Reading Rune Stones & Divination

Runes are small stones with mysterious shapes or symbols marked or carved into them. The Runes or rune stones are drawn blindly from a bag (cast). The rune symbols or shapes are an ancient alphabet and they are cast by the psychic or fortune teller to predict the future and answer questions. Each rune symbol has a meaning. When drawn in reverse or laid face down alternate rune cast meanings are infered.

Runes are one of many divination tools used by Psychic readers. The runic symbols given after casting helps the Psychic give a clearer picture to the posed questions. The Rune Stones help the Psychic to give a deeper insight into a persons true nature.

Celti, Magic, Viking Rune Stone Divination

Runes are read from left to right, can have different symbols, meanings and interpretations. Rune stone casting in reverse gives different meanings. Runes can be cast from 1 to 9 stones at a time. Common spreads are 3,5 or 9 runes.Runes 'stones' are made from a variety of materials, wood, pebbles, crystal and metal. Face down cast runes imply dark meanings.

Modern Rune Reading

Rune Casting and reading is done in a similar way as Tarot Card reading. Any number of rune stones can be cast (upto 9) and presented in rune spreads to deal with particular issue or question. Rue casting can give a more indepth meaning but not as specific as other divination tools.

I Ching, Hermeticism and Occultism

However, whereas tarot card reading is linked to Astrology, modern rune divination is associated with I Ching, Hermeticism and Occultism. Mastering Rune Casting and reading can take year to master due to the inherent complexities of mutlitude of rune spread meanings. The blank rune is a modern addition to casting and should not be used. It is supposed to mean that things are unknown.

Elder Futhark Rune Meanings

Fehu / Feoh Rune Meaning Wealth - English Alphabet 'F'

Mans self-worth, status in community / family. If rune lands face up it means financial security & accomplishment. /// Reverese meaning is loss, financial failure and disappointment.

Uruz / Ur - Rune Meaning 'Wild Ox' - English Alphabet 'U'

Symbol of power, wealth, vitality, will power and masculine energy. Strong emotions /// Reverse meaning is weakness, misplaced force and submissiveness.

Thurisaz - Rune Meaning 'Thorn' - English Alphabet 'Th'

Strong protection, luck and using masculine force to overcome problems. Resisting unwanted conflict. /// Reverse meaning is weakness, betrayal and exploitation.

Ansuz / Os - Rune Meaning 'Mouth' - English Alphabet 'A'

Order and Stability. Makes reference to the spoken word, oral communication and wisdom. Parental advice, written words /// Reverse can mean vanity, deceit, lack of respect and lack of communication.

Raidho / Raido - Rune Meaning 'Ride, Journey'- English Alphabet 'R'

Accomplishing goals. Movement and Travel - could refer to both a holiday and moving forward in life, work or a particular task. /// Reverse meaning Death, accidents, demotion or delays.

Kenaz / Kaunaz - Rune Meaning 'Torch, Beacon' - English Alphabet 'K'

Understanding and Knowledge. A protective rune signalling fertility or birth of new ideas, plans or relationships. Can also be taken literally. Increased creativity and passion. /// Reverse meaning false hope, exposeure, naked truth.

Gebo / Giefu - Rune Meaning 'Gift' - English Alphabet 'G'

Human connection between people and honour. Indicates best life gifts, marriage or partnership. Issue maybe of an emotional nature. /// No Reverse Meaning

Wunjo - Rune Meaning 'Joy' - English Alphabet 'W or V'

Calm and collected when all around is chaos. A positive rune symbol of joy and happiness. Indicates positive outcome. Long lasting happiness in love. /// Reverse meaning slow movement and unsurmountable troubles.

Hagalaz - Rune Meaning 'Hail' - English Alphabet 'H'

Hard time that won't last forever. Things outside of your control. Refers to delays, limits and distruption. May indicate you are about to take a risk. /// Reverse meaning none.

Naudiz / Nauthiz - Rune Meaning 'Need' - English Alphabet 'N'

Wanting, needing a thing that limits you. Have patience be calm take advice. Haste will not expedite the situation. Emotional change or challenge. Overcome your fears. /// Reverse meaning impatiencel, fools rush in less haste.

Isa - Rune Meaning 'Ice'- English Alphabet 'I'

Stopped in time. A delay rune of sorts indicating ceasation of progress. Breach of trust of a relationship or a dwindling love. /// Reverse meaning none.

Jera - Rune Meaning 'Good Year' - English Alphabet 'J'

Cycle of Life. Benefits will be seen from previous hard word and toil. Can indicate justice and legal issues. In a negative rune spread cast Jera can mean there is still hope. /// Reverse meaning none.

Eihwaz / Eeoh - Rune Meaning 'Yew Tree' - English Alphabet 'Ei'

Protection and faciliation. The 'Yew Tree' refers to a mystical Norse tree that forms the nine worlds of men and spirits. Things will get better. /// Reverse meaning unhappy, unsatisfied, confusion and destruction.

Perdhro / Peoro - Rune Meaning 'Vagina, Cup, Luck, Pear Tree' - English Alphabet 'P'

Uncertainty in life. Indicates the issue at hand is shrouded in mystery. Maybe hidden or secret meaning or literal secret to do with the question at hand. Intense relationship. Strong connections to the occult. /// Revserse meaning mistrust and disappointment.

Algiz - Rune Meaning 'Elk, Protection' - English Alphabet 'Z'

Friendship. Power and Protection, reservation. New beginnings and friendships. Use your instincts and intuition. /// Reverse meaning be guarded until you truly get to know someone.

Sowilo / Sowelu - Rune Meaning 'The Sun' - English Alphabet 'S'

Clarity. See situations more clearly. Potential in bringing positive change into your life. Health, recovery and strong life force. /// Reverse merkstave meaning none.

Tiwaz - Rune Meaning 'Tyr Sky God' - English Alphabet 'T'

Success without sacrifice. You will do well and succeed in anything you put your mind to. Competitiveness. Fight for your beliefs. /// Reverse meaning lack of effort or loss

Berkana / Beorc - Rune Meaning 'Birch' - English Alphabet 'B'

New start or beginging. The rune stone of birth, mother, child and fertility. Can be indicative of the birth of ideas, plans or relationships. Positive outcomes. /// Reverse meaning domestic or family problems.

Ehwaz / Eoh - Rune Meaning 'Horse' - English Alphabet 'E'

House move, relocation or change at work. Any change will be positive. /// Reverse meaning avoid changes or starting something new.

Mannaz - Rune Meaning 'Mankind' - English Alphabet 'M'

Winning, getting ahead and achieveing your potential. Dependancy on friends or community. Indicates good advice. Can signal problems with women. /// Reverse meaning you will not get help with an issue and obstacles may present themselves.

Laguz / Lagu - Rune Meaning 'Water, Lake' - English Alphabet 'L'

Power of Water. Trust your instincts. Are you psychic? Primarily a feminine rune stone. If this rune is cast look to your dreams for guidance. Success in learning. /// Reverse meaning temptation, infidelity and going astray.

Ingwaz / Inguz - Rune Meaning 'Earth God' - English Alphabet 'Ng'

Broad protective energy. Issues are resolved all worry is comeing to an end. Relief, resolution and the removal of obstacles. Reverse meaning none.

Dagaz - Rune Meaning 'Day' - English Alphabet 'D'

Cohesion between oposites. Prosperity and hope. Increase in fortune even when cast with predominantly negative runes. Negates effects of reverse merkstave runes. /// Reverse meaning none.

Othala / Othila - Rune Meaning 'Inheritance, Property' - English Alphabet 'O'

Wealth that cannot be bought from family friends and loved ones. Can sometines indicate possesiveness or frugal tendencies. Hard worker. /// Reverse meaning rushing things brings frustration and anxiety.