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So I've taken up runic divination recently. And at first I didn't really expect it to work so accurately. I went through the process of making them myself and staining them (although they're currently in wax form and need to be cast soon). I wanted them mostly to get a general idea about what I'm supposed to do in my life. Every single reading has been accurate so far. And I had a very interesting experience this week.

This isn't normally a question I would ask of a divination device, but I was so stressed about it that I needed some sort of reassurance for what I was doing. I asked if I was going to get a job that I had applied for. Here was my reply:
P-wunjo-joy, pleasure, success, recognition.
F-fehu-financial strength, prosperity, possessions won or earned.
R-raido-travel, a correct decision, rune.
To me this was a resounding 'yes'. It eased my mind for the night, and I went to bed.
So all this week I've been waiting for a call from this job, and I haven't recieved any. I went in Wednesday to ask about it, and Thursday, and Friday. Friday evening was my last chance, so I took a deep breath and went back to talk to the manager just one last time.... success! I landed an interview!!

Has anyone else had this kind of experience with runes? It's so accurate sometimes that I wonder if I really want to know the answers or not. I think they are a terrific tool, and I've already learned a lot of grammatic structure from some of the rune tals that I've come across (I'm a bit of a language nerd). I was wondering if I could get some feedback from other rune-users.

-Teshia

Oh, the Fates are quite humorous. As for your reading, does your occupation involve travel, perchance? Either a long commute or a job in the travel industry?

I've toyed with the idea lately to come up with my own set of runic symbols for use in divination. The runes are from a specific culture I don't really adhere to in my tradition, so it feels odd using a system based on such a specific culture. The basic meaning of some of the runes relate so closely to Nordic mythology, I feel like I should be creating a set that applies more to my own practice.

i have never actualy gotten the chance yet to use runes, but i always trusted in them.

no, actualy, but i guess it's clos eto that... my reasons for it are that they always held a closeness to the power of words and thoughts, and that by carving something in to something else, a scarring of that thing imbued with energy, the power is simply undeniable! so i have to respect them, and i do believe that anything with a rune used with a purpose is going to be trustworthy.

I've never used runes but my tarot cards have never let me down yet.

runes don't tell what is going to happen only what might happen. it's like looking down a series of paths that u can go down. which one u choose is up to u. also just stating the issue works better then just asking a question.

I created my set of runes a couple months ago but I haven't used them very many times yet. I think I just feel they aren't ready to be used? Or something, I dunno. But of the times that I have used them they seem accurate if not very plausible.