Cast alone, Ruis speaks first about rune divination, ogham tradition.
Ruis upright
Draw upright, Ruis says the present path runs through rune divination, ogham tradition. Let it work in the background; the sign is already moving.
In the Ogham tradition there is no merkstave — the stave is read by its place in the cast.
The traditional meaning
R is Ruis, the Elder tree, which is connected to the time of the Winter Solstice. The Elder represents endings, maturity, and the awareness that comes with experience. Pronounced roo-esh, Ruis is a sign that things may be ending, but will yet begin again some day. Although the Elder is easily damaged, it recovers and is rejuvenated easily.
Attributes: Transition, closure, wisdom from experience.
Tree: Elder Tree
Season: Winter, linked to the time of introspection and closure.