I'm looking to add onto my arm and thought maybe I could add some runes amongst the flowers I have and the ones I'm getting.

Do you have rune tattoos? Is it a stupid idea to get rune tattoos? I'm hesitant because I have no Norse roots, but I'm on this spiritual path and the runes help me with that.

Ideas? Opinions? Warnings? Anything?

Hi, I'm new to all things runes, kinda.

I know the futhorc alphabet; as I traded notes with a friend in high school in it. Big needs and it's one of the languages used in LOTR.

My question though is where to find the symbolic meaning of each rune systems. I have had no problem finding the alphabet (or phonetic) translation for each set of runes but I have no been able to find any symbolic translation of any consistency or with a reputable source, especially for futhorc.

This has led me to wonder if there isn't one and if how all this works is by making up your own meanings?

And then if we are making up our own meanings, does that mean we can make up our own base runes, too?

Thank you.

I posted this in r/runes and was directed this way! This is my first attempt at something like this. It's rough looking, I don't have a proper set of tools and just used a pumpkin carving kit

Tiwaz for protection and justice Uruz for strength and vitality A bind rune combining the two, to reinforce the qualities of both

I wrote up a little note explaining the runes, and a suggested ritual in which to use the totem, but highlighting that the magic is really in the intention of the act rather than the ritual itself.

I want to touch it up once I have better tools, and maybe some paint. Would love to hear your stories about how you've used the runes!

I do not recognize this rune. I have several books on runes and looked through them yet found nothing. Forgive my ignorance.

I've been messing around with casting with Elder Futhark runes off and on for a while now, and I've tried to keep the interpretations of the runes as historically accurate as possible.

I'd love to do Anglo-Saxon Runes as well. However I've yet to come across any decent sources for many of their interpretations since many of the Futhorc's character meanings have been lost.

What are your all's thoughts on this? Any good sources for this? Does anyone here mess with Anglo-Saxon Runes? If so, how did you approach this?

I made a blood oath to the gods. Well, to one of the gods. And I've upheld my end bc I firmly believe it's not something to go back on. Anybody have any opinions on the subject of blood oaths?

Hello everyone,

I'm currently trying to solve a puzzle that involves runes, the puzzle is:
" I only appear during spring, I have a name in japanese and I am common in east asia. 6 must be 3 and switch 5 and 2"

From that the word is probably "Cherry" or "Sakura. Now we get to the rune part. There's 8 different possible runes, all bindrunes, that we can pick from to form a word.

Any of you care to help? I'd greatly appreciate it!

The runes are:

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Fairly new practitioner here with budding relationship with the runes. I am on the cusp of a new relationship with someone. We've seen each other twice thus far and disclosed fairly personal things to each other about our past relationships and what kind of *things* we're "into", so-to-speak. We kissed on the second date and kind of got intimate (think like third base) but didn't go all the way; we both decided to hold off on that. Decided to consult the runes about what I could expect from a relationship with this person. Did a three-rune cast and from left to right drew Isa/Isaz, Fehu, and Hagalaz, all right-side up (not that this matters with Isa/Isaz and Hagalaz, but you get the idea).

I know that finding meaning from the runes is unique to every person performing a cast, so here's some ideas I've come up with:

• Isa/Isaz on the left means that in terms of a general overview of the question/issues that have come up in the past with relationships, I'm stuck. Somehow. Maybe I'm stuck in a pattern with prior relationships, maybe I'm stuck with the type of person that I'm attracted to, maybe I'm stuck on the idea of someone in a prior relationship and I'm subconsciously seeking this person to fill the void left by that person. Maybe that's something I've been dealing with in the past that's been holding me back. Yet because it's in a past position it could also signify a fresh start.
• Fehu in the middle suggests that wealth will be an obstacle in this relationship or is at present something that I'm currently dealing with. This is what I'm most confused on. Relatively speaking, this person is more independent than me, yet when our two living situations are paired next to each other they live in a fairly poor neighborhood whereas I live in a fairly affluent community. I am having trouble making sense of this placement of Fehu. Maybe it's a suggestion that I'm good where I'm at now?
• Hagalaz in general is never a good sign from what I understand and is often a portent of bad things, particularly if it's on the right of a three rune cast. It feels like I'm being told that this relationship won't work out down the road. This resonates most with me for some reason. Granted I tend to have grossly exaggerated cognitive distortions about situations, but this particular rune and its placement do resonate with me the most.

I guess I'm looking for some dialogue to exchange with anybody who has any thoughts on the conclusions I've drawn/can offer some insight into the particular runes that came out of this cast and the order they were drawn in. Any advice/constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.

Title. Long story short, I asked the Norns something to the effect of "will the police send me to prison" during a paranoia induced delusional episode I was having yesterday. (For context, I suffer from paranoid schizophrenia.) I got what I would consider a "bad" rune cast, Laguz, reversed Thurisaz, and reversed Tiwaz after I went to the Norns in a paranoid episode. I'm trying to see if these divinations are always 100% accurate or if these bad omens can be avoided. Thanks all.

So im making a new bag for my runes as the bag they were in has fallen apart I had to put them inside a bag for my glasses temporarily until i have finished their new home.

But i dont know if or how I would cleanse it as how i would cleanse my runes wouldnt be a good idea for braided cotton cord.

I thought maybe i could use intention, really put all thought, energy and intention into as i make it.

Would anyone know anything about identifying if something is a rune, or a sigil, and possibly what its intent could be? It manifested to me in my peripheral several years ago, but i have no clue what kind of symbol it is. I just know part of it looks like Uruz on its side, but the rest looks nothing like Elder Futhark, so i haven't a clue as to what it is.

Hi! My skill with runes is very basic and I always second guess my understanding of the readings... so I would appreciate any interpretations from more advanced people on this one.

Context: My question was "How does X feel about me", with X being the name of a girl. The girl is my coworker who is amazing, but really shy, and for that reason I'm having a hard time reading her feelings/intentions just from the interactions. I recently went on a coffee "date" with her, we talked for 5 hours, had a great time, I walked her home, but nothing beyond "friends" level happened and now I'm wondering, because I really like her and she legit gives me butterflies whenever I see her.

Runes: I used a 3-rune cast and pulled Dagaz - Kenaz - Teiwaz (as we read right-to-left, Dagaz was the 1st one pulled and placed rightmost, Teiwaz was 3rd and leftmost). All were cast upright, no reverses here.

So, your thoughts please? I'm not gonna share my interpretation to avoid giving you bias.

I occasionally do rune readings for guidance when I’m feeling lost and want to know what my future holds, but almost always get the wyrd/odins blank rune for the “outcome”. And it’s very frustrating when I really just want to know what my outcome will be and it usually makes me feel a bit hopeless when not even the runes will give me an answer ( also noting I use a book and pack of cards that a friend got me a few christmases ago if that means anything lol)

i just did one for me now and got; (all upright)

the present: Teiwaz

the past: Hagalz

obstacles: Othila

help: Eihwaz

outcome: wyrd

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Hi everyone - What is the meaning when someone dreams of multiple runes carved on their forehead? Couldn't make out any of the runes and it was more like multiple runes combined. Night terror, but the dream itself felt like daytime hours, no one else was in the dream. More a negative dream vision than a positive one. Horrible is the word to describe the dream. Because the runes (sigils?) were carved in the skin, there was blood but not severe bleeding... It was like scratches or cuts, just that there was so many. Only saw self, not really any background, clothing was nondescript...not much else to go on.

I have some questions I can't seem able to find the answers ,if someone could help me out I'd appreciate.

This is the first bindrune I made, while making it (sorry for the handwriting) I asked myself the following questions:

• Does the order it put the runes in matter? And the proximity?

• For such a Bindrune, is there a single rune that can "boost" the Bindrune, to charge it more up?

• Can I make a Bindrune out of a runic formula or do runic formulas have to go written with single runes and in its right order?

• What can I do to improve it? (It should act as a creative catalyst with an enlightenment and art magick twist) should I add or take away any existing rune? If yes, why?

• Are the 2 extra Bindrunes that aren't mine okay to put? I guess I shouldn't overload?

Thanks!

And I drew Dagaz, Eihwaz, and Riado.

I think this means I'm in for a bit of an uphill battle, but if I persevere I will find myself with a sense of purpose and fulfillment that I haven't had yet.

But I'm interested to see how others feel about this. Would you share your thougts on it?

I bought some runes off of Amazon a couple years ago and have been trying to learn how to use/interpret them but then I came across this page and I saw a lot of posts so people making their own rooms So I was wondering you guys' opinions on store-bought runes versus handmade runes.

I’m planning to get a tattoo.

my first name symbolizes a half-moon and my second name is joy.

So I’m thinking to get a half-moon and a wunjo. Is it okay to combine both?

Ps. super beginner

I am trying to do a reading for a new love interest. I was still in contact with my ex and broke it off after meeting him but not sure if it’s not too late to have a chance with the new man. I asked the runes for guidance and received the following runes:

Current situation: Othala

It’s about safety and remaining independent within the relationship

Advice: fehu reversed

I would say it warns me of a loss (possibly of my partner) due to my own flaws and mistakes.

His reaction: Perthro

External influence will be secretive, expect the unexpected. Basically I can’t predict how he will behave

What comes next: Hagalz

I would say there will be a cut, arguments. A shortcut of communication.

Outcome: Ansuz

Starting to communicate again which will lead to closer, maybe getting back together.

Would you agree with this interpretation?

I made my own runes as some of you saw. Well as I’m pulling one out each day it seems very powerful and to have meaning. Well I had this dream last night and I’m going to keep it brief. Basically I was running from these people all scared, and they were just made up of atoms and such. Well it caught up to me and my daughter was running away with me. I asked it what they wanted . And it said it was taking me home. And I felt at peace with that and trusted this and I asked if I could say goodbye to my daughter and tell her everything would be alright. To which it allowed. This being wasn’t just taking me though it was taking everyone somewhere. But it was taking us home. Well my rune pull for today was Othala. Home, ancestry.

It seemed very powerful. And strange. But it’s making me slightly anxious that I’m predicting my own death or I’m causing harm by using the runes. So how can I do this safely and not be dangerous. Is what I’m doing in itself unsafe? Are there dangers with how I made the runes or used to deer blood to make them? I just don’t want to cause harm or have bad outcomes. I do not wish to practice magic or bind rune stuff. I just want to receive messages and wisdom.

Hey, I have two sets of runes: one on blue jasper which I like, and another one on wood which... cannot say I enjoy, because some of the runes look weird. Both sets are from Lo Scarabeo. I want to buy a new set of elder futhark runes, does anyone know of good sets out there? At the moment I cannot craft my own set, but I thought about it. Anyone?

I’m naturally a skeptical person. But a practicing, studying heath/pagan/norse pagan, title doesn’t matter, for several years. I just felt a calling to the rubes very strongly and I recently made my own. As you can see in my post. What is everyone’s experience with the runes? What impact have they had on your life? When did you realize the true worth of them and their actual power they carry? Was there ever an “aha” moment? I’d assume we all go in skeptical. I’m not extremely skeptical I actually believe in them but there are similar things in religious circles that I believe are complete BS.

My thoughts are the runes are tailored to you and within us all individually. You should create your own because after all the message is for you. And each rune may have differing meanings for others. But it is used to communicate.

I'm a rather recently spiritually awakened norse pagan, and im hoping to create a temporary bindrune to ward the office building I'm the engineer for against the impending freezing temperatures. Could someone please help me out with this as I'm not certain which runes to use. This would be my first attempt at an original spellcraft

There is much that is left to interpretation in the frequently cited evidence that rune casting is an ancient art and not a modern contrivance made up to sell books. I have read the argument that rune casting was passed down by an oral tradition and that accounts for the scanty written history.

Has anyone out there learned rune casting from something other than a book? Does anyone know of any groups or practitioners which claim to have an intact lineage, such as in the guru–shishya traditions? I would love to find a connection to the oral history.

I am somewhat new to runes, I've always been quite cautious regarding them as I know they're active and I dont want to make things worse. I wanted to write a few runes to help me with my gre and help manifest getting accepted into my graduate school, however, I noticed on a post here that you should run a diagnostic prior to drawing the runes and I was hoping to receive clarification or guidance on how to go about that?

I tried googling and searching reddit but did not come up with anything.

I found this drawn in the dirt in my entrance. The ground was frozen and melted quickly, so this is the best I can remember. There was a stick shoved into the center, with an empty matchbook laid across the top of the stick. Can anyone tell me what it is and what it means??