A lot of witches like to use witch-stones for divination and spell casting and the Witch's Runes are some of the easiest and simplest to make and use as there are only 13 basic runes. Some witches will add stones as they develop along in the Craft in order to work very simple and effective spells whether at home on their altar or while they are on the go.

The material that is used to make these runes purely depends on the witch's personal preferences. They can be made using stones, wood, bone, potter's clay, or even Fimo. Whatever you decide to make your runes from then you may want to also obtain either some acrylic or enamel paint in either basic black or whatever color, or colors, that suits your fancy. If you really want to take the time and effort you can carve or burn the runes into wood or bone. The easiest material for making your runes with would be potter's clay, play-dough or Fimo. You can press the symbols into the any of these materials and once they are dry bake them in a regular oven on low heat. You can use paint to color in the symbols after the rune stones are baked, or leave them au-natural.

Here are the basic rune symbols and their meanings:

Sun: rune stone symbol is a sun. Sabbat: Autumn Equinox. Time frame is August 1 to September 23. Magical number is 1. Answer to yes or no question: yes. Gender affiliation is male. Basic meaning: Strength, A man of authority - possibly a father or father figure. Power and confidence is also represented. Overcoming past difficulties and achievement of goals.

Moon: rune stone symbol is a crescent moon. Sabbat: Samhain. Time frame: September 23 to October 31. Magical number is 2. Answer to yes or no questions: no. Gender affiliation is female. Basic meaning: All things Feminine. Feminine knowledge and wisdom, psychic and occult awareness. Magic.

Empathy: rune stone symbol is two interlocking circles. Sabbat: Winter Solstice. Time frame October 1 – December 23. Magical number is 3; Answer to yes or no questions: unknown. Gender affiliation is male. Basic meaning: All things are coming together perfectly. If referring to a relationship it can represent love or marriage.

War: rune stone symbol is two crossed arrows. Sabbat: Imbolc. Time frame is December 23 to February 1. Magical number is 4. Answer to yes or no questions: yes. Gender affiliation is female. Basic meaning: There are trials and troubles ahead but they are not insurmountable.

Snake: rune stone symbol is a wriggling snake. Sabbat: Spring Equinox. Time frame is February 1 to March 23. Magical number is 5. Answer to yes or no questions = No. Gender affiliation is male. Basic Meaning: A move away from, or a possible drastic change, in your present environment. May mean a possible journey, or just change.

Freedom: rune stone symbol is three birds in flight. Sabbat: Beltane. Time frame is March 23 to May 1 Magical Number is 6; Answer to yes or no questions = Unknown. Gender affiliation is female. Basic meanings = This rune indicates that you are able to achieve your desires and wishes. Things can, and will change if you truly want them to; however nothing is to be forced upon the querant.

Nature: rune stone symbol is a leaf. Sabbat = Summer Solstice. Time frame is May 1 to June 23 Magical number is 7. Answer to yes or no questions: yes. Gender affiliation is male. Basic meaning: the beginning or blossoming of something new, possibly a friendship or partnership. Indicates happiness and the natural flow of the natural world.

End: rune stone symbol is a vertical line broken by two horizontal lines Sabbat: Lughnassadh. Time Frame: June 23 to August 1. Assigned magical number is 8. Answer to yes or no questions: no. Gender affiliation is female. Basic meanings: The ending or completion of a cycle or some other thing. The surrounding stones in the reading will tell the querant whether it will be for good or ill.

The Element Stones.

Earth: rune stone symbol is a triangle point downwards. Topside has another line inside triangle with a short line under the point of the symbol to indicate correct direction. Answer to yes or no questions = No Basic meaning = This rune represents security, fertility, work, money, practicality and basic everyday matters.

Air: rune stone symbol is a triangle point upwards. Base has another parallel line inside triangle. Also a short line under bottom of symbol to indicate correct direction. Answer to yes or no questions = yes Basic meanings = The intellect. The air rune stands for intelligence, strength of will, authority and organization. It can also symbolize courage and mental power and energy.

Fire: rune stone symbol is a triangle point upwards. Put a small line under bottom of symbol to indicate correct direction. Answer for yes or no questions = yes Basic meanings = Creativity, motivation, inspiration, intuition and enthusiasm. Deals with career, new ventures and business projects.

Water: rune stone symbol is a triangle pointing downwards. Draw a short line under the point of the symbol to indicate correct direction. Answer for yes or no questions = no Basic meanings = Emotions, Psychic sensitivity, personal relationships and artistic ability, Love, peace, joy, happiness, contentment, and fulfillment in one's life and endeavors.

Spirit: rune stone symbol is a double triangle joined together at the base. Answer for yes or no questions = unknown Basic Meanings = The ether, also spirit or soul, which dwells in all living things. This symbol signifies that all things have a common element and are connected in the great web of life.

You will need a soft cloth to use for casting the stones on and a pouch to store them in. After focusing and concentrating on your question and on your witch-stones, gently toss the stones upon the cloth.

Read the stones and see how they relate to your question. The stones closest to you are the most relevant and should be read first. The stones that have fallen furthest away are less relevant to your inquiry. Any stones not landing on the cloth should be viewed as not relevant and returned to the pouch. Stones that fall very close together or one on top of another have a combined meaning, whether or not they seem compatible with each other.

For a simple yes or no question, simply concentrate and then draw one stone from the pouch.

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