{"id":1775,"date":"2026-06-24T20:12:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runicjourney.com\/?p=1775"},"modified":"2026-07-01T19:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:29:39","slug":"laguz-rune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runicjourney.com\/en\/laguz-rune\/","title":{"rendered":"Laguz Rune"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Water, Intuition, and the Flow<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Laguz Rune in the Poetic Edda<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Laguz is the rune of water, and water is the basis of all life. Ceremonial sprinkling with water, as in baptism, is also common in the Nordic tradition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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H\u00e1vam\u00e1l, Stanza 158:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“\u00deat kann ek it \u00ferett\u00e1nda:
ef ek skal \u00feegn ungan
verpa vatni \u00e1,
mun-at hann falla,
\u00fe\u00f3tt hann \u00ed folk komi,
hn\u00edgr-a s\u00e1 halr fyr hj\u00f6rum.”<\/p>

I know that a thirteenth:
if I shall a young warrior
sprinkle with water,
he will not fall,
though he goes into battle,
that man does not sink before the swords.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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General Meaning of the Laguz Rune<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Laguz is the fundamental law of life (in Swedish, “lag” translates precisely as “law”). This symbol personifies the primordial waters of Niflheim \u2014 the world of icy mist. Consequently, these waters are considered the very foundation from which all living things arose.<\/span><\/p>

Like ordinary water, Laguz is closely connected with the moon. The water in the oceans moves \u2014 flows and ebbs \u2014 exactly according to the lunar phases. The lunar cycle, in turn, is associated with the female menstrual cycle; therefore, according to some interpretations, Laguz is considered the main feminine rune. For instance, the Laguz rune correlates with blood and other fluids in the human body.<\/span><\/p>

Furthermore, this rune is associated with magic and witchcraft. In the ancient words “logr” and “laukar,” its name means precisely “witchcraft.”<\/span><\/p>

Ultimately, Laguz represents water, emotions, and the subconscious. It is connected with intuition, healing, and adaptability. This rune suggests trusting your instincts and accepting the natural flow of life. Therefore, it promotes emotional balance and spiritual awareness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Reading the Laguz Rune<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Upright Position<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Intuition, adaptability, emotional depth, the subconscious mind, instincts, phobias, habits.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Conversely, a reversed Laguz warns of confusion, emotional blocks, a lack of direction, and an inability to trust one’s emotions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Laguz Rune in Love and Relationships<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This is a feminine rune. Regardless of the gender of the questioner, the rune directly points to a certain woman among your close circle. There is a woman who is very important to you, whatever your relationship with her may be \u2014 friendly or romantic. In addition, if the questioner asked a question about a specific woman in their life, then the rune says: yes, she is the one, the only one.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Laguz Rune in Career and Finance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In career and financial readings, good luck has turned to face you! Consequently, you will find help and support in your endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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