Eihwaz

The Yew Tree

Encoding, magic, immortality, the timeless, longevity, endurance, deflection, foresight, mysteries of death and new beginnings, transformation

Eihwaz ("Yew-was") (Ihwaz or Eiwaz) is the rune that embodies magic itself. It is the rune of the mysteries of life and death. Its shape symbolizes the upper and lower worlds meeting in the middle - the Earth. Transformation, endurance, change but also longevity and moving towards enlightenment.

The Yew tree in the past was closely related to both death and immortality. Its connection to the afterlife is significant. Yews are hardy trees that can stay green even in the winter. Their red berries symbolize life in the harshest environments. Yews are linked with runes and Eihwaz embodies all the rune’s magical powers.

Yew trees were planted to keep unwanted animals, but also in churches yards to signify immortality. Historically, the wood of the yew made the strongest bows. Thus Eihwaz symbolizes both protection, foresight stand against sudden attack, defensive powers but also endurance, protective magic and safety.

Jera represents the horizontal axis, while Eihwaz represents the vertical and contains all the 4 elements (air, fire, earth, water)

A sudden isolation for a better outcome. It’s a signal that you need to change something within yourself. The moment for drastic changes and decisions.

Accept the transformation happening or if something doesn’t feel right, consider a change of direction and pattern.

Period of loneliness, quarrels and arguments for a more profound knowledge between partners.

Let go of old bad habits encouraging you to live a health conscious life free of the fear of death.

Eihwaz foretells a time of transformation. A major and necessary change may take place in your life. It is a time where you let go of the past and embrace the new. New life, dreams, beginnings.

Quick progress should be achieved by embracing changes, flexibility and focus and leaving fear and resistance aside. While change is a constant process, the appearance of Eihwaz indicates an increase in the intensity and speed of that change.

You have what it takes to make the change you want. You have the power and defense to direct your energy to the desired direction and endure whatever comes to your way.

Although Eihwaz may come in the unlucky 13 it doesn’t have a negative form. There is a period of transformation and change that is necessary for you. The unlucky 13 has been linked with the rune’s link to the Yew tree as the connection between life and death. This rune rarely signifies death, and only if the asked question directly refers to this aspect.