Runes

The Magick Stones That Reveal the Mysteries of Your Life!

 RUNES are alphabetical sign that are at least 18 centuries old. These signs used to be employed in poetry, stone carvings, and fortune telling by many ancient tribes such as the Germanics, Celts and Vikings.  Although they are an alphabet, the RUNES never became words or a spoken language. The purpose of RUNES is to direct people to what is happening inside their minds in order to reach the answers from the subconscious.


1)       Fehu:

a)       property, or money

b)       Myths and deities: Freyr, Brisingamen, the Dwarfs

c)       In predicting it forecasts: prosperity, money, plentitude, and wealth, satisfaction of physical and financial needs and requirements, goal, promotion/advancement, self-respect.

d)       Upright position: financial success, inheritance, assess your efforts and actions to answer your question, fulfillment of wishes pertaining to romance and relationships

e)       Inverse position: failures in love, low financial expectations

f)        Use in magic purposes: for money, - business, advancement, employment, and attainment of goals, commencement of new undertakings.


2)       Uruz:

a)       strength, and virility

b)       Myths and deities: Ull, Loki, Odin as shaman

c)       In predictions it announces: passion, vitality, instincts, wildness, sexuality, fertility, the subconscious, primitive thought, irrationality, shaman experiences, rite de passage.

d)       Inverse position: missing out on promotions and advancements. Learn and build up endurance for the next opportunity.

e)       Upright position: important for the questions are to develop your strength, energy, and ability to endure. Advancement in careers after great effort.

f)        Use for magic purposes: to encourage and strengthen will, improve sexual potency and energy, hunt.


 

3)       Thurisaz:

a)       giant, bitter frost, thorn

b)       Myths and deities: frost-giants, Loki

c)       In predictions it announces: poverty, painful outcome of a situation, discipline, insight/knowledge, introspection, focus

d)       Upright position: Beware!. Protect yourself. A dilemma will occur for you. You must make an important decision. Think it through then act.

e)       Inverse position: do not make hasty thoughtless decisions. Think first everything through or you will regret your decision or what is to come of the situation bringing bad results to your relationships and/or family.

f)        Used for magic purposes: as an aid in the process of learning, assistance in meditating and attaining self-discipline, for clearing up the meaning and essence of a grave situation


 

4)       Ansuz:

a)       Odin, father, a higher order

b)       Myths and deities: Odin

c)       In predictions it forecasts: authoritative personality, leader, balance of spirit and body, justice, shaman, keen intuition.

d)       Upright position: seek assistance, authority, business, and learning, investigate, inquire, and ask your elders to help you with your question. Maybe you will receive word or news from an elderly or authoritative person ( parent, teacher, relative, etc.) or an unknown wiser person. This knowledge given to you that you will learn about from another is a gift to you, a gift of knowledge or something associated with knowledge or learning.

e)       Inverse position: is there an elderly person seeking assistance from you, or someone needing your time and energy that now you find is an inconvenience. Seek help with the matter. If traveling for business it could mean an unsuccessful trip or outcome.

f)        Use for magic purposes: for bringing wise decisions, success, achievement of leadership; as assistance in predicting and in magic


 

5)       Raidho:

a)       travel, progress, communication

b)       Myths and deities: Norns, Sigurd's Travels

c)       In predictions it announces: moving, motion, travel, change, communication, fate, searching, progress, life lessons will be learned, life goes on no matter what the outcome,

d)       Upright position: a journey is coming up either physical or a souls journey, visit from a friend or relative, receiving news from a far away person, communication from afar, going on vacation or thinking planning one wanting a vacation to get away from it all.

e)       Inverse position: cancellations of arrangements or plans, news from an unpleasant or unexpected person, not expecting news you hoped for, communication seems to be lost, changes you hoped for are not taking place yet. Time will come , do not let this spoil your mood.

f)        Use for magic purposes: protection of travelers, relief or bringing change along, renewal of links


 

6)       Kenaz:

a)       fire, light

b)       Myths and deities: Mimir, the Dwarfs, Muspellheim

c)       In predictions it announces: wisdom keen intuition, solution of problems, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment, gaining knowledge, expression, " you will see the light"

d)       Upright position: in terms of relationships: successful business relations, a couple will find a solution and end their argument , two friends will come to an agreement, with love: a man will give and a woman will receive, both will express love. In all relationships the circumstances are favorable. In terms of material: a man will deliver, a woman will receive. Men, take this hint to deliver your message or gift in order to receive much happiness in the future.

e)       Inverse position: not taking advantage of the light that has been shone on you, not accepting the knowledge, being lazy, lagging behind. Or it can stand for a loss of friendship or breakup of business deals.

f)        Use for magic purposes: for attainment of creative inspiration, assistance in learning/studying a fertility, driving uneasiness and fears away


7)       Gebo:

a)       gift, partnerships

b)       Myths and deities: Sigurd and Brunhild, Aesir and Vanir Accord

c)       In prediction it announces: gift either emotional or material, proposal/offer, relation, love, marriage, partnership, generosity, unexpected good luck, making connections, strengthening or confirming relations or commitments with gifts or offerings, could mean a birth of a child

d)       no specific upright and inverse positions: it is always a good omen

e)       Use for magic purposes: for finding or reinforcing a love relation, fertility, bringing luck, for designation of a present, or offer


8)       Wunjo:

a)       happiness, joy, victory

b)       Myths and deities: Balder, Asgard

c)       In predictions it forecasts: success, recognition , just reward, joy, blessedness, attainment of goals, satisfaction, fulfillment

d)       Upward position: happiness , pleasure, satisfaction ,peace, calm. Usually is associated with fair-haired people and traveling over water.

e)       Inverse position: an emotional problem, love triangle, a third person is somehow involved

f)        inverted position: stands for three. This rune points to emotional problems - most probably love triangle, i.e. meddling of a third person into the already existing emotional relationship. Think for three days before making any decisions, do not make hasty decisions.

g)       Use in magic purposes: for success in everything


 

 9)       Hagalaz:

a)       hail

b)       Myths and deities: Ragnarok, Loki, Frost Dwarfs

c)       In predictions it announces: sudden loss, hard temptation, destruction, misfortune, accident, a drastic change

d)       no upright or inverse positions: unexpected occurrences and changes of plans, sometimes a death.

e)       Use for magic purposes: for elimination of unwished influences and destructive patterns

 


 

10)   Nauthiz:

a)       need

b)       Myths and deities: Freyr and Gerda

c)       In predictions it announces: poverty, misery, responsibility, separation, obstacles, frustration

d)       Upright position: troubles are coming up

e)       Inverse position: a risky adventure that is possible to prevent.

f)        Use for magic purposes: to represent and depict the needs that are to be satisfied, met

 


11)   Isa:

a)       ice

b)       Myths and deities: Audhumla, Niflheim

c)       In predictions it announces: inactivity, blockage, stagnation, potentials, patience, shades, and revoke, rest.

d)       No separate upright or inverse positions: no action at this moment, wait for the things to start changing by themselves

e)       Use for magic purposes: to halt processes, for presentation of original forms

 


12)   Jera:

a)       year, harvest

b)       Myths and deities: Sif, Thor, Freyr, Granni

c)       In predictions it announces: change, cycle, motion, movement, productivity, unavoidable development, just reward

d)       no specific upright and inverse positions: recognition's and rewards after a long time waiting, receiving old debts, money, might be connected with the legal system, the law.

e)       Use for magic purposes: for bringing change about; for fertility and growth

 


13)   Eihwaz:

a)       yew

b)       Myths and deities: Hell, Yggdrasil

c)       In predictions it announces: change, initiation, confrontation to fear, turning point, death

d)       no specific upright and inverse positions: change, a way out, and end

e)       Use for magic purposes: for brining about a complete change, for facilitation of going through life

 


14)   Perthro:

a)       secret

b)       Myths and deities: Freya, Angrboda

c)       In predictions it announces: new birth, mystery, magic, divine influence, fertility, sexuality, new beginning, prophecy

d)       Upright position: a hidden secret, you do not know everything ,but you will soon.  may receive information to help you or money to assist you.

e)       Inverse position: prepare for a disappointment because information you have received recently will prove wrong or untrue.

f)        Use for magic purposes: for fertility, to facilitate giving birth, for success in predicting and in practices of magic, reinforcement of powers of psyche


15)   Algiz:

a)       protection

b)       Myths and deities: Heimdall

c)       In predictions it announces: protection, help, support, cooperation, warning

d)       Upright position: a positive rune. You will find the road you took is the right one. There will solutions .

e)       Inverse position: a warning, protect yourself, don’t let people or situations take advantage of you

f)        Use in magic purposes: for protection, success for hunting

 


16)   Sowelu:

a)       sun

b)       Myths and deities: Sunna

c)       In predictions it announces: success, positive energy, growth, power, activity, fertility, health

d)       no upright nor inverse position: success, good times ahead, take care of your health , energy (the sun)

e)       Use for magic purposes: for achievement of energy, strength, curing, fertility, success

 


 

17)   Teiwaz:

a)       Passion

b)       Myths and deities: Tyr and the wolf Fenrir, Odin's sacrificing

c)       In predictions it announces: duty, discipline, responsibility, self-sacrificing, dispute, strength, physical injury, warrior's path

d)       Upright position: a love affair, full of energy and activity, you will give your all to something and achieve positive results.

e)       Inverse position: be wary of the opposite sex you are dealing with, they may not be as passionate and reliable as you are or want them to be. It may be a friend will interfere in the affair. Your business plans may fail because you did not give your full attention or energy.

f)        For magic purposes: for protection, victory, strength, reinforcement of will, wound healing

 


18)   Berkana:

a)       fertility and growth

b)       Myths and deities: Frigg, Idun

c)       in predictions it announces: celebration, fertility, health, new beginning, growth, removal of obstacles and barriers

d)       Upright position: wedding or engagement is at hand for you or someone you know. Some type of family celebration is coming up, could also mean a birth within in the family is coming up

e)       Inverse position: problems in the family, maybe relating to children or siblings, problems with pregnancy, problems between a couple.

f)        Use for magic purposes: curing (especially of infections), achievement of , enabling new starts( the birch broom is used for pagan weddings )


 

19)   Ehwaz:

a)       horse, movement, change, travel

b)       Myths and deities: Sleipnir, Freya's feather cloak

c)       In predictions the rune announces: transport, movement, assistance and help, energy, power, communication, willpower, imprudence, a horse throughout history is a symbol of power, strength and movement, travel and communication)

d)       Upright position: the direction or path you are on now is the right one. Follow your heart and dreams to find happiness and the results you want. Change of residence, changing job positions, promotions, a change is coming up for the better.

e)       Inverse position: be wary of deals not going through. Overseas trip in store?

f)        Use for magic purposes: for realization of power, establishment of communication, for casting spells

 


20)   Mannaz:

a)       mankind, society

b)       Myths and deities: Ask and Embla

c)       In predictions it announces: self in relation to others, family, relations, school, associations

d)       Upright position: in relation to others cooperation and respect is at hand in order for the good of all. If all business deals are agreed upon then you can profit in the near future ( 30 days ?). The question has to be interpreted in a way so that everyone involved can profit, succeed or get the most results.

e)       Inverse position: watch your back, others are in the background. Be wary of signing any deals in which you will not get your rewards. Nobody will profit if things go as they are going.

f)        Use for magic purposes: represents an individual or it can stand for a group of people or an establishment ( business, school, etc.)

 


21)   Laguz:

a)       water, emotions

b)       Myths and deities: Njord, Snake of the Midgard

c)       In predictions it announces: just as a body of water can be calm and peaceful it can also mean danger and/or unpredictability, like people’s emotions. Fear, irrational thinking, secrets, intuition , paths of spiritual development, psychic, paranormal

d)       Upright position: pay attention to your feelings ,but do not allow yourself to withdraw too deeply into yourself. Listen to what you are trying to tell yourself. A chance to achieve and progress yourself due to your intellect is at hand maybe( change of school?).   A female may play an upcoming role pertaining to the question at hand with insight into the situation to put your fears at bay or fill you in where you don't have the answer. A woman may be wondering if she is pregnant.

e)       Inverse position: do not dwell inside, go outside and be with others. Do not live in your unconscious mind and analyze everything ,enjoy what life has for you now, be aware of what is not seen.

f)        Use in purposes of magic: mental stability, to reveal hidden things


22)   Inguz:

a)       fertility

b)       Myths and deities: Freyr, Nerthus, Thor, Vanir

c)       In predictions it announces: work, productivity, growth, earthy, fertility

d)       no upright and inverse positions: successes with fertility, new changes ,new plans, good business deals, profits, is a birth at hand?

e)       Use for magic purposes: for fertility, agriculture, growth, overall health, balance

 


23)   Dagaz:

a)       prosperity, fulfillment, a new dawn

b)       Myths and deities: Sunna, Balder, Nerthus, Yggdrasil

c)       In predictions it announces: happiness, success, satisfaction, activity, and realization of the wished way of life.

d)       No upright and inverse positions: you can see the light now!, you will find a solution to your problem, significant change in life, the way you have always done something , thought of something to be will suddenly change.

e)       Use for magic purposes: for achievement of positive results

 


24)   Othila:

a)       property, possession, inheritance

b)       Myths and deities: Nine worlds of Yggdrasil

c)       In predictions :home, inheritance, heritage, property, land

d)       Upright position: money, material gains (donations, gifts, inheritance ,etc. ). Also remember that to inherit something, something else must be given up, perhaps you will inherit but also lose something else in exchange.

e)       Inverse position: material loss, misfortune, damage, accident, failure, something is preventing you from receiving what is due you, or something will happen so that you wont receive what is due you.

f)        Magick purposes: to complete business deals involving land and property, to strengthen family ties, anything to do with family, inheritance and property, home

 


25)   Wyrd

a)      When this rune is drawn you may be certain that something unexpected is going to come to you. Whether this is something positive or negative depends on what you warrant by virtue of your past behavior. Wyrd also suggests that should a certain step be taken, life may never again be the same for you. Trust in yourself.



Rune Casts

Single Rune Draw

For your first reading, concentrate on a general portrayal of your own life to present, then on the present itself, then on the future. These would ideally be done as three separate readings, completed in one sitting. Don't forget to record your experiences. To use the runes for guidance, relax, and focus on the question or situation at hand. When ready, close your eyes and draw a rune from the pouch, look up the meaning and apply it to your question. You can also draw a rune with a simple yes/no question in mind, if the rune is upright the answer is yes, if the rune is reversed the answer is no.

Three Rune Reading

 

This reading is very effective for answering a specific question on a specific matter. In this reading, three runes are selected unseen and placed side by side. Reading from left to right, the first rune provides an overview of the situation, the second rune identifies the challenge and the third rune indicated the course of action called for. Or alternatively, the first rune indicates the past or lead up, the second the present, and the third the outcome or future. Should the guidance be taken, trust your intuition, if you feel you should draw additional runes for clarification then do so. There are no wrong or miss-chosen runes.

Five Rune Reading

Select five runes one at a time and lay them face down on the rune cloth. [Three runes are placed side by side. One is placed above the center and the final one is placed below the center]. The three horizontal runes represent your past, present, and future. It is usually best to turn over the center rune first. This is the rune of the present and will show your problem as it is now. It can also show your state of mind. A negative rune in this position that does not seem to be in synch with the question can often show that you are of a very troubled and agitated state of mind. The rune in position to left of the center signifies the past and will tell you what was in the past that caused you to be in your current position.

 

Next read the rune laying above the center. This indicates the help that you can expect to receive in the problem at hand. If there is a negative rune here, it can indicate an unwillingness to accept the advice given by the runes or another person, or it can indicate delays or slight problems that may impede the speedy resolution of the matter in question. The rune below center indicates what aspects of the problem must be accepted and cannot be changed. Positive runes here show a lack of troublesome influences and oppositions, while negative runes show the obstacles to your success. The rune to the right of center is the result rune. This rune indicates the final outcome, given the other factors in the rune cast. Be certain to concentrate on your time frame as well when you are concentrating on your question.

 


 

 



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