Algiz is the rune of elk, protection, shield, higher guidance.
Algiz upright
Draw upright, Algiz says the current path runs through elk, protection, shield, higher guidance. Let it work in the background; the sign is already moving.
Algiz merkstave (reversed)
Reversed, Algiz asks for a pause around elk, protection, shield, higher guidance: the flow is turning inward for now.
The traditional meaning
elk, protection, swan
Esoteric meaning: protective force, valkyrjur
Keywords: Protection-enclosure, life, bifrost, path of the branches and roots, connection between gods and men
Galdr: elhaz elhaz elhaz z z z z z (deep whirring, whistling sound) uz az iz ez oz oz ez iz az uz zzzzzzz (mmmmmm)
Magick: Protection, defense; mystical and religious communication w nonhuman beings, communication w other worlds, strengthing of hamingja (magical power and luck) and life force