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Using Rune Stones for Divination (Casting)
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Interpreting Rune Stones
 Each individual rune is thought to be a "symbolic storehouse" and a "magical talisman" having its own unique set of meanings. |
Rune Stones are a set of 24 ancient alphabetic symbols, which are believed to have originated from the Northern parts of Europe sometime during the Palaeolithic times. As well as being alphabetic in nature, they are regarded by many as a symbology which is far more powerful in communication than the mortal words that we use today. There is an apparent link between the power of the mind, as well as other magical properties, which are represented by the symbology contained within each symbolic letter. |
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For these reasons, their use has evolved throughout the ages, and they are seen being commonly used today for;
As the runes spread throughout Europe by the Anglo Saxons, the runic alphabet which was quite varied in number depending upon geographical location, finally became settled into a basic alphabet of 24 Runes called the FuThark. The word FUThARK originates from the sounds of the six letters. The 24 Runic signs are arranged into three families comprising 8 runes each. These individual families are called Aett (singular) or Aettir (plural) Each family or Aett is ruled over by its own particular spirit or Norse God. Respectively these entities are:
The sequence of signs in each Aett has meaning as does each rune within it. Each individual rune is thought to be a "symbolic storehouse" and a "magical talisman" having its own unique set of meanings connecting a variety of things including: feelings, experiences, spirits, objects, creatures and archetypal processes. Almost like the makeup of an inner reality their movements in any given situation are said to be indicative of how "Wynd" or fate is operating in an individual's affairs. The meanings of the runes are however quite fluid. Although old texts do give sets of associations for the signs there is still quite an amount that is left up to the interpretation and intuition of the individual using them. Runes are cast ideally on an East-West axis or facing the sun. A white cloth is laid down and used to determine the shoat or direction of the casting. From here the focus should lie with the pressing question. The runes should then be drawn or cast from either a box or leather pouch where they should normally be kept. After casting the stones onto the cloth the ones which have fallen the right side up are read and depending upon whether the rune is reversed or not will have a bearing upon its meaning and the reading as a whole. Meanings and interpretations of each rune stone are shown below. An alternative to casting the rune stones ..... Pick a rune stone randomly for a day reading; you can also do what is known as a 3 rune spread. Some feel that the day rune is a good way to get an answer to a single question. The 3 Rune Spread is used for asking broader questions whereas the single rune can be drawn on a daily basis. Rune Stones available through Natures EnergiesAll rune symbols have been hand engraved onto each of the crystals as shown. The engraving ensures that the symbols can never wear from the surface of the rune stones, unlike other rune stones available where they are not engraved, and the symbols wear from the surface after several months. Note that some colors vary to the photos shown below.
 Carnelian Rune Stones
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 Amethyst Rune Stones
Glass Rune Stone SetsAll of our glass rune stone sets have been engraved with gold painted lettering that is patterned after the Elder Futhark style, which has been believed to possess magick and power since ancient times. Together, each set is a powerful aid in divination magick while individually each rune can be used to lend power to spells and rituals, with each rune possessing its own meaning and properties. Each set of glass rune stones come with a black velvet bag to make it easier to carry and care for your runes.
The Meaning of Each of the Rune Stone SymbolsClick on the symbol that you wish to interpret.
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FREY
FEHU
FEOH(f)
FORTUNE
A Rune sacred to Freya, Goddess of fecundity and love.
Right Side (facing up)
A fulfilment rune of good fortune, material stability, security, wealth.
FEOH feeds and nourishes on both the spiritual and material planes. An
indication of something earned or won. "The primal cow, the sow, the fertile
originating animals, our common beginning." It is essential to share good
fortune with others. This rune also indicates fertility and harmony.
Reversed (facing down)
At a standstill, lack of balance and possibly some form of loss.
URUZ
URZ
UR (U)
POWER
A Rune sacred to Thor, God of thunder and strength.
Right Side
A rune of creativity and sexual energy. UR also represents the death of a
cycle, out with the old wild ox and in with the new. May indicate a dark
period with material loss or the loss of a person but new opportunities will
arise from this. It is indicative of an unpredictable power, tests and
greed. Opportunities, sexuality and good luck are the keywords for this
rune.
Reversed
Opportunities that have passed by, possible health problems and a lack of
progress in certain areas.
THORN
(TH)
THURISAZ
THOR
THORN BUSH
A Rune sacred to Loki, trickster and shape changer.
Right Side
A rune of negative change, contemplation and conflict. Synonymous with the
hammer of Thor, this rune represents: trolls, demons, giants and male
power. Strength may be found by observing the past and future. As Thor was
the Norse God of strength other key meanings of this rune are: security,
protection and possibly good news.
Reversed
Thorn (th) as a thorn bush can indicate dangers of a smaller less
significant kind. However reversed this rune can indicate unfavourable news
or a sense of feeling vulnerable.
ANSUZ
AS (A)
ODIN
A Rune sacred to Odin, God of Wind and Spirit.
Right Side
A rune of God's blessing and joy. A time to expect the unexpected, new
beginnings and communications, messengers, signals and gifts. A guarantee
of harmony and order. A warning to fortify oneself before attempting to
come to the aid of others. "The divine breath, the sacred ash and the world
tree." As this rune is also representative of Odin himself other meanings
associated with this rune are: wisdom, psychic power and aid from someone
older.
Reversed
This rune reversed serves as a warning against trickery or pranks, this is
even more true if it involves an older person. A warning against an older
person causing trouble or playing tricks and games. Think carefully before
accepting any advice.
RAIDO
RAD (R)
WHEEL
A Rune sacred to Thor and thunder.
Right Side
A rune of personal development and transformation. This rune is indicative
of journeys and travel. The journeys may be of a physical or spiritual
nature, but either way will bring about some positive developments. It is
also a time of choice and of making the right move to ensure all effort and
energy is channelled in the right direction.
Reversed
This rune reversed is indicative of delays and possibly difficult journeys.
It can also mean that there are important lessons that need to be learned.
KAUNAZ
KEN (K)
FIRE
A Rune sacred to Heimdall, the underworld watcher.
Right Side
A rune of renewed light after a period of darkness or confusion. It is also
a warning of a danger to health, possibly in the form of: fever, abscesses,
ulcers, physical or mental problems. As a torch this rune also represents
creative fire and artistic impulse. it is a shining beacon of hope in the
dark.
Reversed
This rune reversed is indicative of a block on creativity.
GEBO
GYTU (G)
GIFT
A Rune of a sacred mark dedicated to the Gods.
Right Side
A rune of generosity and the giving and receiving of gifts; and with the
help of the Gods, kindness and aid to others. It is a gift and a greeting
of peace. Partnerships and relationships are blessed. People unite and
relationships move to a deeper level. "The lovers kiss; the bountiful
Goddess abundance." This rune also represents sacrifice and the balance of
opposing factions or elements. A remnant of Gyfu
gis
still sent today to mark the passing of another year.
Reversed
This rune reversed is indicative of harm to friendship, separations and self
centred behaviour.
WUNJO
WYN (W)
JOY
A Rune sacred to Odin.
Right Side
A rune of material and emotional gain, through diligence. It also indicates
comfort and renewed energy. Situations will change for the better. Peace
balance and harmony are the keywords with the possibility that wishes will
be fulfilled. A time to re-evaluate one's plans and goals as darkness has
given way to light.
Reversed
This rune reversed is indicative of conflicts and changes that are not
positive. It is a warning to anticipate strife in certain situations.
HAGALAZ
HAGAL (h)
HAIL
A rune sacred to Heindall the watcher and Mordgud, keeper of the icy bridge to the underworld.
Right Side
A rune that warns of illness. Hagal means hail and is symbolic of
uncontrolled and destructive forces. It is a time of upheaval, discord and
disruption and general bad luck. There will be setbacks and problems all
which need to be endured in order to come through on the other side.
Reversed
This rune reversed is indicative of uncontrollable events leading to delays.
NAUTHIZ
NYO (N)
NEED
A Rune sacred to Norns, weavers of fate and Nort, Goddess of night who gives birth to day.
Right Side
A rune of limit, limitation and patience. Keywords include: necessity,
need, absence, sadness, tiredness. It is indicative of the hardship of
existing on less than enough. Much hard work and patience is needed to work
through the pain and strife, but the experience must be treated as a period
of learning in order to overcome difficulty rather than becoming bitter.
There is a warning against greed and desire as this will only prove
destructive.
Reversed
This rune reversed warns against hasty decisions and careful thought about
any pending commitment.
ISA
IS (I)
ICE
A Rune sacred to intensity, it intensifies any other rune associated with it.
Right Side
The rune of obstacles and mental blocks. It is a barrier stopping or
preventing, while warning against proceeding. As a beacon it is a "shining
light", but stillness, patience and sacrifice of the "I" may win the prize.
Other meanings include: coldness between people, lethargy, death end,
termination, strong hidden forces and blocks to thought and deed. This rune
intensifies the meaning of any other runes associated with it.
Reversed
This rune reversed is indicative of a coldness which gives rise to conflict
and arguments. only by acting positively can the ice be melted.
JERA
GER (J)
YEAR
A Rune sacred to Freya and Frey the bountiful couple.
Right Side
The rune of harvest, fertility and the turning wheel. This rune is symbolic
of success, an abundant year and the cycles of nature and life. Projects
will succeed although plans cannot be rushed and patience must be observed.
Effort reaps its reward. Other meanings include: the sacred marriage
between heaven and earth, thriving crops, generosity of kings and
prosperity. "When the harvest comes - celebrate!".
Reversed
This rune reversed symbolises a block in nature. Matters come to a head.
EIHWAZ
YR or EOH (el)
YEW
A Rune sacred to Odin, who gathered the dead souls for their journey to Valhalla or the underworld.
Right Side
As with the 13th card of death in the tarot deck, this rune is also symbolic
of death, but death in the sense of a cycle of life. It highlights the
importance of death in human life as in death, regeneration and rebirth.
This rune is symbolic of the gate to the underworld. Patience is needed to
work through a period of stagnation. Old ways will pass giving rise to the
new.
Reversed
This rune reversed symbolises nostalgia and a hankering for the past. It
can also represent emotional problems linked to the death of a loved one.
PERTHO
PEORTH (P)
HEARTH
A Rune sacred to Frigg, the "All Mother".
Right Side
This is a rune of mystery and things not being quite what they seem. It is
a time to experience the unexpected and live for the now. Other meanings
include: womb, female fertility. A game that is played between "desire and
destiny". A rune of revelation.
Reversed
This rune reversed is symbolic of hidden things that are revealed and cast
out into the open.
ALGIZ
EOIH or AQUIZI (Z)
PROTECTION
A Rune sacred to Heimdall, the watcher.
Right Side
A Rune symbolic of protection and shelter. Temptation may be put in the way
of an individual, but this is to be resisted. Emotions must be contained
and pain and strife overcome in order to move forward. Other meanings
include: new beginnings, protect what has been worked for, the hand sign to
ward off evil, divine aspirations, elk-sedge a plant which hurts anyone who
touches it and a strong symbol of protection.
Reversed
This rune reversed warns of avoiding danger which may be caused by another
person.
SOWULU
SIGEL (S)
SUN
A Rune sacred to Balder, the beautiful God and the Solar Wheel.
Right Side
A rune of health, wealth and happiness and contact with one's higher self.
Now is the time to use the sun's energy for regeneration and reveal secrets
that are hidden. Other meanings include: creativity, guidance particularly
of sailors, spiritual power to "resist disintegration", the light of the
world and positive beneficial magic.
Reversed
This rune reversed warns of the possibility of carelessness or recklessness
leading to ill health or danger.
TEIWAZ
TYR (t)
TRY (God of War)
A Rune sacred to Tyr, Lord of the Heavens and war leader.
Right Side
A rune of bravery and steadfastness in the face of any adversity. New
partnerships will produce great things. This is a rune of energy,
contentment and passion and it is a much used talisman. Other meanings
include: a brave and noble death, self knowledge, faith, victory and success
in law and war.
Reversed
This rune reversed is symbolic of frustrations and quarrels that sap the
strength.
BERKANA
BEORC (B)
BIRTH
A Rune sacred to the Earth Goddess.
Right Side
This is a rune of new birth and new beginnings. Although it can be
indicative of an actual birth or marriage it can also refer to personal
growth and development and the prosperity of an enterprise. It can indicate
the start of something special and to facilitate this, doubts must cleansed
before moving forward. Other meanings include: fertility in the bodily
sense, beauty and the breasts of the Earth Goddess.
Reversed
This rune reversed is symbolic of hurdles or problems getting in the way of
the birth or start of something. This rune reversed warns of stagnation.
EHWAZ
EH (e)
HORSE
A Rune sacred to Frey, Summer sun and the erect penis.
Right Side
This is a rune of travel and change, possibly of job, career, residence or
maybe all three. This rune brings a message from the Gods and rank, pride,
happiness and an aid to the restless. It may also indicate spiritual
journeys and faith in one's destiny.
Reversed
This rune reversed warns of a restlessness and a desire to escape by
travelling or moving away from the problem - a passage away from pain.
MANNAZ
MAN (M)
A Rune sacred to Odin, the "All Father" and Heimdall, the watcher.
Right Side
This is the rune of mankind and all of the attributes which set humans
apart. it suggests that the middle path should be sought and followed and
it also refers to family matters. Other meanings include: a connection to
others, mutual joy intelligence, memory and culture. Also a desire for
change.
Reversed
This rune reversed symbolises a lack of of common sense. A need for solace
and isolation, particularly form family.
LAGUZ
LAGU (L)
WATER
A Rune sacred to Njord, God of the wealth of the sea.
Right Side
This is the rune of unconscious intuition and mystery. It can be indicative
of some levels of psychic ability and the courage to trust in hunches. It
can mean success in travel, also gains made at the expense of loss. Other
meanings include: the ebb and the flow of the tides, waves, seas and lakes
and the power of green growth bursting through the soil.
Reversed
This rune reversed symbolises stormy waters and emotional turmoil.
INGUZ
ING (ng)
FERTILITY (The God Ing)
A Rune sacred to Frey, Summer sun and consort of Freya.
Right Side
This is a rune of peace and prosperity, also fertility especially male
potency. It is symbolic of the erect phallus and fertilising power.
Projects, ideas and even people reach their full potential. Matters come to
a head and problems are resolved. The hearth and home are protected.
Reversed
This rune reversed warns of the need to be more diligent and that progress
is being blocked.
DAGAZ
DAEG (d)
DAY
A Rune sacred to Heimdall, the watcher.
Right Side
This is a rune of harmonious unexpected success. It is a balance between
light and darkness; as night gives way to dawn, this gives way to day and so
on. It is a beacon of light bringing forth clarity, success and abundance
in life. The time is right to embark upon a new project, but be cautious in
the journey forward.
Reversed
This rune reversed warns of treading carefully and conserving energy.
OTHILA
ODAL (O)
ANCESTRAL PROPERTY
A Rune sacred to heritage.
Right Side
This is a rune of inheritance and the discarding of traditional well worn
ways in order to move forward. It symbolises mental and spiritual heritage,
property and old traditions and family values. Other meanings associated
with this rune are: the freeing of an individual from a group or clan,
fundamental ideas and spiritual values. Although something may have to be
given up or lost in order to acquire property or an estate, the wise use of
resources is indicated here.
Reversed
This rune reversed is symbolic of family disputes and break ups, problems
with parents and possibly arguments or problems with any inheritances.
THE BLANK STONE
WYRD
ODIN or WYRD - The unknowable - the beginning and the end
(FATE)
This rune stone is blank and symbolises something that cannot be known or cannot be controlled and as such fate will decide the outcome.
Note that the information on this page has been sourced from The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Divination - S. Karcher - Element Books Ltd. Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BP - ISBN: 1-85230-876-1
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