Eihwaz Rune Meaning

The rune of the yew tree: endurance and transformation.

endurance
transformation
resilience

Where Eihwaz comes from

Eihwaz is the yew, an evergreen that can live for thousands of years. It links life and death and stands for deep endurance.

Upright meaning

Eihwaz brings resilience through change. Even a difficult transition can make you stronger if you stay rooted.

endurance
transformation
resilience

Reversed meaning

Eihwaz looks the same upside down, so it is often not read reversed. In Goblin Saju readings, a reversed Eihwaz is read as avoiding a change you need.

avoiding change
confusion
weakness

Meaning by situation

Love & relationships

A bond that can weather hard times. Stay steady through change.

Work & career

Persevere through a demanding transition. Your staying power is an asset.

Advice for today

Name one change you have been avoiding and take the smallest first step.

Rune facts

Rune 13 of 24 · Heimdall's Aett · Sound Ei

Card and rune meanings are a reference to support your choices. They do not decide the future or what someone else feels.