Casting the runes, is the most common use of runes, whereby the runes are either thrown or drawn into a spread (rather like tarot), the runes are then read according to their traditional symbolic meanings.

Runes can have a benefit to your inner journey in other ways however.

Creating a talisman out of a rune or runes by carving the symbols on some wood, or stone, and by definition a talisman is something whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on your feelings or actions. The actual act of creating a talisman using a runic symbol or symbols that identify with your cause, focuses your mental affirmation and gives that action physicality, something you can use to help you focus your intention and make your own wish come true.

This is also true when using runes or runic symbols in magic or spellcasting. Effectively a spell is an intention that you put into the universe through ritual action, and the use of a rune can help focus that intention or affirmation.

When deciding which runes you should use, look at the keywords and meanings. Remember though the act of using them connects to their individual vibrations so choose well. For instance for a helping hand with finance pick Fehu, for love combine Ing with Wunjo.

If you are seriously interested in using runes I would highly recommend getting a book or books on the subject

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