Divination/Casting Methods
The Rune-Lot Method:
This particular method involves selecting four runes at random. This is a quick and simple method for determining the properties of the present.
1rst Rune - The character of the issue.
2cnd Rune - The condition from which the issue arose.
3rd Rune - The direction in which events are flowing.
4th Rune - Likely outcome of the situation.
* An alternative method involves three runes drawn at random.
1rst Rune - Past influence that caused the situation.
2cnd Rune - Present situation.
3rd Rune - Future events or likely outcome.
Rune Spreads:
The first spread is the traditional Norse/Germanic spread. It is used to make decisions, as well as, answer or solve problems.
Rune 4
Rune 2 Rune 5 Rune 1
Rune 3
Rune 1 - The first rune drawn represents the person asking the question and the direction in which he/she is coming from.
Rune 2 - The second rune drawn represents everything that is related to the question from the immediate past.
Rune 3 - The third rune drawn represents hidden aspects to the question or possibly something the questioner may have overlooked.
Rune 4 - The fourth rune drawn represents the spiritual forces involved.
Rune 5 - The fifth rune drawn represents the answer to be read in conjunction with the previous four runes drawn.
This second method was developed primarily with Native American shaman traditions and is used for obtaining self-knowledge.
Use the same number position as used above in the first spread.
Rune 1 - The first rune drawn represents the past, and the source of the problem or issue.
Rune 2 - The second rune drawn represents the present or current influences.
Rune 3 - The third rune drawn represents the future and the direction in which the energies are flowing.
Rune 4 - The fourth rune drawn represents the challenge.
Rune 5 - The fifth rune drawn represents the power to call upon.
The World Tree Spread:
This spread begins at the bottom and works upward.
Rune 7
Rune 5 Rune 6
Rune 4
Rune 5
Rune 1 Rune2
Rune 1 - Represents what you need to learn.
Rune 2 - Represents what challenges you will face.
Rune 3 - Represents your Guiding Rune.
Rune 4 - Represents what power will help you.
Rune 5 - Represents what comes to warn you.
Rune 6 - Represents what you need to let go of.
Rune 7 - Represents what will be the outcome of learning this lesson.
*The World Tree Spread: Submitted by Ostara Willowmoon o' the Pines
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