More than a Name

"Chasing the rays from sunrise to starlight."

Deeper than simple initials artistically woven to create a beautiful image, the crest is composed of individual runes, each with its own particular meaning, bound together to form a family crest and motto.

Development of the sigil.
Left to Right: Separate runes of: Kenaz, Laguz, Raidho, & Dagaz

Kenaz
Pronunciation: Kane-ahz
Symbolizes: the fire that lit the hearth of homes [in the dark & cold],
Meaning: inner flame, inner fire that drives us to go after our dreams and passions.
Sigil: “Chasing the rays” & “Firelight” aka indicating [starlight] is out.

Laguz
Pronunciation: Lah-gooze
Symbol:
Meaning:
Sigil: “Adventure”

Raidho
Pronunciation: Rye-though
Symbol:
Meaning:
Sigil: “Travel”

Dagaz
Pronunciation: Dah-gaz
Symbol: son of the night god bringing in daybreak; symbolizing endings and beginnings
Meaning: “sunrise”
Sigil: “sunrise”

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As we developed our sigil, we created a way for us to put them all together while being read

It is bound by two invisible runes, adding an internal ethos to uphold: healing, growth, & justice.

Sowilo
Pronunciation:
Symbol:
Meaning:
Binding Sigil: “healing;” “growth”

Tiwaz
Pronunciation:
Symbol:
Meaning:
Binding Sigil: “justice, protection”