Rune stones made of stone may be more expensive than stones made of wood, depending on where you buy them from. The material is more about your own personal preference, as either material will work well for the reading. Some rune sets are made of crystals, such as rose quartz or amethyst. You may choose a crystal set if you are drawn to a certain crystal or you feel a crystal speaks to you. Most rune sets will come with a book of instructions that includes the meaning of the symbols on the stones. You may opt for a set with 24-27 stones to start, especially if you are casting for the first time. You can then add more stones to the set as you do more readings.
Make sure the material you use is smooth and soft to the touch, as you do not want to cut yourself during the reading.
Some people prefer to do rune readings at night around midnight, as this is known as the witching hour. Pick a time of day that feels comfortable and calming for you so you are in a positive state when you do the reading.
If you want to make reading runes a habit, you may invest in a rune reading cloth from an occult store or online. You can then only use this cloth for reading the rune stones.
For example, you may choose a broad question like, “What does my future hold?” or you may ask a specific question like, “Will I get a promotion in the next week?” Try to work with 1 question or issue at a time. You can do multiple rune readings if you have more than 1 question or issue you’d like to address.
Put the second rune stone to the left of the center stone and the third rune stone on the top of the middle stone. The fourth rune stone should be placed underneath the middle stone and the fifth stone should be placed to the right of the middle stone.
You should also note which stones landed face up and face down.
Look up the symbol on the rune to better understand its meaning. Check online for a list of rune symbols or look at the guide in the instructional booklet that came with the rune set. For example, if you are trying to answer the question, “Will I get a promotion?” you may get a first rune stone that interprets your current job situation. The second stone will then present a challenge or issue at work you need to address to bring you closer to the promotion. The third rune will then present a possible solution to your issue at work.
For example, if you have an issue with your parents at home, you may recognize details of your past, present, and future experiences with them in the symbols on the horizontal runes. You may then notice the rune below the center shows a problem you are having at home with your parents. Look to the rune above the center for a possible solution to the issue with your parents so you can move on.
For example, maybe you are thinking about how you can address a relationship problem you are having with your partner. The rune symbol in the center may help you better understand this problem.
For example, you may realize that your future does not predict you still being with your current partner due to the symbols represented on the stones. As the stones are predicting your future, you may not be 100% sure what they all mean even when you look up the symbols. Over time, the symbols may make more sense to you.
The outside influence can be a positive force and help you achieve a goal or aspiration. For example, there may be a person who is a positive outside influence that will help you get you move past your current relationship. In some cases, it may be a negative influence that is bringing you down or that you need to address to move on. For example, you may have someone close to you who is making it hard for you to move on from the relationship.
