Runes :- Their Meanings
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What are the runes?
Very simply, runes are an ancient alphabet. They can be used in many other ways
though. For divination, a few runes can be pulled from a bag and their meanings
interpreted to represent the past, present and future (or just the past,
present or the future). If they are used for divination, the meanings should be
read to fit the issue you are putting to them. A direct (Yes/No) question is
difficult to interpret through the runes as the outcome is dependent on many
factors. When using the runes for this purpose, instead of saying "Will I be
rich?" try to rephrase it along the lines of "Future wealth". This way the
meanings of the runes you pull can be related more to what you are asking. There
is no rune for either Yes or No!
Below, is a simplified list of the runic meanings. It is by no means meant to
be the only meaning of the runes and with practice you should be able to read
much more into them than what is here. There are also many different ways of
divining with the runes, one of the simplest being to draw three runes from the
bag reading the first for the past, second for the present and third for the
future. I normally replace each rune after I have drawn and read it so I am
always working with a full set. This way it is possible to draw the same rune
twice.
Feoh F 1 Cattle
Wealth, Money and possessions. Financial success, usually earned. Indicates the
successful Development of schemes already under way.
REVERSED - Difficulties with money. A warning not to waste what you have and to
think of the future.
Ur U, OO 2 An Auroch or Wild Ox
The strength to advance, persistence and patience.
REVERSED - Missed chances. A weakness or lack of vitality
Thorn To 3 A Thorn
A threshold reached, an important decision. Protection, good news. A test of
will and sincerity.
REVERSED - Indicates a need for caution, make no hasty decisions.
As A 4 Communication
Communications, advice and wisdom of the creative self.
REVERSED - Indicates bad advice or information.
Rad R 5 A Wheel
Travel, usually for pleasure, completed happily. Communication to receive a
message.
REVERSED - A bad or difficult journey, Communications breaking down,
negotiations going badly.
Ken K, C 6 A Torch
New beginnings. A period of good luck. Understanding or new energy.
REVERSED - An end to something. A loss.
Gyfu G 7 A Gift
Partnerships, generosity, a gift, sharing.
Wynn W 8 Joy
Joy and happiness, an improvement of life. A very good omen.
REVERSED - Unhappiness, loss of affection. Signifies the need for caution and to
put off any important decisions if possible.
Hagall H 9 Hail
Elemental forces may disrupt, delay of plans. Unknown factors.
Nied N 10 Necessity
Patience, caution. Leave things as they are for now, understand your
limitations.
REVERSED - A warning that you are on the wrong path.
Is I 11 Ice Standstill.
Put a temporary hold on any plans. A time of emotional cooling.
Jerra J 12 Harvest
A deserved reward. Justice. The harvest of your plans
Eoh Eo 13 Yew Tree
Defend against danger. News from the past, old problems recurring.
Peorth P 14 A Dice Cup
Discovery of something previously hidden. Initiation, unexpected gains.
REVERSED - Disappointment, uncovering of things best left hidden.
Elhaz ZZ, Y 15 An Elk
A Fortunate new influence. A new career or friendship.
REVERSED - Vulnerability. Beware of being used
Sigel S 16 The Sun
Wholeness, success, good health.
Tiw T 17 The God Tyr
An increase of power or wealth. Courage or self sacrifice.
REVERSED - Waning enthusiasm, failure.
Beorc B 18 A Birch Tree
New beginnings. Birth, marriage.
REVERSED - Friction, family problems.
Ehwaz Eh 19 A Horse
A change for the better. Often involves moving or travel.
REVERSED - Restlessness, travel difficulties.
Man M 20 Man,
Self Good help or advice will be given to you
REVERSED - Expect no assistance. Self imposed isolation.
Lagu L 21 Water,
Flow Success in an artistic or spiritual matter. Emotional understanding.
Intuition/feeling.
REVERSED - Confusion, delusion, bad intuition and disruptive influences.
Ing Ng 22 Fertility
Completion of one project and the start of a new one.
Odal O 23 Home,
Odin Inherited possessions. Ancestral influences. Duties.
REVERSED - Delay and frustrations.
Deag D 24 Dawn
Personal growth. New dawn. Total transformation.
Wyrd Fate/Karma The Blank Rune
The blank "Wyrd" rune is that of divine knowledge, destiny or karma.
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Another way to use the runes is to carve them for specific magickal purposes
such as attracting wealth, protecting the home or relations etc. One thing to
remember with any magick is that no living thing should be harmed in any way.
Neither should any magick be performed for somebody without their permission and
full understanding of what is to be done. Combinations of runes (bind runes)
can be very powerful. I have not put any examples of bind runes on this page as
their use can be easily misinterpreted. If you need a bind rune for a specific
purpose, please feel free to E-Mail me at runemaker@princep.demon.co.uk stating
exactly what it is for and for how long it is to be used.
The simplified meanings of the magickal runes are as follows:-
For attracting wealth and protecting property.
To clear obstacles and change circumstances.
For protection and defense.
To increase communicative skills, pass exams and gain wisdom.
To ensure a safe journey.
To restore self confidence and strengthen will power.
To create harmony in personal relationships.
To bring happiness and spiritual transformation.
To attract positive influences.
To achieve long term goals and help lost causes.
To make a situation static, ground wayward emotions and solve problems.
To bring events to a culmination.
To end situations and solve problems.
To find lost property, obtain inner guidance and make financial speculations.
For protection from negative forces.
To increase good health, vitality and sexual powers.
To achieve victory over adversity and justice.
For fertility, family matters and love affairs.
To cause changes.
To attract good will and new social contracts.
To manifest psychic powers.
To end a cycle of events or specific situation.
For property matters.
To create new beginnings or opportunities.
I hope this helps you understand and enjoy the runes a little more. Please feel
free to send your comments and suggestions to me.
Free eBooks (Can Be Downloaded):
Samael Aun Weor - Magic RunesKarl Hans Welz - Armanen Runes
Bernard King - Meanings Of The Runes
