RUNESTONES

Funestones are among the most magical of all ancient traditions - they're believed to have the power to tell the future and to bring good luck. And, amazingly, though runes go back thousands of years, they can still work for you!.

Today, reading the runes is cool again. Runestones have immense popularity as a means of divination, or fortune-telling, and as magical talismans.
You can get them in boxed sets from most of new age stores and major bookshops. Better still, you can make and cast your very own runestones. Making your own is not only cheaper and more fun, it can actually increase the power and accuracy of the runes. Being self-created, they are more specifically attuned to you. By making your own runes, they'll not only work as lucky charms, they may also help you glimpse what the future holds for you and your friends.

What To Do

To make your own magic runes, simply take a walk into nature. Choose somewhere that is special to you. Dusk or dawn are magical times.

You'll Need
// 24 specially choosen stones
// a black marker pen
// a small bag

After relaxing and centring yourself for a few moments, search around for 24 different stones, pebbles or rocks. Take your time - these will become your personal runestones. They can be any type of stone, it doesn't matter, just remember thast you'll need to draw a simple design on each one later, so a bit of a flat surface on one side can be an advantage.
Take any stone that you're attracted to - no one is going to charge you! The most important thing is that the stone, rock or pebble feels "right." When you have collected the 24 stones, take them home, rinse them under