The word Sigil is derived from the Latin sigillum which means âsealâ. Sigils are symbols created to represent specific intentions. I create a new Sigil each year on New Yearâs Eve which represents my intentions for the year ahead. I have done this for several years now. I frame this and keep it in my âDenâ displayed on my Altar. For me 2026 is about recovery from 2025 and a reset in 2026 in preparation for retirement in 2027. When I create my sigil, I create it around the strokes and shapes of letters. I write my intention (brief) and remove all the vowels and duplicated letters. Then I take the strokes and curves from the remaining letters. I use these to create a suitable sigil that has meaning for my desired intention. For 2026 I was wanting to bring balance back into my life so I created a sigil around the 7 chakras representing balance and a reset.
The link below is to some interesting information in a Facebook Group about the differences between runes, witchesâ runes and sigils. I am currently attempting to learn about runes but am finding that I am more fascinated by the witchesâ runes. Far simpler to start with. So, my post is mostly about my intent to learn more about secret codes especially runes and witchesâ runes and as previously stated also Dovahzul.
I love how you are resetting the energy and removing all blockages would be great! This should help you to release energy! Upgrading the energy centers is a great way to get grounded! I love this letâs call on your divine team! I support you in strengthening you energy field! Iâm sending you all the armor too!
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I sort of took mine a little different path as I donât need to go to elaborate lengths to hide my writings.
When I read this monthâs challenge, my mind went straight to something specific: what if the symbols came from what I already work with? Tracks, feathers, botanicals, the material language of my bioregional practice. Instead of borrowing an existing script, what if the code was built entirely from my landscape?
Iâve been building a bioregional practice rooted in the North Carolina Piedmont for a couple of years, and this challenge gave me the push to develop something fun. This symbol language could only come from this specific place. The species I see on my walks, along the lake, at work at the wildlife park.
The system works in three layers. Tracks carry the core meanings. Each animal becomes a concept drawn from its nature. Botanicals provide context and quality, drawn from native trees and plants. And feathers act as modifiers, sitting beside another symbol to shift or deepen its meaning.
A few examples of how this works in practice.
A deer track means gentleness as strength, soft presence, heightened awareness. A sycamore means luminosity in the darkest season, holding until the moment is exactly right, then letting go completely. A crow feather beside any symbol means this isnât yours alone. Itâs known, shared, witnessed by the community around you.
The symbols themselves are still being drawn. But the language exists, and itâs entirely of this place.
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