Runes are very dynamic and multi-dimensional in several ways. Once you get to know your runes on a spiritual, deep level, they kind of make their way into your life daily without you even knowing about it. If you are quite to that level yet, or you need some new ideas, here are some ways to use runes in your daily life:
- Place a rune in your pocket to draw in its energy during your day.
- Make a grid using runes. You do this just like you would a crystal grid, but you will use your runes. Keep the grid on your altar or a place where you can see it.
- Wear jewelry that has been inscribed with your favorite rune.
- Try writing your name using runes.
- Write an affirmation with your runes.
- Pull ONE rune stone and meditate on its meaning all day. Write it on your calendar and pick a new one every day for 24 days.
- Talk a walk in nature and listen for the runes to speak to you through nature. I have taken walks and seen Kenaz in the clouds, Algiz spray-painted on the side of a building, or Elwaz in a fallen twig, etc. You might be surprised just how many runes you will see once you are open-minded enough and willing to receive them.
- When you wake up each morning, do a stadha. These are similar to sun salutations in yoga.
- Anytime you do a blessing or cleansing in your home, dip your finger into oil and draw a protective rune over your fireplace, windows, doors, etc.
- When you sign your name, end it with your favorite rune. Don’t do this on any legal document.
- You can draw runes on your body to help with healing:
- Berkano if you need general healing
- Lagus helps with blockages
- Draw runes on your foods with sauces
- While you are cooking, draw runes over your food in the air. You could also draw one over your water, tea, or coffee. Pick a rune for your specific intention.
