Keywords: Success, vitality, good fortune, enlightenment, divine blessing, sun, confidence

Sowilo is a rune of force which channels the powers and energies of the sun. It represents the illumination that the sun can provide. Sowilo resists death and disintegration and allows light to conquer dark. With the illumination of the power of the sun, we also tend to see our goals more clearly. Although Sowilo is well known as a victory symbol, it can also be used as a force of the attack. It is a positive force because it is the natural power of the sun. Spiritually, Sowilo symbolizes clear vision and the victories of light over darkness, good over evil. It admonishes one to use the powers of good to vanquish evil.

Sowilo is about energy and purposefulness. It tells us that now is the most favorable time to succeed in an important matter because you will have enough energy and determination. The interpretation of the rune almost always comes down to success, but as a rune of energy, it also means that significant efforts will be required to achieve the plan.

How to Use Sowilo

Sowilo carries the power and energy of the sun. It represents enlightenment, success, vitality, victory, and good conquering evil. Sowilo is well known as a symbol of victory, so carry this rune with you into battle. While we rarely have physical battles in this day and age, there are plenty of mental, emotional, and spiritual battles that this rune can assist us with. Perhaps you have a legal battle to conquer or a dissertation to defend. Perhaps you are going into a situation to stand up for what you believe is right. These are all situations in which Sowilo can assist us towards victory.

Being the sun rune, Sowilo is considered to be the rune of the Norse sun goddess Sól. If Sól is a part of your spiritual practice, carry Sowilo with you to connect with her. You may also place Sowilo in your altar to honor her. 

Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Sowilo

Use the Sowilo Norse Rune Pendant as a necklace, keychain, or other charm to carry the energies of Sowilo with you. You may also hang it in your altar space

Utilize Sowilo individually or in conjunction with the other 23 runes of the Elder Futhark with the Elder Futhark Norse Rune Set