Dagaz means day and the awakening for those things that can be seen clearly by the light of day. From the mist is rising a clarity of consciousness that emerges into the daylight. The invisible is visible. The essence of the Sun is bestowing wisdom on you and puts a spotlight on areas of your life that need attention. It’s a good time to review wishes and make plans, for you may embark on a journey or an ambitious project with the universe possibly giving you a helping hand or at least a nudge. The word “Day” in Old English has an inference of “lifetime,” literally meaning life-day, and similar words in Sanskrit, German and Lithuanian refer to it as burning, hot season or summer. Dagaz is the rhythms of the daily cycles of life and can bring moments of sudden clarity. Jera is its counterpart of subtle annual cyclic changes while Dagaz is distinctive transformational changes of your daily rhythms. This is akin to The Hermit emanating light from his lamp to illuminate your path and pointing his staff to guide you. The power of the positive energy of light allows you to avoid the dangers that could befall you on your journey.
The Dagaz rune signifies a strong power that ameliorates paradoxical contradictions of dark and light forces. The rune favors the magical time of sunrise carried throughout the course of the day. Dagaz heralds positive changes in a short span of time. New opportunities are on the horizon if you can see them as they appear. Your perspective or attitude may change more than your personal status or material being. Your view of life is now optimistic and radiates unselfish kindness, which is recognized and attracts those who will help you in your quest. You may finally resolve an outstanding situation that has held you back or is a touchstone that dark troublesome times are behind you. It strengthens ambitions to pursue your goals with more focus and understanding. The hard work of change should be a joyful task.
Ineffably you realize that the right time right place thing is happening. This is the time to launch new endeavors. Light is shed on dark corner of your heart that instills hope and healing while exploring your options with analytical precision. Intuition is heightened at this time. Beauty and romance are sought. Variety is the spice of life, and you’re seeing all the colors of life in different hues. Finally you are able to successfully balance opposite forces. Relationships of all kinds and marriages are on even keels or soon to be.
The presence of the Dagaz rune is a protective shield from harmful influences, and it's an excellent symbol to be worn as a talisman or put over doorways and windows. If you can throw off complacency, confusion and selfish desires through soul searching, this rune will bring hope, help, healing and happiness.
Keywords: Day, Light, Dawn, Daylight, New Day Dawning, Breakthrough, Awakening, Hope, Happiness, Fulfillment, Transmutation, Growth, Balance, Optimism, Faith, Fundamental Change, Daily Cycles
Associated Tarot Cards: Fool, Hermit, Star, Sun & World &10 of Swords
Astrological Signs: Leo & Virgo
Planets: Sun & Venus
Norse Gods: Heimdallr, a son of Odin, is the watchman of the gods, guardian of the rainbow bridge, and was overseer of Asgard, which is one of their Nine Worlds.
Other Spellings: Daaz, Dagr, Dagar, Dagur, Dags & Daguz
Pronunciation: Daw-ghawz