Sigil construction using bindrune
Answer to yourself but in most cases, you need to know the meaning, the symbolism, the energy, no matter if it is a tattoo or a drawing.. it is a signature, a portal, an energy some know about and some don’t want you to know about…
Emmm… nope, scratch the “some don’t want you to know about” … there’s no conspiracy to hide magic… in fact, everybody is using it.
Some say that Runes are not “tainted” or “corrupted” and they are the purest tool used in divination but all tools are pure in divination, our interpretation, our filters are not so clean all the time.
In this context, runes, the true ones didn’t use any curved lines because it was harder to chisel and carve so what we see today as runes, bindrunes and of course sigils where curved shapes or lines are used… it is because we want aesthetics so we adopt, integrate and develop…
In traditional runic alphabets such as the Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, and Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, runes are typically composed of straight lines and angles, with minimal use of curves. This design choice likely stems from the practical considerations of carving runes into hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal, where straight lines are easier to inscribe than curves.
However, in the construction of bindrunes (a combination of two or more runes into a single symbol), you might encounter semicircular or curved lines. This deviation from the traditional straight-line style could be attributed to a few reasons:
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Aesthetic Adaptation: Over time, the artistic representation of runes and bindrunes has evolved. Modern interpretations or artistic renditions of runes might incorporate curves to enhance visual appeal or to fit certain design aesthetics.
Symbolic Integration: When combining multiple runes into a bindrune, the designer may use curves to more seamlessly integrate the individual runes into a single, cohesive symbol. Curves can help in connecting the straight lines of different runes in a visually harmonious way.
Cultural Influence: The introduction of semicircular elements in bindrunes could also be influenced by other cultural or symbolic systems that use curves. For example, Celtic knotwork and other ancient symbols often incorporate curves and loops, which might inspire more fluid designs in modern bindrune constructions.
Practical Constraints: In some cases, the material or medium used for creating bindrunes might necessitate the use of curves. For example, in modern graphic design or digital art, using curves can be easier and more visually pleasing than strictly adhering to straight lines.
While traditional runes are characterized by their straight-line construction, the use of semicircular elements in bindrunes reflects an evolution and adaptation of the symbols to meet contemporary aesthetic and practical needs.
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This is the meaning, effect of sigil used in the above example along with few forgotten (magic) details:
Roots style Sigil
The sigil which uses the stack form is using the 4 runes and their root is overlapping the next top rune, meaning, the energy and the action of the sigil is starting from down-left towards the top-right.
Within sigil construction runes are most commonly used by stacking them one on top of the other influencing this way the symbolism, the meaning of the resulted symbol.
The process is known as bindrunes, which form the overall construction and meaning.
Most common sigils are using the stack form or the shield form.
Stacked bind runes are converging their energy and meaning from the root where one empowers the other symbol, while the shield sigils are using the circular, the radial model and all bind runes “radiate” from the same origin, the center.
One is Tree, the other is the Star – representative to Earth and Heavens.
- Ansuz – Communication, insight, wisdom, God, ancestors
- Nauthiz – Necessity, constraint, endurance, friction, shadow
- Perthro – Mystery, fate, chance, divination, luck, Primal Law
- Algiz – Protection, defense, safety, divine protection, sanctuary
One of the “secrets” in reading the construction of the sigils with bindrunes which are using the root or staked style is starting from the bottom-left “growing” up – The Tree so the meaning of the sigil is:
I call forward the wisdom of my ancestors to cast their strength over my darkest thoughts of my enemies.
The faith be in their hands as I am protected by them.
Radial Bindrunes – The Shield
The same construction as in root binding style where the individual runes are using the same path but the idea of the radial construction is to fortify, protect and reinforce the meaning.
The Tree is wood, (more) wood planks make the shield, the protection from all 4 cardinal points.
Stack root runes sigil
Cross or Star – Radial rune sigil
Wheel or Shield – Radial rune sigilIn sigil construction and other magic works, the bindrunes carry different meaning and energy.
Interpretation of the Star or Shield sigils are made from within towards outside, from center towards exterior (thus it is not a general rule).
Because interpretation evolves and aesthetics do matter, circular elements, semi-circles and curved lines or shapes were introduced and adopted as part of the overall meaning. Like Moon symbol …
The interpretation of the Shield bindrune sigil:
I am protected by my shield which stands strong like the tree of my forefathers watching me from Valhalla
Although the meanings of these two sigils have changed they still use the same 4 runes therefore it is important to know when to use the stacked style and when to approach the radial style.
To sum it up, let’s give a name to this sigil and we will try this:
- Ansuz (ᚨ) – Communication, wisdom, divine inspiration, and the power of words.
- Nauthiz (áš¾) – Necessity, constraint, resistance, and the drive to overcome hardship.
- Perthro (ᛈ) – Mystery, fate, chance, and the unknown.
- Algiz (ᛉ) – Protection, defense, connection to higher powers, and sanctuary.
Combining these meanings, we can craft a name that encapsulates the essence of communication and wisdom, overcoming necessity and constraint, embracing the mysteries of fate, and invoking protection and divine connection.
Wyrdveil Aegis
Wyrd – An Old English concept that means fate or destiny, closely related to the mysterious and unknown aspects of Perthro.
Veil – Representing the mystery and hidden aspects of life, tying into Perthro and the idea of unseen forces.
Aegis – An ancient term for protection, reflecting Algiz and the concept of sanctuary and defense.
So, Wyrdveil Aegis captures the combined essence of the four runes: the wisdom and communication of Ansuz, the necessity and overcoming of Nauthiz, the mystery and fate of Perthro, and the protection and divine connection of Algiz.
This particular sigil construction can be used as talisman, tattoo, in conjunction with other sigils, rituals or within meditative state.
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Feel free to add your cultural knowledge and improve this article. I do study runes for some time and their use in esoteric and occult context is different than what mainstream is promoting. Yes, runes are characters but are also symbols with a more deeper and spiritual meaning, runes are by themselves a construct, a sigil, a concept, with a story behind.
