Rune Laguz ᛚ

Rune Laguz: Meaning, Origin, and Spiritual Powers

Laguz represents the source of all organic life in the universe. It is the rune of the sea, from which all life on Earth emerged. Therefore, this rune is associated with all aspects of the sea, but also with reverie, emotions, and visions. Only harmony with creation allows life to flow naturally. Mental balance results from spiritual and natural nourishment.

Just like the sea, a part of life must always be in motion. This rune is closely linked to the power of the moon, feminine intuition, harmony, and vital energy. If it appears in a reading, it carries an important message for your life - even a warning.

Laguz represents everything that is inside and outside, what flows and is in motion. It symbolizes the source of organic life in the universe and is the rune that initiates life. It drives away cowardice and offers protection against betrayal. The reversed rune represents initiation.

It wants to give the following advice to the person seeking guidance: pay more attention to the messages from the subconscious, sometimes difficult to perceive, and listen to the inner voice, particularly through dreams. This means paying attention to dreams and, above all, interpreting them correctly.

Origin and Meaning of the Rune Laguz

Water is a powerful elemental force that man can never tame. Drawn by the moon, water flows where it wants. The sap of plants, blood, and the entire ocean: the moon governs the liquid. To live in harmony with creation, one must be in phase with the seasons and the moon. Those who live in harmony with nature see many new possibilities and paths open up.

The rune Laguz can lead to clairvoyant abilities, improve concentration, stimulate visualization, and promote spiritual journeys on the astral or etheric plane. It can be used to influence other people or control dreams.

For its appropriate purpose, it is used to overcome cowardice, strengthen perseverance, calm children in the dark, and protect against betrayal.

Laguz is a travel rune and therefore confers protection against dangers during travel, especially during sea or air travels. It is associated with the goddesses Nerthus, Nehalennia, and Njord, as well as animals like the hawk and the goose. It is also linked to flowers such as the water lily and wallflower, and trees like the willow, spruce, and rowan.

The rune Laguz is not just the rune of the seas, artists, and feminine energy. It also indicates the mode of movement, the perfect way to progress. Moving fluidly is an excellent way to advance while standing firmly against all adversities.

The current of inner power continuously transports more water as more individual abilities are gathered. A powerful river can easily overwhelm great obstacles or skillfully bypass them if they are too formidable. Nothing can easily resist water.

Applied to life, this means that even the greatest supposed obstacles can be overcome if personal abilities and energies are combined. Only then does the necessary strength emerge to meet challenges and overcome life's obstacles. Only those who are fully concentrated and focused can successfully overcome life's problems.

If the rune appears inverted, it indicates the presence of small and large blockages on the path. This means that one must gather their energies and personal abilities to form a powerful current capable of overcoming great obstacles.

It is essential to ask if one is getting lost in details instead of focusing their energies. Imagine a small stream in the forest heading towards a rock. The stream accumulates in front of the obstacle, gathers water, and eventually overcomes or skillfully bypasses it.

Always ask yourself if you are using your abilities economically or spreading them thin. The rune Laguz is an important companion for more vitality, life force, renewal, and return to origin. It indicates that it is now crucial to gather your energies, overcome life's obstacles with the combined power of all your abilities, and draw growth from it.

Fixed Meaning of the Rune Laguz

Laguz is the rune of female intuitive knowledge. If it appears, it advises following your intuition. All personal intuitive abilities are then particularly strong. Especially if the rune Perthro also appears in the reading, the abilities are heightened to their maximum.

Another meaning might be that you are unconsciously protected or guided by higher forces, as in the case of a prophetic dream. Regarding relationships, the rune symbolizes the woman.

If the rune appears in the reading, it means that with the strength of intuition, you can master any emerging problem. It also represents success in learning and a good memory.

The rune indicates that re-evaluation, purification, and relaxation are now important in your life. Particularly when Mannaz appears next to it, it means that others will approach you in a harmonious and understanding manner.

Reversed Meaning of the Rune Laguz

Laguz, when reversed, indicates a period of confusion. Poor evaluations can harm actions as well as poor decisions. Caution is necessary, as a lack of creativity may occur. If no positive rune accompanies it, inverted Laguz is not a good omen.

Your intuition places you in a situation you cannot handle. At the same time, the temptation to take the easiest path and yield to the temptation of making the wrong choice is great. If Laguz is not surrounded by runes of delay, it is advisable to quickly get out of this uncomfortable situation.

If Laguz appears reversed, it is often associated with a warning against a woman who might cause problems. Neurotic personalities are particularly targeted here.

However, if the overall interpretation is positive, this could also designate a woman who appears helpful but expects something in return for her support. If the inverted rune appears with Perthro, a failure in instinct and wisdom is predictable or has already occurred.

Properties of the Rune Laguz

• Alphabet: L
• Element: Water
• Deity: Njord
• Symbol: Primordial water, feelings
• Interpretation: Intuition, emotions, flow, renewal, dreams, hopes, and fears
• Stone: Citrine, chrysolite, rose quartz, pearl
• Tree: Rowan, spruce
• Flower: Water lily, wallflower
• Medicinal Herb: Leek, garlic
• Animal: Goose, hawk
• Color: Turquoise, sea green
• Body Part: Eyes, bones, blood, immune system
• Fragrance: Copal, ylang-ylang
• Tarot: The Star, The Moon, Temperance
• Astrology: Moon in Cancer, Sun in Pisces, Moon, Neptune, Sagittarius

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Further Exploration

To deepen your knowledge about the runes and their symbolism, we invite you to explore the following pages:

• Viking Runes: Origins and Meanings
• Norse and Viking Symbols and their meanings
• The Secrets of Viking Runic Alphabet