Runes
"Just as the presence of an animals footprints could lead a hunter to the presence of
an animal, so too arose the belief that a symbol could bring about the manifestation of the very thing it symbolized."
Runes are symbols that release specific energy and can be both traced and visualized. Below I have drawn examples of the most popular symbols used.
Runes are an archaic form of spell casting and typically the way that one performs spell casting is by using stones that are inscribed with symbols. The study of the runes and their meaning is a study of personal development, spiritual growth and the spread of consciousness throughout human societies and into the universe
Runes are an archaic form of spell casting and typically the way that one performs spell casting is by using stones that are inscribed with symbols. The study of the runes and their meaning is a study of personal development, spiritual growth and the spread of consciousness throughout human societies and into the universe
WICCA AND RUNES
Runes have been used in the Wicca ritual since its conception. The runes are an ancient alphabet used in Germanic countries. Today, they are used in magic and divination by many Pagans and Wiccans. Rituals are the heart of Wicca and as with every religion; a ritual is a means of contacting the divine. Wicca is the religion of witches and has long been known as a secretive society. Growing numbers of people are dissatisfied with traditional religious structures. Many are searching for a religion that is more personally involving. Wicca celebrates both physical and Spiritual realities. Wicca is just a religion, but the older sects do produce obstacles in order to allow initiation of a member. If you didn’t know any witches, then it was almost impossible to find yourself becoming part of a coven. Something about Wicca than can be perceived as alluring is the fact that Wicca doesn’t seek new members. This makes it difficult for those who seek or wish to learn rites and the path towards magic.
In earlier times runes were scratched carved on objects such as engraving cups and goblets to ward off poisoning, and marked on goods and homes for protective purposes. Something important that must be known about runes is that they themselves contain hidden powers. Same can be said about charms and symbols such as the pentagram. Runes are just a tool for magic, the user is the one with the real power. Runes are just a visualized way that the practitioner uses as a method of releasing or transferring their own energy. For example, simply just drawing the symbol produces no effect, there must be power behind it. In other words, runes must be used with power to be magically effective.