Runic Charms
A passage from the Kalevala reads:
The cold told me a tale
The rain blew me some poems:
Another tale came to me in the winds,
Carried by the swell of the sea;
Birds added words,
The tree tops, sentences.
The Kalevala is an ancient collection of Nordic magic
healing charms. Through much of the Kalevala, the words
for "to cast a spell" are interchanged with "to sing,"
showing the anvient bond between magic and poetry. Sound
is magical and each song, validating its corresponding
charm, is an integral part of its enchantment.
Since Odin shared the wisdom of the runes with humankind, runic
symbols have been particularly valuable in creating magical charms
for love, money, and protection, as well as for success, victory,
and gaining wisdom. Charms are essential parts of folk magic and
when used properly, can assist with personal, emotional, physical,
and spiritual challenges, helping ensure the success of a cure or
a magical work, and improving and enriching your life.
Before you begin, make sure you have a clear intention and expectation.
Build your desire for a successful and powerful outcome, and make an effort
to merge as deeply as you can with deity. Effective charms are done, like all
magic, using intention, expectation, desire, and merging. Remember negative magic
will only come back to haunt you. It is always possible to find a way to create the
results you want in a positive way. Be creative.
Thirteen Steps for Making a Runic Charm
1) Clearly state the purpose of the charm, mentally and
in writing, with images such as photos, pictures, or drawings.
2) Set up your altar and gather together everything you'll need.
3) Establish your sacred space.
4) Call in the Four Wards.
5) Select a sponsor Goddess and God, relying on your intuition.
Keep in mind: the greater your desire for the successful outcome of your
magic, the better the chance of positive results.
6) Fashion the charm. Carve, color, and empower the runes, using
chanting and the galdr songs. When possible, chant the runes at sunrise.
7) Send out the necessary energy to bring about the needed result by
merging with the successful effect of the charm. Say these words to bind your
charms:
By the might of Odin, Vili, and Ve
By the strength of ice, air, fire, land, and sea
I bind the powers within this charm.
Let it always heal and never harm,
Now this work has been wrought
With the mighty runic lot.
By the powers of the moon, stars, and sun,
I ask that this work be done.
So shall it be!
So be it!
8) Use deep breathing and visualization to direct the charm's energy
toward its destination. Become one with the divine, attuning with the Goddess
and God, asking for guidance and insight. See, feel, hear, taste, touch, and
intuit the successful outcome of your magical rune charm. Remember, it is your
perceptions that provide the best key for unlocking the magical energies of the
runes.
9) Thank the divine energies who have helped you with your magic.
10) Release the Four Wards.
11) Pull up your sacred enclosure.
12) Put everything away.
13) Several times a day visualize the runic charm being successful. Do this
for as long as it takes for the charm to work.
Examples of Runic Charms
The following runic charms reflect a blending of Northern
and Celtic traditional incantations, plus some more contemporary
formulas. They utilize three runes each. One of the runes is non-
invertible-a rune that looks the same whether upright and reversed
and represents the realm which power is drawn. When drawing these
runes as bindrunes, work from the non-invertible rune outward.
Rune Money Charm
Divine Powers: Freyja and Frey, Njord and Nerthus
Three Runes: Ingwaz, Fehu, Laguz
Ingwaz Non-invertible rune, storehouse of potential energy,
a rune of the Vanir, of peace and plenty
Fehu Mobile wealth, prosperity, and plenty
Laguz Rune of magical power and growth
Rune Healing Charm
Divine Powers: Thor, Iduna, Eir
Three Runes: Sowilo, Jera, Uruz
Sowilo Non-invertible rune. Strengthening solar energy,
motivating healing energies
Jera Rune that accesses the healing energies of the Earth
and the yearly cycles of the sun and moon
Uruz Strength and driving energy for healing energies
General Protection Rune Charm
Divine Powers: Odin, the Valkyries, Thor
Three Runes: Isa, Naudhiz, Thurisaz
Isa Non-invertible rune, crystallizes and constrains energies,
using the powers of ice and frost
Naudhiz Rune of protection and deliverance from distress
Thurisaz The thorn of protection. Can be used in its passive
mode (reversed) or in its active mode (upright), depending upon the
situation
Extinguishing the Old Flame Rune Charm
Divine Powers: Freyja and Frey
Three Runes: Ingwaz, Ansuz, Perdhro
Ingwaz Non-invertible rune, draws energies from the Vanir,
especially Frey.
Ansuz The energy to release old patterns and feelings,
using breathing, chanting, or singing
Perdhro The rune of change, synchronicity, and divine
guidance
Rune Protection Charm from Negativity
Divine Powers: Odin and the Norns
Three Runes: Isa, Kenaz, and Raidho
Isa Non-invertible rune, used to slow energies down
Kenaz Allows you to see things coming your way, whether
positive or negative. Helps you to focus your attention
Raidho Returns negative energy to its source
Rune Healing Charm for Reducing Fever
Divine Powers: Nerthus, Iduna, Eir, Thor
Three Runes: Isa, Laguz, Naudhiz
Isa Non-invertible rune, cools things down
Laguz Cooling and soothing power of water
Naudhiz Provides you with only the fire you "need" while you
are healing. Balances the inner fire
Say aloud:
In the name of Thor,
Laukaz!
By thunder,
Thor!
Isa, Laguz, Naudhiz,
By the power of the Gods, leave (name of person)
To no longer torment him/her.
I bid you begone,
The sun bids you begone, the moon bids you begone,
Man bids you begone, Woman bids you begone,
Child bids you begone,
All families bid you begone, I bid you begone.
Safe Travel Rune Charm
Divine Powers: Freyja and Odin, Thor, Baldur
Three Runes: Sowilo, Ansuz, Raidho
Sowilo Non-invertible rune, strengthens the energies for traveling,
melts ice, lights up your path from one locale to another
Ansuz Balances elemental powers of the wind
Raidho Ensures a safe journey
Rune Success Charm
Divine Powers: Odin, Thor, Baldur
Three Runes: Sowilo, Fehu, Jera
Sowilo Non-invertible rune, strengthens your personal power and mental skills
Fehu Associated with Frey and mobile wealth
Jera The harvest rune, signifying reward and good luck
Rune Victory Charm
Divine Powers: Tyr and Zisa, Frigga, Thor
Three Runes: Sowilo, Tiwaz, Algiz
Sowilo Non-invertible rune, strengthens and melts the ice
Tiwaz The rune of law, justice, patterns, and courage
Algiz A powerful protector rune for defense and victory
Rune Wisdom Charm
Divine Powers: Mimir and the Norns
Three Runes: Mannaz, Ansuz, Kenaz
Mannaz The hugrune of memory and mental ability
Ansuz The hugrune of inspiration
Kenaz The hugrune of knowledge
Rune Love Charm
Divine Powers: Freyja and Frey, Frigga and Thor
Three non-invertible runes: Gebo, Ingwaz, Dagaz
Gebo Non-invertible rune, representing the exchange of energies
and the give-and-take in relationships; also stands for the sexual union
of male and female
Ingwaz Used to invoke the blessings of the Vanir; rune of sexuality
and fertility
Dagaz Balance of male and female energies in the relationship
Rune Charm to Attract a Potential Mate
Cut out two paper or cloth hearts as a symbol of your love. On each of the
hearts, draw the three runes Gebo, Ingwaz, and Dagaz in red ink. You can make
them into a bindrune, if you prefer. Next, tie the hearts together with red or
pink string. Carry this love charm on the right side of your body or next to
your heart for best results.
Rune Marriage Charm
Divine Powers: Frigga and Thor
Three Runes: Gebo, Ehwaz, Othala
Gebo Non-invertible rune, represents the exchange of energies in a marriage,
the give-and-take
Ehwaz The traditional rune of marriage
Othala Symbolizes family, prosperity, happy home, and inherited, ancestral,
power
Magical Power Rune Charm
Divine Powers: Odin, Heimdall, Freyja
Three Runes: Sowilo, Kenaz, Raidho
Sowilo Non-invertible rune, represents the sun and is associated with Alfheim
(world of the light-elves), from which the energy is drawn
Kenaz Signifies the powers of discovery and intuition, clairvoyance, and a clear
mind
Raidho The rune associated with the solar cycle
Magical Timing
The Eight-Fold Moon Phase
The Elements
The Four Directions
Magical Focals
Rune Galdr Songs
The Altar
Magical Tools
Making A Gandr (Runic Wand)
Consecrating Your Magical Tools
The Three Steps Of Magic
The Sacred Enclosure
Power Animals
Sending Runes
Rune Cord or String Magic
Rune Script Magic
Rune Candle Magic
Essential Oils
The Talisman
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