   Phonetic equivalent: 'p'

Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem

Peorth is a source of recreation and

amusement to the great,

where warriors sit blithely together

in the banqueting hall.

**This rune has no Norwegian or Icelandic poems.

Perthro

Cala Gobraith, 2009

Probability-shuffle is the name of the

perthroi's game, portents of luck;

pendulum swing- back, forth, back, forth-

playfully propelling the future ever forward.

Paradoxical Perthro, granter of luck,

pulsating like a beacon between good and bad,

positive and negative, profit and loss.

Krasskova sees Perthro as a visionary rune, containing all that was, is, and will be. To her, this rune represents all probabilities, possibilities, and memories and can help one to see beyond the temporal, the physical, and the obvious to see what lies beneath.

Among the things Aswynn sees Perthro as are birth/rebirth, collective memory, connection with one's personal Wyrd and the ability to alter probabilities regarding that Wyrd.

Melville sees this rune as mystery, chance, unpredictable events, fault or mistakes exposed, feminine mysteries, the unfolding of fate, karma, initiatory events and incubation. Associations: deity- Nornir, tree- elm, plant- belladonna, animal- woman, bird- heron, astrology- Saturn, color- black, element- water.

To Oswald, this rune represents mystery, chance, a gamble, science and technology, and  mathematical odds. Associations: deity- Frigg, tree- aspen, plant- aconite, astrology- Saturn, color- black, element- water, stone- aquarius. (I thought it odd too, but I double-checked and that's what it says in the book, so I'm not gonna second-guess :/  )

Paxson notes that Perthro is a rune whose original meanings are ambiguous and that it is generally interpreted to mean 'lot-box' or 'dice cup', but also has connotations of childbirth, play and good cheer. She suggests that the best way to learn about this rune from the rune itself, through meditation. For her, Perthro's aspects include games of chance, newborns, destiny, play, a cheerful aspect in regards to fate. In addition, Paxson regards Perthro as the rune of the Runes themselves.

For me, Perthro is a rune of luck, possibility, and probability shuffling.

Meditation associations: Fate, random chance, Seer's path, tricksters, foxes, gambling, a great wheel, a cosmic compass that aligns current probability with many lesser wheels within that re-align as probability levels change, shuffle of cards, gunsmoke, dance with life, threads of fate, vagaries of cosmic wandering, roulette wheel.

Runes: Theory and Practice, Galina Krasskova

Power and Principles of the Runes, Freya Aswynn

The Book of Runes, Francis Melville

Discovering Runes, Bob Oswald

Taking up the Runes, Diana Paxson