Isa

Also called Is
Letter: I
Old Norse name: Is
Flower: heliotrope (money); sweet pea (relationships/people); magickal plants including solomon's seal and sorcerer's periwinkle
Number: 9
Meaning: Ice
Divinatory meaning: Things appear to be at a standstill. This is a time when patience and wisdom are called for. It is a time of reaffirming your dreams in preparation for the time when ice melts and things can move forward once more. Because of its watery associations this rune is closely linked to the unconscious. Dreams, fantasies, mysteries, that which is hidden, the underworld are indicated by Isa. This rune can also represent madness, obsession, despair, perversity and sickness. The overall message of the rune tends to be to be one of contemplation and preparation - of reviewing the past and looking to the future.
Herb: Henbane
Tree: Alder
Gemstone: Cat's eye: This translucent variety of chrysoberyl was known to the Greeks as Cymophane (Waving light) as a silver-white light moves across its surface when stimulated by the slightest movement. It offers clarity of vision and protection amongst its benefits. Cat's eye is regarded as a preserver of good fortune. The natives of Sri Lanka still consider it a charm against evil spirits. British royalty often use it as an engagement stone.
Chakra: Sacral / Solar Plexus
Colour: Golden yellow.
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Hardness: 8.5