Not everyone that’s into runes, wants to do a reading. But let’s say you’re one of those who wants to do that, either for others or just for yourself. There are several ways of reading runes, but you should really start with the Elder Futhark and find your meaning for each rune. So how do you do that?
You need to read the basic meanings of each rune, these can be found in various versions all over the Internet. I’ve got mine here on this blog, and then make your own mind up whether those meanings fit your views of the runes or not. Some do this by doing a larger number of readings and seeing how well the meanings fit with the outcome. Others meditate on each of the runes. Yet others put a rune under their pillow to try and dream of a meaning.
I’ve developed mine through readings I’ve done, and by focusing on the runes one by one. Be prepared for your interpretations to evolve, as mine have. Oh, and until you feel confident interpreting the runes the’regular’ way, don’t even think of interpreting them as lying in opposition. Some call this reversed, others call it Merkstave. A quote from Sunnyway regarding the expression ‘merkstave’:
“Rune users disagree on whether or not to place a different meaning on a rune that falls in an inverted or reversed position. Some runes look the same upside down and right side up. These cannot be ‘reversed’. Nevertheless, any of the runes may appear as a ‘merkstave’ (which literally means ‘dark stick’ and implies a ‘dark’ meaning), depending on how the runes are cast. Note that a ‘reversed’ or ‘merkstave’ meaning is not the opposite of its primary meaning, but usually has a more negative connotation.”
The merkstave isn’t always negative, or even reversed. Another expression is that the runes ‘lie in opposition’. For example the interpretation ‘change’ may have the merkstave meaning of slower, less noticeable change.
I’ve never thrown runes. It sounds fascinating. I do throw I Ching and have done some tarot readings, especially for myself. Maybe one of these days when I’m not so busy blogging, I’ll explore runes.
I apologize for being late getting this Liebster Award notice up on your site. Don’t ask – it’s been anything but simple.
Here are the rules: 1) Post 11 facts about yourself, 2) Answer the 11 questions from the blogger who nominated you, 3) come up with 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate, 4) you need to nominate 11 bloggers who have a following under 200 and notify them of their nomination and the rules by posting a comment on each of their blogs.
Now you can snag an award graphic here: http://julianeiman.com/the-liebster-award/. I’m providing several options for the award graphic which I found via Google. There are more if you prefer to find another.
11 questions I have for you – my nominees:
My 11 questions for my nominees:
1. Are you a new entrepreneur or have you been in business for awhile?
2. What is your biggest blogging challenge?
3. What is one goal for your blog?
4. If money were no object, what would you do all day long?
5. Who is your ideal customer/client?
6. What social media sites are you on aside from Facebook?
7. What is stronger for you, your dream or your doubts?
8. What services does your business offer?
9. Do you have a business coach?
10. What makes you happiest about your business?
11. What is your biggest guilty pleasure?
Thanks for the award. I’ve jumped off the award train though, because they’ve taken on some of the characteristics of chain letters.
Gaah, I see I have a lot to catch up on after the past few hectic days! Thanks very much for this article, it’s another one to bookmark for my upcoming journey into rune reading 🙂
Take it step by step, no stress. I’m not the best one to put the brakes on, but sometimes it’s necessary.