Dagaz holds within it the mystery of the cosmos. Within its shape the vast expanse of eternity unites with the smallest particle. Opposites are united, balance is achieved. Very occasionally a human being achieves a state of true transcendance, a moment of bliss and clarity which feels like an eternity and is gone in a moment. The northern tradition Gods are unusual in that we are told they too have temples in their realm, places of communion and worship . In their stories we see them striving for wisdom and insight just as we do. In them we see not some perfect, unattainable vision, but beings who – like us – strive to evolve into something better. The gift of the runes is all the more precious because through them the Gods offer us a transcendence they are also seeking.
Literal meaning: Day, daylight
Rich meaning: Gateway, change, enlightenment