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Tiwaz Rune Meaning

The rune of Tyr: justice and principled courage.

  • justice
  • courage
  • sacrifice
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Where Tiwaz comes from

Tiwaz is named after Tyr, the Norse god of justice who sacrificed his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir. It stands for honour and courage.

Upright meaning

Tiwaz asks you to act on your principles and stand up for what is right. Victory comes through honesty and commitment.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, your principles are wavering or you are sacrificing too much. Protecting yourself is also part of justice.

Meaning by situation

Love & relationships

Commitment and fairness. Be honest about what you can and cannot give.

Work & career

Stand by your decisions. Fair and principled choices will be respected.

Advice for today

Keep one promise to yourself today.

Rune facts

Rune 17 of 24 · Tyr's Aett · Sound T

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