Runes prediction is one of the most popular divinatory practices. Each of the runes symbolizes a certain energy, on which the interpretation of predictions is based. You will come across one of the signs that is responsible for the forces that currently prevail in your life.
History of runes
The tradition of predicting runes for about 2000 years. The first runic inscriptions date back to 200 BC. e. The runes were used for writing on stone or wood, so they have such an angular appearance - to make it easier to carve. But besides purely practical significance, they also had an occult application.
The word “rune” means “secret” or “secret knowledge”. According to legend, the runes were granted to God Odin after he sagged for nine days, nailing himself to the world tree Yggdrasil with his own weapon - the magic spear of Gungnir. From the bark of Yggdrasil Odin, he carved the first signs.
Varieties of runic alphabets - futarks
The runic alphabet is called futark - according to the first letters of the six initial runes: Fehu, Uruz, Turisaz, Ansuz, Raido, Kanyo. There are several varieties of futarks. Most often, fortunetellers use the ancient German so-called senior futark. It has 24 runes, divided into 3 atta - three groups of runes, united by common properties. All other runic alphabets are commonly referred to as minor futarks. The number of runes in the younger futark may differ from the classical futark - for example, there are 16 Danish runes.
At the end of the 19th century, interest in various occult practices, including runes, sharply flashed in secular society. The German mystic Guido von Liszt based on the Scandinavian futark created Armanic runes - especially for magical practices. There are only 18 of them, and the names are slightly different from those accepted in the older futark.
Do Slavic runes exist?
Regarding the existence of Slavic runes, there are different opinions. History knows several archaeological finds on the territory of Veliky Novgorod with inscriptions reminiscent of runic, but not related to the ancient Germanic runes - an unknown letter was not deciphered. It does not exclude the existence of a prototype of writing among the Slavs. But the popularization of the "original" Slavic runes these days is most often an invention of amateur occultists.
How do fortune-telling on runes?
For independent fortune telling on the runes and predictions, you must have your own set. Usually runes are carved from wood or stone and stored in a beautiful bag. Guessing them is extremely simple - you ask yourself a question and pull the rune out of the bag. Each rune has several levels of values ​​- based on the context of the situation, you choose the appropriate one. Sometimes they pull out of the bag not one, but three runes.
What should be the runes for the practice of predictions?
The easiest way is to buy a set of runes in any esoteric store or ask a good master to make them for you. But ideally, in order for the predictions of the runes to be the most correct, you should make them yourself. The most risky mystics are even ready to draw runes with their own blood, but in the 21st century this is already an excess. If you know how to handle tools, then you can cut the runes on wooden dice or even on stones. Stones can be either simple pebbles collected on the seashore, or semi-precious or ornamental - for example, turquoise or malachite.
In order to maintain a connection between you and your runes, you must constantly contact them physically - sort out in your hands, concentrate on tactile and visual sensations. The runes in your bag are just a medium-conductor for the energies corresponding to them. The more often you work with runes, the more energy they accumulate in themselves and the stronger they become.
Wood and stone runes
Ideally, wooden dice should also be cut independently from the branches of the tree, which is closest to you in character - apple tree, birch, yew, oak. Ash wood is considered a universal material for making runes (a reference to the world tree - Yggdrasil ash). For them to last longer, the dies need to be wiped with sandpaper and varnished.
Putting runes on the stone will be more difficult - you will need engraving tools or a screwdriver as a chisel. Masters are not advised to limit themselves to drawing only - in order for you to feel unity with your magical artifact, and the prediction was more accurate, the runes should be precisely carved.
Runes for meditation
Not only for predictions - runes can be used for meditation and self-development. Futhark is often depicted as a circle, which symbolizes the continuity of each of the runes and the transition of one type of energy to another. Having passed the whole circle, the energy returns to its original state after endless transformations.
A series of meditations on each of the runes allows a person to better study not only his inner world, but also the universal laws of the universe. At the very beginning of the study of the runes, you need to devote at least a few days to each other - concentrate on the image and study the form, determine where in the surrounding world the energies and conditions of this rune manifest themselves.
Rune Odin
In modern rune fortune telling and divination kits, an extra, empty rune is often found. It is often called the Odin rune or the Wird rune. The attitude of practitioners to this sign, or rather, its absence, is twofold. Some willingly introduce Odin’s rune to predictions, others deny its necessity and prefer a standard set of 24 runes.
The symbolism of an empty rune is the Absolute, which includes everything and nothing at the same time. In fortune-telling, this rune shows that a higher power will take part in the development of the situation, and events will develop according to predestination. Guessing further, developing your own line of behavior, is already pointless.
Rune Values
Each of the runes has many interpretations. We will use the one given in the book of the Russian runologist Oleg Sinko "Runes: the practice of predictions."
Rune Fehu traditionally denotes cattle, symbolizing the property of man. Having fallen in fortune-telling, indicates the material sphere and the implementation of basic needs. Often interpreted as a reward for work.
Runa Uruz - “bull” - symbolizes the unbridled energy of nature and the primitive beginning. Her appearance in fortune telling says that forces are raging inside you - it's time to use them to achieve your goals.
The Turisaz sign is like an ax - and like an ax, it hits right on target. Get ready for the fight.
In translation, the name of the Ansuz runes is “mouth”. She personifies everything related to information - it's time to carefully listen to what is happening around you. Fosters learning.
Raido - the rune of the road, symbolizing not only travel, but also the spiritual path and following intuition.
Runa Kano is interpreted as a light source that dispels darkness. This is a favorable rune - falling out in fortune-telling, it promises success in all areas.
Rune Gebo symbolizes the contract in any sphere of life - from business to love, denoting marriage.
Vunyo is the rune of joy. Associated with rest and peace after long work, and can mean vacation.
Hagalaz means the destruction of the old. In fortune telling, this is an indication that you need to drop the old and go forward.
Nautiz - “need” is a complex rune. This is a period of difficulties and internal digging, a kind of test for the soul.
The sign Isa means “ice” and is interpreted as a complete freezing of events. The situation seems to stop in its development. During this period, you need to fully focus on yourself and allow events to happen.
Hyra is a symbol of harvest and fertility, as well as cyclical changes. Soon you will be rewarded for everything that you have done before.
Eivaz is associated with the World Tree and climbing up. The appearance of this rune requires effort, but it is well rewarded.
Perth is an interesting symbol that protects secrets. Along with this, it can mean unexpected luck, up to winning the lottery.
Algiz is the rune of protection. The period of protection of the Higher forces is beginning - prove yourself worthily.
Sovetno associated with the sun and has the energy of this star - now you are accompanied by success and recognition.
Teyvaz says that in your life there is now a place for competition and struggle.
Berkana is a very female rune. Often associated with pregnancy (or a new beginning) and the harmonization of all processes.
Evaz marks the onset of change in any area - from travel to a new relationship
Manaz is responsible for the role of man in society - perhaps the alignment indicates the need to take on a major responsibility.
Laguz warns that one should trust intuition and listen to an inner voice.
Ingus - “fertility” speaks of the culmination of processes and the happy completion of affairs.
Dagaz means "day" and portends the onset of a light streak in deeds.
Otila symbolizes the connection with the clan and ancestors.