History of Runes

The Runes were a sacred writing system used throughout the Germanic tribes of northern Europe, especially in Britain, Scandinavia and Iceland. Their origin is uncertain, but runic inscriptions have been found dating from AD 3. The script appears on memorial stones, weapons and tools and its angular style points to the fact that the runes were intended for carving, not writing.

The word "rune" comes from runa, meaning "a whisper" or "a secret", which implies a magical use. Throughout northern Europe, shamans existed who evolved a complex and deep spiritual tradition of which the runes were an intrinsic part, and runemasters were held in high esteem. They knew how to practise divination with the runes, and how to use them in magical and healing and healing work.

Learning from the Runes
Everything in the universe is vibrating; nothing is still. Anything that is balanced and "healthy" has a harmonious vibration. Anything that is unbalanced and "unhealthy" has a discordant vibration. All natural things, such as plants, animals and crystals, have harmonious vibrations. Ultimately human beings are seeking balance and harmony. The runes present symbols whose vibrations help us to become more balanced. They are like a series of lose chords that we need to find. The vibrations of the natural objects associated with them can help us to understand their lessons. They each hold some of the notes of the lost chords.

The ancient Celts and Vikings believed that everything in nature has a "spirit", an energy that can be communicated with and learnt from. This included trees, herbs, crystals, stones and even runes. Through meditation, they were able to "tune in" to their vibrations and learn from them. By meditating with gifts from nature, you will experience their vibrations. The first step is simply to touch, feel, hold, smell and meditate with them. The images and sensations that they offer will become easier to understand as you work with the runes.