Eihwaz is the 13th rune in the Elder Futhark. It is phonetically, “ie.” It is the 5th rune in Heimdall’s Aett.
Eihwaz is the yew tree. The Norse made bows from this tree which may aid in the connection to Ullr.
Eihwaz is very connected to Algiz. My Eihwaz pendent has Wolfsangle type on one side and a Algiz on the other. Eihwaz is also sometimes drawn as an upside down Algiz. I will learn more as the month continues.
Anglo-Saxon Poem:
The yew is a tree with rough bark,
hard and fast in the earth, supported by its roots,
a guardian of flame and a joy upon an estate.
Norwegian Rune Poem:
Yew is the greenest wood in the winter
there is usually when it burns, it sings
Icelandic Rune Poem:
Yew is a strung bow
and brittle iron
and Farbouti (giant) of the arrow
Eihwaz face up in a read:
spine
back bone
self determination
what you need to do
boundaries
your(or my) space
Joejoe’s Notes: This is a rune of understanding yourself, who you are. The sense of who I am/was changed for me during this month.
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