Meaning of the Valknut: Odin’s Symbol PLUS Valknut Tattoos

kitty fields — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:18:45 +0000

I wear my Valknut to invoke power and to feel the Allfather’s protection around me. It reminds me of my search for wisdom and strength. As I believe it would for many who walk the Norse pagan path, and in particular those who are devotees of Odin. Unfortunately, there are certain symbols that have gotten a bad rap over the years. The Valknut is one of them. We will clear up the confusion here and dive into the amazing properties of Odin’s trinity symbol. Find the meaning of the Valknut here, how to charge and wear it as an amulet, plus check out a few bad @ss Valknut tattoo ideas. First, Who is Odin and Why is he important? Odin, the Allfather, the King of the Aesir. Blood brother of Loki. Odin’s name is uttered by thousands of mouths every day. Belief and honor of this ancient Norse god has seen a resurgence in recent years. But his origins date back to before the time of Jesus. Odin is a patron god of many Norse pagans and witches today, and he was once the patron to shamans in the Norse tradition of the past. He is a wanderer. A wise man. One who practiced Seidr and shapeshifting. He traveled up and down the Norse World Tree Yggdrasil seeking experience and wisdom. For nine days, Odin hung upside down from Yggdrasil to receive the wisdom of the runes. While Thor was technically the people’s favorite god to call on in days past, Odin was often a favorite of the priests, priestesses, shamans, and volva. And today he is probably even more popular than Thor in mainstream pagan terms. Though both Thor and Odin’s names are household names because of the Marvel franchise. If you were to study Odin’s origins, you’d see just how widespread his worship was at one point in history. And how many names are linked to the Allfather (literally hundreds). If that doesn’t prove just how important this deity is in the grand scheme of time, I don’t know what will. NOW onto the meaning of the Valknut and its significance. What is the Meaning of the Valknut? Odin’s Knot If we are to describe the true meaning of the Valknut, we have to take a look at its structure first. The Valknut is made up of three interlocking triangles. If there are three sides to a triangle, this means there are nine sides in the Valknut. Immediately, I think of this symbol in terms of numbers and sacred geometry: The Valknut represents ALL life and ALL phases of life. It symbolizes the power of BIRTH and beginnings, our walk through life, and the end of our lives. And yet, because the three triangles are interlocked, we know that life, death, and rebirth are linked and inseparable. We also know that 9 signifies the end of a cycle in preparation for a new cycle. And that the Valknut’s meaning is nearly impossible to tell apart from the Triquetra of Celtic origin. Which also signifies divine triplicity. The Sacred Triangle in the Valknut We talked about how there are 3 sides to a triangle and 9 total in the Valknut. But what is the symbolism of the triangle itself? Since the Valknut is made up of triangles, we should examine what the triangle actually means. In Ancient Egypt, we see the pyramids (a form of the triangle) and think of royalty. And passage from this life to the next. Not to mention, the triangle is the connection between the earth and the heavens…since it is pointing to the skies. In addition, in New Age schools of thought, the triangle is the perfect shape and the strongest, spiritually. It represents wholeness, unity, and the balance between the male and female energies to fuel creation. Our third eye chakra, in Hindu belief, is shaped like a triangle and gives us the ability to see into other realms of existence. Into the realm of spirits, ancestors, and the gods. The Valknut Meaning for Warriors: Your Ticket to Valhalla Odin is a fierce god who leads the Aesir into many battles, when the need calls for it. And he will fight for you when it is necessary. But he will also teach you how to be your own warrior and win your own battles. The meaning of the Valknut symbol isn’t just one that says Odin is protecting you, but that YOU are willing to stand up for yourself. To fight for what’s right for yourself and for others. The Valknut is a symbol for the warrior in us all. There are sources online that will tell you the Valknut means death or bad luck. Just because you get a Valknut tattooed or wear the amulet doesn’t mean you’re going to die. It does mean that you are dedicating yourself to Odin, and yes, if you were to die a “warrior’s death”, your soul would be ushered to Valhalla. But saying the Valknut means you’re going to die is like saying wearing the cross as a Christian brings the wearer death. Not true. Is the Valknut a Racist Emblem? Sadly, there are hateful groups of people on this planet who use ancient symbols as emblems. It is no secret that Hitler and his Nazis “adopted”, or what I like to call stole, ancient Germanic and Norse symbols to use as representation. Those included a few of the Elder Futhark runes, the Valknut, and the Swastika. NONE of those symbols originally had anything to do with racism, hatred, or anything of the sort. And to this day, they still have nothing to do with White supremacy or racism of any kind. Remember, it’s the person who uses a symbol’s intent that makes the difference. So, to answer the question, NO. The Valknut is in no way a racist symbol. But there are racist, hateful individuals who may use it in their twisted idea of religion. Warning: if you decide to wear or use this […]

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