Algiz

The rune's name: Algiz
The Meaning: Elk, protection, swan, yr:yew, yew bow (used in runic inscription only), kilt worn for protection to carry thing in when not worn.
The sound: Z (-R)
The Germanic name: Algis, Algiz or Elhaz
The Gothic name: Algiz
The Norse name: Ihwar
The Anglo Saxon name: Eolh or Olh
The Gaelic name: Eileadh
The Icelandic name: Elgr (?)
The Norwegian name: Elgr

KEY WORDS: protection, elk, peace, friendship, defense, banishment of negativity

POSSIBLE DIVINATORY MEANING: This is a very positive Rune indicating protection in your work or in your love life.   Also a Rune of friendship, good influences, and protection from misfortunes. If harm does threaten, you will receive a strong premonition of the disaster that enables you to take caution and prepare. Our Higher Power, Spirit Guides, Guardian Angels or Protectors look out for us at all times.  This Rune makes us more aware of them! Always be careful of theft - don't invite it.  Lock up belongings, car, house, etc.  Leave nothing to chance.  In any new relationship always use your intuition and proceed with caution until you are assured you have mutual friends and trust established. This Rune upside down is a 60's "peace" symbol, e.g., "no war," "no nuke," etc.  Be more careful not to be deceived and really use your intuition to avoid what you must.

The Algiz-rune, the Elk-rune, should only be used when the sound of "r" is the last rune in a word. When you see runic inscriptions written with Latin letters, the Algiz-rune is written as a capitalized "R".

Other versions of the Algiz rune.