Over time this was adapted and in order to use it to write in Anglo-Saxon or Old English, a number of other runes were added to the alphabet, bringing it up to 33. The Elder Futhark contains 24 runes, the first six of which spell out the word ‘futhark’. There are various different types of runic alphabets used on runes, with one of the oldest ones being the old Germanic runic alphabet known as ‘Elder Futhark’. Runes can be made of various materials, but are most commonly made of stone, and feature a symbol from the runic alphabet on them. The word ‘rune’ simply means mystery, whisper or secret and it’s a form of divination or oracle reading system that’s used to help gain insight into situations or questions. Here’s a guide to all you need to get started with using runes.
Anyone can have a rune reading, but it’s also fun to be able to learn how to use them yourself. Runes have a long history, dating back to ancient use by Germanic and Nordic tribes, and are still widely used in today’s society. Runes are an ancient form of oracle used by those seeking advice.
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