How to Play Odin Runes – Origin and Casting Methods

Ever heard of Odin runes, Norse runes or Futhark runes? The runes make up a form of writing, which served as much for communication as for magic and divination. Usually inscribed on stones in an ancient alphabet, they were used by ancient Germanic peoples and Vikings as an oracle.

Read on to learn how to play Odin Runes and find out more about this mighty oracle!

Check out in the video below what runes are:

What are Odin’s runes?

The runes of Odin – or Futhark runes, name formed by the initials of the first six runes – are a powerful oracle of the ancient Norse people, capable of serving as a basis for the divination of various aspects of life or even as talismans of protection and good energies. .

In addition to an oracle, runes are also a set of letters that form an alphabet that was used by the Norse people. Letters were engraved not only on stones, but also on various objects such as weapons, tools and accessories, as well as being engraved on doors and windows for protection.

Odin is the main god worshiped by the ancient Norse people, known as the lord of battles, who reigned over all other gods.

The Rise of Odin’s Runes

According to Norse mythology, the game of runes was a gift that the god Odin received for his 9 days and 9 nights sacrifice, in which he starved and suffered hanging on the Tree of Life, called Yggdrasil. During his agony, Odin received the enlightenment of rune symbology and brought it to the Norse people.

However, no one knows for sure how, where or when the runes appeared, which is in line with the meaning of the word “rune”, which means “secret”, “whisper” or “mysterious whisper”.

How to use Odin’s Runes

We can use Odin’s runes for divinatory purposes, that is, as an oracle. We can also use a specific rune as a talisman, against negative energies or in order to attract prosperity, depending on the chosen Odin rune.

When used as an oracle, ancient runes can be played in different ways. There are casts of one, three, five or more runes. The more stones used, the more complex and complete the reading of your future will be.

Understand how the rune game works in the video:

How to play Odin’s Runes

Knowing the meanings of each stone is essential to playing runes, but it’s not the only requirement: you need to be connected to the runes, so you can hear what they have to say.

Before starting a rune reading, it is necessary to clear your mind of everything that is not necessary; with your mind free, concentrate deeply on the question, shuffle and select the number of desired runes for each cast.

Odin Runes – One Stone Game

This is the simplest and most practical way to play runes, suitable for beginners. It consists of pulling out just one rune and focusing on an aspect of your life that wants clarification.

Odin Runes – Three Stones Game

With the question in mind, choose three runes, one at a time, and then place them in order of withdrawal from left to right. Place them white side up and then turn them one by one from the right. The first rune reveals the situation, the second gives you the path, and the third indicates what you will receive if you follow the indicated path.

For “yes” or “no” questions, the interpretation will be as follows:

• Three runes in a straight position: affirmative answer;
• Three runes in an inverted position: negative response, accompanied by the reasons for the result and what is needed to change the situation;
• Two straight runes and one inverted rune: the inverted rune describes an obstacle in the context of the question;
• Two inverted runes and one straight rune: negative answer, but that can be reversed if you choose an alternative path or change your actions.

Odin Runes – Rune Cross

Another way to play runes is using the rune cross: after mixing the stones and thinking about a question, arrange three runes from left to right, and the fourth and fifth runes above and below the middle rune, respectively. The interpretation of each rune will be done as follows:

• First rune: cause of the problem;
• second rune: how the present influences the situation;
• Third rune: possible consequence if the directions of the second rune are followed;
• Fourth rune: needed outside help;
• Fifth rune: situations that cannot be changed and that, therefore, must be accepted.

Consultations with esoterics

The one stone game and the three rune game are ways for beginners, while the rune cross is a slightly more complex game. If you’re still not feeling confident in your reading, or prefer a more unbiased view of what runes have to say, talk to one of our experts!

You can make a rune inquiry via chat, phone or email. In addition, you can check comments and evaluations from other people who have already talked to the chosen esoteric.

Check out our guide on how to query runes!