Hello my darlings and welcome. Today I'm going to create a
set of 13 wooden witch's runes. Let's do some magical crafting.
When the star rune appears it's green light for you to go after what you want.
This is going to be quite a long video because as I create this set,
I love to talk about the rune meanings.
Each rune has a positive or negative connotation so that you can cast for a yes or no question.
I started with 13 two-inch unfinished wood rounds,
drawing each symbol in pencil and then using a wood-burning tool to create each rune.
You can make your own set using the medium you love the most.
You could use paint on wood, you could engrave pieces of stone.
I just love to use this wood burning tool. So I made a cup of coffee,
lit a scented candle to get in the zone, and got down to work.
This rune is Harvest. It's a very positive rune related to abundance, rewards, growth,
and benefits. But it's important not to mistake this rune for mere luck.
While luck may help, the Harvest rune is usually related to the blessings
you brought upon yourself and to others, through your actions and your investments.
Reaping what you sow is the message of the Harvest rune,
but with a positive connotation. All that you worked and fought so hard to get, will
finally come to you and you'll be able to enjoy a time of tranquility, optimism, and expansion.
Thus, the Harvest rune is a positive sign telling you you're on the right path.
However, it's important to note that this symbol’s always attached to personal responsibility.
A positive rune, the Eye is about awakening and envisioning. It's always been a powerful symbol
for different cultures. Some believe that the soul resides in the eyes,
while others think it's possible to curse a person merely by looking at them.
When the Eye rune appears there's an urge to observe,
explore, understand deeply what's in front of you.
It's usually related to sudden realizations; the lifting of
veils. Your eyes are suddenly open and you see things that were unknown to you before.
A change of perception and focus in life is to be expected when this rune appears.
Whatever the situation is the way you see, it will be transformed. The Eye rune also
says that now is the time for you to go after what you want. Your focus is
powerful right now and everything you concentrate on and become successful.
A negative rune, the Moon, references emotional influences, a time of transition,
and the need to look beyond the surface into deeper meanings.
Sometimes it asks you to look at memories. The Moon has subtle powers and represents change but
it changes its face a little bit every day, and so it references slower and long-term change.
The moon often symbolizes the transition of time in which things are not yet defined,
or very clear. It may represent a lack of information or bad timing.
Any action taken under the influence of the Moon may not go as expected because
of that. The Moon works with undercurrents. It shows hidden developments or things done
in the shadows. All secrets are protected by the moon. At its most negative manifestation,
this rune can stand for lies, deceit, and even self-sabotage.
A negative rune, the Crossroads indicate a choice may be needed or that sabotage may be occurring.
Energy is expanding in all directions with yourself at the center.
This could mean that you have an expanded awareness.
But unfortunately, the path is blocked by obstacles that can only be overcome by
changing directions. The Crossroads rune reminds you there are many ways to reach the same place.
Something or someone is working against your plan or opposing your desires.
Maybe your efforts and ideas are not adding results because something is freezing them in a
sense. This rune can be related to stagnation. The Crossroads tells you not to give up,
it just tells you to change your strategy because the path you're on right now is blocked. There's
many ways to reach the same place so be careful not to put yourself in a victim position.
Conflicts, misunderstanding, and oppositions are one side of this
rune. It can also represent situations that are just simply beyond your control.
A positive rune, Man represents active and dynamic energy.
It can represent any male that can influence the situation you're asking about. Father,
son, brother, uncle, male boss, friend, lover, or enemy - they are all represented by the Man rune.
On a general level, this rune is connected to characteristics such as courage, impetuosity,
curiosity, perseverance. It's related to fighting, conquering, protecting, and discovery.
When the Man rune appears, you can be sure that a chaotic and dynamic energy is going
to influence a situation for good or for bad. But the Man rune to man's action - it's no longer
time to quietly sit and think, to hide yourself or to heal..Nope, it's time to get up and fight for
what you want. If things are slow or stagnated, it's time to change that. The end. Something new.
A positive rune, Flight represents higher knowledge, traveling, networking with people,
or even education. Also called the birds, this is a rune of movement and communication. Emails,
letters, phone calls, news, unexpected visits - all is symbolized by the Flight roan. Flight tells
you the information is coming if it's not already here, and you can make informed choices and change
your plans accordingly. Thus, it's very common for this rune to represent a change in plans.
This rune is also a rune of synchronicity, of receiving the information you need exactly when
you need it. On a physical level, the Flight rune can represent travel, especially by air,
and it can indicate a journey. It represents visits, both expected and unexpected,
and because of its relation to communication it can represent discussion, exchange of ideas,
and teamwork. Unfortunately, its negative side can stand for gossip,
rumors or excessive noise, mental tension, overstimulation, or anxiety.
The Star is a positive rune that represents a hope or a wish, maybe a long-term dream that you
want to make into a reality. In many cultures the Stars is a symbol of hope, dreams, and destiny.
The star does not say that you'll get everything you want without any work.
It's not about easy success, but it's about having faith in what you're doing.
The goals suggested by the Star are usually the highest and most significant ones- ones that are
hardest to get. The symbol also represents ideals - individual or collective ones.
Don't be afraid to jump forward when the opportunity arises.
The Star urges you to take a risk, have hope, and trust.
A positive rune, the Sun, represents the beginning of something new.
It also represents achievement and financial gain. The Sun is a well-known symbol of good
omen and protection; it's the life-giver and the light that chases away the darkness and brings a
new day. This rune can represent a significant change in a situation that was once bleak.
Sometimes this rune can symbolize the bestowing of an honor or an award,
or the acknowledgment of good work. This rune can literally put you under
the spotlight and expose you to public scrutiny. Be prepared to deal with that.
It's a ruin of material wealth and can represent very rich people.
A negative rune, the Scythe indicates a bond is breaking, or has broken. It represents change
or sudden endings. Related to endings, sudden separations, final decisions, important changes,
and danger, the appearance of this symbol shows that there's something in your life that you need
to bring to an end now - before it gets worse. The Scythe is also connected to sudden, swift changes
that force you to alter your plans completely. Sometimes, the very way you see the world.
The situation is no longer what it was - your regular modus operandi
no longer works here. Your ideas no longer correspond to the reality,
or the information that you have is no longer accurate or useful. It's time to adapt. This
rune can also represent separations, conflict, or divorce, in personal situations. It can also
symbolize a relationship that completely transforms for the people involved.
A negative rune, Woman reflects nurturing,
healing, and grace. This rune represents women. Any woman important in the question,
whether you know her or not will be represented by this rune. Mother, sister, aunt, grandma,
a female boss, friend, lover or even enemy can all be symbolized by the appearance of this rune.
In a more general sense, this rune relates to characteristics such as nurturing,
comforting and healing. Also, anything related to creativity, the home, caring for someone,
or being a mother. This rune is also connected to creativity. The Woman is about the birth
of this project - when your creation is brought into the world fully manifested.
A negative rune, Waves is deeply connected to the element of water.
Nothing is stable.
Things are unclear and a time of reflection is needed to see the situation for what it truly is.
Its most basic meanings are intuition, imagination, mystery,
and spirituality. It can also represent any journey on water. The Wave rune can
represent a moment in which nothing is solid under your feet- everything moves,
changes and transforms swiftly as the water does, and it may be hard to be sure about anything.
This rune can also symbolize solitude, renouncing,
and sacrificing. When it appears, it's difficult to make choices due to the
lack of information and uncertainty. Do not believe in anything you hear and see during
these times. It's hard to be calm and rational when you're under the influence of the Waves.
The Rings is a positive rune representing binding agreements. There could be a business partnership,
a marriage, or any other kind of team formation. Rings is about circumstances
that connect people, representing the union of two elements to produce something new.
Whenever two or more people work together to obtain a common goal, this is symbolized by this
rune. It can represent a union with someone you feel compliments you, or your work, very well When
this rune appears, you have the support of a group of people, or the support of the right person.
Whatever you do, don't do it alone - ask for help. The Rings also represent any social groups you’re
apart. It can also symbolize anything that binds you whether you like it or not. Agreements that
limit you, relationships that smother you, or groups that impose themselves on you.
Romance is a negative rune that indicates unconditional
love and connection with another person.
It could also represent starting something you're passionate about or healing a broken heart. The
Romance rune is also a symbol of connection. It's related to love, passion, and emotional bonds.
It could mean chemistry or sudden attraction- any strong bond can be symbolized by this rune,
including unconditional parent love, or a very strong friendship. It's not limited to
the emotions that spark between individuals. The love could also be directed to an object,
a subject, or even work. This rune is powerful and often gives extra impulse to any rune that’s
close to it. The Romance rune can also represent obsessive thoughts, stubbornness in pursuing a
person or a goal, and lack of objectivity. Those are the downfalls of this rune.
Once all of the wood burning was complete, I decided to finish my runes with a wax coating.
I saved the tail-ends of all of my white candles that I burn, for this purpose. I
placed all of the wooden rounds on top of the wax and placed the pie tin in the oven
for a few minutes- just long enough for the wax to become liquid and submerge the runes.
Then I removed the tin from the oven and removed each rune from the wax and wiped
the excess wax off of each rune with a paper towel. After that, I used a piece of cloth to
buff the wax until they shined right up, and placed them all in a leather pouch.
And now for my first cast with my new runes. Casting them all
at once and ignoring any that fall upside down.
The rune that falls the furthest away is the most
significant. I arrange them in the order of farthest to closest. Farthest was the
Moon. The next were two runes at equal distance- Waves and Woman.
Next were 3 runes at equal distance- Sun, Scythe, and Romance.
And finally the closest one was Man.
The first thing that I noticed was that there are only two positive ruins in the
entire throw so this would be a generally negative outcome.
I would love to hear your interpretations of my first cast in the comments below.