Runes

The Runes

The Viking alphabet, the Runes, evolved from more ancient writing systems. Like all cultures and peoples of the Earth, the Vikings ascribed magical powers to their writing, using the Runes to protect property and to ward off evil spirits.

To the Vikings, each letter or sound represented by the Runes held a story and a power, or vibration unto itself. When used as a divination tool, the Vikings used these symbols and stories to look into the future and predict what was coming.

There are several kinds of Runic alphabet, known also as the 'Futhark' for the sounds of the first six Runes. The oldest set of Runes is the Elder Rune Futhark. There are also a Viking Rune Futhark and finally an Anglo-Saxon Rune Futhark. The Elder Runes are most commonly used in Rune divination.

Runic readings

Similarly to Tarot readings, a Rune reading (or Rune casting) begins with the Rune reader asking for your question, or asking you to concentrate on a question that you would like the Runes to answer.

The Rune reader will then arrange the Runes selected from a Rune bag into a layout. The type of casting varies for the type of Rune reading and the number of Runes varies depending on the need for more depth in the Rune reading.

Each Rune and its position in the casting will determine the symbolism and meaning that the Rune reader will interpret to answer your chosen question.

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