Leather book with Vegvisir, 3 sizes

Vegvisir, is a famous symbol that you might
most recognize from Iceland and its folklore.
The symbol is a Galder.

Vegvisir is a very powerful symbol. A spiritual life compass.
It is believed that this symbol had the power to guide people who carried it to the right direction for those who lost their way.

Vegvisir is included in the Icelandic collection of galdra staves, the Huld Manuscript from the 19th century by Geir Vigfusson and in Galdraskræða Skugga, by Jochum Eggertsson from 1940. According to the author, Galdraskræða Skugga should contain material from earlier sources. Unfortunately, Jochum Eggertsson did not state who the sources were.

In the Huld Manuscript on the Vegvisor is the following text:
If you wear these letters, you will not get lost in storms or bad weather, even if a stranger sees you."
Translation:
"If this sign is worn, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known."

The name itself means "Guide", "vegur" means road and "visir" means pointer.
This symbol has eight branches that meet in the middle.
There are some people who believe that the 8 branches represent the cardinal points (North, South, West, East, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast) while others believe that the 8 branches represent the 8 worlds of Old Norse mythology and the middle represents the 9th world, Midgard, the world of men.

In general customs it is also used as a talisman for luck, protection and blessings.

For those who believe in magical powers like the Norse shamans, Vegvisir would guide your heart and steps to make the right choices in your life, helping you find your confidence back when you lost yourself and your faith.