Tiwaz Rune Meaning
Tyr, Justice — justice, honor, leadership, sacrifice.
Tiwaz
| Rune | ᛏ Tiwaz |
|---|---|
| Sound / letter | T (tee-wahz) |
| Meaning | Tyr, Justice |
| Element | Air |
| Aett | Tyr's Aett |
| Keywords | justice, honor, leadership, sacrifice |
| Reversible | Yes |
What does the Tiwaz rune mean?
Tiwaz (ᛏ, pronounced "tee-wahz") is the rune of tyr, justice, letter T of the Elder Futhark and part of Tyr's Aett. Its keywords are justice, honor, leadership, sacrifice. Tiwaz opens the final aett with the arrow-shape of Tyr, the god of justice, honour, and lawful victory. Tyr famously sacrificed his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir for the good of all — so Tiwaz is the rune of honourable self-sacrifice, righteous struggle, and courage under principle. Its upward arrow points straight to victory won the right way. Tiwaz counsels integrity in conflict, leadership guided by fairness, and the willingness to give something up for a just cause. It is the warrior's rune, but the warrior of law rather than mere force.
Tiwaz upright meaning
Justice, honor, leadership, and self-sacrifice for the greater good. Victory in competition.
Tiwaz reversed meaning
Injustice, imbalance, creative block, or cowardice.
Tiwaz in love and relationships
In love Tiwaz favours honourable, loyal commitment and standing by your word. It marks a fair, principled bond and the courage to fight for what is right in a relationship. Reversed, it warns of injustice, imbalance, dwindling passion, or the cowardice of not standing up for the connection.
Tiwaz in career and work
Tiwaz favours victory in competition, leadership, legal matters, and any cause that demands integrity and sacrifice. It rewards fair play and steadfast principle. Reversed, it warns of injustice done to or by you, blocked momentum, or a battle waged without honour — realign with what is right before you press on.
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