Upright meaning
Týr gave his hand so the wolf could be bound. Doing right may cost you something, and it will still be right. Hold to your word.
Reversed (merkstave)
A sacrifice that helps no one, or a fight for fairness that has turned into a fight to win. Check your motives.
A question to sit with
What are you willing to give up to do the right thing here?
Its ætt
Týr belongs to Tyr's ætt, the runes of people, honour and what you inherit and pass on.