# Sunday's Rune draw - Sowilo **URL:** \ **Category:** Witchy Wisdom\ **Tags:** runes, divination\ **Created:** [April 25, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195 "2021-04-25T09:46:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Liisa](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/liisa/32/34602_2.png) [@Liisa](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Liisa)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/1 "2021-04-25T09:46:58Z")
![IMG_20210425_104444](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/8/8ea9944d16f97f3933007f9076d783cbe1a4b754.jpeg) Rune name: Sowilo I’ll be back later with more info ❤ Info gathered and intuition felt 🤓 Other historical names: Sowulu, Sol, Sunna English letter association: S Pronunciation: So-we-loh Rune number: 16 Polarity: Male Colour associations: White, Yellow, Gold, Silver Elemental association: Air, Fire Crystal association: Sunstone, Ruby Deity associations: Baldur, Sol Herbal association: Mistletoe Tree association: Juniper Astrological associations: The Sun, Scorpio Tarot association: Sun Magical uses: Strengthen self-confidence, Motivation, Success, Healing, Victory over Challenges, Spiritual Guidance Keywords: Light, Energy, Good Health, Success, Sun, Willpower, Integrity, Vitality, Honor Some passages from Lisa Chamberlain’s book for reference: “Sowilo is the rune of the Sun and the life-sustaining light it provides. While Kenaz represents the light of the torch fire, guiding one through the night, Sowilo represents the light of day, in which all is illuminated and there is no darkness to obscure our vision. It is the rune of the light’s victory over the dark and can bring much-needed clarity and healing to a situation. Drawing Sowilo indicates that you are in a position to use the beneficial energies of the Sun to illuminate your path and reach your goals. Draw on your creativity and your inherent skills and talents to strengthen your pursuits, knowing that you have great power at your disposal.” “Sowilo’s verse in the Anglo-Saxon rune poem describes the sun as “a joy in the hopes of seafarers,” keeping sailors’ spirits up as they move across the water toward safe landing. Sowilo is telling you that you are surrounded by warmth and light. Success, good health, and joy are yours if you will allow yourself to have them, as are good luck and prosperity. Depending on your situation, however, you may need to open yourself up more and clear out your own inner shadows to let more light (and life) into your experience.” Additional Meanings While the Sun is crucial to life on Earth, its power can also be harmful if its intensity is not balanced with other forms of energy. Depending on the context of the reading, Sowilo may be asking you to look at how you are directing your vitality. Are you scattered over too many activities or commitments? Are you neglecting your health or at risk of burning out? Be sure to cool off and ground yourself when necessary, so you can continue utilizing the Sun’s power for positive results. Alternatively, you may be making something out to be bigger or more significant than it really is, or placing yourself in the spotlight when it would be more prudent to step back from a situation. Use the Sun’s power to illuminate the issue with rational clarity rather than through the lens of emotions. Be honest with yourself and with others, as deceit keeps everyone in the shadows. Sowilo has no reversed meaning. This was a perfect Rune for today’s weather, we had a lovely clear day for the first time in a few days and it was very easy to tune into the energy the Sun represents. As a witch, I often put a lot more effort into tracking, appreciating, and using the Moon’s energy in my spells and rituals. I often forget the importance of the Sun and its job in our world. Its energising light provides us with vital Vitamin D a very important vitamin during our current Global situation and feeds all of our Trees and Plants that we incorporate in our Craft or just appreciate for its beauty and calming effect 🌳 🌿 💗 So with that being said Hail the Moon 🌕 and Hail the Sun 🌞 **Source Credit** Chamberlain, Lisa. _Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes_ . Chamberlain Publications, 2018. ---
**Author:** ![Francisco](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/francisco/32/352_2.png) [@Francisco](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Francisco)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/2 "2021-04-26T02:30:40Z")
I like how this rune is also called “Sol” and it’s the sun in a symbol. The [wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sowil%C5%8D_(rune)) shows other variants and another poem too: “Sun is the light of the world; I bow to the divine decree.” A timely rune for this time of the Year, Lisa! 🌞 Thanks for sharing your learning of the runes with us! ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/3 "2021-04-26T05:59:29Z")
Back on after the weekend and such a delight to read up on three new runes! Thanks for sharing this info about Sowilo (and also Laguz and Othala too!) @Liisa ❤ Sowilo and it’s masculine sun energy ties in wonderfully with Beltane coming up 🔥 🌞. And it looks like it’s tied to my personal sun sign Scorpio ♏ too! I’m really drawn towards this rune. Loving it! Thanks so much for sharing, Lisa 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Liisa](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/liisa/32/34602_2.png) [@Liisa](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Liisa)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/4 "2021-04-26T08:55:24Z")
@Francisco @BryWisteria you are very welcome ❤ I came across a poem called the Anglo-Saxon rune poem. It uses the Anglo-Saxon name for the Runes but they are the same shapes and meanings as the Norse versions. I’ll have a read through of it and if it appropriate post it in the Forum. I really connected with this Rune yesterday as well, could be because it was a sunny day but I really had appreciation for its power ❤ Blessed Be ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/5 "2022-06-12T10:40:35Z")
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**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/6 "2022-06-13T10:20:00Z")
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**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/sundays-rune-draw-sowilo/9195/7 "2023-04-26T19:29:18Z")