Algiz                                               “judgment”

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Element: Air                                    Herb: Sedge grass

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Astrological: Cancer                    Tree:
Service

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Color: Gold                        　　　 Crystal:
Amethyst

Algiz – “Al-jiz”

Literally: “Elk”

Key concepts: Rune
of the essential link or connection with the patterns of divine or archetypal
consciousness, such as the Valkyrie. Rune of the possible danger of realizing
this link when unprepared.

Psi: divinity, higher self, the state
of listening

Energy: protective teaching force, the
divine plan, Valkyries

Governs:
          -Strengthening of luck and life force through courageous deeds
          -Mystical communication with non-human sentient beings
          -Protection/defense
          -Receiving knowledge on the magical potential of runes
          -Banishing the fear of death

Element: Air rules the west;
brings good fortune

Astrological: Cancer is in the sky
from June 23^rd till July 23^rd ; strongest under a full
moon

Herb: Sedge grass, related
to the water chestnut and papyrus sedge, is found in marshy places and has
sharp barbed leaves. Double edged sword when it comes to magical protection.

Tree: Similar to the Rowan
tree, Service’s fruit is often used as a cider-like drink for ritual feasts.

Crystal: The most versatile and
well known general physical healing stone is the Amethyst. Additionally it
helps block mental attacks and is used as a dreamstone to help insomnia.

       Algiz
is a protective teaching force that promotes independence and autonomy as well
as faith. Courage in the face of fear is central, not the absence of fear,
because fear may or may not be a warning to us that protection and defensiveness
is necessary. Algiz supplies the insight necessary to make such judgments. Algiz
will not assist in evading punishment for wrong deeds, or illegal or immoral
acts. It will act to soften the blow of punishment if the person willingly
accepts accountability for the harm caused by his or her acts and begins to
take steps to compensate.