RUNE READING

Rune reading is a form of divination using a set of ancient Germanic alphabets called runes. The runes date back to the Germanic and Norse civilizations and have been used for everything from inscriptions on tools and weapons to divinatory purposes.

Here is a detailed guide to rune reading:

  1. Understanding Runes:
  • Each rune is believed to represent an aspect of the universe, including creation, wisdom, elements, and consciousness.
  • Runes can be considered as a form of written ancient memory, representing specific areas or ideas in the life of the inquirer.
  • Runes were used not just for divination but for many other purposes in daily life, such as magic, protection, and blessings.
  1. Rune Sets and Their Meanings:There are 24 Finnish runes and 27 Elder Futhark runes, with some differences in the number and form of the Elder Futhark runes. The common set used today is the Elder Futhark, which consists of 24 runes.

Here’s a brief description of each Elder Futhark Rune:

  1. Fehu: Represents cattle, wealth, and prosperity.
  2. Ur (Uruz): Symbolizes strength and raw power.
  3. Thurisaz (Thunor): Denotes destruction and the power to break the old cycle.
  4. Ansuz: Represents communication, wisdom, and divine guidance.
  5. Raidho: Indicating a journey or a change in direction.
  6. Kettila: Reflects karma and reaping the results of actions.
  7. Hagalaz: Signifies sudden change, transformation, and shock.
  8. Nauthiz: Represents difficulty, constraint, and necessary hardship.
  9. Isaz: Represents ice, the binding force, and unification.
  10. Eiwaz: Reflects the spiritual Warrior’s path and the need to seek higher understanding.
  11. Algiz: Offers protection, luck, and caution.
  12. Zain: Shows growth, spiritual development, and creativity.
  13. Jera: Indicates fruition, reaping the rewards of past efforts.
  14. Eofod: Symbolizes the power of the earth and grounding.
  15. Perth: Represents a trance state or spiritual journey.
  16. Algomonoz: Reflects chaos but also the new beginning.
  17. IGebo: Symbolizes giving and receiving, perhaps in the form of relationships with others.
  18. Othila: Representing the power of inheritance and family ties.
  19. Dagaz: Reflects the light and the end of darkness.
  20. Sowilo: Represents the Sun, light, and vitality, both physically and spiritually.
  21. Tiwaz: Indicates ambition, willpower, and the power of honor and justice.
  22. TurisAz: Represents the destructive aspect of life, both good and bad.
  23. Snuoraz: Denotes the necessary secrets, silent strength, and intuition.
  24. Wiyo (Nud): Symbolizes fertility, life, and the strength to give birth to new ideas and projects. Forgiveness is also one of its attributes.
  25. How to Read the Runes:
  • Select a set of runes, either a purchased one or create your own using clay or other materials.
  • Each rune is drawn or placed on a mat, with its name and interpretation faced down.
  • The practitioner then asks a question and takes them one at a one in the Scandinavian throwing technique, which is to draw from the entire set, not just one or three, to provide a more complete answer.
  • The rune is then turned over, and its interpretation is provided.
  • The results of the runes are often combined with Tarot or other divination practices.
  • Remember that runes are not a predictive tool but a guide to the present, so the practitioner often focuses on insight and advice rather than predicting specific events.
  1. Limitations and Constraints of Rune Reading:
  • Rune reading should not replace conventional forms of advice or support, such as medical care or mental health treatments.
  • It can be used as a tool for personal reflection and understanding but should be used in combination with critical thinking and intuition.
  • Interpretations of the runes can differ based on the experiences and beliefs of the practitioner and the inquirer.