Branches raised, spirit shield, mark of life upheld.
origins
In the Elder Futhark runes, Algiz (ᛉ) was linked to elk antlers or the world tree — a rune of protection and sacred connection.
meaning
Protection, defence, higher self. The ash rune is a channel between human and divine.
today
It speaks of setting boundaries, calling on guardianship, and standing rooted in truth.
practice
Draw the rune in the air or on paper. Ask: what part of my life needs protection today?
endurance
The ash rune endures because the need for safety and connection to higher guidance is timeless.
This page is part of the Codex — the living archive of the Forge of Elaryn and the Stones of Aereth.
