The Runes: Eihwaz ᛇ

[@sergeymikhailov9234]

Some Yew trees remain alive and evergreen during 4,000 - 5,000 year or even longer. This species is a modern living witness of the mammoth age - Taxus cuspidata (Lat).

[@ariantoby7359]

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[@warboats]

Great video! The yew tree is one of my favourite things and I’m a tiny bit obsessed with it. If anyone is interested there is a great book entitled ‘Yew’ by Fred Hageneder which goes into great detail about the many taxonomical, biological, cultural, mythological aspects of this absolutely extraordinary tree. Here is some info from the book: Yew has extraordinary capabilities of vegetative reproduction. It can produce root suckers to enable new trees to emerge from the roots, has the ability to regrow from cuttings, and also produces so-called adventitious growth, when buds appear anywhere on the stem, most often near the base of the trunk where it might be exposed to direct sunlight. Such abilities are highly unusual for ‘conifers’. Another unusual ability of the yew is branch layering, a process that involves the lower branches growing towards the ground, then taking root. Another is the growth of vertical branches out of other branches or out of a tumbled trunk, as well as the ability to encase a decaying trunk with secondary wood growth for stability. Most astonishing of all is yew’s power to grow an ‘interior root’ inside a hollowing old trunk, a structure that eventually roots itself in the ground inside the hollow tree, then begins to replace the old decaying trunk until it makes a ‘new’ tree. This latter function enables a single yew tree to renew itself from the inside out; when this occurs no wood on the tree will be as old as the living being. The discovery that this species has the capability to do this has forced science or at least botany - to rethink its definition of ‘life’ for plants. Is a tree that has completely renewed itself still the ‘same’ tree? Is a living organism truly represented by its body, or by its genetic code or by something else? Is life more than what we can see and touch- and measure?

[@beaagudo7798]

I had been considering purchasing this book on Yew... if you don't mind me asking...aside from all the fascinating biology and science facts, is it good on the spiritual / mythology side? I'm looking to dive deeper on that than most websites or sources go... Thank you!!!

[@warboats]

@@beaagudo7798 it does indeed, my friend, each chapter examines a different aspect of the tree in distinction, so for example chap. 9 examines the ”metaphysical yew” and begins with a look at the etymology of the trees name, chap. 10 examines the ”sacred yew” (this is the chapter I think you'd find most interesting) and looks at the tree's spiritual significance and religious history, there's also chaps. on its aesthetic, political, poisonous etc etc aspects. It's actually a brilliant structure to the book because you don't have to read in order, you can read whatever chapter you find most interesting! Also, at the end of the book it has timeline basically summing up everything significant about the yew's history and our interactions with it that we know about so far! Sorry if I sound too enthusiastic about it but it really is the most interesting book I've read in a very long time, there's certainly alot of info in it that isn't available online and just the way the info is laid out is very thoughtful and well structured. I hope this helps and I hope you benefit from it if you end up getting it! Cheers

[@beaagudo7798]

@@warboats Thank you so so much! The enthusiasm is contagious and you made my day... I had no idea who to ask about the book who shared my passion for this amazing being, so it's great to hear this from you. I will definitely be getting it, never apologize for enthusiasm :) Thank yew ;)!

[@beaagudo7798]

@@warboats sorry to bother you again! I'm finding two books named "Yew" from the same author... One is called "Yew: A History" and the other "Yew; Botanical" which one is the one you're refering to?

[@kenazfehu7176]

The workers around here drew eihwaz on the sidewalks in blue to mark something regarding running new natural gas lines. They’re all over the place, thus keeping this rune always in my mind. I wonder if any of them knew what they were drawing.

[@daleputnam8300]

Not likely lol

[@vrijheervanhelinium4847]

Dear Arith, i Always watch your runevideos twice. First just to listen and the second time i take notes on an old peice of paper. After that i write the notes in my rune-notebook. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@holarc]

Danke. Thank you Arith. Very insightful, and stirring.

[@holarc]

Your beard looks great too! 🙂

[@svenoscarhansen8847]

Just discovered several Yew in my yard! A very good lesson. Thank you Arith. My life is much richer from your videos and I have discovered a source of deeper spiritual knowledge on my own tradition. This is good. Sven Hansen. DeKalb Illinois.

[@paolatartara318]

Come sempre , Arith , grazie ! 🙏 La tua Visione spirituale e profonda sulle Rune è veramente Grande ! 💜

[@CsodaSzarvash]

I've been reading about runes for the past few years. I am really impressed by the time that you have taken to give us a history on this rune. In addition, you give us a background before Christian influence. Thank you so much. 10 out of 10 stars.

[@StewartPollard-fc7im]

Brilliant so interesting and I get it wonderful knowledge count on my inner strengths extra manny many thanks arith

[@denyse6666]

thrilled that you have started to talk on the runes again .... no matter how many years I have studied them it is always great to hear other peoples knowledge of them .... the work is ever learning ! :)

[@ArithHärger]

The runes are like Hobbits: It doesn't matter how many centuries you spend time with them, they will always surprise you :p

[@blackwholesoul7049]

Thank yew, Arith

[@mrvsbhs]

Arith, I wish to thank you for your base of knowledge and insight. As a history teacher, I know how easy the written word can be changed and influenced by outside forces, especially when those sources are limited . I have been working with the runes and your videos have given me an awareness of the deeper and phsychological aspects hidden in them. Thanks for the Awakening

[@FridaAvosetta]

Arith, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ve studied the runes off and on for years and have never connected so deeply to an interpretation of them as I have yours. I am currently in a period of great change in my life and I feel as though I gain more and more insight as I follow you along the story of the runes. I found this series precisely when I needed to, and for that I am truly grateful

[@agarf412]

Thankyou for this channel and all your work over the years. Just coming upon rune spirituality after years of psycho spiritual development elsewhere and using psilocybin for the first time the last few months. Now binge watching your channel. Thankyou again!

[@joshuaong3521]

Learning about runes... Grateful for your wisdom 🙏♥️ norse gods bless u

[@josakeller1104]

Gonna be so real my daily horoscope at this point in time is whatever Arith rune video The Algorithm provides💀🤣tyyyy king!✨

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Loved your video, you went further than I found around before. My name is Yew tree actually Tejo in spanish, and I wear a tattoo of this rune on a representation of the Yew tree. Every tree of death is a tree of life. Life is like business, I'm not a business man but you gotta keep em moving or decay will rise. A honor to have found your video.

[@Jabmeahkka]

That’s one hell of sweater Arith! :) And thank you for another great video. Keep up the good work

[@AndranikMuse]

I love so much your rune series, thanks for sharing Arith!

[@ArithHärger]

and thank you for being in here to watch them ^^

[@valerarte3492]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏻🦋

[@patriciamartinez7986]

This was great! Thanks for your content. :)

[@torstenscott7571]

This video was fantastic, thanks so much for it, it has brought so much clarity regarding this rune that I haven't seen anywhere else. I am very grateful for what I learned today.

[@rogelioherrera6865]

I feel like I have gained a better perspective on what rune i pulled! Glad you are very detailed on what I pulled! Thank you.

[@YotaSanto]

Great full to find this channel!!! Amazing information. Thanks a lot!!!

[@wcw07]

Thank you! Great video! Didn't expect to get this quality of information on youtube.

[@offgridgrandma2766]

Thank you so much. The rune videos led me to your channel. Very happy to see this.

[@eclipsedawn9]

Thank you so so much. Please do all the runes! I’m am so grateful. Ur wisdom is unique. thank you.

[@rodzfrater3767]

Always brilliant and fascinating. Thank you yet again 🧙‍♂️🙏🏻

[@jimbrennan5252]

I hope you are not far off your ullr video. I have an inkling odin was given a lot of ullr's attributes... your work is deeply appreciated 😊

[@marktuohy1088]

Haha I say this in every comment I make on your videos, Arith....and yet again, and as always, thank you! I greatly appreciate your time and the knowledge you share with us in each of your presentations :)

[@stevechappelle2453]

This was fascinating, especially the connection you drew from Eihwaz to Yew to Yggdrasil.

[@walgekaaren1783]

Random thought: Have you considered, that Dagaz is in reality Eihwaz combined with inverted Nautiz... No? While the Wolfhook, which was used to protect cattle and your belongings from wolves and thievery, then you used the upright Nautiz. I constantly have idle thoughts, then I meditate on the runes, or write poetry. Like the fact, that all the runes are made of Kenaz (Fire) and Isha (Ice) Spirit and Matter. Thank you, for being around, you're as bendable and strong as a Yew Bow. Never change! Btw, if you convert the German word DU(You) into a bindrune, it would be really Stronk, if you draw it like Eihwaz, that is. X^D

[@teresafigueiredo]

Finally another video about runes! Thanks and you must continue this subject is very inspiring for life! Congratulations Mr. Arith

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you very much ^^ enjoy! :D

[@garychynne1377]

boy this was a good one arith. this is what i mean when i write thank yew instead of thank you. guess you've already figured that out, cause so many think i can't spell. harharhar. thank yew take care my friend. ullr

[@ArithHärger]

When I did this video, I was thinking about yew hehe

[@KarlKarsnark]

Whoa! Gary Chynne on the Arith channel. A great day indeed. Love all your work too Gary. Stay warm up there in the Great White North!

[@stationplaza4631]

It was a bit of an eye opener, about the Yew actually being Yaggdrisil and not the Ash. That and what shamans might have experienced due to its hallucinogenic effects, just by standing very close to the Yew tree... Very interesting!

[@TarotandWitchery]

I am really enjoying your wine series.

[@wilsonparanhos3583]

what amazing video. thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world!

[@TheFinnmacool]

Excellent session! I admit I got a stir!

[@Conquistadoom]

Fantastic, informative. I gained much useful knowledge. Thanks.

[@rodderz5615]

Brilliant, as always. Thank you

[@ArithHärger]

thank you very much :)

[@silversmith847]

I loved the smell of wet Yew trees in the graveyard.

[@obelix24]

Amazing Thank you so much Mahalo. That was a powerful initiation Takk takk & takk skål! =)

[@HimmelsscheibeNebra]

I calculated Eihwaz as my name rune, not sure what this means, but when looking for some background, I found your channel and this is the first of the videos I watched... Thanks for this knowledge. Very interesting Eihwaz is linked to Taccus baccata, this is new to me and very interesting information.

[@KarlKarsnark]

Another amazing vid Arith!!! It makes so much more sense that Yiggrasil was actually a Yew tree, which has long had special status in the North. Not only was it prized for its wood, but their age and ability to endure harsh climates is much admired. In modern times, we even use byproducts of certain types of Yew trees to make drugs like Taxol, which is the most successful cancer treatment drug in the world. Thank you again for all of you great work! Do you have any books of your own?

[@stevemetallucky2028]

Love you and your videos. Have a nice Day :)

[@ArithHärger]

You too, thank you ^^

[@PianoChuck]

I just came across your channel. Very good information thank you

[@headbangrdrawer3149]

Very good!! Thanks for the video!!

[@BillieBoyd-ng2qv]

Blessings. It seems like a video about Ullr!

[@alanschaub147]

I think associating this Rune with the Ash, Apple, and Yew trees is fascinating!

[@AngloSaxon1]

Great video, always great information

[@ArithHärger]

thank you :)

[@TheGnomestead]

A man of your word! Thank you my friend :)

[@ArithHärger]

Here it is! Hehe

[@TheGnomestead]

@@skuggihvitadrekens well Thank you so much Gracious Rose 😁 Be blessed 😉

[@leornendeealdenglisc]

The big issue with Germanic scriptures is that the meanings weren't written down on purpose. So thus it leaves us today to try to piece it all together.

[@GrayByrd]

Perfect timing for this video. I learned a lot

[@DavidWilliams-ce6gk]

Hello Arith A few months ago, this Rune "appeared" to me, blazing electric blue. And it was the finally straw so to speak that lead me to seek out knowledge of the Runes, Seidr, Galdr, etc Thank you for this video

[@camdakikemanci]

In my connection with Eihwaz, I entered an increadble garden. On the marvellous huge rocks there were some electiric blue- green sparklings like avatar. Two child bear were playing. :)) The place in my dream called Eyehill. And I think now it was my 3. eye

[@barryflintoff8347]

I'm not sure that Yggdrasil was a Yew tree! One of the strongest characteristics of the world tree, is that it is a honey or mead tree. Yggdrasil drips mead/honey, and there is the goat Heiðrún at the bottom of the tree whose udders give mead. This is an ancient Indo-European theme, that Honey/nectar falls from the heavens, it is very common in Greek, Roman and even Vedic traditions. Bees were thought to collect honey, not make it. The Ash tree was known as a honey tree, because mature Ash trees on hot days can spontaneously drip a sweet substance that can be fermented, it is called manna. There are many traditions linking the Ash tree with honey. The nymphs who nursed the infant Zeus, were called Meliae, which means Ash tree , and Meli is the Greek word for honey. There is even a goat in the story, they fed him on the milk of the goat Amalthea and honey. Sometimes they hid in the boughs of an ash tree where he could not be found on earth, in the sea or in the sky. Goats milk is mixed with Haoma in the Zoroastrian Haoma ritual. I believe Haoma/Soma replaced the original IE sacred drink Mead. In Norse tradition we can see that mead originated in the Heavens and mead of course is made from honey. There is ample evidence of an ancient IE tradition that honey comes from the heavens, hence the drink made from it brings us closer to the Gods and immortality. There seems to be an IE tradition that the Ash tree is connected to the origin of humanity, as the Greeks said, ''the Ash tree seed of mankind''. Infant Zeus is sheltered in an Ash, the first man was made from a piece of Ash wood, a man and woman emerge from an Ash tree after Ragnarök and infants in Britain and other places in Europe, used to be given a spoonful of Ash sap as their first meal. I suppose it's possible that two traditions; one about the Ash as a honey tree, and another tradition about the Yew tree could have been conflated, but simply saying that Yggdrasil is an evergreen and therefore a Yew; seems optimistic. Yggdrasil is not a normal Ash tree so it might be evergreen. No one would ever call a poisonous Yew tree, a honey or mead tree would they?! The etymology of ''Yggdrasil'' is usually interpreted as ''steed of Ygg'' (Ygg being a name of Odin) not Yew column!

[@SuperUsed2]

Excellent series of videos. I hope you keep them coming since I have Inguz in my reading and I have no clue what it means.

[@deluxelushfoodiecandles5407]

Beautiful as always :)

[@Sheepdog1314]

Arith - thank you so much for all this information - what is the best material to craft runes with (type of wood, or stone, bone?), and is there a source for instructions (about rune casting) that you can recommend? Again - thank you for all the time you put into your videos !!

[@darkweaver3333]

Very interesting that as i meditate on this rune, you make a video on it. I appreciate it very much friend

[@druid3744]

Thank you deeply for sharing this knowledge. Interesting how original teachings get lost in transliteration or changed through time to suit current religious oligarchs. Saw this rune in an Oak before knowing meaning. Your explanation was very fitting as of why this rune revealed itself to me. Wotan!

[@dsala2614]

INTELLIGENT VIDEO...THANK YOU

[@Petercakes]

I kept waiting for the hand to move in rhe background. Lol!

[@ArithHärger]

Not while I control it. Be when I'm asleep it does some mischief :p

[@Petercakes]

@@ArithHärger haha

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Have this one on my sleeve

[@benledoux8270]

I once had a dream about Eihwaz, it was when I went to court to live with my dad, rather than my mom. My ENTIRE life has changed since then my entire life changed, this WAS my introduction to Norse Spirituality.

[@mariusmaximus3070]

Thanks for the interessesting video. ♥

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you :)

[@BenjyaminSaturnHaunebu777_3]

Thank you for this Video.

[@curtismiller268]

🖤

[@108grog]

Thank you. You mention the luck provided, when Eihwaz shows up in a casting , to "the strong willed". >> What about the one who mostly identifies as Not strong willed ? It came up in the sector of helpful energies in my spread.

[@jespertamstrup7183]

Hi Arith, I love your videos 😃 In this video you talk about Yggdrasil as an Yew tree, but in your video about Yggdrasil, you talk about it as an Ash tree, or did I misunderstand it? After watching this about Eihwaz, I myself am more certain, that it was an Yew, but is your oppinion?

[@4444Jules]

I have this rune tattooed at the top of my back over my spine. This rune has helped so much and i have seen significant growth, transformation and change since i got it. One of the best decisions i have ever made in my entire life.

[@runamerrywinter6482]

you are awesome

[@GrapefruitAndChaiTea]

I love you rune series! Would you say that Eihwaz and Hagalaz could have a similar meaning if I draw on or the other while rune reading?

[@BillieBoyd-ng2qv]

I love this!

[@DonnaMcLaren-y9u]

Hi! The Hanged man becomes the Changed Man. Not sure where I read this. Love your channel. B;)

[@1chriscarlone]

Thank You!

[@flaviodelucena1974]

EXCELENT!

[@bartitsulab]

That was fantastic.

[@glennthomas9878]

Great

[@basquait2704]

10:30 you just blew my fucking mind

[@jacobandrews2663]

Amazing video

[@DestinationRisingSun]

excellent

[@Vera-gt4sg]

Thank you.

[@maggiewolf9284]

Watching this and noticing my distaff, also made of Yew... I believe traditionally they often are?This rune has caught my attention a few times lately, so time to take a deeper look see methinks. ;) Thanks Arith, another great and very informative video, as ever encouraging us to think! x

[@maggiewolf9284]

P.s. Many, if not most, of the older churchyards in Britain still boast very fine Yew trees, some among them our oldest living trees in these islands. They were also frequently used for mazes. x

[@karkir-joharkarntkristkark9507]

The way you used the Turizas rune in one of your videos, where you united it with itself was very interesting. Doing the same with this rune produces a swastika which moves up and down the world tree. Enough half truths 🙃 Ooops destroyed a rune (secret). An excellent and informing video as usual!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BillieBoyd-ng2qv]

Good video Thank you

[@KenZauter]

What is the significance of the severed hand on the bookshelf?

[@polishfolkwitch]

Thank you for this video! Could you share your sources / books you personally recommend?

[@esorealismmegin1923]

Wow, Arith! I have to ask. Where or from who did you gather this information about Eiwas? I find this to be a coming of reality to me. My mind has been renewed by the runes, a co-worker and good friend, as well as your videos. It all makes sense to me from a use of energy stand point, especially. Thank you so very much for your time and utter friendly nature you exude in your videos.

[@irinaspita57]

Tusen tack!!

[@Ullish1989]

There are so many contradicting things on the internet that say one rune means strength and one means protection etc etc. What are your thoughts on this

[@clareebbrell1482]

Please can someone tell me how to pronounce this rune ? I have read so many different variations..is it : Eye-Waz Or Aye-Waz Or Yew-Waz I really want to learn how to say and pronounce my runes correctly. Please help..its burning my head out !!

[@genskitchenmagic2957]

Apparently no one knows the answer.

[@Joj1n]

It’s pronounced „yew-waz“? This makes sense. Please keep up the work and to talk about runes. The mystery I study for some years know. Mystery is my personal guiding line I correlated with nearly everything in Norse.

[@HolmgangMMA]

No, the english yew-tree is called "Eibe" in german so the sound is an "ei"

[@jeffjuco]

@@HolmgangMMA When you say “ei” sound, do you mean like in “freight?” I dont know anything about German so I am unsure how to pronounce “eibe.” Or is it more like an “ee” sound as in “sleep” or perhaps an I sound as in “hi?” Thanks in advance!

[@HolmgangMMA]

@@jeffjuco "Ei" in german sounds just like "i" in english

[@HolmgangMMA]

​@@jeffjuco I was thinking about an english sentence with the sound in it but everytime you say "i" it has got it haha

[@jeffjuco]

@@HolmgangMMA Ahh, ok. Thank you!

[@ErmeticoItaliano]

tonight I dreamed of this rune, I'm changing city and job . I hope for this reason..

[@xenomorphjedi9124]

Okay, i know this is going to make me look dumb, but its driving me crazy. What is Arith saying at the end of every video and what does it mean? Curiousity is killing me and slowing it down hasn't helped.

[@ArithHärger]

Don't worry buddy, I always make subtitles for each vídeo I put out. Turn on the subtitles and you will know hehe :p

[@xenomorphjedi9124]

@@ArithHärger Ive never used subtitles on a video and that thought never did cross my mind lol. Thank you sir!

[@Asurendra777]

You don't really need to go through an NDE to die before it die though ;) It can be attained (certainly not easy) with meditation and spiritual practices. But you better be careful. I've gone through this in 2013. I've lost pretty much all my friends within a few months! I no longer had any interest in pursuing a career, having family and stuff like that. I unofficially became an outcast within my family.... But the gifts are immense and these tiny problems will pale in comparison. You see most people have no clue what the hell they're doing with their lives. They just go with the flow. Living a half dead life like zombies. This "death" will give you a completely new meaning. For the first time i learned the value of being a Human...

[@colinp2238]

Good day Arith, another great video of the Runes! I wear a pewter pendant of Yggdrasil in the same way that christians wear crucifix, as a symbol of my beliefs. It is from Canada and I bought it through Etsy. How is it that I frequently eat apples and yet I still grow old and know that one day I will die?

[@ArithHärger]

Oh yes I saw it on that interview my good friend, I think. My eyes are not the same but I think I caught a glimpse of your pendent. Well, we all die and then we reborn to die again and reborn again. At a certain point it is tiring, so keep eating apples to make sure you reborn young again :p

[@colinp2238]

@@ArithHärger I eat other fruit too but I don'i thinkthat a chocolate orange counts as one of the five a day, do you?

[@ArithHärger]

@@colinp2238 It's good to lift the spirits, so it counts :p

[@colinp2238]

@@ArithHärger They say that chocolate is a substitute for sex but being diabetic I have no idea what they mean ;/

[@callummason6589]

@@colinp2238 your eating the wrong apples, apparently it's toffee apples that are served at Halloween that extend your life....

[@roninviking2373]

I have always felt that all of the norse pantheon were actual people. I'm not sure if Snorry was correct that they were from Troy. But I've always felt they were real.

[@charlesprice925]

QUESTION: When writing in runes do we leave out second letters, as in, assessment?

[@danielkoppl7923]

I would leave it in most cases. Double or tripple runes seems to be magic use (opposed to just „writing“ plain Text). You could bind both runes if possible or crave one rune deeper or bolder to express phonetics better.

[@KalvinistKyle]

What is meant by “when this rune appears.”

[@ArithHärger]

In a rune-reading. When you draw it, turn it, etc. Whatever the approach in rune divination.

[@KalvinistKyle]

Interesting. All of this is new to me so there’s a lot I don’t know. I was imagining all the ways appear could be meant, like seeing in a dream or in nature somehow or by a friend saying “this rune I think is meant for you.” Or something. I will look to see if you have posted about this already, but if you haven’t it would be a wonderful guide.

[@metalliholisti3728]

Eihwaz is very interesting rune, because nobody actually knows how it's transliterated.

[@underworldly]

whyyyyyyyyyy is there a hand behind