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Laguz rune stone (ᛚ), rune 21 of 24 in the Elder Futhark

Intuition, Flow, Water

Laguz

Rune 21 of 24 · Tyr's Aett

Upright position

Laguz represents water, the ocean, and the journey across it. It signifies the power of intuition and the natural flow of life. This rune encourages you to trust your inner knowing and to move with life's currents rather than against them.

When Laguz shows up in your reading, it's an invitation to listen to your gut feeling. You know that feeling deep down, a quiet nudge or a strong sense about something, even if you can't quite explain why? That's your intuition speaking, and right now, it's particularly strong. Think of how water finds its way around obstacles; it doesn't fight them, it simply flows. Laguz is asking you to embrace that same adaptable energy in your own life. Maybe you've been overthinking a decision, trying to logically piece everything together. This rune suggests that the answer might actually come from a more intuitive place, from simply allowing yourself to feel what's right.

This rune also reminds you about emotional depth. Just like the ocean has calm surfaces and powerful undercurrents, your emotional world is rich and varied. Laguz encourages you to explore these depths, to understand your feelings without judgment. This isn't about being swept away, but about understanding the currents within you so you can navigate them skillfully. Your gift here is a heightened sensitivity and a natural ability to connect with your inner wisdom. The growth edge is learning to trust this inner voice, even when it doesn't make perfect logical sense to others, or even to your own rational mind. It's about letting go of control and allowing life to unfold, trusting that you have the inner guidance to navigate whatever comes your way.

Embrace the flow, dear friend. Let your intuition be your compass, and trust the journey.

Rune energy

I trust my intuition and allow life to flow through me with ease.

Reversed position

When Laguz appears reversed, it suggests that you might be feeling out of sync with your intuition. You might be resisting the natural flow of things, perhaps by trying too hard to control outcomes or by ignoring your inner voice. It can feel like you're swimming upstream, making things harder than they need to be. You might also be struggling with your emotions, feeling overwhelmed or unable to express them clearly.

This reversed position is an invitation to pause and reconnect with yourself. It's a gentle nudge to ask: where am I resisting? Are you pushing forward with a plan that just doesn't feel right, despite all logic? It's a call to release that tension and find your way back to your authentic self. Take some time for quiet reflection, perhaps by journaling or spending time near water, to help clear your emotional landscape and tune back into your inner wisdom. This isn't a warning, but a compassionate heads-up to adjust your course before you expend too much energy fighting against the current.

In everyday life

Love & relationships

<p>For love, Laguz asks you to trust your feelings about a connection, whether single or coupled. Let your intuition guide you in relationships, rather than overthinking every interaction. Allow for emotional depth and honest expression.</p>

Career & money

<p>In your career, Laguz encourages you to go with the flow and trust your instincts about projects or opportunities. Don't force things; allow creative solutions to emerge naturally. It's also a good time to tune into the emotional undercurrents of your workplace.</p>

Yes or no

This rune leans towards a gentle 'yes,' especially if you follow your intuition.

Rune profile

Element
Laguz is strongly associated with the element of Water.
Deity
It is connected to Njörðr, god of the sea and seafaring.
Symbolism
It symbolizes water, the ocean, and the life-giving flow.
Aett
Tyr's Aett
Sound value
l

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The Laguz rune at a glance

Laguz rune (ᛚ) fact sheet
AttributeValue
PositionRune 21 of 24
Ætt (group)Tyr's Aett, place 5 of 8
Glyphᛚ
Sound value/l/
KeywordsIntuition, Flow, Water
Reversed (merkstave)yes, has its own reversed reading
ElementLaguz is strongly associated with the element of Water.
DeityIt is connected to Njörðr, god of the sea and seafaring.

Its place in the rune row

Laguz is the fifth rune of Tyr's Aett and sits at position 21 in the Elder Futhark. Before it comes Mannaz (ᛗ, self), and after it follows Ingwaz (ᛜ, potential). Tyr's Aett is about people, relationships and what lasts; within it, Laguz brings the theme of intuition, flow, water. The sign ᛚ was spoken roughly as /l/.

Laguz looks different upside down than upright. When it falls that way it is read as merkstave — the themes of intuition and flow then tilt towards blocked or overdone. If that happens, check where something is stuck in your day.

Fact-sheet graphic for the Laguz rune: position 21 of 24 in the Elder Futhark, Tyr's Aett, sound value /l/, keywords intuition, flow, water.
Laguz in figures: position, group and sound value in the Elder Futhark.

Three questions when Laguz turns up

  • Where does "intuition" show up concretely in your week — in a place, with a person?
  • Is there too much or too little flow in your life right now?
  • If water were a conversation: who would you need to have it with this week?

A rune does not answer a question for you — it gives your question a direction. For comparison, place it next to a daily tarot card or your life-path number and see whether they touch the same theme.

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Katie RobinsonReviewed by Katie Robinson · Astrologer & Tarot Reader