Practical Rune Magic VI

[Rick]

Hello, everybody!

The 6th Runecharm in the Havamal deals with returning a curse to it's source, (or sender).

You will need a white votive candle, candle holder, & an instrumnt with which to carve the candle. this working is best done on a Wednesday.

cast your protective circle (see 'Practical Rune Magic I'). Particularly invoke Odin & Thor for this working. Using "North is up", carve onto the top of the votive as follows: east, Raido; south, Kenaz; west, Hagalaz; & north, Jera. Chant, speak, or sing each Rune's name as you carve it. "Blood" each Rune (*optional, not for the squeamish!) Light the candle, & let it burn 'til it's gone.

This can also be carved into wood to make a "portable" charm.

How it works: Raido & Jera both represent wheels; their energy turns the curse from its course, & back to it's sender. Kenaz , the torch, (the 'anchor Rune here) "blinds" the sender. Hagalaz 'hails" the sender's own curse down upon him/her.

Hoping you don't have any curses to return...

Happy Runing!

[Silver Venus]

Thanks Rick :) I always love your Rune Magic Spells!
(spsp ~ Thought that six was VI though ;) )

Ok to my questions.. even though I have never been cursed (touch wood!!!!) I just thought Id ask these..
What if you dont know what the curse that has been put on you is? Do you need to know exactly what it is to remove it?
What if you want to remove it but not send it back to the person who has cast it out? Do you just remove Hagalaz? Or is that not a good idea?
Arent curses just fuelled with belief?

:p little grasshopper

[Rick]

Originally posted by Silver Venus
Thanks Rick :) I always love your Rune Magic Spells!
(spsp ~ Thought that six was VI though ;) )

OOPS!

Ok to my questions.. even though I have never been cursed (touch wood!!!!) I just thought Id ask these..
What if you dont know what the curse that has been put on you is? Do you need to know exactly what it is to remove it?
What if you want to remove it but not send it back to the person who has cast it out? Do you just remove Hagalaz? Or is that not a good idea?
Arent curses just fuelled with belief?

:p little grasshopper

Umm... I don't think it matters if you know the exact nature of the curse, or if you know who the sender is, for that matter. This working will return a working against you (one intended to harm you) to it's source.

If you just wish to 'deflect' a harmful working, rather than return it, you'd use Runecharm V.

Are curses fueled by belief? Hmm... to some extent, perhaps. But Rune workings work, whether the intended recipient believes in Runes, magic, or anything else. It has to do with their Primal, Elemental, Divine Source of Power, I think. A very few "systems" of magic tap into the same (or similar) Source. These can only be countered with workings of an equal Source. It's kinda like invoking a garden Gnome can't overcome invoking Odin (nothing against garden Gnomes).

[Silver Venus]

Thanks for clearing that up babes! I think I understand it all allot better now.
So your saying that this is a good spell to do if you are suspicious of anyone/curses and feel like they have ben put on you?
...just to clear out all the cobwebs (in a sense) and make sure your well protected :)

[Rick]

...that's how it works.

[WildSpirit]

Well, Rick, considering I devote to the Welsh pantheon, would it be possible to exchange Odin and Thor with different deities.

[Rick]

Umm... OK, without trying to come off as flip or trite... only if you're using Runes that originated in Wales. Or perhaps Ogham (does Ogham have magical applications?).

In other words... since Odin gave us Runes (see the thread 'Runes I' in Divination for the related Edda stanzas), you invoke Odin (& by extension, the Norse/Germanic Gods/desses) in Rune workings. If I'm doing a Native American animal magic working, I don't invoke Odin (even though I'm a bloodsworn Odinsman). Some things are strengthened by mixing, some things are diluted.

Besides, all Gods/desses are real. I believe in all of 'em: wandering Odin, thundering Thor, fierce Kali, gentle Jesus, the swift Mayung Wind Riders, dancing Kokopelli,the happy Smiling God, sunny Bel, lovely Bridget, fiery Pele, etc... I honor all of them. But I don't follow them all.

Hope that makes sense...

[Silver Venus]

Originally posted by Rick
"Blood" each Rune (*optional, not for the squeamish!)
I was reading 'The Magical Runes' By Micheal Howard over the weekend, and he said that Odin is a 'blood thirsty' God but didnt explian why.. I straight away thought of these spells! I have not been blooding my runes in these spells ~ should I be? for Odin and why is he said to be blood thirsty?
:)

[WildSpirit]

Oh yeah...I completely forgot about Ogham...sorry!

[Rick]

Originally posted by Silver Venus

I was reading 'The Magical Runes' By Micheal Howard over the weekend, and he said that Odin is a 'blood thirsty' God but didnt explian why.. I straight away thought of these spells! I have not been blooding my runes in these spells ~ should I be? for Odin and why is he said to be blood thirsty?
:)

Umm... probably because Odin is said to take the best in their prime, as he's building up his army on Einerjar (Fallen Heroes) for Ragnarok. I don't see staining the Runes as absolutely "it won't work if you don't" necessary. But I know that, when I do stain them, my workings go faster, & the outcomes are more consistent with my intent. And as a female, you have an advantage. You can use your 'moon time' blood; we poor males have to 'draw' blood. :p Some say it's symbolic; you can use a dab of red paint. I think that's probably OK (See 'Runes I' in Divination for more on staining Runes).

A friend of mine took a bottle of red crafter's paint, put 9 drops of his blood into the paint, & uses that to stain his Runes (9 being a sacred number).

[Silver Venus]

Rick you always help me so much :) I thought it may have something to do with his sacrifice..but this has added a few more pieces to my jogsaw puzzle of understanding!
It also never occured to me before about staining with my 'Moon Time' Blood! Allot less painfull and very goddess!
Thank you :D

[Rick]

This is the 6th Runecharm in the Havamal:

"That sixth I know, if someone wounds me
with Runes on gnarled root written,
or rouses my wrath by reckless speech:
him blights shall blast, not me."

Havamal 151:1-4

[Joy]

Hi Rick,
I'm new here and hope you don't mind me asking. But, when are you going to post some more of these wonderful bits of information???

[ANUR36]

Your mind has me in awe!

[Rick]

Aw, stop it, my head is already so swelled up that it's hard to keep the horns on my hat! :T

Sorry about the delay... it's a long story... Runecharm# 7 should be up by next week...

[Silver Venus]

Yipppeeee No. 7 on its way :boing:

[Sunday's Child]

Tell me about Raido....

Is it concerned with communication?
Attunment of something with two sides?
Two elements?Union? Reunion?
I know I ask too many questions... I'm probably not even in the right forum.

[Myst]

Actually there are threads in Divination about many of the runes - Raido is here - > http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7926

[Rick]

Originally posted by Sunday's Child
Tell me about Raido....

Is it concerned with communication?
Attunment of something with two sides?
Two elements?Union? Reunion?
I know I ask too many questions... I'm probably not even in the right forum.

1. No
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. Maybe. Raido is a wheel, so it might indicate a return (or reunion)...
6. Yes... & Yes... but it's OK, we love you anyway...

[Sunday's Child]

Yipee!!! I looked in the Divination and found a whole list of runes to go over. Thanks guys. I'll catch up!!!

P.S. I'm glad ya love me, I feel soooo special! hehe:D

[dragonmagic64]

Hello hello,
:evilway:
Just a quick note to ya, really great stuff.
I'm new as well. and really love this sight.
so much knowledge . :confused: so many sourses :bug:
I really love expanding my brain. Now if I could just learn to spell. :D
You know rick I feel the same way as far as the gods go , I believe in them all :devil: :eek: and respect their stations. Just don't follow all of them.
Also thanks for the clarification as for as how ruin magik works. any other little bits of info to clear the muddled sky of my mind.
for instance what is a good spel;l for clearing of the mind. or perhapes lifting a curse that has traveled with someone for years or even incarnations.?? (if you believe in that) :elf:
thanks again and I'll stay posted for more classes .
dragonmagic64

[dragonmagic64]

:evilway:
hi guys , well I was singing the praises of this sight to a friend , and rick , and his on line lessons.
I send the message and poof , its somewhere , but not here.
well I'm not going to type it all over. I'll just say that , I love your postings. great informative. :sunny:
:thumbsup:

[Harmony Aurore]

Hello, everybody!

The 6th Runecharm in the Havamal deals with returning a curse to it's source, (or sender).

You will need a white votive candle, candle holder, & an instrumnt with which to carve the candle. this working is best done on a Wednesday.

cast your protective circle (see 'Practical Rune Magic I'). Particularly invoke Odin & Thor for this working. Using "North is up", carve onto the top of the votive as follows: east, Raido; south, Kenaz; west, Hagalaz; & north, Jera. Chant, speak, or sing each Rune's name as you carve it. "Blood" each Rune (*optional, not for the squeamish!) Light the candle, & let it burn 'til it's gone.

This can also be carved into wood to make a "portable" charm.

How it works: Raido & Jera both represent wheels; their energy turns the curse from its course, & back to it's sender. Kenaz , the torch, (the 'anchor Rune here) "blinds" the sender. Hagalaz 'hails" the sender's own curse down upon him/her.

Hoping you don't have any curses to return...

Happy Runing!

Hey Rick,

I've never done this type of stuff before (i.e. rune magic), but i'd like to give it a try. So I have a couple of questions.

Can this be used to make a protective charm in general? As in, could i do this on a small piece of wood to wear as an amulet? Is this type of protection only for curses or can it be for protection against bad energy all together?

my other question is, what does it mean to "blood" your runes? is it to draw blood from yourself and let some drop on the rune?
and third, where can i find depictions of these runes?

sorry if i'm asking kinda dumb questions. i'm a newbie at this sort of stuff. I've never really spellcast before

thank you very much in advance,

Harmony Aurore

[Rick]

Hey Rick,

I've never done this type of stuff before (i.e. rune magic), but i'd like to give it a try. So I have a couple of questions.

Can this be used to make a protective charm in general? As in, could i do this on a small piece of wood to wear as an amulet?
Howdy, Harmony

Yep, all of the runecharms can be made into amulets to be worn or carried. Heck, ya can even draw them on a piece of paper & carry that with ya.
Is this type of protection only for curses or can it be for protection against bad energy all together?
Check out Runecharm #5... #5 deflects, #6 reflects... that is, #5 will merely send the energy away from you & harmlessly off into the universe; #6 will return the energy, intact with intent, to the sender... depends which you wanna do...
my other question is, what does it mean to "blood" your runes? is it to draw blood from yourself and let some drop on the rune?
Yep
and third, where can i find depictions of these runes?
Click here: http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=10509 Somewhere within each rune's thread, there's an image.

sorry if i'm asking kinda dumb questions. i'm a newbie at this sort of stuff. I've never really spellcast before

thank you very much in advance,

Harmony Aurore
:hahugh: Your questions aren't dumb, by any means. Ask away, how else ya gonna learn?

[Harmony Aurore]

Thanks so much Rick! I have one last question. It's about the North east things...

On a charm, north would be up, south would be down, east would be left, west would be right... right? How do you do that on a votive candle? do you put it on the side... north would be near the top, south neart the bottom....?

[~Elise~]

Not Rick, nor do I play him on TV.... carve the symbols on top of the candle around the wick.

Elise

[Rick]

Thanks so much Rick! I have one last question. It's about the North east things...

On a charm, north would be up, south would be down, east would be left, west would be right... right? How do you do that on a votive candle? do you put it on the side... north would be near the top, south neart the bottom....?
Thanks, Elise :)

Excerpt from my book, RUNE CHARMS: Practical Applications of Rune Magic Volume One:


Applying the Rune Charms:
General Instructions


I originally formulated these rune charms to be carved “directionally” onto the top of a votive candle, to make using the charms as practical and easy as possible. The charms can also be cut into a piece of wood or clay, or painted onto a stone, & worn or carried (think "key chain"). They can be drawn inside a circle on a piece of paper, which could be carried or burned. There are probably other ways to apply these charms. While candle colors are recommended for each charm, if you don’t have that colored candle on hand, use a white one, or whatever color you’ve got. The color may enhance the magic, but I believe that’s all that it does.

Remember, think practical.

Cast a protective circle. Invoke the Gods (personally, I invoke Odin in the North, Heimdal in the East, Thor in the South, & Freya in the West. You may have your own personal favorite for a particular direction; you can do an all-Gods or all-Goddesses invocation. However, this is a rune working. Don't mix in Gods or Goddesses from other faiths. It’s simply disrespectful to both). Sing, chant, or speak each rune's name as you carve it (this is called "galdr". This energizes the rune). *Optional: You may add a drop of your blood to each rune. Not for the squeamish!* Place the candle "directionally". Speak aloud that which you want changed in your life; be as specific as possible (and again, be practical. If you ask for a Mercedes to appear in your driveway, you will be disappointed. Ask rather for, say, a better paying job to be able to afford a better car, and so forth). Burn the candle 'til it's gone (this releases the energy).

[Harmony Aurore]

I tried doing the blood thing... but my fingers don't bleed!!!! GAH

no matter how much i cut them with sharp knives, or pricked them with needles... no blood. I had to settle for the palm of my hand... which barely trickled.

So I hope my runes appreciated all the hard work!
Now i have sliced and diced digits... and i should probably check my pulse.

[Rick]

Blooding isn't absolutely necessary; that said, most women of child-bearing age have a built-in source that doesn't require breaking the skin, merely the patience to wait 'til Moon Time. Also, I have known women that collected Moon Time blood & froze it for use later.

[Harmony Aurore]

really, i should of just thought of that. but i didn't know if that was appropriate or not. my pained fingers seemed like more of a sacrifice than period cramps.

[David19]

Blooding isn't absolutely necessary; that said, most women of child-bearing age have a built-in source that doesn't require breaking the skin, merely the patience to wait 'til Moon Time. Also, I have known women that collected Moon Time blood & froze it for use later.

Do you know of any alternatives to blood?, i'd be prepared to do it, but i know that i'd probably end up cutting something important like an artery or vein, lol, is it possible to use semen or something (plus it's a more pleasurable when you're extracting it, lol!)?.

[Rick]

Yep, semen is equally acceptable... I know people that use saliva... there are those that use red ink or paint as a substitute... using any of these (blood included) isn't a "make it or break it" thing, just simply adds a certain amount of "oomph", as well as being the 'traditional' way to do it...

[Sage Rainsong]

Excerpt from my book, RUNE CHARMS: Practical Applications of Rune Magic Volume One

Um..wait..did I miss something? You have a book?

[~Elise~]

yes, he has a book out! It is $10 plus $5 for shipping/handling.

Paypal addy is runesong@runesong.net

Elise

[Sage Rainsong]

yes, he has a book out! It is $10 plus $5 for shipping/handling.

oh wow shows what I know :lol: . That will have to be next on my list when I get some money.

[Rick]

Um..wait..did I miss something? You have a book?
Hehehe... well, yeah... it's not a secret, just one of those 'mysteries' ya hear so much about... :lol: