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meaning of the rune tiwaz

{cms_selflink page='85' text=' fehu rune '} {cms_selflink page='86' text=' uruz rune '} {cms_selflink page='87' text=' rune thurisaz '} {cms_selflink page='88' text=' rune ansuz '} {cms_selflink page='89' text=' rune raido, raidho '} {cms_selflink page='90' text=' rune kenaz '} {cms_selflink page='91' text=' rune gebo '} {cms_selflink page='92' text=' rune wunjo '} -- {cms_selflink page='93' text=' rune hagalaz '} {cms_selflink page='94' text=' rune nauthiz '} {cms_selflink page='95' text=' rune isa '} {cms_selflink page='96' text=''} {cms_selflink page='97' text=' rune eihwaz '} {cms_selflink page='98' text=' rune perthro '} {cms_selflink page='99' text=' rune algiz '} {cms_selflink page='100' text=' rune sowilo '}-

-{cms_selflink page='101' text=' rune tiwaz '} {cms_selflink page='102' text=' rune berkana '} {cms_selflink page='109' text=' rune ehwaz '}{cms_selflink page='104' text=' rune mannaz '} {cms_selflink page='105' text=' rune laguz '} {cms_selflink page='106' text=' rune ingwaz '} {cms_selflink page='107' text=' rune othala '} {cms_selflink page='108' text=' rune dagaz '}-

TIWAZ: Warrior, Justice

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Ruler of the sky (air) Tiwaz brings; honor, legal justice, divine justice, retribution, leadership, authority, analysis, rationality, mental will, willfulness, clarity, conflict, duality, negative and positive thinking, communication as well as victory and success.

Meaning:

You will have victory against your enemy. In the very real physical world there are many challenges and challengers. This is a time to think clearly and lay a decisive plan into action. Right thinking and a clear vision will guide your future well. Justice will be yours if drawing this rune is about a small portion of your life. But the true warrior looks further than just the here and now and takes lessons for lasting victory.

Clans would clash for generations till too many lay exhausted, bloody or dead. Beating their egos against each other until there is nothing left. Be wary of becoming so caught up in battle that you forget your true goal. Peace, serenity can not be won in battle. When foes join forces in commonality to create a better existence for all, that's the true victory.

Our enemies are only our mirror. It's the reflection of the self in others that causes the fight, making peace within, makes peace without. You have been drawn into a conflict, not to conquer but to resolve. For lasting victory the war must be fought from the inside. Are you willing to surrender your pride and ego for the victory of the soul. Being able to clearly see your own fears, hopes and dreams in others can bring resolution and victory to all.

After all surrendering pride and fear is a small price to pay for victory. Tyr sacrificed his right hand through bravery and honor when he placed his hand in Fenris wolf's mouth so the gods could bind it. Inside everyman beats the heart of a wild wolf. Tyr showed it's through sacrifice that this wolf is kept at bay. By giving up quick judgmental actions you will keep the ravenous wolf bound to honor and duty.

You are now Tyr's right hand of Justice, you are not Justice. Tyr's sacrifice wasn't about being right it was about doing the right thing. The scales of Justice swing both ways. Always use your current victory to resolve issues and build alliances.

Merkstaff:

Blocked or stagnated energy, challenged creativity, mental paralysis, mental imbalance, negative self judgments and analysis, self detrimental sacrifice, injustice, strife, war, conflict, failure, bad communication, and possible separation.

Gods & Goddess’s it relates too:

Tyr the god of war. Petition him to invoke divine justice and to teach you when battle is appropriate and when peace negotiations are wise. He was the only God brave enough to put his hand in the Fenris wolf's mouth so the other gods could bind the mouth shut. He lost his right hand and with this act made his pledge of loyalty to his fellows.

plant / mineral: Garlic and Oak / Ruby, bloodstone, hematite

Meditation:

Allow yourself to relax into a meditative state while holding your focus on Tyr.

In your minds eye imagine that you are holding a giant sword. Now thrust it upwards into the air and hold it against the sky. Let the length of the blade grow and light up as much as it wants. Ask Tyr to bestow divine justice in your life and help you cut clear of any mental obstructions. Now bring the sword down and place in your lap. Letting go and going deeper into relaxation. Allow your mind to release, ask what you need to sacrifice and what you need to fight for. When the fight feels more like correct action and less like strife struggle or fear. It's then time to take the right action for the greater good.