Eiwaz is the 13th rune and corresponds to the letters “EI, E or I”.
Eiwaz, also known as “Eihwaz”, “Ehwaz”, “Eoh”, “Eyz”, “Egeis”, “Yr” or “Ihwaz”, means yew or the wisdom of the World Tree. It represents the Tree of Life, which forms the vertical axis of the world. Eiwaz symbolises the cosmic axis, the mystery of life and death, spiritual creativity, vision, wisdom, mental endurance and willpower, initiation and also protection.
“Those who embrace change make rapid progress on their spiritual path.”
Message
“You are a pillar between heaven and earth. You are connected to the force of life. You are a taut bow between heaven and earth. Remember your earthly roots; remember your spiritual roots. You are now a tree on the riverbank. Your roots plunge deep into the water, drawing nourishment from the earth. Your leaves touch the clouds in the sky peacefully, allowing themselves to be carried and rocked by the wind. You are now living in perfect oneness. You are the king of your life and, for the first time, recognise the language of your soul with your heart and mind. You are here now to be reborn. Bring about change by uniting your earthly and divine nature. Your inner shaman, your intuition and your mental strength are manifesting themselves. Heal your past so that you may shape the new. Feel connected to the life force.”
A positive outlook on life
The person feels completely connected to the flow of life and the present moment. They are grounded in their intellect, yet highly intuitive. They are confident and have found a new sense of direction. Eiwaz is a rune that appears when a person is undergoing positive change.
A distressing emotional state
The person does not feel grounded; they float and are not present in the here and now. They feel: “I cannot shape my life with my own strength; I need help.” They harbour a distrust of spirituality and have a very materialistic outlook.
Affirmations
“I trust my inner wisdom and live by it.”
“I feel the pulsating force of my life within me.”
“Every day, I embrace life.”
“I transform the old into the new.”
Correspondences
Archetype: the creator
Symbols: flowing river, waterfall
Life numbers: 4 and 33/6
Trees: yew, holly
Bach flower: Oak
Australian Bush flower: Flannel Flower
Gemstones: rock crystal, smoky quartz and malachite
Colours: green, yellow-brown
TCM element: earth
Planet: Earth
Incense: yew wood, elecampane, St John’s wort and a little frankincense
Mudra: Mudra of heart healing
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