Teiwaz is the 17th rune and corresponds to the letter “T”.
Tiwaz, also known as “Teiwaz”, “Tyr”, “Tir”, “Tiu”, “Teiws”, “Tyz” or “Tiwar”, signifies the sun god or sky god, as well as world order. It symbolises rebirth into the light, loyalty, justice, judgement, victory, spiritual discipline, heroism and self-sacrifice, the development of spiritual willpower, courage, strength and determination. “Healing through realisation.”
“Awaken the gentle inner warrior within you.”
The message of the rune Tiwaz
“Recognise the order and harmony within yourself; feel what is right and just within you. Connect with the laws of love. Let all-encompassing love inspire you and let order and clarity reign within you in every moment of your life. Feel what is right for you, let Tiwaz guide you, feel and live your inner truth. Tiwaz reminds you to stand tall, to feel life, to recognise the power of life within you. Recognise the pulsating life force within you; centre yourself; put in order whatever is out of place in the outside world. Clarify your relationships; speak the unspoken; recognise what is unclear; resolve whatever is weighing on your heart. In this way, Teiwaz accompanies you on the path to success. Once your life is in order and you are at peace with yourself and your surroundings, abundance can manifest itself. Stop struggling, rest; life will carry you. The right and just solution will manifest itself, even without any effort on your part!”
Meaning of the rune Tiwaz
“Tiwaz” connects us with the archetypal image of the “Pillar of the World” and symbolises the maintenance of cosmic order. It embodies three key meanings: justice, war and the Pillar of the World. Essentially, it represents the power of divine order on a universal level and in human life on earth. This rune holds within it the secret of spiritual discipline, the phenomenon of loyalty and the mystery of unwritten, spiritual laws. It supports a person in the progressive realisation of their vision. Teiwaz is the rune of justice, harmony, balance, trust and loyalty. This rune symbolises the archetype of order. Teiwaz gives us the strength and courage to resolve and clear deep-seated blockages in life. It invites us to move forward, to take control of our lives and to find the courage to follow our path, even if it may meet with external resistance. This rune points to a clear path, a definite direction. It helps us summon the strength to see things through to the end, to resolve and clarify them.
Tiwaz demands determination and the ability to make decisions.
A positive outlook on life
The person feels able to clearly recognise what suits them and what does not. Furthermore, they feel able to recognise the truth for themselves and know what feels right for them. They can live their truth and let others be as they are.
A distressing emotional state
The person feels they are being treated unfairly. Furthermore, they feel unable to discern what is right or wrong. They feel like a victim, but also incapable of finding their way. In this distressing emotional state, they are very easily swayed by others. They are easily manipulated, as they lack clarity themselves.
Affirmations
“I am connected to my strength and my will.”
“I live every moment of my life full of strength and enthusiasm.”
Correspondences
Archetype: King
Symbols: sun and lightning bolt
Life numbers: 4 and 8
Trees: oak, beech, elder
Bach flower: Oak
Australian Bush flower: Mulla Mulla
Gemstones: jasper, tourmaline, malachite, charoite
Colours: silver or blue
TCM elements: air and earth
Planet: Jupiter
Incense: Dammar
Mudra: Mudra of centredness
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