A King he was on a carven
throne
In many-pillared halls of stone
With golden roof and silver floor,
And runes of power upon the door.
J.R.R. Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring
Runes are an ancient oracle
that pre-dates the New Testament.
As for the modern usage, there are twenty-five standard runes
used for the purpose of divining.
Mannaz-Self
Eihwaz-Defense
Ehwaz-Movement
Gebo-Partnership
Algiz-Protection
Laguz-Flow
Ansuz-Signals
Fehu-Possessions
Hagalaz-Disruption
Othila-Separation
Wunjo-Joy
Raido-Journey
Uruz-Strength
Jera-Harvest
Thurisaz-Gateway
Perth-Initiation
Kano-Opening
Dagaz-Breakthrough
Nauthiz-Constraint
Teiwaz-Warrior
Isa-Standstill
Inguz-Fertility
Berkana-Growth
Sowelu-Wholeness
Odin-Unknowable
Here are some examples of standard
rune casts
Three
Rune Spread Runes are read from right to left.
Rune 1 the situation now.
Rune 2 what action should be taken or is being taken
Rune 3 the new situation that results from the action or the outcome
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Rune 1 is the past. Rune 2 is you now. Rune 3 is the future.
Rune 4 is the foundation behind the situation.
Rune 5 is the challenge or the action.
Rune 6 is the new situation or outcome.