Runes

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Runes are both an ancient alphabet, the futhark, and a modern divination tool. The Elder Futhark has 24 signs, used by Germanic peoples between roughly the second and the eighth centuries for short inscriptions: names, marks, dedications. The use of runes to answer questions, on the other hand, is mostly recent: it was popularised from the 1980s onwards.

The 24 runes are traditionally divided into three families of eight, the aettir. They are drawn at random from a bag and read as symbols that feed reflection, not as predictions.

  • One rune for a quick reflection, three runes for situation, obstacle and advice.
  • The names and common meanings are modern reconstructions and conventions.
  • Stone, wood, glass or resin: choose signs that are clearly legible.
  • A small fabric bag makes the draw more pleasant.

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A complete rune set has 24 symbols of the Elder Futhark alphabet. Check the contents listed on the product page.

The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.