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Reading the RunesRunes for Scrying and Divination Were an Ancient Form of Alphabet
The word 'Rune' means 'mystery'; many people find there is something mystical and magical about these 24 simple yet powerful symbols.
A set of Runes consists of 25 tiles, 24 with marks depicting the Runic alphabet and one blank Rune which represents Fate. The Runes themselves are ancient, using a form of writing which has been linked to the Druidic Ogham script. Runes can be used to gain deeper insight into character, for looking at the future and casting spells. It is believed that people can attract romance or good fortune, become healthier or find a more satisfying job by using the Runes as a talisman. Three Sets within the RunesThe Runes can be divided into three sets of eight. These groups are called Aetts (meaning families). The first set is presided over by the god Freyr. The Runes in this group represent the growth principle, ideas and creative thoughts. The next set are Haegl’s Aett, and these middle runes represent experiment and change. The Runes comprising the third and final group, Tyr’s Aett, are linked with hard work and just rewards. Meaning of the Runic SymbolsGroup 1 – Freyr’s AettFehu, Frey or Feoh – (Fortune) Money and wealth; a Rune sacred to Freya, Goddess of fecundity and love Uruz, Ur or Urz – Patience and persistence; a Rune sacred to Thor, God of thunder and strength Thurisaz, Thorn or Thor – Minor problems and irritations; a Rune sacred to Loki, a trickster and shape changer Ansuz, As or Odin – Creativity and wisdom; a Rune sacred to Odin, God of Wind and Spirit Raitho, Raido or Rad – Learning and travel; another one of Thor, God of thunder’s Runes Kaunaz or Ken – Learning through experience and new understanding; a Rune sacred to Heimdall, keeper of the underworld Gebo or Gytu – Partnership and sharing; this Rune’s sacred mark is dedicated to all Gods Wunjo or Wyn – Happiness and joy; a Rune sacred to Odin Group 2 – Haegl’s AettHagalaz or Hagal – Unknown disruptive forces; a Rune sacred to Mordgud, keeper of the icy bridge to the Underworld Nauthz or Nyo – Coming to terms with personal limitations; a Rune sacred to the Norns, weavers of fate Isa or Is – Temporary obstacles in the way of progress; a Rune sacred in its intensity; it strengthens any other rune linked with it Jera or Ger – One full year ahead. Waiting, harvest and fertility; a Rune sacred to Freya and Frey the bountiful couple Eihwaz or Eoh – Transformation; a Rune symbolic of death as in the ending of a cycle, regeneration and rebirth. Perth or Peorth – Instincts and inner wisdom; a Rune sacred to Frigg, the ‘All Mother’. Algiz or Eoih – New interests; a Rune sacred to Heimdall, the watcher Sowelu, Sowulu or Sigel – Achievement; a Rune sacred to Balder, the beautiful God and the Solar Wheel Group 3 – Tyr’s AettTeiwaz or Tyr – Courage and confidence; a Rune sacred to Tyr, Lord of the Heavens and War Leader Berkana or Beorc – Birth and new beginnings; a Rune sacred to the Earth Goddess Ehwaz or Eh – Journeys and big changes; a Rune sacred to Frey of the Summer Sun Mannaz or Man – Slow changes; a Rune sacred to Odin, the ‘All Father’ Laguz or Lagu – Intujition, instincts and emotions; a Rune sacred to Njord, God of the Wealth of the Sea Inguz or Ing – Energy and optimism leading to new beginnings, also fertility; a Rune sacred to Frey, Summer Sun. Othila or Odal – Inherited possessions and family influences; a Rune sacred to heritage Dagaz or Daeg – Help and support, unexpected success; a Rune sacred to Heimdall, the watcher Further Reading:
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