heimdall's aett · position 15
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Algiz
elk, protection · phoneme “z”
algiz is the elk's antlers, raised. still an animal, but not one you'd corner.
she signifies
protectiondefenseconnection to the divine
Shaped like raised arms or antlers, algiz is the great protector rune — a shield rather than a weapon, warding rather than striking. It also marks a connection upward, toward guidance from beyond the self.
merkstave — reversed
vulnerability, a warning ignored, protection that's been let down or given away too cheaply.