Dr. Nikki's Rune Stones

This old Quaker Hymn does much to explain
the energy behind Eihwaz. For Eihwaz
counsels you to take the joys of the moment
while you plan for the future. The hymn talks
about being where we are supposed to be even
after turning. It hints at the appropriateness
of where we are in our journey, no matter
where that point in our personal progress may

Dr.Nikki's

Rune Stones:
Eihwaz

Here is where you can learn about the rune of defense,
Eihwaz.

“Tis a gift to be simple,
Tis a gift to be free,
Tis a gift to come out
Where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves
In the place just right
We’ll be in the Valley of Love and Delight
When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to turn
We will not be ashamed
To turn to turn twill be our delight
And by turning, turning,
we’ll come round right.”

Tarot Link: In the Tarot deck, it is to the Hanged Man that the energies most
closely associated with Eihwaz’s are aligned. The Hanged Man hangs upside
down. He is not incapable of escape, and he seems to be somewhat resigned to
his fate. However, with application and effort he could remove himself from his
tenuous suspension from a tree – much like the Norse God Odin when he
received the Runes.

Color: Dark Blue is associated with Eihwaz. Dark Blue was considered to be
the color of day turning to night. Signifying change in life that cannot be
escaped.

Polarity: Contrary to its association with both Earth and New Moon energy,
Eihwaz is actually a male polarity rune.

Healing Property: The healing property of Eihwaz along with the important
emotional and physical healing in general is focused on the back.

Modern Letter Counterpart: Eihwaz is aligned with one of the most used
letters in the English alphabet – the letter E.

Special Runic Associations: When falling in a casting, Eihwaz strengthens the
meanings of other runes which land closely to it. Eihwaz speaks of movement….
movement of life’s force which cannot be stopped. Eihwaz is the ninth rune in
the Cycle of Initiation. Linked to movement and progress Eihwaz gives us the
strength to see the accomplishment of our goals, even if they are far in the
future.

Many believe that Eihwaz protects against storms – both of the weather and
emotional kind. With it’s direct association with emotional healing, Eihwaz is a
good rune to meditate on when moving forward from a negative relationship.
Eihwaz carries the power of healing and the hope of the future. However
Eihwaz carries the lesson that by our own actions we create our tomorrows.

Eihwaz counsels that the traits of perseverance, tenacity and determination
should be brought in to play. Build your future each day with proper
application of effort and intellect.

Eihwaz - Defense

Eihwaz is one of Hagal’s runes.

Key Word(s): Defense, avertive powers, healing.

Element: The element of the Earth explains the long term processes of Eihwaz
quite well. The lifetime of a man is not even a blink within the span of geological
time. Earth energy is patient.

Zodiac Sign: Aligned with the archer, Sagittarius, Eihwaz’s defensive posture
is seen in that of the Archer. Ready to loose his arrow in defense of his stance,
the Archer creates a path to his future.

be. Even though we are all subject to the archetypes of birth
and, at some point, death. There are also other aspects of life
where the archetypes run true.

Eihwaz speaks of consolidation and defense. Of being able to
capitalize on what you have developed so far, but without
immediate payment for the work. EIhwaz speaks of preparation
for the future, of preparing the soil to receive the fertile seed of
the future. Eihwaz is also a harbinger of change that may not be
wanted or appreciated. Much like the holder of a brand new law

degree has achieved a momentous accomplishment but still has a long way to
go…passing the bar exam, learning his or her way through the intricacies of the
legal profession, choosing the type of law to practice…all these come in good
time and are part of the process of becoming an attorney. Each benchmark is
important unto itself and should be celebrated, the achievement of a law degree
should not be downplayed; but from graduation to practicing attorney can still
be a factor of years.