Oracle of Opportunities Divination Runes

The original meaning of the word rune is "secret" or "something hidden". Some show that the early runes were not used so much for writing, but rather as magical signs, that means, they were used in magic and for divination.

The oldest known form and arrangement of Runic letters, the Elder Futhark runes, are estimated by the British Museum to have been in use by the Vikings around 200 A.D. "F U T H A R K" is the first 6 symbols of the Runic alphabet (note "th" is one letter).

Carnelian is a beneficial healing crystals for you to aid the health of your physical body, as it maintains an improved flow of life force energy via the blood. It is a strong stone to accelerate your motivation, and the vibration of this bright orange stone may aid you to clarify your goals, so you can find your best direction in life.

Amethyst is a stone of the spirit. In general, the beautiful purple color of this crystal is the color of the spirit and spirituality. It is also a crystal of protection, selflessness, nobleness, spiritual consciousness, meditativeness, balance and inner peace. One very important feature of Amethyst is to serve as a stone of transfiguration and transformation, bringing harmony and peace wherever needed.

Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. One of the most important stones for Heart Chakra work, Rose Quartz opens the heart to all types of love — love of self, love of family, love of friends, romantic love. Because it is Quartz, Rose Quartz does have a high energy, but its vibe is also calming and soothing.

Green Aventurine is the "the Stone of Opportunity". It is said to be the fortunate of all stones. It is often commonly used for increasing favor in games or competitions of chance and for manifesting wealth and prosperity. Its winning energies make it an excellent partner for boosting a your chances in any scenario. 

How to Use Your Rune Stones For Divination

Traditionally, the runes are cast on an East-West axis, or facing the sun. Lay a white cloth down in preparation for your rune casting - then focus on your most pressing question. Cast the stones on the cloth - the ones which have fallen right side up are read, and whether the rune is reversed or not will determine its meaning, and the reading as a whole.

For daily readings, you can either choose a random stone or pick 3 for what is known as a 3 Rune Spread. Single runes are great for simple questions, whereas the 3 Rune Spread is best for asking broader questions.

Deciphering Elder Futhark Rune Symbols:

1. FEHU represents Livestock and symbolizes wealth, abundance, success, security, and fertility
2. URUZ represents a Bull, and symbolizes strength, tenacity, courage, untamed potential, and freedom. 
3. THURISAZ represents a Thorn and symbolizes reaction, defense, conflict, catharsis, and regeneration.
4. ANSUZ represents an Estuary and symbolizes the mouth, communication, understanding, and inspiration.
5. RAIDHO represents a Wagon and symbolizes travel, rhythm, spontaneity, evolution, and decisions.
6. KENNAZ represents a Torch and symbolizes vision, creativity, inspiration, improvement, and vitality.
7. GEBO represents a Gift and symbolizes balance, exchange, partnership, generosity, and relationships
8. WUNJO represents Joy and symbolizes pleasure, comfort, harmony, prosperity, reward, and success
9. HAGALAZ represents Hail and symbolizes nature, wrath, being tested, and overcoming obstacles
10. NAUTHIZ represents Need and symbolizes restriction, conflict, willpower, endurance, and self-reliance

11. ISA represents Ice and symbolizes clarity, stasis, challenges, introspection, and watching & waiting 

12. JERA represents the Year and symbolizes cycles, completion, changes, harvest, and reaping rewards

13. EIHWAZ represents a Yew Tree and symbolizes balance, enlightenment, death, and the World Tree

14. PERTHRO represents a Dice Cup and symbolizes fate, chance, mystery, destiny, and secrets

15. ALGIZ represents an Elk and symbolizes protection, defense, instinct, group effort, and guardianship

16. SOWILO represents the Sun and symbolizes health, honor, resources, victory, wholeness, and cleansing

17. TIWAZ represents the god Tyr and symbolizes masculinity, justice, leadership, logic, and battle

18. BERKANA represents a Birch Tree and symbolizes femininity, fertility, healing, regeneration, and birth

19. EHWAZ represents a Horse and symbolizes transportation, movement, progress, trust, and change

20. MANNAZ represents Humanity and symbolizes individuality, friendship, society, cooperation, and help

21. LAGUZ represents Water and symbolizes intuition, emotions, flow, renewal, dreams, and hopes & fears

22. INGUZ represents a Seed and symbolizes goals, growth, change, common sense, and home

23. OTHALA represents Inheritance and symbolizes ancestry, possessions, heritage, experience, and value

24. DAGAZ represents Dawn and symbolizes awakening, certainty, illumination, completion, and hope.