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Crystals, Gemstones, Products for a New Age in Vancouver, WA (866) 815-8639 |
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Runes
the Art of Divination
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About the Origin of Runes
The origin of the runes has been lost to ancient history but their earliest use seems to have been with the Alpine Germanic people, some sources claim with the Heruli tribe. This is speculated because the earliest title for the masters of the runes amongst the early Viking tribes was the word "heruli".
Runes were last in current use during the Middle Ages. The first glyphs of the alphabet were called runes from the Gothic runa, meaning "a secret thing, a mystery" and were used for many purposes such as casting, healing, travel and battle protection.
The spiritual values of the runes have developed throughout the ages, primarily through the Germanic thought-world, and have a very close connection with the old Germanic religion and mythology. In fact, some say they are so closely tied to the old Germanic religion that the use of runes, without a basic and, perferably, advanced knowledge of the religion would be a waste of time, as most of their meaning and value would go unfathomed. Further it has been noted that in addition to having a written sigil, runes also have a sound that is sung to represent them. These rune-songs are knows as galdr, and any magickal use of runes should include them.
Today runes more and more become a very preferred divination tool, especially when carved into crystals or stone as they are very durable and can combine the energy of the stone with the divinational meaning for the bearer. We offer runes in sets of same and sometimes mixed stones.
At the Wishing Well we try to keep a stock of at least 3 per rune type and change the choice of stones often to give as many as possible people the opportunity to have just the set that "speaks" to them. You can also order special sets at an additional charge. Those sets will be specifically crafted for the customer and will have a waiting period. Please allow 3-4 weeks before you need to have them. |
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Witches 8
are a modern variation of historical runes with pictographs that represent gods, and goddesses, and symbols that modern witches are familiar with. This is a set of 8 divinatory runes specially designed for the use of witches. But are great for those who wish to divine without working with a large set. |
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Witches 13 runes
are a modern variation of historical runes with pictographs that represent gods, and goddesses, and symbols that modern witches are familiar with. This is a set of 13 divinatory runes specially designed for the use of witches. It is a bit more elaborate then the witches 8 set but still a good choice if you prefer to divine without a large set. |
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Theban Alphabet
The origins of the Theban Alphabet are lost in the mists of time. It is often called the "Runes of Honorius" after it's reputed inventor, Honorius of Thebes.It is also known as the witches alphabet and can be used to write spells, inscriptions and other texts. It serves to disguise the meaning of the text and to givet a mystical quality. |
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Elder Futhark Runes
The earliest version of a runic alphabet is know as the Elder Futhark, so named after the phonetic value of the first six runes in the series: F(heu), U(ruz), TH(urisaz), A(nsuz), R(aido), and K(enaz). There are twenty-four runes in the Elder Futhark, broken into three groups of eight knowns as aettir. The runes of each aettir have an interrelation that binds them in a common theme. Our sets include a 25th blank rune stone. |
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Kid's Runes
This is a specially designed set for children! Consider these stones as oracle stones as they encourage positive thinking, positive affirmations, and positive life styles for children. These are not geared towards any specific belief system, but they honor nature and the moon as well as love, health, luck, new experiences, creatures large and small, joy and fun, knowledge, music, strength and courage. Children of all ages of are drawn to these stones! This set also encourages journal writing as children can journalize (or draw pictures) of their experience with each stone. They are available in glass bead as well as gems stone form. |
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Astrology Runes
This set represents the signs of the zodiac and combined with the energy of the stones they can have a deep impact on your divinational outcome, especially when used in addition to readings of other types such as tarot or gazing spheres when specifics seem unclear. This set can be crafted to the customers specifications. Please allow 3-4 weeks for custom sets before the stones are needed. |
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Medieval Magick & Healing Runes
were used in the Middle Ages and are mostly Germanic and Dutch in origin. Such runes were used for protection and healing but not for rune - casting. In fact they were mainly associated with gods and goddesses that were revered secretly in Christian times and still are today. They are often placed on and around altars and used in the workings for healing spells. |
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