NGWAZ (NG) — Fertility / Gestation
Phonetic: ng | Germanic name: Ingwaz
Rune Poems (Public Domain)
| Old English | (Ing) was first seen by men among the East-Danes, till, followed by his retinue, he departed eastwards over the waves; his chariot went after; that is how the warriors named the hero. |
| 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.
Latin gloss: Ing — deity of fertility
Interpretation (Paraphrased)
Core Meanings: Sign of isolation and seclusion — absolutely necessary for transformation. Ing is the static state of being, a step on the path to eternity. Movement against the sun “eastward,” into the land of darkness. There, in darkness and solitude, something new emerges.
Light Meanings: Rune of rest and active inner growth. Birth of new force deep within. Rest, let things “ripen” to reach completion at the right time. Have patience, listen to yourself.
Dark Meanings: Misuse leads to self-absorption and discord with the world. Too subjective. This force may tempt you to think this is completion rather than another step. Energy stagnation leads to mindless waste.
INGWAZ Light Keywords
- rest period
- inner growth
- gestation
INGWAZ Dark Keywords
- powerlessness
- waste
- movement without change
