When you look at the paired triangles that form Dagaz, you might see the shape of a butterfly. That’s very fitting for this Viking Rune, which symbolizes daylight, certainty, and hope. Dagaz is strongly associated with inspiration, illumination, and the opening of the mind. What Does Dagaz Mean? When you’re casting runes and Dagaz appears,…
The inscription on our Celtic Turtle pendants reads “Life is a Journey. Journey well!”. The reason we chose this wording is because turtles are incredible travelers. If there’s anyone who can teach us how to get around the world without losing our cool, it’s the Celtic Turtle. Turtle Travel Lesson #1: It’s Never Too Far…
Manaz is a rune that truly represents how runic alphabets evolved over time. The symbol for man – and by extension, humanity and community – Manaz looked like a person with upraised arms in the Younger Futhark alphabet. In the Elder Futhark – the runic alphabet featured in our rune sets and pendants – Manaz…
Ehwaz is the rune for horse. Horses were incredibly important to the Vikings – and indeed, to all people of that era – as they provided the strength and power needed to clear land, transport goods, and carry warriors into battle. There’s plenty of archeological evidence that horses were in some ways sacred to the…
Algiz is a rune of protection and self-defense. There are several strongly competing theories about what the shape of the Algiz rune is meant to represent. It could be the figure of an elk – the outstretched arms representing an elk’s antlers, lowered to fend off predators seeking an easy meal – or the rune…
Celtic Knotworks has been around for nearly 20 years now, and for all of that time, one of our most popular designs has been the Celtic Tree of Life. My wife Suzie and I designed this piece together, using matching Celtic knots to represent the tree’s roots and branches. In between the two, nestled in…
Perthro is truly a Viking rune of mystery. No one’s entirely sure what Perthro represents as an object – some say pears, some say game pieces, some say a drinking cup – but taken all together, the meaning is one of comradeship, gathering and good luck. It’s important to understand that games of chance were…
Eihwaz is the Viking rune of the Yew Tree. The Yew is an evergreen tree that stands strong and vibrant, even during the coldest, snowiest part of a Norse winter. Eihwaz represents the Yew’s characteristics of strength, resilience, and regeneration. The wood of the Yew tree has traditionally been used for both weaponry and art….
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…
If you follow Celtic Knotworks on social media, you know we’re proudly owned by Raven – the lovely black cat who shares our home and studio. Cats show up all over the place in Celtic and Norse myth, legend, and lore. Here are some of our favorite stories: Freya’s Cat-Drawn Chariot Normally chariots are drawn…
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