1. Laying Out the Runes (Spread Method)
⢠Spread all the runes face-down on a flat surface (a table, altar, or a dedicated casting cloth works well).
⢠Quiet your mind, focus on your question or intention.
⢠Hover your hand over the runes and feel which ones âcallâ to you (you may sense warmth, a pull, or simple intuition).
⢠Turn over the runes you feel drawn to â usually 1, 3, 5, or another number depending on the spread youâre using.
⢠Interpret the selected runes and their positions as your answer.
2. Random Draw from the Pouch
⢠Keep your runes in a small bag or pouch.
⢠Center yourself and clearly state or think your question.
⢠Reach into the pouch without looking and draw the number of runes needed (often one for a quick answer, or three for past/present/future, etc.).
⢠Interpret the drawn runes, paying attention to whether any land face-up, reversed (merkstave), or in a particular order.
Both methods are equally valid â choose the one that feels most natural to you. Over time, many readers combine elements of both approaches depending on the question and setting.