Rune 23 of 24 · Tyr's Aett

Dagaz

Day, dawn.

Upright

Breakthrough and transformation. The moment night becomes day — a change of state rather than a change of degree.

Reversed

Symmetrical in most carvings; usually read upright only.

Position in the row23 of 24
AettTyr's Aett
SoundD
Literal meaningDay, dawn
ElementFire
Can be reversedNo

Dagaz is the 23th rune of the Elder Futhark and belongs to Tyr's Aett. Before it meant anything divinatory it was a letter, carrying the D sound.