Runes (Norse & Witch)

Runes are ancient symbols of wisdom, mystery, and magic—originally used in the writing systems of early Germanic peoples and later adopted into magical and divinatory practice. Today, rune sets are widely used for divination, spellwork, and personal guidance, offering insights through a deep connection to ancestral energy, archetypal symbols, and intuitive wisdom.

Each rune carries a unique energy and meaning, linked to nature, the human experience, and the unseen forces that shape reality.

Common Uses:

Divination
Draw one or more runes for insight into a situation, relationship, or spiritual lesson. Read intuitively or traditionally based on rune meanings.
Daily Guidance
Pull a single rune in the morning to guide your energy, focus, or mindset for the day.
Spellwork & Ritual
Carve or draw runes on candles, tools, or petitions to activate their symbolic power. Use in protection, abundance, or healing rituals.
Talismanic Magic
Carry, wear, or inscribe runes on items to attract, repel, or protect based on their specific energy.
Meditation & Shadow Work
Meditate on individual rune symbols to connect with deeper truths, ancestral memory, or spiritual lessons.

How to Work with Runes:

Cleanse & Dedicate – Use smoke, sound, or moonlight to clear your runes and set a personal intention for their use.
Familiarize with Meanings – Learn the Elder Futhark (or other systems) symbol by symbol. Each rune has a name, sound, meaning, and magical association.
Draw Intuitively – For divination, pull runes from a bag or lay them face down to draw at random.
Interpret Mindfully – Consider upright vs. reversed meanings, context, and your intuitive impressions.

Common Rune Sets:

Elder Futhark (24 runes + blank optional) – The most widely used and ancient rune system
Wooden Runes – Grounding, traditional, and nature-connected
Crystal Runes – Combine symbolic wisdom with the energetic properties of the stone (e.g., obsidian for protection, amethyst for intuition)
Bone, Clay, or Metal Runes – Powerful for ancestral or elemental work

Spiritual Tip: Keep your runes in a natural pouch with a cleansing stone (like selenite or clear quartz). Respect them as sacred tools of the old ways and allies in modern intuition.