Isa is among the most powerful of runes, although, easily overlooked due to its simple form. On the outside, this rune represents ice and the powers inherent within “frozen” states of being; nearly removed from the degradation of time. When looking for etymological clues during the research of this rune, I was unable to break... Continue Reading →
Further Analysis of the Laguz Rune
Laguz ᛚ / L Laguz is the rune of liquid. In Proto-Germanic, laguz means “water, sea, ocean, or wetness.” Other Proto-Germanic names of this rune include lahō (lake, pond, puddle), and laukaz (leek). When we look for roots in this word, we reach the proto-Indo-European lókus, meaning a “pool or pond.” With these various forms,... Continue Reading →