You have been floating in the backwaters of life, slowly drifting in the familiar and predictable currents. Even if the currents have been swift and hectic, they are still familiar and predictable. There is a strong need for change, a freedom from this stagnation.

Hagalaz is a rune of destructive storms, storms that break up the stagnant waters and force change.

Expect this disruption of your life. It may be destructive, drastically changing your view of life, or it may allow you to slowly wake up to the change. The severity indicates the degree of change needed. Your own nature is creating this storm, thus you have some control of the outcome.

Be aware that you are being forced out of the stagnant backwaters so you can continue on your journey.