Keywords: Divine connection, protection, sanctuary, prayer, trust, guardian
Algiz has been translated as elk, protection, swan, and sedge grass. It symbolizes resistant power and is the most powerful defense rune. It also acts as a rune of personal protection and would be used by warriors as such. Spiritually, it symbolizes reaching up to the divine, as the pagan peoples would literally reach their arms up to the sky to connect with the gods.
Algiz also represents success through endeavor in a search, quest, or other enterprises. Like the fast-growing pine tree, schemes will develop quickly. Like sharp sedge, you are protected from attack. Alertness and awareness will be your guide. Wisdom, vision, and clarity of mind will aid your cause.
Although the path ahead is fraught with danger, you need have no fear, for you have the power of protection within you. You will be safe as long as you confirm your connection with the divine. Algiz indicates a favorable time for risky ventures, although all things must be built on firm foundations. Do not become complacent.
How to Use Algiz
Being the most powerful defense rune, Algiz is used very often by individuals as a symbol of protection. While typically associated with physical protection, it can also provide spiritual, mental, and emotional protection as well. This means that Algiz can guard one from physical harm while also being able to guard one from those who mean to harm us psychologically. Algiz can be worn for general protection or if you are going into a situation where you expect danger may be present. Algiz can also be helpful to carry when anticipating interaction with those who may cause emotional damage.
In addition to being a powerful defense rune, Algiz is also strongly associated with divine connection. Algiz can be great to carry with you when wanting to keep connection with your god(s)/higher power. It is also a wonderful rune to place in your altar space to meditate upon to connect with your god(s)/higher power.
Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Algiz
Use the Algiz Norse Rune Pendant as a necklace, keychain, or other charm to carry the energies of Algiz with you. You may also hang it in your altar space
Wear the Algiz Norse Rune Earrings to carry twice as much Algiz energy for added protection and spiritual connection
Use the Algiz Norse Rune Painting in your home, personal space, or altar to call upon the energies of Algiz
Place the Algiz Norse Rune Painted Magnet on any magnetic surface such as a fridge or locker to keep the energies of Algiz with you
Utilize Algiz individually or in conjunction with the other 23 runes of the Elder Futhark with the Elder Futhark Norse Rune Set