The Artful Crone

A place to showcase my love of crafting

[orriculum]

⚡ How to Charge Objects ⚡

⚡  In witchcraft we talk about energy a lot, especially in the context of “charging” objects, or filling them with energy, whether personal or external, as the moving force behind magic and spells. 

⚡  Old energy becomes stagnant and bleh. Kinda like old food in the fridge. You gotta clean that out of it, so it doesn’t make the new good you put in “stink” too. So cleanse first before you charge!

⚡  Think of it like batteries! Things lose their charges, and then they kinda feel useless. So you gotta plug it back in to its metaphysical roots.

⚡  there are many ways to charge objects:  ⚡

moonlight

sea water

moon water

sunlight

fire

wind

soil

planetary influence

electricity

and many more! almost anything you can come up with

⚡  You can even charge one object with another, like charging a coffee cup with a crystal before breakfast. The magical energy stored in the crystal will transfer to the coffee, and then you have charmed and charged your drink!

⚡  When new energy is introduced to an object with correspondences, and it sits in there, it takes on those new properties of itself and

Regular water (no corres) + sunlight = sun water, water that has taken on the magical properties of the sun.

Amethyst (healing) + moonlight = boosts the existing healing properties of the amethyst, and has moons magical properties too

⚡  You can charge almost any object, with anything that has an energy.

[leodrune]

the magick of besoms

besoms are a witch’s ritual broom; they are excellent tools for cleansing, blessing and spellcasting. i personally find besoms to be just as useful and integral in my craft as wands, if not more.

in tradition, besoms were made with sacred woods; a shaft of ash, twigs of birch as bristles, and strands of willow to bind it together. ash brings prosperity and protection, birch for cleansing, and willow for lunar goddess magick. of course, different woods have different properties, and based on what you want your besom to embody, you can use any of these woods:

alder for decision making and courage

ash for health and prosperity

cedar for power and strength

hawthorn for fae magick and rebirth

hazel for creativity and knowledge

maple for longevity and luck

oak for truth and protection

there are many ways to use a besom in witchcraft. a common use is to cleanse a ritual area or space before casting spells, by literally sweeping away any residual energies (though the besoms doesn’t have to touch the floor - leave the dust sweeping to the household broom!). similarly, you can cleanse your home by sweeping the energies up and sending them out the front door. if a guest brings negative energy with them for a visit, simply sweep the area in which they resided after they’ve left.

besoms are also protective. simply placing one by your front door is a powerful protective charm of its own. placing it under your bed is one way to prevent nightmares or harmful energies from influencing your dreams. 

lastly, besoms are a symbol of unity, marriage and love; traditionally, pagan weddings involve the couple jumping over a besom as a part of the ceremony. for this reason, hanging a besom in your home can strengthen a relationship, bring marital harmony, or draw a powerful love to those without it.

[orriculum]

Unpacking Witchcraft - Spell Types

A spell is a manifestation of intents, ingredients, and influences combined to bring about an intangible effect. However, there are a number of different of types of spells, intents, and methods. 

CURSE— A spell designed to cause a person or place harm or misfortune of a grand scale. Occasionally used to protect when it used against a concept, “cursing out” infections and medical problems.

HEX— Commonly thought as similar to a curse, though it comes from a German word for witch. Commonly interpreted as a weaker curse, or a midpoint between a jinx and a curse on a scale of annoying to devastating.

JINX— A spell to cause momentary bad luck or annoyance, but can occasionally come back to bite someone later. Usually paired with irony, or used to bring about the opposite effect of what someone says out loud or hopes for.

BANISHING— A type of spell, designed to get rid of something specific, whether it be a concept, a person, spirit, or otherwise, and to keep it away.

WARDING— A type of protective spell in which you create and put up magical walls, usually against a specific thing, such as spirits or negative people, but could be used for evangelicals and teenagers that theoretically loiter on your lawn.

BINDING— Similar to banishing. Instead of removing a person, object, or situation from your vicinity, you prevent a person or creature from performing a particular action.

GLAMOUR— Often used for beauty spells, are a type of spell used for creating an illusion over a person or object. They can be used for a number of purposes, to make someone more attract, or to make an object harder to find, or a person be more or less likely to be noticed.

CONSECRATION— The ritual blessing of an object or place by cleansing it and instilling with a specific energy. Cannot be done to living creatures.

POTION— Any drink made to have a magical effect.

JAR SPELL— A spell made and contained within a jar, often herb sealed with wax.

these are just a few types, feel free to add your own!

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If You Don’t Have Witch Ingredients

• Pen & Paper - for sigil writing  • Lighters/Matches - to light said sigils, to do fire magick, or divination with a flame • Salt - to cleanse or protect  • Jars - for jar spells/to keep herbs & spices or stones in, to make moon water •  Notebooks - for any sort of grimoire/BoS  •  Herbs & Spices - for jar spells, sachet spells,  •  Candles - can be used to set a witchy mood, burn sigils also, or for color/scent correspondence, & circle casting  •  String/thread - for binding spells  •  Needles - to make your own pendulum for divination  •  Ribbons - to tie around jar spells for color correspondence, also could be used in binding •  Glitter - used in glamours  • Feathers - air magick, or an offering when casting a circle  • Dandelions, & many common weeds  • Playing cards - to do divination readings, used in place of tarot cards  • Keys & Coins - for symbolic spells  • Nails - for curses, to cause misfortune  • Rubber bands - binding spells  Will probably add more things. Enjoy! Have a lovely day 💖

[themori-witch]

Amulets vs. Talismans

Both Talismans and Amulets are magickal objects that are small in nature, therefore making them conspicuous and able to be worn or carried without arousing suspicion. Often, they will be pieces of jewellery suitable for everyday wear or objects that can be discreetly carried on your person.

1. Amulet: provides protection from danger and harm.

2. Talisman: attracts a particular benefit to the wearer/carrier. 

AMULETS:

The general consensus is that Amulets provide protection against bad luck, illness, and evil. They may do this in a general sense, or serve a more specific protective purpose.

The most common form of Amulet to be found, are necklaces and pendants as they can be worn daily without raising alarm, and it is believed by some that the closer to the body an Amulet is worn, the more powerful its effects will be.

Some potential Amulets include: gems and crystals, stones, figurines (people, deities, animals, mythological creatures); diagrams; bones; plants, and words.

TALISMANS:

Talismans are, like Amulets, items that hold magickal power. 

There is debate over what the exact differences between Amulets and Talismans are, and it will vary between sources as to what you read or see. 

In general, Talismans are said to draw things to the wearer/carrier, instead of have a passive protective effect and their magick is specific and not generalised; by this, I mean that unlike Amulets that can just serve general protective purposes, Talismans are used to attract specific benefits tat are determined by their design. They can also be charged to increase their power.

Talismans are more complicated than Amulets in appearance; Amulets can simply be a crystal hung on a leather throng that you wear around your neck, whereas Talismans tend to have symbols, figures or incantations carved or engraved onto them in colours that correspond to the intended benefit you wish to bring upon yourself. 

When it comes to having your Talisman on your person, it is much more common for the item to be something you can carry in your purse, pockets or bad than something you’d wear. They can also be placed near the item or person you wish to bestow the benefits upon. For example, you may place the item above a child’s bed if you want to give them good dreams, or put it into your purse if you wish to draw wealth and prosperity to yourself. 

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[strangesigils]

“I Excel At What I Do”

Burn this sigil to ash and rub those ashes into a wearable object. Rinse the ashes off that object with charged water of some type.  That object is now charmed with the intention of the sigil, and yes you can wash it and it’ll still be charmed.

[themori-witch]

10 Herbs to Keep Close By!

10 Helpful & Magickal Herbs for Witchy… Witchcraft.

If you’re a Green Witch or just have a penchant for herbalism and herbal witchcraft, this is a helpful list of herbs that are always good to have in your cupboards, or jars… or shelves.

Basil: Primarily, Basil is known as a culinary herb (add a dash of it to your dishes to add a little class and flavour!), but it also has some interesting and broad magickal properties. For example, it can be burned or strewn on the floors and thresholds of the home to purify and protect. It can be used in magick that concerns love/relationships and it can be used in divination. Old lore states that Basil can aid in both astral travel and projection, and physical travel. It is said to bring luck to those who are moving or transitioning to somewhere new, and is used in the detection of infidelity and the affirmation of fidelity.

Lavender: Lavender, unlike Basil, is not used primarily for cooking but it can be! Lavender and vanilla shortbread cookies are just divine. In magickal terms, this herb is often used in love spells and love magick, or in any sort of ritual that brings about peace and/or a state of calmness in life and in you.  Lavender can be strewn on floors and thresholds to protect from evil and can be used in purification magick/spells/rituals/baths and for smudging. It can soothe headaches and aid sleep when the buds are placed in a sachet or beneath your pillow.

Sage: Historically - very, historically! - Sage has been burned to cleanse and purify spaces; it is used still in smudging rituals* and the herb is often burned in incense to cleanse, purify and protect. It can also be used in healing rituals. A warning, though: when being burned, Sage emits a potent odour that is very much like that of marijuana!

Patchouli: Patouchli has an exotic aroma and is commonly used in incense, potpourri and ritual workings. This herb has strong ties to sexual power, wealth and love and is thus used in workings regarding those.  If you were to carry a small sachet of Patchouli leaves on your person, whether that is hung around your neck or stashed in your pocket, you will attract love, wealth and yes, sex into your life.

Mugwort: Mugwort is found and used frequently in modern Pagan and witchcraft workings as it is a very versatile and easy to grow (or obtain) herb. It can be used in an incense blend, in general spellwork; sachets and in smudging rituals. It is often tied with prophecy and divination. For example; to encourage success in divination, create an incense blend with mugwort, or use it in a smudging ritual to cleanse your work space of negative energies, and purify it before use. NOTE: Can be harmful to pregnant women.

Bay (leaves): Like some of the aforementioned items, Bay is a culinary herb. It is used not only in cooking, but for protection, purification, strength, healing and the enhancement of psychic power. If you write a wish or a desire on a bay leaf and burn it on a candle flame, it is said that the smoke will carry your desires to your respective deities and they will manifest, though not always in the way you would expect. Bay, if placed in a dream pillow, wards of negativity and induces prophetic dreams.

Chamomile: Known for its protective and purifying properties, Chamomile can be used in incense blends for sleep and meditation. It is, of course, a popular herbal tea that promotes peace and sleep. If you wish to protect your person or your household from psychic attacks, sprinkle Chamomile around your home.

Rosemary: Rosemary, yet another culinary herb, has been used historically for myriad purposes. In short, it is a herb of protection, love, lust, mental clarity, purification, healing, banishing, and cleansing. It’s pretty much multi-purpose.  Burn Rosemary to rid a space of negative energy, or hang it in the home to prevent evil in all its forms from crossing the threshold and entering. This herb is like a clear quartz crystal or a white candle; it can be used as a substitute for other herbs and you will still obtain good results.

Cinnamon: Oh, look! Another culinary herb! Cinnamon is versatile in that it is easy to obtain and very easy to use. It promotes spirituality, success, healing, psychic powers, lust, love, and protection, much like Rosemary, and can be used in incense blends, but (and this is the best part) it can be baked into sweets and desserts! It can be used in sachets too, or hung in the home to protect those inside.

Pennyroyal: Pennyroyal is often associated with money, strength and protection. In Hoodoo and some branches of folk magic/k, Pennyroyal is carried to ward of what is known as the ‘evil eye’. If you wish to utilise Pennyroyal’s protective properties, put some of the herb in a sachet with whatever else you feel you need and carry it on your person. For the best effect, your purse/bag or your pockets would work best.  If you wish to work money magick, use it to create some Money Oil or hang a sprig over your door to attract it into your life. If you are a business owner, hanging a sprig over the door will attract new custom. NOTE: Can be harmful to pregnant women.

*Although I’m not entirely sure on this topic and need to read more myself, I believe that white sage is in trouble and we need to steer clear of using it until it is no longer an endangered plant/herb! Picture Credit [x]

[braznoff]

Natures Bounty Adventerine and Serentine Copper Necklace

A stand out necklace for the office or as every day wear. The earthy green color goes well with the hand formed copper links. The hand made copper clasp makes this a unique piece. The copper links are hooked together with doubled jump rings for added security. Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. The Aventurine (chips) said to benefit one in all areas of creativity, a imagination, as well as intellect and mental clarity. It is also a stone of protection energies Serpentine (rectangle stones) It is said to help with emotional cleansing, psychic powers, and attract love and money. It is also used in the rise of the kundalini, facilitating the rise by opening a path that lessens discomfort. Measurements: beaded strand length; 26 inches copper link strand; 29 1/2 inches Adventurine flat chips are 9- 10 mm wide Serpentine rectangle beads are 13.3 x 4.4 mm (bead sizes were measured with a pair of digital calipers) The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear), but it can be cleaned to bring back its beautiful shine The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one

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Natures Bounty Oval Wire Wrapped Copper Earrings

These earrings are a simple pair of oval hoops. These would match well with casual outfits. The hand wrapped oval dangles hang from hand crafted copper ear wires These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our Natures Bounty collection. Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Square Wire Wrapped Copper Earrings

These earrings are a simple pair of square hoops. These would match well with casual outfits. The hand wrapped square dangles hang from hand crafted copper ear wires These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our Natures Bounty collection. Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Cobalt Blue Ceramic Bead and Infinity Link Copper Earrings

This pair of copper earring feature a cobalt blue ceramic 12 mm bead and a hand crafted copper infinity (figure 8) link with a brass colored ear wire. These would pair well with almost any outfit These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our Natures Bounty collection. Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Sesame Serpentine Copper Earrings

these earrings are asymmetrical, being as these are made with a natural stone bead, variations are apparent. The small 6mm serpentine beads make this a delicate piece of jewelry. The wire wrapped bead sections also give it movement. These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our Natures Bounty collection. Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Gray Marble and Copper Earrings

A low key pair of hand crafted copper earring, meant to compliment ,not overwhelm an outfit. The gray and cream ,with a touch of brown, rectangular stones with bronze colored glass seed beads make this pair of copper earrings a understated accessory. the hand crafted ear wires have a clear glass bead for a tiny bit of sparkle. Total length of earring: 2 inches Length of dangle: 1.25 inches Size of stone bead; .75 x .25 inch Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Copper Flemish Link and Green Ceramic Bead Earrings

A pair of light weight hand crafted copper earrings with hand made ear wires. The green ceramic bead adds interest to a simple pair of drop earrings.. The ear wires are hand forged out of 22 gauge copper wire. All earrings come with rubber stoppers on the ear wires. These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our Natures Bounty collection. Total length of earring is 2 inch X 1/2 Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Copper Swirl and Blue Ceramic Bead Earrings

A pair of light weight hand crafted copper earrings with hand made ear wires. The swirl on the bottom the blue green ceramic bead adds interest to a simple pair of drop earrings.. The ear wires are hand forged out of 22 gauge copper wire. All earrings come with rubber stoppers on the ear wires. These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our Natures Bounty collection. swirl pendant is 1 1/2 inches Total length of earring is 1 3/4 inch X 1/2 Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

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Natures Bounty Swirl copper Earrings

A pair of light weight hand crafted copper earrings with hand made ear wires. The 24 gauge wire wrapped around the base adds interest to The simple swirl. the ear wires are hand forged out of 22 gauge copper wire. All earrings come with rubber stoppers on the ear wires. These earrings would go well with any of the other pieces in our natures Bounty collection. swirl pendant is 1 1/2 inches Total length of earring is 2 1/4 inch Some believe that natural materials like stones and metals can help us dealing with everyday life, and have been used traditionally through out the ages. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. The copper wire is un-coated, meaning that it will develop a rich brown patina over time (or quicker with wear). This piece comes to you with a patina in place. if cleaned with chemicals it would lose that patina. The last photo depicts the type of packaging that your purchase will arrive in., all ready to be given to that special some one. Please read our shop polices before purchase.

[flowers-n-clouds]

Rune Casting

I recently got my Amethyst Runes and started getting more into it. It was pretty hard to find some good information online, so I thought I’d share with you guys what I found! I just write down what I have in my book of shadows, and this is just what I found, so there may be things that I wrote wrong or that doesn’t fit your believes. I request you look up on this subject yourself too, but this right here might give you a head start.

Runes are symbols which may be used in divination. They are very old and there are many theories as to how or when they originiated, but it’s well known that they were used in Europe. The word itself comes from the old norse word “Run”, and the old german word “Runa”, which translates to “whisper” or “secret”. Runes are closely tied to Odin and according to ancient germanic people they were created by him. The runic alphabets are called “Futhark”, after the first six runes, which are Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido and Kenaz. While the elder furthark has 24 characters, just like our alphabet, there are also other versions of the Futhark which range from 16 to 33 characters.

Now to the Meanings!

I have to say, I had a really hard time looking up the meanings of every rune. While some runes have the same meaning everywhere, others seems to have a different meaning every time. I chose what was either mostly named or felt right for me. Feel free to share what you found out about them, or how you use them in the comments below! Every rune is associated with a letter of our alphabet, so I decided to include them and write them right beside the name. I don’t have the sources to post pictures of every rune (nor the space), but you can easily look them up youself online and get in touch with them.

Fehu - F “Fay-who” The Cattle - Wealth, Prosperty, Financial Matters

Uruz - U “Oo-rooze” The Aurochs - Strength, Courage, Vitality, for that matter also Health and Recovery

Thurisaz - TH “Thoo-re-saws” The Thorn or The Hammer - Destruction, Anger, Violence, sometimes a Warning or Protection

Ansuz - A “Awn-sooze” The Deity or The Antenna - Wisdom, Communication, Thoughts, Words, Signals, Learning, but also Truth or a Leader

Raido - R “Rye-tho” The Wagon - Travels and Journeys, maybe even an inner journey

Kenaz - K “Kee-naws” The Torch - Light, Inspiration, Creativity and Knowledge, but for other also Hard Work

Gebo - G “Gay-bo” The Gift - A Gift or Generosity, but for another matter also Love, Marriage or Partnership, by seeing the love of another person as a gift

Wunjo - W “Woon-yo” Joy - Happiness, Harmony, Comfort, as well as Victory o Productivity

Hagalaz - H “Haw-gaw-laws” The Hail - Destruction, Force, Disruption, Chaos, Drama, Hazard, Fury, Anger, can be associated with The Tower from the Tarots Major Arcana

Nauthiz - N “Now-teese” Need - Constraint, Neccessities, Distress, Delay, Patience

Isa - I “Ee-saw” Ice - Stagnation, Standstill, Frozen, Stuck

Jera - J/Y “Yare-awe” Harvest - Rewards, Success, Accomplishments, also associated with Earth

Eihwaz - EI “Eye-waws” Yew - Either Reliability, Stability and Trustworthy, or Constricted, Protection, Pain, Perseverence (by looking at it like a bow). The meanings are pretty split with this one.

Perth - P “Per-th” The Cup - Destiny, Fate, Magic, Mystery, The Unknowable

Algiz - Z “All-geese” The Elk - Protection, Self Defense, Shield, Standing Up For Something

Sowelu - S “Soe-wee-loo” The Sun - Good Fortune, Power, Energy, Health

Teiwaz - T “Tea-waws” Týr - Victory, Justice, Honor, Higher Spiritual Power, or Focus and Responsibility

Berkana - B “Bear-kaw-nah” The Birch - Birth, Beginnings, Fertility, (Personal) Growth, Nurture, Family

Ehwaz - E “Ay-waws” The Horse - Transportation, Movement, Travel, maybe also Trust or Loyalty

Mannaz - M “Mawn-naws” The Self - Person, Human, Man, Identity, Culture, Individual

Laguz - L “Law-goose” The Water - Lake, Sea, Ocean, mostly the Flow, also Intuition, Proohetic Dreams and Feminity

Inguz - NG “Een-goose” Seed or The God, Ing - Common Sense, Internal Growth, Potential, Fertility, Success, Masculinity

Dagaz - D “Thaw-gause” The Day - Awareness, Breathrough, Transformation, Evolving, Growth, Changes

Othila - O “Oa-thee-law” Ancestral Property or Homeland - Property, Home, Family, Legacy, Possessions, Inheritance

The Blank Rune No one really knows how or when it came into the set, but at somd point, the blank rune has been occasionally beed added and used in a reading. Using the blank rune or not is personal preference. It can be useless to you or help you, it’s your choice whether you keep it or not. If you do, it should be read and used based on intuition. Consider it’s placement and the relation and connection to other runes. Some runes sets doesn’t even include the blank rune. It may represent Odin or Fate.

Please note that these are just the names of the runes that I prefer, there are a lot, lot, LOT more other pronounciations or names for each rune, but adding them in here too would be too much. Runes also have reversed meanings, but that is sonething I haven’t got into by now. Just research for yourself a little bit, learn some more and stick to what feels right to you.

Now to casting them. There are many different ways to cast runes. You may simply pull runes out of a bag with your eyes closed, or you dump some or all of them on the ground. You can do simple Tarot Spreads with your runes or look up different ways to use them.

You can use the runes in magic as well! You may use fitting runes in a spell, or write with then in your book of shadows, or draw them on your altar, wand, etc. There are many things you can do with runes, just take your time and get closer with them! I hope you liked this little lesson and that it may help you an your way.

Lot’s of love your way, Laura 💕