I have always loved oak trees and acorns because they are a symbol of strength, growth, prosperity, and good luck. When I started to design this knot, I wanted to capture the acorn’s simplicity along with the complexity behind the simple facade. The final knot looks simple, but if you follow the path created by the single line you will find some unexpected turns, just like life.
Uruz is the Viking Rune said to be based on the shape of the aurochs, the ancient ancestor of all cattle. Powerful and stubborn in equal measure, these great bulls embody many of the characteristics associated with the Uruz rune: strength, determination, and freedom. Understanding Uruz: An Examination of the Rune Poems Multiple meanings have…
Jera is the Viking rune representing the cycles of the year. The Vikings followed a calendar based on the natural progression of the seasons, with specific times for planting seed, tending crops, and harvesting. This cycle is slow, but it’s predictable, regular, and generates results. Jera is the only rune that includes two symbols. One…
TheTriple Spiral is a symbol of growth, transition, and expansion. It is also known as the triskele, triskell, and triskelion. Other symbolisms are: Life-Death-Rebirth, the three realms of Land-Sea-Sky, and Mind-Body-Spirit. The first recorded instance of the Triple Spiral in Ireland is from approximately 3200BC at Newgrange. This actually pre-dates Celts being in Ireland, and they…
Isa is the Viking rune for ice, a substance that was a very large part of the Viking’s world. Symbolic of winter’s cold beauty, Isa represents stability and purification. Understanding Isa: References in the Historical Literature Ice dominated the Viking’s landscape for much of the year. Not surprisingly, there are many references to Isa in…
Raidho is the Viking rune that looks like the letter R. In fact, some researchers believe that Raidho’s shape was directly based on the Latin letter. Raidho means safe journey, as well as riding, as in riding a horse. Raidho is also associated with the journey toward being a better person, and is emblematic of…
I often get questions about the meanings of the Celtic symbols I use. In the following weeks I will be going into how I created my designs and what they symbolize. To get you started here is a quick reference guide. Acorn – Strength & Prosperity Bear – Courage & Compassion Butterfly – Beauty & Understanding Dragon – Magic…
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