DAGAZ (D) — Day / Breakthrough
Phonetic value: d
Germanic name: Dagaz
Rune Poems (Public Domain)
| Old English | (Day), the glorious light of the Creator, is sent by the Creator; it is beloved of men, a source of hope and happiness to rich and poor, and of service to all. |
| Old Norse | — (Not preserved in historical record) |
| Old Icelandic | — (Not preserved in historical record) |
Note: The Old Norse and Old Icelandic rune poems were shorter collections
that did not include this rune. Only the Old English poem has been preserved
in the historical record.
Interpretation (Paraphrased)
Core Meaning
Unique rune of evolving consciousness — a developing form of Odin-Vili-Ve’s divine gifts. In daylight, all disagreements vanish and people reach understanding. Sign of enlightened awareness.
Light Meanings
Beneficial for archetypal consciousness, which may seem spontaneous. The only true source of hope and happiness. Power of “day” is known to those who seek it persistently. Awakening approaches. You’ll achieve true vision and find light where unexpected. Seek the ideal. Rune points to the genuine seeker.
Dark Meanings
Day-energy rarely becomes destructive. Harm only comes to those unready for dawn. Stagnation of this force means blindness, dullness, laziness, hopelessness.
