![]() As the Germanic languages evolved, this phonetic value remained consistent. In the Proto-Germanic language, the Sowilo rune represented the ‘s’ sound. Despite these variations, the core symbolism remains unchanged – a beacon of light in the darkness. Some versions are made up of only three lines making up the zig-zagging motif. Over time, variations of the Sowilo rune have appeared. This is the essence of Sowilo, a symbol that captures the energy and vitality of the sun. ![]() Picture a flash of lightning or a ray of sunlight, as a line zig-zagging from top to bottom in four parts. The Sowilo rune is a simple yet powerful symbol. Graphical RepresentationĬlaesWallin, Own work, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The sun, after all, was a vital force in the harsh Nordic climate. Its enduring presence speaks volumes about its significance in the Viking Age. Its name, derived from the Old Norse word ‘sól’, means ‘sun’.Īs the Elder Futhark evolved into the Younger Futhark, around the 8th century, the number of runes was reduced, but Sowilo retained its place. The Sowilo rune, the sixteenth in this ancient alphabet, sits between Algiz, the rune of protection, and Tiwaz, the rune of justice. Its origins trace back to the 1st or 2nd centuries, with evidence found on artifacts like the newly discovered almost two thousand year old runestone in Norway. The Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets, was a system of writing steeped in mystery and magic. This is our destination, the world of the Sowilo rune, a symbol as radiant as the sun it represents. ![]() The stone is cold, but the symbol it bears is one of warmth and light. Thank you for coming to RuneSecrets.Now, imagine a Viking warrior, his hand gripping a runestone etched with the Sowilo rune. I’m forever overjoyed to hear from you, it’s one of the great delights of reaching out to so many people! So, you can always (reliably) contact me at double sure to subscribe to the newsletter for discussion about the new book! I encourage you to read everything with a critical mind and draw your own interpretations. My newest book is “ Questioning the Runes: Confronting Our Hidden Stories” and I highly recommend it for any serious investigation into the runes and your inner world. The album has a song for each of the 24 elder futhark runes, and 3 hidden bonus tracks. Where I can’t express them with writing I’ve tried with music in the form of my album ‘Rune Songs for the 21st Century’ available exclusively on BandCamp. In “ The Book of Rune Secrets ” (Available on Amazon), I hope to show you that they are also a complete system of psychology that can lead the seeker into understanding and enlightenment. All this for you for though we may or may not have ever met, we walk a common path I hope to get in touch with masters and beginners alike and forge an invaluable resource in Rune Secrets. Rune Secrets is a site that will continue to publish the most valuable content and insights I can find within myself to share. Now, I want to help pass on with what I’ve learned. ![]() I felt no hesitation in believing strongly in my own ability to interpret them, and have felt no intimidation when digesting volume after volume of published literature. When I came back, I had learned the runes, intuitively. I traveled to many of the worlds on the World Tree. In 2002 I hung, mind open to the collective unconscious, upon Yggdrasil for nine nights, similar to the myth of Odin. The runes are a set of keys (or lenses) that have served me so well in unlocking this life’s secrets and miracles. Think of me as an advisor, consultant and friend. I have been studying the runes for over two decades, and they were passed down to me from my mother and to her by her mentor. The Elder Futhark Runes are a complete system of magic, and the oldest form of western wisdom. The study of the runes and their meaning is a study of personal development, spiritual growth and the spread of consciousness throughout human societies and into the universe. Thank you everyone for making it possible to publish Questioning the Runes! 13 2022: NEW BOOK IS NOW PUBLISHED AND AVAILABLE ! Questioning the Runes: Confronting Our Hidden Stories! Get my new book right away on Amazon in Paperback or Kindle: Need help? Sign up for Coaching with Tyriel or the Rune Course. Don't forget The Book of Rune Secrets, available on Amazon.
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