One thing that I always do when I cast the runes is to record the results so I can look back at each reading at a later date. In order to do this you want to make sure to write down as much information as you can. The best way that I’ve found to do this is to use a rune cast record sheet. They’re so useful to me that I’m sharing them here.
All downloads listed are PDF files.
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At the top of each sheet there are spaces to record the date and time, for whom the rune cast was for, information about the surroundings (or setting) and the question being asked. Next will be a section that will allow you to draw in the rune symbols that you picked for each spot. You are then given an overview of what each space in the rune cast stands for or means in relation to the layout. You can scribble down what each rune means or general notes on what the rune is trying to tell you for each spot. Lastly, there is a section for any additional notes you may have – the weather, your health condition, which rune set you were using
Since not everyone agrees with the twofold concept of time there is also a three-rune reading in which the three runes do represent the past, present, and future. The first one you choose (left) will represent the past. The second one you pick (middle) will be the present and the last one (right) is the future.
1 – The past – influences that have had an effect on the past in relation to the question being asked.
2 – The present – things presently happening that have an effect on your current situation in relation to the question being asked.
3 – The future – the outcome of the question being asked.
If you wish to record your rune casts I’ve created a a printable recording sheet for the Past, Present and Future (Three Rune) Layout rune cast.
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It is still unknown if the runes were first developed for the use of a writing system or for the use of divination (or casting lots). Either way, in the past, the runes were used for casting, we even see evidence of that in mythology and sagas. Recently there has been a new found interest in new age items and we have see a revival of using the runes for casting and divination. You can now buy a set of runes almost as easily as you can buy a deck of tarot cards. However, if you want your runes to be special to you there’s no better way than to make them yourself.
Once you have your set of runes, what do you do? Well there are many fine books out there to help get you started. If you buy your runes, a lot of sets come along with a small starter book that will introduce you to the history, myths and meanings of the runes as well as how to cast them. If you would like to make your own you can follow the guides below and then use the rest of this site to find out the meanings and images.
So let’s get started…
Picking a rune set – Decide which rune set is best for you to use for casting.
Making your own rune set – Find out how to make your own personal set of runes.
What you need for casting – A list of item that are good to have for casting.
How to do a reading – Find out how set up a reading and where and when to cast.
Casting layouts and spreads – A list of casting spreads and layouts to choose from.
Casting record sheets – Here are a few PDFs for you to use to download, print and record your rune casts on.
Improve Your Casts Through Meditation – Learn how to improve your rune casting through meditation in this 4 page article.
* Layouts that were created by Dan Gronitz for this website. If you wish to use any of these layout ideas in any media please contact me.
** – Indicates a rune cast adapted from a tarot card spread.