Eihwas

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Eihwas

The EIHWAZ-rune is the rune of Ull, the god of hunters, who lives in Ydalir ("the valley of yew"). Yew wood was used to make bows. The tree was therefor important in connection with sorcery and magic.

Eihawas: yew tree

Letter value: ei

The Numerology number: 12

The Meaning: Tree, Yew

The sound: Eo

The Germanic name: Ezck (Eihwaz)

The Anglo Saxon name: Yr (Eoh)

The Norwegian name: (Eo)

House Association: House of Eihwaz

Keywords/Magical:

Enlightenment, endurance, initiation, protection, life/death

Gods, Goddesses and Deities:

Odhinn, Ullr

Lore:

This is the principal of the vertical axis that penetrates into the world above and the world below and connects the human realm to heavenly regions. It is the synthesis of above and below, light and dark, life and death. The yew is a flexible force but also hard; it endures beyond all other things. The yew is evergreen in the winter (life in the midst of death), and it is useful to build fires, becoming the "sun within".

Positive Meaning:

The "yew" promotes spiritual enlightenment. Mental toughness and flexibility are needed. The inner flame must be ignited through discipline. Realization of inner strength will protect you from outside dangers.

Negative Meaning:

Eihwas coming too early into the life of a person can cause deep confusion. The hot fires unconsciously ignited may "burnout".