Keywords: Victory, honor, justice, law, balance, self-sacrifice, righteousness, Tyr

Teiwaz is the rune of the god Tyr, who, in the Norse mythology, is known for sacrificing his hand to the great wolf Fenrir in order to protect the gods. Therefore, Teiwaz represents self-sacrifice in order to achieve a positive result.Teiwaz also represents determination and male sexuality. It symbolizes new challenges and initiations into new understandings.

There is a need for courage now, as your victory is already assured if your heart remains true. Make use of all the skill and wisdom you have acquired so far. Protect your faith, as it will be challenged. But the truth, honesty, and justice will always be. Tyr's rune is one of the oldest in the Futhark, having survived virtually unchanged from the earliest Bronze-age carvings. It represents all those qualities associated with the Gods: strength, heroism, duty, and responsibility. Do not forget that Teiwaz symbolizes justice, which must be considered when interpreting it. There will be success, but success must be fair. Everyone gets what they deserve, depending on the effort and energy spent.

How to Use Teiwaz

Teiwaz is the rune of the Norse god Tyr and represents many of the things that he stands for. Teiwaz represents self-sacrifice in order to achieve a positive outcome, relating to Tyr’s actions of sacrificing his hand to the great wolf Fenrir in order to protect the gods. Tyr is also a god of victory, honor, justice, law, balance, and righteousness, all qualities which Teiwaz carries. One way in which the ancients utilized Teiwaz was to carve this rune onto their weapons to ensure victory. While we are rarely in need of weapons in this day and age, Teiwaz can still be used in a similar matter. You may carry Teiwaz with you to encourage victory or carve it onto items which you would use in a “battle.” Sports, for instance, would be a great example of this. Consider carving, drawing, or painting Teiwaz onto sporting equipment to help in winning. Teiwaz may also be helpful to carry with you when looking to encourage honor, justice, and righteousness within yourself and those around you. Additional energies that Teiwaz carries are male energy and sexuality. Teiwaz can be a great rune to utilize if you are looking to embrace your masculine energy.

Being Tyr’s rune, consider using Teiwaz if Tyr is part of your worship and spiritual practice. Carry Teiwaz with you to encourage your connection to Tyr or place Teiwaz in your altar or space of worship. 

Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Teiwaz

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

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