Dagaz is the 23rd rune and corresponds to the letter “D”.
Dagaz, also known as “Daeg”, “Dags”, “Daaz”, “Dagr” or “Dag”, means day, light at sunrise and sunset, and dawn and dusk. It is associated with the symbol of the Holy Grail. This rune signifies clarity and transformation, growth, success, new beginnings, progress, polarity, insight, mysteries and synthesis from the polarities of life. Dagaz reveals the good in the bad, honesty and truth.
“Everything we have is merely on loan.”
The message of the Dagaz rune
“Connect with your centre; let the light – a symbol of your wisdom – spread throughout your body. Open your mind to the intuitive knowledge you carry within you. A new day has begun and is connected to you. This rune grounds you in your centre. Allow this connection to your own centre. Find the courage for a new beginning by recognising your spiritual wisdom. Dagaz accompanies you through the gateway to the new, guiding you to the power of the new. Your life is taking root anew. Walk through the gateway to the light of wisdom and manifest your inner wisdom in life. May every step on your life’s journey from now on be wise, successful and joyful. May every step on your life’s journey from now on manifest in accordance with your inner truth and vision.”
A positive outlook on life
The person feels at one with themselves and recognises their own wisdom. They do not allow themselves to be influenced by others, but follow their own path calmly and in a relaxed manner. They know where they want to go and what feels right for them.
A distressing emotional state
The person feels burdened, blocked, anxious and lacks confidence in themselves and their intuition. They are always searching. They have the pattern: “I might be missing out on something.” They are also unable to make up their mind.
Affirmations
“I rest in my centre.”
“I’m making a fresh start.”
“I trust my inner wisdom.”
“I embrace my inner guidance on my life’s journey.”
“I am calm in my centre and clear in my mind.”
“I stand by my greatness.”
Correspondences
Archetypes: The King, the Sage, the Healed Child
Symbol: a lake with a sparkling, bright surface; a butterfly
Life numbers: 7 and 9
Trees: yew, oak, spruce
Bach flower: Heather
Australian Bush flower: Crowea
Gemstones: haematite, chalcedony, tiger’s eye, chrysolite, diamond
Colours: red and light blue
TCM elements: Metal, Water and Fire
Planet: Jupiter
Incense: birch bark, angelica root and propolis
Mudra: Linga Mudra
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