ᛉ ϟϟ ᛒ Runes Introduction: Part One ᛒ ϟϟ ᛉ
Day 5 of October Calendar
-> Runes are an ancient alphabet used during the Old Norse times. It is written in the norse mythology (Poetic Edda) that Freyja as the goddess of seidr magic, she used the runes for magical purposes (evocation, invocation, healing, divination, ect). Odin has sacrificed himself by hanging himself from Yggdrasil to gain knowledge of the runes.
-> Today the Elder Futhark are set of 24 symbols used for divination purposes but also for their incubations and evocations during rituals. The first runes were carved into wood, bone, or stone and then painted with various colours to make them more visible.
-> In this Introduction, I will share the meaning of the 24 symbols and how I personally use them for readings and for rituals. This first part, will be revising the 12 first runes.
-> Some examples would be these four here:
One single draw, when you have a question that needs an answer
three draw, to represent past, future, present
12 chart: Were you used astrological houses to draw one rune per house to have an insight of your current situation
to use the rune chart while casting the runes:
-> This runes symbolizes abundance and can take the form in health, wealth, hope and happiness. It is symbolic of fertility and creation, as well as income and material possessions.
Meaning: Cattle, mobile property, abundance, wealth, and material gain
Reserve Meaning: loss, a time of lack or scarcity
-> This rune represents speed, strength and unlimited potential. Vibrant health, energy, courage, tenacity and action. It can also be related to sexuality, potency and masculine energy.
Meaning: life force, strength, and a period of good health
Reserve Meaning: misguided force, lust, brutality, defencelessness and vulnerability
-> This rune represents a force of destruction or defence and indicates some kind of conflict.
It can represent a powerful catalyst for change, similar to a purging flame that clears everything in its path to create space for the new. This is not always a pleasant experience, but ultimately it is beneficial.
Meaning: Change, thorn, defensive force, and disruption
Reserve Meaning: evil or malice, danger or betrayal
-> This rune represents some kind of message, signal or
communication. Seek advice, wisdom, truth and guidance appearing around this issue.
Meaning: words, honesty, mouth, breath, and communication
Reserve Meaning: miscommunication, manipulation, or deception
-> This rune represents travel, which can be physical or metaphorical.
A change in location, journey or transformation. A change of perception or revelation.
Meaning: travel by land, momentum, rhythm, and a journey
Reserve Meaning: crisis, stasis or rigidity, injustice, delusion or even death (not necessarily physical death)
-> This rune represents inspiration, revelation, vision and knowledge. The vitality of fire, and the power of light. The ability to forge and create one’s own reality, or the availability of a source of strength, energy or power.
Meaning: Torch, controlled energy, passion, creation & transformation
Reserve Meaning: illusion, vulnerability or false hope
-> This rune represents exchanges, contracts, relationships and partnerships. It indicates a balance of interaction, sacrifice and receiving generosity.
Meaning: Gift, gratitude, exchange, receiving through sacrifice/offering
Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as loneliness, dependency, obligation or painful sacrifice
-> This rune represents joy, pleasure, comfort, prosperity and harmony, which may come as the result of spiritual commitment or achievement. A recognition of success and worth
Meaning: Joy, fulfillment, well-being, a period of happiness
Reserve Meaning: alienation, intoxication, or over-enthusiasm
-> This rune represents the destructive wrath of nature, or uncontrolled forces (possibly emotions, or the unconscious mind). This often represents a trial or crisis which, when lead to completion, ultimately promotes harmony.
Meaning: Hail, temporary difficulties, changing of plans, delay
Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as a natural disaster, the suffering of hardship, sickness, catastrophe or crisis
-> This rune represents delays, restrictions and resistance, leading to strength, innovation and self-reliance. This change must be initiated by the querent or persons involved. Endurance, survival, determination, patience and will.
Meaning: Need, coming through challenge, stepping forth into manifestation
Reserve Meaning: distress, deprivation, laxity, poverty or lack
-> This rune represents a challenge or frustration. This is a time to turn inward and wait for clarity or progression.
Meaning: Ice, inertia, forced period of pause before renewal
Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as egocentrism, blindness, schemes, deceit and treachery
-> This rune represents the end result, the product of previous efforts. Reaping what you have sown. A time of peace, hope, expectation and prosperity.
Meaning: Harvest, cycle, rewards for past efforts, reap what you have sown
Reserve Meaning: This rune cannot be reversed. In some cases it can be read as a setback, major change, repetition, poor timing or conflict.
