Vegvisir Necklaces Icelandic Runic Compass Galdrastafur Pendan

Make a statement with these unique, one-of-a-kind ceramic Icelandic Vegvisir Norse protection/guidepost pendant creations.

The pendants average 1-1/2'' in diameter by 3/16'' thick ( 40mm x 4mm ) and are threaded onto strong, adjustable black cotton cords.

Vegvísir is a Norse protection symbol, which has a deep meaning. The Icelandic word literally means ‘guidepost’ or ‘direction sign’. In modern popular culture, the Vegvísir is often called Runic Compass or See the Way.

It is often associated with the Viking Age, which is not correct: this symbol is from the 17th-century Icelandic grimoire called Galdrabók (‘magic book’). The origin of this type of witchcraft is difficult to ascertain: to some extent, it derives from medieval mysticism and Renaissance occultism, but also has a few connections with the ancient Germanic runic tradition. Vegvísir was drawn on one’s forehead with blood to prevent a person from getting lost.