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Straith is the rune of rune divination, ogham tradition.

Straith upright

Draw upright, Straith says the present path runs through rune divination, ogham tradition. Nothing here needs forcing — the rune rewards steady hands.

In the Ogham tradition there is no merkstave — the stave is read by its place in the cast.

The traditional meaning

This symbol, used for the sound St, is Straith (sometimes seen as Straif), the Blackthorn tree. A symbol of authority and control, the Blackthorn is connected to strength and triumph over adversity.

Attributes: Protection, perseverance, triumph over obstacles.

Tree: Blackthorn

Element: Fire, symbolizing transformation through trials.

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