Algiz is the 15th rune and corresponds to the letter “Z”.
Algiz, also known as “Elhaz”, “Iwa”, “Ybe”, “Eohl”, “Algir”, “Alga” or “eolhz”, means “elk and protection”. It represents the connection between gods and humans, a protective and instructive force, strength, awareness, defence and good fortune. Furthermore, this rune symbolises a connection with nature, external guidance and complete hope directed upwards. Algiz is a protective rune.
“There are dangers along life’s path, but inner protection is always guaranteed.”
Message
“Trust in life, trust in higher guidance, recognise the divinity within you. Life can be shaped with ease. Trust in this and find the courage to swim against the tide. Walk the path of life hand in hand with your divine essence. You are one with divine guidance. You are like a young river and divine guidance is the bank. The sun caresses your skin and God dwells in your heart – you are an expression of the sacredness of life.”
A positive outlook on life
This person has confidence and faith. They are open to their intuition and to guidance, can recognise coincidences and signs from the outside world, and are able to act very intuitively. They are deeply connected to love. Algiz is a good rune for meditating and connecting with one’s higher self.
A distressing emotional state
Mistrust, self-destruction and the feeling of being betrayed by life, of having no trust in life and of being a victim of life. Likewise, the feeling of being betrayed by God and treated unfairly.
Affirmation
“I trust my intuition.”
“I am on the right path.”
Correspondences
Archetype: the sage
Symbols: sun wheel, circle, medicine wheel
Life number: 7
Trees: oak and yew
Bach flower: Water Violet
Australian Bush flower: Turkey Bush
Gemstones: smoky quartz or opal, amethyst, obsidian
Colours: silver or gold
TCM element: air
Planet: Uranus
Incense: angelica root
Mudra: Lingam
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