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There are 24 runes in the full rune row or set which is known as the Anglo-Saxon Futhark. It was brought to Britain by Vikings and other early European settlers. and is a little different from the Elder Futhark, as the original rune row is called.

In addition to each rune having a meaning, the material in which the runes are   carved can color the reading. Most people consistently use runes made of ceramic, stone, or wood

• Gold Runes - Are used for questions about business, career, and property
• Jade Runes - Are used for questions about love, friendship, and relationships.
• Ice Runes - Are used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement.
• Spirit Runes - Are used for questions about mysticism, spirituality, and religion.
• Stone Runes - Are used for questions about the natural world and things beyond human control.
• Amethyst Runes - Are used for partnership, protection, love, success and  growth.

Oil your wooden runes with a natural oil to keep them moist. Runes should be stored in either handmade or store bought bags with draw strings.  They should be large enough to hold all of the Runes plus allow a hand  go into the bag to pull a Rune out.  The bag used to store the Runes can be made from natural materials like cotton, leather, velvet, wool, or silk. Blessing your Rune Set: Before using, it is recommended that you honor and consecrate your rune set in whatever way you treat things that are sacred and special to you.

Please keep the runes away from children because they are not toys and may be harmful if swallowed.

Each rune represents something in it's magical sense, and also represents a sound in its writing sense. The sounds usually match up with the magical meaning, too. For example the rune Dagaz represents "Day" in rune magic, and it also represents the sound "D" when it used for writing.

Using a casting clothe

This step is as important as the RUNES themselves. A Ground Cloth, or Casting Cloth will determine how each RUNE is read. Beginners and those doing RUNES and/or a ground for the first time might consider waiting until you are more familiar with both RUNES and Ground. Once the RUNES are 'grounded' do not use them on any other surface than the Ground Cloth.

Some Ground Cloths are very beautiful. Some are quite simple. The four basic circles and the four elements or directions, are present, the Ground Cloth will work. The more elaborate the drawing on the Ground Cloth, the more difficult it will be for the reader to determine the true placement of the RUNES. Even the most minor miscalculation can greatly impact the final results of a reading

The basic RUNE cloth, or Ground, consists of material onto which are drawn three circles. Any material may be used so long as it is durable, soft and of natural material. Leather works better than cotton because it will last longer and provides better protection for the RUNES stones when they are thrown on a hard surface. Cotton, backed by quilting or any other insulating material will work just as well. Do not use glue on any item that will come in contact with the RUNES.

Circle 1

The center circle is where the reading begins. This is referred to as Circle 1 - the Self. The inner-most self, representing what is held secret or sacred.

Circle 2

The Circle of Relationships and Life Path. These are those people  who are in your life and effecting your life on a day-to-day basis.

Circle 3

The Circle of Elemental Forces and External Influences - Spirit  Guides. The symbols within the third circle represent the four elements and   the four directions. Air, Earth, Water, Fire and East, South, West, North.  These directions and elements are not fixed. This area represents events that  effect more than just you, such as;  the weather, politics, taxes, etc... The  elements will influence everything in life. When we work with these energies,  things are not necessarily easier, but they do move along much more quickly  and support is more evident.

The 4 runes

These symbols are not assigned. It is what binds the chosen RUNES to this particular cloth. Once the RUNES are bound to the cloth they are considered 'grounded'  and therefore the cloth is called the 'Ground'. This is interpreted as the circle of Karma.  The RUNE symbols which are placed in the corners of the ground cloth define both the cloth itself and the karma of the reading.

When one or more RUNES are thrown Off the Cloth Entirely they will be read as representing past lives. Anything that is not on the cloth indicates either a lesson learned from a past life, or one that is being repeated here.