Leather book with Vegvisir, 3 sizes

Vegvisir, is a well-known symbol that one perhaps most recognizes from Iceland and its folklore.
The symbol is what is called a Galder - bindrune.

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

Vegvisir is included in the Icelandic collection of galdrastafir, 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 is said to contain material from earlier sources. Unfortunately, Jochum Eggertsson did not state what the sources were.

In the Huld-Manuscript about the Vegvisir, the following text is:
Beri maður stafi þessa á sér villist maður ekki í hríðum né vondu veðri þó ókunnugur sá.”
Translation:
“If this sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known.”

The name itself means "Wayfinder", "vegur" means way 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 Norse mythology and the middle represents the 9th world, Midgard, the world of humans.

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

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

Pen not included.