Rune 15 of 24 · Heimdall's Ætt
Algiz
Elk, protection
Sound/z/
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ElementAir
DeityHeimdall
protectionhigher selfshieldguardian
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The elk's antlers, a hand raised to the gods. The strongest protection rune in the row.
Merkstave · reversed
Vulnerability, ignoring your intuition, or a hidden danger.
Magical uses
- Protection on doors, phones, cars
- Wards with salt
- Spiritual connection
How to draw & carve it
- Stroke 1: the main stave, top to bottom.
- Stroke 2: from bottom going left, in one line.
- Stroke 3: from bottom going right, in one line.
- Carve or draw with intent: say the rune's name out loud as you finish the last stroke. On wood or a candle, colour the grooves red (ochre, paint, or traditionally a drop of your own blood; red paint works just as well).
Try it tonight. Draw Algiz on a slip of paper with a red pen, hold it while you breathe slowly nine times, and write one sentence about where protection needs to show up in your life. Keep it under your pillow or on your altar for a moon cycle.
The Sunday Pull
Get Algiz in your Sunday pull.
One rune pull for the week ahead, a moon forecast, and a two-minute ritual. Free, forever.
