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posted September 06, 2007 02:21 AM         

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I've just started learning about runes, and I wondered if anyone here is into it? I've found some interesting sites along the way but no one to chat to about it!

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posted September 06, 2007 05:02 AM         

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Yeah I think it's interesting that it's basically a language or a script that had everyday usage, but it's also used for divination and magick. I read somewhere that whatever you write in runes, it has power - but surely this can't be? I would imagine that writing something everyday or mundane in runic script, with no magickal intent focused upon it, could not really have that much power??!

Basically all I've looked at so far is the basic meaning of the runes, so I only have a very rudimentary understanding of it. I'm interested in the idea of adding the usage of runes to my (very underdeveloped) energy-type work, such as in healing myself. I have an ability to do things like sending energy to myself, and in the past I've used things like crystals to aid me, but now I'm more interested in focusing on say a rune symbol (I guess this is something similar to what reiki practitioners do when they focus on reiki symbols). So my main interest on a practical level (apart from just having a general interest in the history of runes) would be in using them as a focus for intent.

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posted September 06, 2007 04:22 PM         

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I have not studied much about runes either, but all living words have power. The repetition of words on a mundane level does not necessarily help you achieve much because they are dead, or not practiced. When words are in action, living in an ever-present way, then their power is evident.

just a thought...

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posted September 06, 2007 08:05 PM         

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I didn't specify that very well. I don't have much time to elaborate as I'd like, but I should say that repetition can have immense power. They are not all dead, or not practiced. I feel that the issue here is with the definition of repetition. It seems to have this mundane, boring quality to it. It's true power comes not solely from repeating certain words, but the homage given by your Mind to the ideas behind those words. For example, in Hinduism there is a mantra that is believed to channel the religion's Godhead. They believe that the repetition of the mantra has the power to elevate to a higher vibration. IMO, however, I believe it is the association made with that mantra that allows for that vibrational transmission to occur. So when it is repeated, if you are not just hearing the words, but listening, then you will reflect on the true meaning of the words and your mind will harbor a momentary precedence of that meaning...

So much to say and so little time. Sorry about the rambling...it was just calling to me.

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posted September 07, 2007 05:25 AM         

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Hmmm yes. I would agree that power increases with repetition - but the mind must also be focused. I've experimented in meditation with AH and OM, and the sounds definitely have vibrations with different effects focused on different chakras (ie AH pushing outwards from the third eye but OM pushes upwards from the crown).

Very interesting stuff NosIS.

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posted September 13, 2007 06:18 PM         

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Hi GL75 ~

I don't visit this forum very often, but noticed your post.....
I've got a set of runes, and also lots of interesting website-links and books, but very few peers to discuss the intricacies with

What did you want to chat about in particular??

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posted September 14, 2007 08:34 PM         

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I've been wanting to make some bindrunes -- several runes superimposed upon one another.....

Favorite interps sites:
http://www.tarahill.com/runes/runemean.html
http://www.e-tarocchi.com/runeproperties.php
http://www.stevenforrest.com/runes.html
http://www.themysticeye.com/info/runemeanings.htm

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posted September 15, 2007 01:28 AM         

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Awesome! I've looked at bindrunes too. .. very interesting. Unfortunately I'm still not familiar enough with individual runes though - thanks for the links! I was just thinking on my way home today about getting back to learning about this and making my own runes.

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posted September 15, 2007 03:22 AM         

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What do you think about Gebo, Wunjo and Algiz for strengthening and bringing good fortune to a relationship?

Also, something I want to achieve right now is physical healing. I'm in physiotherapy for an injury to my back and shoulders, which will take at least another few months until good long-term results start to happen - we're talking hardcore muscle spasms and lack of strength. So I'm interested in enhancing the process as much as possible, along the lines of 'healing' for the muscle spasms and 'strength' as the desired outcomes. Which runes would you recommend for that? I've looked at Uruz, Raido, Nauthiz, Sowilu, Wunjo, Teiwaz, Berkana and maybe Dagaz. I'm not sure which would be best - what do you think?

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posted September 15, 2007 12:05 PM         

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For healing, I like several of your choices:
Uruz for strength, good health and strong natural powers of resistance, vitality/virility
Sowelu for the Sun’s light shining energy into your being
Berkana for new “life” in your body (uh-oh ) – I see this actually as a “fertility” rune in more than the physical sense
definitely Dagaz for transformation of the status quo (another “light” rune – Daylight to go with Sowelu the Sun)
Kenaz for a good positive attitude
Eihwaz is another protection rune
and Inguz for a successful outcome

If I remember right, there’s some good runes discussion over at Aecletic (although you have to register, it’s free)…..
It’s in the Non-Tarot/Divination section of the forum: http://www.tarotforum.net/

GL75, have you ever looked into qigong??
I have a seminar book and cd uploaded. If you’d like to read/listen – email me (hyperlink for my email is in the FFA forum here)…..

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posted September 15, 2007 05:09 PM         

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This is why I love LL...

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posted September 16, 2007 05:15 AM         

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Thanks so much Zala! I'll look at that forum when I get a bit more spare time (it looks awesome!)... and I think I might leave the Berkana rune alone for the time being. lol maybe this time next year.

From what you've said, I can narrow down the healing ones to three that I'm most drawn to:

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Uruz for strength, good health and strong natural powers of resistance, vitality/virility
Sowelu for the Sun’s light shining energy into your being
Inguz for a successful outcome

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I haven't looked fully into qigong, but a friend of mine swears by it as she tends to get chronic fatigue and qigong really helps her a lot. So is it good for healing injuries too?

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posted September 16, 2007 09:43 AM         

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I haven't looked fully into qigong . . . . So is it good for healing injuries too?

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Yes -- ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you can download it free. Then you can read the Qigong seminar how-to book I have scanned and uploaded. Email me

Back on the runes subject, I've been wanting to put together astrological associations for each rune, just for fun -- there are enough to go around for all the planets and signs

eg, Gebo = Venus or Libra, Fehu = Taurus or Capricorn, Isa = Saturn, Thurisaz = Uranus, Laguz = Moon.....

I haven't read enough Rune-Lore (the Norse legends) yet, so I'm sure some of my tentative planet/sign associations will be revised once I've understood the mythology.....

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posted September 24, 2007 01:08 AM         

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I found this today:
http://www.runes-for-health-wealth-love-now.com/rune-meditation.html

What do you think of it? Kind of cool that when I focus on the oversized Uruz symbol it appears to have a white glow around it. Probably just a trick of the eyes, but cool nonethless.

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posted September 24, 2007 10:56 PM         

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Hm. Another question. Would you consider healing with runes to be magick? I think I would, but please correct me if I'm wrong. So, when using rune symbols for magickal intent - whether it's for healing or for attracting prosperity - are there special precautions you should take or a specific way of doing your runescript or in the way that you release the intent? Should you include visualisations? Should you say out loud what you want to specifically achieve and then visualise the rune, or what? Do you add "may no harm be done" or is there another way? I'm just thinking along the lines of, say you had a kidney disease and you used runes for healing - could you make it specific that you healed yourself with your own healing powers, or would there be the possibility if you didn't do it right that someone would have to die to give you a kidney? Or something like that. Or if you wanted to attract prosperity, say through a pay rise - could you make your runescript specific enough to attract the pay rise, or could the runescript inadvertently draw money to you through someone else's misfortune?

Just wondering.

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posted September 24, 2007 10:59 PM         

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Oh! btw Zala - I saw the runes book that you scanned from above, at the library the other day. It was easily the best and easiest to follow book they had on shelves!

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Haven't been to this thread for a while as I ended up putting my runes learning to one side (just because of not having the time lately).

I'm also now wondering if runes can help you with protection from physical harm? I'm worried about my safety in the neighbourhood that I live in - I'm leaving in a few weeks' time, THANK GOD, and I take every precaution that I possibly can, but in the meantime I really feel that I should get as much protection as possible. So if there are runes that will help, I'm all for it!

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posted December 14, 2007 12:05 PM         

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"There is no use trying," said Alice; "one can't believe impossible things." "I dare say you haven't had much practice," said the Queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." Lewis Carroll

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posted January 11, 2008 09:07 PM         

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Hi GL75 ~ I haven’t been back here for awhile either, it was nice to see your thread bumped (Randall: you’re a runemaster?? )

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Hm. Another question. Would you consider healing with runes to be magick? I think I would, but please correct me if I'm wrong. So, when using rune symbols for magickal intent - whether it's for healing or for attracting prosperity - are there special precautions you should take or a specific way of doing your runescript or in the way that you release the intent? Should you include visualisations? Should you say out loud what you want to specifically achieve and then visualise the rune, or what? Do you add "may no harm be done" or is there another way? I'm just thinking along the lines of, say you had a kidney disease and you used runes for healing - could you make it specific that you healed yourself with your own healing powers, or would there be the possibility if you didn't do it right that someone would have to die to give you a kidney? Or something like that. Or if you wanted to attract prosperity, say through a pay rise - could you make your runescript specific enough to attract the pay rise, or could the runescript inadvertently draw money to you through someone else's misfortune?
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There are a couple chapters on the magickal uses of runes in that Lisa Peschel book, and answers to your question about precautions. I think your speculations above are absolutely correct – I think you already know what to do

You were wondering about runes for protection: I would choose Eihwaz, Thurisaz and Algiz – all of them have “protective” associations.

As for “drawing money to you through someone else’s misfortune, well – you didn’t CAUSE their misfortune by asking the Universe for increased prosperity (unless you specified that someone must lose in order for you to gain) – perhaps it was their “karma” to suffer a loss of some sort……

I have a new favorite runes book: “Nordic Runes” by Paul Rhys Mountfort

There are rune-pendants about halfway down this page:
http://www.esotericjewels.com/liste41_celtic-gold-jewellery-gold-and-celtic-costume-jewellery-online-jewellery-sales-find-again-the-magic-and-beauty_esoteric.html

Were I you, and worried about my safety, I would just carve or paint myself a bindrune on a piece of wood, with the protective runes of your choice.....

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posted March 02, 2008 10:53 PM         

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It's been such a long time since I've visited this forum! Thanks so much Zala... ahhh I need to organise my life better so that I can focus on these interests. Thanks for the advice/confirmation... mmmmmmm I really want to get back to this very soon!

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