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The Runes
I OVERVIEW
II HISTORY
III DESCRIPTIONS & MEANINGS
A. Mannaz B. Gebo C. Ansuz
D. Othila E. Uruz F. Perth
G. Nauthiz H. Inguz I. Eihwaz
J. Algiz K. Fehu L. Wunjo
M. Jera N. Kano O. Teiwaz
P. Berkana Q. Ehwaz R. Laguz
S. Hagalaz T. Raido U. Thurisaz
V. Dagaz W. Isa X. Sowelu
Y. Odin
IV. Layouts used for divination
A. Odin's Rune
B. Three Rune Spread
C. Runic Cross
D. Three Life Spread
I Overview
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Runes are a method of divination similar to the Tarot
or the I Ching. The difference is that Runes are a set
of 25 stones instead of 78 cards or a set of sticks
with patterns. As with the Tarot, most of the Runes
may be rightside up, or up side down, the meaning
differing with the case. There are also some Runes
that can not appear up side down. In practice, the
Runes may be made of any material; ceramic, stones,
sticks, or drawn on cards.66
II. History
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Before the Germanic peoples of ancient Western Europe
possessed a true alphabet, they used pictorial symbols
to carve into stones their ideas and thoughts. The
earliest of these pictorial writings date from about
1300 BC. They were probably linked to Sun and Fertility
cults. Among the signs were parts of the human body,
weapons, animals and variations on the circle, square,
and swastika. These pictoglyphs later evolved into the
more abstract glyphs that were composed of lines
resembling no particular objects. That there was power
endowed to those who were adept at the use of these
glyphs is indicated by the name given to the glyphs
themselves. These glyphs were called Runes, from the
Gothic Runa, meaning 'a secret thing, a mystery.' The
Runic letter or Runastafr was use to foretell the
future by Runemal, or the casting of the Runes. The
Runes were inscribed into tools, weapons, rocks,
alters, and other personal items. Runes were also used
by the clergy as an alternative to the Latin alphabet.
It is believed that Runes were derived from a northern
Etruscan alphabet used among Italic tribes in the
Eastern Alps. They may have been developed by people
living in the area of Bohemia. From the beginning
Runes were used for the casting of lots, for divination
and to evoke higher powers that might influence the
'luck' of man. There were Runes that influenced the
weather, the harvest, curses, the tides, love, and
healing. The Practicianer of Runemal was easily
recognizable by the very clothing they wore. As the
13th century author of the 'Saga of Erik the Red' said,
"She wore a cloak set with stones along the hem.
Around her neck and covering her head she wore a hood
lined with white catskins. In one hand she carried a
staff with a knob on the end and her belt, holding
together her long dress, hung a charm pouch." As you
can also see from this passage, many of the Rune
Masters were women. As time wore on, the Runes
themselves became standardized through out Europe.
Although in some places the Runes numbered as many as
36 or as few as 16. Twenty-four of these were the
basic Runes, or futhark. The name futhark comes from
the first 6 Runes. There were 3 families of 8 Runes
each, named after the Norse Gods Freyr, Hagal and Tyr.
These three aettir, as they were called were:
Freyr's Eight: Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido,
Kano, Gebo, Wunjo
Hagal's Eight: Hagalaz, Nauthiz, Isa, Jera,
Eihwaz, Perth, Algiz, Sowelu
Tyr's Eight: Teiwaz, Berkana, Ehwaz,
Mannaz, Laguz, Inguz, Othila, Dagaz.
The Anglo-Saxons are credited with spreading Runes and
Runecraft through out Europe. It is unfortunate that
more than 300 years ago the last of the Rune Masters
died taking with them the true art of Rune casting. In
recent years people such as Ralph Blum have tired to
revive the ancient art of Rune Casting through books,
casting Runes, and through research into ancient books
and manuscripts for references to Runes.
III Descriptions and Meanings
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A. Mannaz: Two vertical lines with a horizontal 'X'
connecting the top of the two lines so that it appears
like a golf flag and its mirror image.
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Normal: Essence is water. Clarity, willingness to
change is effective now. Become right with yourself,
then you can be right with others. Be yielding,
devoted and moderate. Only then will you have a true
direction.
Inverted: If there is blockage now, it comes from
within. Look to yourself, not to others at this time.
Stop and reconsider. The outer enemy is but a
reflection of yourself.
B. Gebo: An 'X'.
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Normal: A union is at hand. However, do not make this a
total union, keep yourself. Let the winds of Heaven
blow between you and your partner.
Inverted: This rune is impossible to invert due to its
symmetry
C. Ansuz: An 'F' with the arms pointing downward.
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Normal: There is a new life unfolding. Be aware during
meetings with others. A connection with the Divine may
be at hand. Draw from the well for yourself first,
then you will have the strength to draw from the well
for others.
Inverted: Failed communication may seem to be a block.
Remember, what happens now is timely to your
development. If the well is clogged, then clean it
out.
D. Othila: A diamond shape with the two lower sides
extended beyond the point at which they meet to form
legs.
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Normal: A shedding of old skins is called for. You may
receive benefits, but it may require you to give up
something else. This may be difficult to do because
part of what you may have to give up is a portion of
your background.
Inverted: Do not be bound by old conditionings. You
may be called upon to take a radical departure from old
ways. Be totally honest with yourself now. Flow is
the proper attitude at this time.
E. Uruz: A tall vertical line on the left, a shorter
vertical line on the right, connected on top by
diagonal line. Similar to a 'squared' small letter
'n'.
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Normal: The life you have been living is at an end.
However, this is not a Rune of ending, it is instead a
Rune of new beginnings. There may be darkness of a
tunnel leading to the new life, but the light will
bebrighter at the end. Prepare for the opportunity
disguised as a loss.
Inverted: You may fail to take dvantage of the moment.
It is possible that your strength may seem to be used
against you. The seeming failure may come as a minor
or major jolt depending on your awareness. Remember,
life is a cycle and you will again reach this point to
again have this choice.
F. Perth: A vertical line on the left with an
elongated 'v' connected to the top from the right, and
an elongated inverted 'V' connected to the bottom from
the right.
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Normal: Inner changes are taking place. Surprises may
be in store. Nothing external matters here, except as
it shows you your inner self.
Inverted: Do not expect too much now. If you repeat
the old, expect to suffer. Do not focus on the past or
you will neglect the true now. You may have 'bad luck'
or recognize a specific block, or challenge. It
depends on your point of view.
G. Nauthiz: A vertical line with a diagonal line
crossing it. The diagonal line runs from the upper
left to the lower right.
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Normal: There is a definite need for restraint. There
will be holdups, and the need to reconsider your plans
carefully. If you can not restore harmony at this
time, restore balance at least. consider the uses of
adversity.
Inverted: Here is the great teacher disguised as the
bringer of pain and limitation. Only at the darkest
hour do we see just how bright the light is within
ourselves. Cleansing is needed to strengthen the
character. Only after great darkness will we know and
see the true light.
H. Inguz: Two 'X's stacked on top of each other and
touching.
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Normal: Now is the time of great strength when
completions can be finished and as a result new
beginnings started. Difficulties can be resolved and
clarified. The butterfly now emerges from the cocoon.
Movement may cause you to free yourself from a rut in
your life. There is danger, but like the King on a
chess board, the movement takes you