I. Honor
The Open Hand
Raise the right hand, palm forward. The open hand declares transparency, respect, and peaceful intent. Say: “Viking Salute. Honor.”
The open hand gives honor.
The closed fist gives resolve.
The Viking Salute is not theatrical.
It is deliberate.
It replaces an automatic gesture with one that carries thought, intention, and meaning.
II. Resolve
The Closed Fist
Close the raised hand into a fist. The fist declares strength, resolve, and the will to continue. Say: “Forge Ahead.”
Meaning Before Habit
The Viking Salute honors tradition without being confined by it.
It is for people who understand that a gesture can be simple without being empty.
Offer it quietly. Explain it only when asked.