Tyr's Ætt Flashcards
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Tiwaz “Tea-waz”
Tyr. Ordering force. Justice and legal matters. “t”
Magical uses: Victory and justice. Defense magic. To strengthen with spiritual and moral force.
Tir is a star (token) — it keeps troth (faith) well — with athlings (noble men) — always on its course — over the mists of night — it never fails
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Berkano “bear-kawn-oh”
Birch tree.
Birth, fertility, Earth Mother, feminine wisdom, regeneration. “b”
Magical uses: Fertility magic. Concealment and secrecy. To bring into being, manifestation.
Birch is without fruit — just the same it bears — limbs without fertile seed (shoots without seed) — it has beautiful branches — high on its crown — it is finely covered — loaded with leaves — touching the sky
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Ehwaz “ay-wawz” or “ay-woh”
Horse. Bonding and connections between people. “e”
Magical uses: Soul travel. Shamanic totem animal. Mystical wisdom. Projecting and linking magical thoughts.
Horse is in front of the earls (warriors) — the joy of athlings (noble man) — a charger proud on its hooves — when concerning it, heroes — wealthy men on warhorses — exchange speech — and it is always a comfort — to the restless
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Mannaz “mawn-nawz”
Man. Matters of the mind. Attitude. Personal balance. “m”
Magical uses: Strengthens all matters of the mind and psychic ability. Balanced through meditation.
Man is in his mirth — dear to his kinsmen — although each shall — depart from the other — for the lord wants to commit — by his decree — that frail flesh — to the earth
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Laguz “law-gooze”
Water. Emotions, intuition, and psychic powers. The ebb and flow of all things. “L”
Magical uses: Increase and fill with life-force. To probe the subconscious and the unknown. Physical and magical strength.
Water is to people — seemingly unending — if they should venture out — on an unsteady ship — and the sea waves — frighten them very much — and the brine stallion (ship) — does not heed (mind) its bridle
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Ingwaz “eeeng-wawz”
Fertility. Potential energy. Male fertility. Stored power. “ng as in strong”
Magical uses: To store or transfer magical power.
Ing was first — among the East-Danes — seen by men — until he again eastward (back) — went over the wave — the wain followed on — this is what the warriors — called the hero
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Dagaz “thaw-gauze”
Day. New beginning, completion of a cycle. Spiritual awakening. “d” or a hard “th”
Magical uses: To become one with the universe through mystical inspiration. Synthesis of opposites into a single concept such as: light and dark, life and death, happy and sad, etc…
Day is the lord’s messenger — dear to men — the ruler’s famous light — (it is) mirth and hope — to rich and poor — (and) is useful to all
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Othala “oath-awe-law”
Home. Inheritance, heritage, home and family life. True wealth and treasures, ie: wisdom, kin, and friendships rather than money or gold). “o as in hold”
Magical uses: Strengthen the clan or family including spiritual ancestry. To gain past life wisdom or talents. To gain wealth and protect what you own.
Estate is very dear — to every man — if he can enjoy what is right — and according to custom — in his dwelling — most often in prosperity
