Meanings of the Runes
The following are some cursory yet powerful meanings behind the Witch's Runes. (More in-depth meanings can be found in Susan Sheppard's book "A Witch's Runes.")
Feel free to copy the symbols down and begin to do readings & rituals on your own! Make sure you have a bag to place your rocks in. You may want to purify your stones during the time of the next Full Moon. Place them on your windowsill, outside on your patio or porch or under a favorite tree.
In the meantime, happy crafting ...
Sun Rune
The healing and abundant light of the sun is essential. Without it, our
world would be left in shadows. We could neither thrive nor see. In the
past, people had similar beliefs about the sun. They associated the sun
with fertility, creativity and healing. Called by the Gypsy people cham,
the Sun Rune sheds light on and gives energy to any psychic reading. This
is a most positive rune, indicating that you are about to take a bold step
or embark in a new direction.
Moon Rune
Gypsies called the Moon Rune shion or "arms of protection. The moon represents
nocturnal awareness, the imagination and self-protection. It also stands
for memory and habits, the things we go through because we refuse to move
forward. Early goddesses, such as Ishtar and Isis wore the crescent, or
"horns of the moon." Since menstruation or the wise blood, has the same
cycle (about twenty-nine days) as the moon, feminine powers are usually
associated with the moon.
Flight Rune
The idea of birds as messengers leaving the spirit world for the world
of matter, and then returning with important news, is a universal theme.
When the Flight Rune is selected, you can be certain that transforming
news is on its way. This piece of news is important. It may even alter
the direction you have already taken. The Flight Rune stands for
many things, such as winged thought, insomnia and intuitive perceptions.
Rings Rune
Rings were once believed to be tools of bewitchment, able to hold others
in bondage or keep them under our spell. Later this symbol of bondage took
on a more pleasant aspect as it developed into a token of love and marriage.
In essence, the Rings Rune stands for an engagement, an agreement, a marriage,
a business union or an everlasting tie between two people.
Romance Rune
suggests the smoky light and slow burn of attraction and erotic love. When
this rune is drawn, watch for instant attractions, a relationship of unusual
complexity with karmic connections and relating on a deep, soul level.
Drawing this stone has multiple meanings. It implies a fervent desire surfacing
in your life, or becoming infatuated with a person different from the people
your normally associate with. Representing the male member in an aroused
stare, or the womb and ovaries of the woman, it also suggests great sex!
Woman Rune Representing
women, the witches wand and the Egyptian's "Doorway of Isis," this rune
applies to both healing and domestic arts. The branching V, representing
women or a girl, is a universal idea. This particular symbol corresponds
to the Finnish rune for Illmater, meaning "water mother;" it also stood
for the Virgin Mother among Germanic peoples during the Middle Ages. Underground
groups associated this symbol with sorcery, mystery and the magic wand.
In essence, this rune brings on "gentle action." Therefore, do not expect
things to progress quickly whenever the Woman Rune is drawn.
Man Rune This
symbol has been the Germanic sign for victory; it stands for the raised
sword in battle. When doing a reading, this rune implies it is time to
defend your own interest. At this point, you must stand strong. This is
not a time to move slowly, go inward or reflect. So you will have to go
quickly concerning your question. On a mundane level, the Man Rune
represents a person with amazing insight or energy into your life. Also,
at this time you must be willing to defend your territory, your interests
strongly in order to achieve what you're after at the current time.
Harvest Rune
Turning up the Harvest Rune in a reading predicts rewards and benefits
of the most excellent kind. Like the grain depicted, the appearance of
this stone brings into your life what is absolutely essential to your well-being,
growth and happiness. At this time, you will be able to overcome the limitations
that have previously restricted you. Now you can turn weaknesses into strengths,
drawing the rewards, gifts and accolades into the niche that you have carved
out for yourself. Drawing this stone is very fortunate but has a multitude
of meanings.
Crossroads
Rune Anyone who has seen the movie
"Crossroads" with guitarist Steve Vai playing the Devil, pretty much gets
the basic meaning of this rune. The Crossroads, also called "Crossed Spears,"
was generally considered an evil omen by Gypsies as well as African Americans
in the past. But when it in appears in a reading, this stone is not all
bad. This is especially true for those who embrace change or strive for
solid achievement for those willing to embark on a new direction.
Throughout the world, Crossroads are thought to hold special powers related
to the mysterious forces of the night.
Star Rune
Basically, the drawing of the Star Rune in a reading is an affirmation,
a sign that is greatly positive. This sign advises that it is time to move
on and pursue your most sought after dreams and ideals. In essence, this
is a green light, assuring that you are on the right path, the correct
course of action. The star also stands for money, jewelry, prizes, personal
glory and even romance. It implies spiritual gifts. For some, this can
mean aligning yourself and your energies with a cause that is greater than
yourself.
Waves
Rune Part of the Waves Rune -- also known
as widdershins or the spiral -- is one of the oldest symbols. Universally,
the spiral represents water -- as well as power and movement. In
astrology, water is the element of sacrifice and guilt. It is the element
of sinners and saints, mermaids and witches. Water stands for charms, enchantments,
poetry, the fine arts, and mystery. But is can also allude to self sabotage
and self imprisonment. At the present time, you may feel more reclusive
than usual, or answers to which you seek may be left "up in the air," or
undecided. So look for emotional tidal waves!
Scythe Rune
The Scythe Rune has powerful implications. It can suggest events that shift
your focus dramatically, forcing you to change or transform your strategy
or plans. Often the Scythe Rune indicates that the question you are now
passing is no longer appropriate, that things have changed too much to
get the answer or outcome you are presently seeking. Ruled by Scorpio,
Scythe Rune also represents various aspects of the paranormal, especially
ghosts. Therefore, turning the Scythe can imply a ghost haunting your home
or your life.
Eye Rune
The Eye Rune represents perspective, to have something brought into focus
in such a way that you will never view things in quite the same way again.
This rune also implies high magick, incredible psychic powers, the ability
to summon up what is yours, or what should be yours, and the ability to
change things by way of your own connections through some divine source
or intervention. This rune means to watch, to hold sway over, to be left
spellbound, to probe deeply and discover that which has been hidden from
view. Drawing the Eye Rune can sometimes mean that you will be shocked
into some type of awareness. And yet, the fates are in our corner. The
power is yours. Expect the unexpected.
Remember, you will need a cloth bag in which to keep your runes. Also, the best way to read the Witches Runes is to ask a question then pull three "runes" out of the bag. Read the meanings of the runes, and put them together in reference to your question. Prepare to be amazed!
You can also get a quick answer just by pulling one rune out of the bag. This is also a good way to do a daily meditation. Reading runes each morning will keep you prepared for the challenges & also the benefits of your day.
~*~NEVER
AGAIN
THE
BURNING
TIMES~*~
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