Alternative Names Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Ingwaz Old Norse: Inguz Old English: Ing Other Names/Spellings: Enguz, Ingvarr, Ingwar
Inguz equates to the letters "ing" in our common alphabet.
Inguz is the seed of an idea or life form, which is the beginning of manifesting a creative process. The energy held within a fertile seed is boundless. This rune represents the god Ing (or Freyr), who is the embodiment of fertility. It is this fertility that we call upon to create. Inguz reminds us that we are the light of our creator. Growth that everyone can embrace is growing spiritually, developing oneself within, remembering ourselves thru bloodline and spiritual awareness. It is here this rune finds a connection to our third eye, or so to say seeing the unseen, attuning ourselves within the light of our creator.
From the historical rune poems about Inguz we get:
The Anglo-Saxon rune poem translated says: "Ing was first seen by men among the East-Danes, till, followed by his chariot, he departed eastwards over the waves. So the Heardingas named the hero."
Inguz is the rune of solitude; to come in attunement with ones Self. The inner child burns the fire of inspiration pushing onward and upward, creating growth. Keywords: harmony, internal growth, strength, approval, unity, agreement, love, peace, gestation, wholeness, right timing, fertility
This video contains one of my rune poems that can be used for meditation with the energy of Inguz. Blessings ~Sigha Manning
Alternative Names Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Laguz Old Norse : Logr, Laukaz Old English: Lagu Other Names/Spellings: Logur, Laaz, Lagur, Lagus, Laukar, Laukr
Laguz equates to the letter L in our common alphabet.
Laguz represents psychic abilities and gives one a deeper understanding of the self. Everything that has ever been created or thought of, finds root from our subconscious minds. Within each of us lie all the answers to every question. Laguz represents our Wyrd as it holds all the secrets of the unconscious mind and that which is in within each of us. Laguz reminds us we need to connect with the energies around us and use their flow to our advantage. Learning the meaning of “going with the flow” is what Laguz challenges you to do.
From the historical rune poems about Laguz we get:
The Anglo-Saxon rune poem translated says: "Sea seems interminable to men, if they venture on the rolling bark and the waves of the sea terrify them and the course of the deep heed not its bridle." Deepen you understanding with the Runic Energies. Get your spiritual coaching sessions and Rune Readings with a Traditional Runic Shaman thru Circle of Yggdrasil
Laguz is the rune of cleansing and getting attuned with your inner world, balancing & controlling emotion to get your life to flow as it is meant to. Keywords:water, sea, ocean, river or lake, emotion, cleansing, tide, the astral plane, currents
This video contains one of my rune poems that can be used for meditation with the energy of Laguz. Blessings ~Sigha Manning
Alternative Names Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Mannaz Old Norse: Madr Old English: Man Other Names/Spellings: Madhr, Madthr, Mannar, Mann, Manna
Mannaz equates to the letter M in our common alphabet.
This rune represents the human as a whole, incorporating intelligence, memory, rationality, common sense, traditions and cultures. It represents our ‘humanity’. The realm of the human race in Northern Lore is Midgard. Mannaz represents all of humanity who are present on the Earthly plane. To be a spiritual being, you must balance body, mind and spirit. This rune can teach us to embrace everything, good and bad alike, with total acceptance, knowing that each new experience will teach more of life itself. The energy of mannaz balances out the divine within the material world, thus making it possible for human understanding to express parts of the divine here on earth.
From the historical rune poems about Mannaz we get:
The Anglo-Saxon rune poem translated says: "Man is dear to his kinsmen; yet every man is doomed to fail his fellow, since the Lord by his decree will commit the vile carrion to the earth."
Alternative Names Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Ehwaz Old Norse: Íor Old English: Eh, Oe or Eoh Other Names/Spellings: Aihws, Ehol, Ehwar, Eol, Eow
Ehwaz equates to the letter E in our common alphabet.
This is a Rune of trust and loyalty.
Like the spiritual relationship that a horseman can develop with his horse, is a good example of the power behind this Rune. In Old Norse there is a saying that goes: "marr er manns fylgja" (the horse is a man's fetch) indicating how close one spirit can be connected with another to achieve goals with more power than one would have by itself. This rune is connected with Odin's eight legged horse sleipnir. The eight legs symbolize the four legs of one male horse and four legs of a female horse. The both female and male energies balanced out within are able to take Odin ( the higher Self ) anywhere in companionship. Ehwaz represents co-operation, team effort, strength, will-power and determination, you can achieve goals with ease in attunement with the right people and or circumstance.
This is the rune of communication through all layers of existence creating co-operative teamwork between one and another. Keywords: transportation, harmony, teamwork, trust, partnership, marriage, loyalty, communication
This video contains one of my rune poems that can be used for meditation with the energy of Ehwaz. Blessings ~Sigha Manning
Alternative Names Anglo-Friesian/Germanic: Berkanan Old Norse: Bjarkan Old English: Beorc Other names/spellings: Bairkan, Bercna, Berkana, Berkano, Beroc
Berkana equates to the letter B in our common alphabet.
Berkano stimulates mental healing. This rune emphasizes the mind and makes use of the power of thought to affect the body. Berkana represents femininity and holds the ability to give birth to new concepts, to be motherly and nurturing. The runic shape of Berkana illustrate the sexuality of a woman's breasts. Berkana is the rune that holds feminine energy which resides in both male's and female's. Berkana embraces mindfulness into everyday life for staying balanced, healthy, and connected with your projects in early stages and difficult moments.
From the historical rune poems about Berkana we get: The Anglo-Saxon rune poem translated says: "Birch bears no fruit; yet without seed it brings forth suckers, for it is generated from its leaves. Splendid are its branches and gloriously adorned its lofty crown, which reaches to the skies."
This is the rune of being flexible without breaking; bringing new life after death. All new beginnings need to be cared for, stay close to the Self. Keywords:fertility, nurturing, domestic situations, loved ones, healing and life-giving, renewal, growth, health, new beginnings,purification
This video contains one of my rune poems that can be used for meditation with the energy of Berkana.