Mysterious Things

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What is Rune Casting?

In some modern pagan traditions, divination is done by Casting runes. Much like reading Tarot cards, rune casting isn’t Fortune-telling or predicting the future.

Instead it’s a guidance tool. Runes won’t give exact answers, like what day you’ll die or The name of the person you’re going to marry.

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History and Orgins!

The runes are an ancient alphabet, referred to as the Futhark, which was found in Germanic and Scandinavian countries.

Norse legend, the runic alphabet was discovered by Odin himself, and so the runes are more than just a collection of symbols Of great universal forces, and the gods themselves.

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How to Cast Runes!

To cast the runes, the first thing you’ll need –obviously– Is a set of runes to work with.

Runes were typically made from the wood of any nut bearing tree. There is no one specific method of casting runes.

A few different layouts that have become popular with rune casters. Before beginning, you should place your hand in the bag And move the runes around so they are thoroughly Mixed up prior to the actual casting

Runes

Fehu

This rune represents abundance and prosperity. This abundance can take the form in health, wealth, hope and happiness. It is symbolic of fertility and creation, as well as income and material possessions.

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Uruz

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..

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Thurisaz

This rune represents a force of destruction or defense 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.

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Ansuz

This rune represents some kind of message, signal or communication. Seek advice, wisdom, truth and guidance appearing around this issue.

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Raidho

This rune represents travel, which can be physical or metaphorical. A change in location, journey or transformation. A change of perception or revelation.

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Kenaz

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.

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Gebo

This rune represents exchanges, contracts, relationships and partnerships. It indicates a balance of interaction, sacrifice and receiving generosity.

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Wunjo

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.

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Hagalaz

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.

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Nauthiz

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.

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Isa

This rune represents a challenge or frustration. This is a time to turn inward and wait for clarity or progression.

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Jera

This rune represents the end result, the product of previous efforts. Reaping what you have sown. A time of peace, hope, expectation and prosperity.

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Eihwaz

This rune represents strength, reliability, trustworthiness and dependability. Indicates a reasonable and honest venture or individual.

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Perthro

This rune represents secrecy, uncertainty, mystery and the occult. It can involve one’s future path that is currently hidden or uncertain.

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Algiz

This rune represents protection or a shield. It can be the urge to protect oneself or others, to ward off evil and protect what one has. It can also represent another protective force.

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Sowilo

This rune represents power, success, achieved goals and a sense of honour. It can appear in the form of health, life-force, positive change and success. Wholeness, power, influence.

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Tiwaz

This rune represents a force of honour, justice, leadership and authority. Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses. Self sacrifice. Victory and triumph.

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Berkano

This rune represents fertility, birth and growth and can be related to mental, emotional or physical aspects. Regeneration, renewal, promise, and new beginnings. Love, blossoming and creation.

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Ehwaz

This rune represents transportation or a vehicle, and/or movement in a better direction. It indicates gradual change, progress and development as well has trust, working with others and being loyal.

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Mannaz

This rune can represent the self, or humanity as a whole. Social order, friendships, divine structure, and cooperation. Suggestion of some kind of aid or cooperation.

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Laguz

This rune represents the flow of water or a source of healing power and renewal, life energy and growth. Related to imagination and psychic matters, dreams and fantasies.

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Ingwaz

This rune represents masculinity, fertility and internal growth. Virtues, common sense, strength, family bonds, human warmth and caring. It can also represent the home or a time or relief and refuge where everything falls into place, leaving you free to move in a new direction.

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Dagaz

This rune represents the flow of water or a source of healing power and renewal, life energy and growth. Related to imagination and psychic matters, dreams and fantasies.

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Othala

This rune represents property, possessions, a home or some other important source, often inherited. It indicates aid in spiritual and physical journeys, a source of safety, increase or abundance.

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