"D" or "TH" (voiced)

The balance between night and day

3rd aett, 7th rune

The light of day

Light, enlightenment, polarity, awakening, intuition, well-being

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Blue

May 29 - June 14

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Germanic name: Daaz (Dagaz)
 The Norse name: Dagr
 The Anglo-Saxon name: Daeg
 The Icelandic name: Dagur
 The Norwegian name: Dagr

Dagaz means "day," and depicts the interplay and 
balance between polarities-light and darkness in 
particular. Dagaz is also the rune of midday (noon) 
and midsummer summer solstice), both representing 
times when the light of the sun is at its height. 
Metaphysically, these are times of power, strength 
of mind, and well-being.
 As the light of day, Dagaz also represents the moments 
of sunrise (dawn) and sunset (twilight), and in this 
context it is the rune of total awakening. What is 
awakened is the light within yourself, which then becomes 
one with the light around you. In magic, dawn, noon, and 
sunset are considered power times-times when the portals 
between worlds open for an instant, and then close again.

Odin-The all-seeing, all-knowing, enlightened inventor 
of the arts, Odin traveled to the Nine Worlds of the 
Yggdrasil. He was a potent magician, sorcerer, and healer, 
as well as the forefather of most of the noble families of 
the north. His son was Baldur, the light. His watch-wolves, 
Geri and Freki, were always at his feet. Wolves are predators 
that often hunt at Dagaz times-dawn and dusk-when the light 
is dim and prey are at a disadvantage.

Wolf, raven, horse, eagle, bear

Fire

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Waxing and waning moon

Temperance

Dagaz relates to dvergar, which are the dwarfs, formed 
from maggots and worms in the flesh of Ymir, the giant. The 
dwarfs, who are less powerful than the Aesir, but more 
intelligent than humans, live in the lower world of Svartalfheim, 
which means "dark elf home." Depicted with dark skin, long beards, 
green eyes, and a short stocky build, dwarfs had caps and cloaks 
that could make them invisible at will. Related to the dark-light 
polarity of the Dagaz rune, dwarfs could not come out during 
daylight because if they did, the light would turn them to stone.
 In the "Lay of Alviss," the underground dwarf asks for the hand 
of Thor's daughter Thrud. Thor puts thirteen questions to Alviss 
that he must answer in order to win Thrud: what is the name of the 
world, sky, moon, sun, clouds, wind, calm, fire, sea, trees, night, 
wheat, and beer-in all worlds of the Aesir, Vanir, giants, dwarfs, 
and elves. Alviss knew the answers to all the questions, but 
answering them occupied so much time that the sun had already 
entered the room. Alviss had to run out in hurry or be turned 
to stone.
 The polar opposite of Svartalfheim is Alfheim, which lay 
between Asgard and Midgard, the land of the white (or light) 
elves. This land represents the bright aspect of Dagaz. Frey, 
the sun god, was the lord of Alfheim. Often coming to the aid 
of the Aesir and Vanir against their enemies, the elves could 
enter Midgard any time they desired. Gentle and kind, with no 
ill will or greed, and as light as air itself, they possessed 
supernatural powers and were considered divine helpers.

Understands the powers of darkness and light
 Uses the sun's fire to fuel magical patterns
 Knows how to move through the dark without fear
 Merges with the cycle of light
 Spiritual enlightenment

Dagaz, dagaz, dagaz,
 Dh dh dh dh dh dh dh dh dh dh
 D a a a a a a g a a a a z z z z 
 Dh dh dh dh dh
 Odh edh idh adh udh
 Od ed id ad ud
 D a a a a a a g a a a a z z z z

Dagaz embodies the ritual fire of the hearth and 
the mystical light that can be used in magic. The 
Dagaz rune is related to daylight and is the rune 
of divine light. Pulling the D-rune can indicate 
a need for protection from people doing negative 
work against you. 
 Dagaz refers to that shamanic state in which 
polarities of energy come together-"the razor's 
edge." This may be a time of enlightenment and 
awakening. It means not only the harnessing of 
the powerful fire energy that gets things done, 
but the wisdom to best use these energies. Fire 
energy can get things done or really burn things 
up. When used with wisdom, it can help your plans 
come to fruition, in much the same way that the sun 
provides the sustenance, the flame, that sustains 
all life. The more sunlight, the more life: the 
ratio is proportional. There is a saying that the 
branch the sun shines on the most bears the most 
fruit. In this context, the Dagaz rune may indicate 
a need to get outside into the sunshine, to energize 
yourself so that your life can become more fruitful.
 The Rune of Breakthrough, Increase, and Security 
indicates that the light of the world shines brilliantly 
upon you; growth may not always be dramatic, but it 
will be steady and sure. This tremendously positive
rune can overcome the negativity of those around it.
 This rune marks the end of the third aet, leaving only 
Othila to round off the cycle. Same as in the preceding 
two aets, Dagaz concludes this third with light and hope. 
And while Wunjo represents the earthly glory, and Sowilo 
the celestial brilliance of the Sun, Dagaz connects them, 
introducing abstract celestial light and power into the 
everyday earthly life.
 This rune�s shape speaks of different kinds of association. 
Resembles Gebo with its balance of the male, female, and the 
four elements, however Dagaz establishing a firmer connection 
between the divinely and earthly spaces. Same as Ingwaz, it 
symbolizes harmony in earthly environment, however also making 
a step further, showing us that the source of harmony is in 
fact spiritual in quality.
 Dagaz connects all six key points - four cardinal points, 
the divinely province above us inhabited by Gods, and all 
spirits of the Earth and Nature. All these points are balanced 
and integrated in this rune's meaning, the rune uniting them 
in this manner and bringing them thus united into our everyday
life.
 When used in divination it signifies: happiness, success, 
satisfaction, activity, realization of the wished way of 
life.   

For use in magik: for achievement of positive 
results.

Dagaz has no specific upright and reversed positions in 
interpretation.
 Dagaz denotes clarity and light - everything that has 
been unclear is now cleared, and this is what brings a 
significant change into everyday life.
 Dagaz says that the person asking the question is awaited 
by a sudden complete change of his/her way of life. This 
can come as a consequence of a strong external situation 
one will have to get subdued to, or as a result of necessary 
changes that will be imposed on a rather large number of
people surrounding the one asking the question. 
 Abrupt change in the life path is also possible to be 
brought about if the person asking the question settles 
his/her own accounts with his/her own self, and reveals 
the causes and reasons of own dissatisfaction. It happens 
sometimes that the person's life gets afterwards directed 
toward spiritual self-realization, including getting extracted 
from the previous environment, or even leaving to go to a 
monastery.
 Dagaz can also mean that the person asking the question 
will finally find solution to a very serious problem bothering 
and pestering him/her for quite some time.
 In some instances Dagaz stands for prosperity. When Dagaz 
is interpreted special attention is to be paid to the neighboring 
runes as well as to the rune positioned opposite it in the Runic 
Wheel circle, as depending on these runes the meaning of this one 
is altered and varies. 

Fehu Uruz Thurisaz Ansuz Raidho Kenaz
Gebo Wunjo Hagalaz Naudhiz Isa Jera
Eihwaz Perdhro Algiz Sowilo Tiwaz Berkana
Ehwaz Mannaz Laguz Ingwaz Othala Dagaz


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