Tiwaz rune meaning
Tiwaz is the seventeenth rune of the Elder Futhark and opens the third aett, named after Tyr. It stands for the sound t. In the myth, Tyr placed his hand in the wolf Fenrir's mouth as a pledge of good faith while the gods tied him up; when the wolf realized he'd been tricked, he bit the hand off. Tyr accepted the loss for the good of all.
Its shape, an arrow pointing upward, stands for clear direction and determination. Tiwaz is the rune of those who fight for what's fair.
Tiwaz upright
Tiwaz upright promises victory if you act with integrity. It's a favorable rune for resolving conflicts, lawsuits and legal matters, as long as you're in the right.
It also asks for courage: stand by your principles, take responsibility and make small sacrifices for a bigger goal. If you face a hard choice, follow what's fair rather than what's comfortable; in the long run, that's what wins.
Tiwaz reversed
Tiwaz reversed points to injustice, low motivation or a battle that isn't worth it. It can mean you're fighting for something that isn't yours to fight for, or that someone is acting without honor.
It can also warn of pointless sacrifice: giving too much to a cause that gives nothing back.
In love
In love, Tiwaz speaks of loyalty, commitment and a relationship built on honesty. It can mean you'll need to fight for what you want or stand up for your relationship.
Reversed, it warns of imbalance: one person sacrificing too much, or a relationship that has lost trust.
Work and money
At work, Tiwaz favors leadership, fair negotiations and legal matters. Your integrity is your strongest card.
Reversed, it advises staying out of fights that aren't yours and checking whether your effort is aimed in the right direction.
Tiwaz’s advice: Fight for what's right with your head held high: a victory won with honor is the only kind that lasts.
FAQ
What does the Tiwaz rune mean?
Tiwaz is the rune of the god Tyr: justice, courage, honor and victory won fairly.
What does Tiwaz reversed mean?
Injustice, discouragement or a battle that isn't worth fighting; also pointless sacrifice.
How do you draw the Tiwaz rune?
Like an upward-pointing arrow: a vertical line with two strokes slanting down from its top, one on each side.
Is Tiwaz good for legal matters?
Yes. Upright, it's the most favorable rune for lawsuits and disputes, as long as you're in the right.