Algiz
Elk / Protection
About Algiz
Algiz is the rune of protection and spiritual connection — the elk's antlers that ward off predators, the Valkyrie's shield, the raised arms of a person reaching toward the sky. It represents the boundary between the human world and the divine, and the protection that comes from maintaining that connection.
Upright Meaning
Divine protection surrounds you. Algiz is the elk with its antlers raised — a warning to predators and a connection to higher powers. You are shielded, but the shield requires your participation. Stay alert, maintain your boundaries, and trust that the protection you need is available. This is also a rune of spiritual awakening — the antenna reaching toward the divine.
Reversed Meaning
Vulnerability, lowered defenses, or a false sense of security. Your shields are down, either because you have neglected them or because something has penetrated your defenses. Reversed Algiz warns against naivety — not everyone who approaches you has good intentions. Rebuild your boundaries before they are tested again.