The history of runes goes back thousands of years. These ancient signs first appeared in early Germanic society and were used as writing, symbols of magic, and as a means of communicating with deities. Runes were carved into stones, used to write texts in Old Norse languages, and were considered sacred signs that conveyed secret knowledge and predictions.
The runes form an alphabet called Futhark. Depending on the era and culture, Futhark includes 24 characters. Each rune has its own name and sound meaning. The symbolism of runes is based on natural elements, social values and mythology.
The ancient Germanic peoples believed that runes had magical powers that could influence the world around them. Runes were used in various magical rituals to predict the future, protect against harm, and gain wisdom. Each rune was believed to be associated with a specific deity or natural phenomenon, which gave it a special energy.
Runes played an important role in Scandinavian mythology. One of the most famous myths related to runes is the myth of Odin's acquisition of knowledge of runes. According to legend, Odin pierced his body with a spear and hung from the branches of the world tree Yggdrasil for nine days and nights. At the end of this time he acquired knowledge of runes and magic.
Rune reading is an art that is passed down from generation to generation. There are various methods of reading runes, but the basic principle is that each rune has a specific meaning, both individually and in combination with other signs. This allows you to predict the future, receive advice and gain wisdom.
Despite their ancient origins, runes continue to attract attention and interest in the modern world. Many people explore runes as a means of self-discovery, gaining wisdom, and predicting their future. There are even modern practices in which runes are used to solve life situations, find solutions and spiritual development.
The process of fortune telling with runes includes several stages. First of all, the fortuneteller must clearly formulate the question or topic to which he wants to receive answers. The runes are then taken out of the bag or laid out in front of the fortune teller. Layout methods can vary and each of them gives special meaning to the results.
The key to rune divination lies in interpreting the meaning associated with each rune. This requires knowledge of symbolism and context as well as the fortuneteller's intuition.