Rune Selection Process
You can consult the Runes on your own or have them confidentially interpreted by your chosen Rune Relator, either remotely or face-to-face. As you approach your Rune selection, first take a few deep breaths and
quietly reflect on any pressing issues that you feel require some guidance. Possibly write a brief sentence or two about your current situation. Do this without the expectation of fortune telling but rather be open to using these Runes as a rational channel for personal insight.
Even if there are no obvious immediate issues for you to address, you can still consult the Runes. They are designed to expose motivating prompts as to spheres of interest on which to focus your attention. You could find yourself considering a course of action which surprises you. Your mind may sparkle at the thought of prescient opportunity. Cherish this thought, make a note of it and nurture it mentally. When the time is right, develop it into whatever serves your purpose.
Even if there are no obvious immediate issues for you to address, you can still consult the Runes. They are designed to expose motivating prompts as to spheres of interest on which to focus your attention. You could find yourself considering a course of action which surprises you. Your mind may sparkle at the thought of prescient opportunity. Cherish this thought, make a note of it and nurture it mentally. When the time is right, develop it into whatever serves your purpose.
Unlike the ancient Runes, the Mindful Runes© are always read one way up – there is no reverse interpretation. Therefore, once drawn,
position each Rune with the symbol image upright.
Single Rune
You choose one Rune - daily, weekly or whenever you feel the need so to do. You can think of this act of Rune selection as ‘spiritual refreshment’ – a way to anchor your thoughts and nurture your mind.
Holding the Rune stone in your left hand and feeling its contours, digest its full interpretation. This Rune is imbued with messages to stimulate your innermost thoughts – possibly reinforcing something that you already know in your heart of hearts.
It is up to you how you use this guidance but, ideally, spend a few moments in which to acknowledge your discovery and whether action or non-action is required. If you keep a journal, writing about your runic experiences can be extremely beneficial. You may choose to turn the essence of the counsel into an affirmation to support your daily decision-making.
Lay the Runes in a triangle as shown in the diagram and follow the directions below to discover
your Guiding Principle [GP], your
Emotional Need [EN] and your
Creative Choice [CC]. You then
read and apply the corresponding Rune Interpretation.
Guiding Principle: the Rune at the pinnacle serves as your Guiding Principle. Savour its interpreted meaning in relationship to your stated issue and your life in general.
Emotional Need: proceed anticlockwise to the left Rune which signifies the need to acknowledge current challenges and learn from them. Think about how this guidance might impact your present situation. It is a signpost for intelligent ways to achieve emotional equilibrium.
Creative Choice: the third Rune involves fresh insight and experiences. It highlights opportunities for creating something new or readjusting something old in such a way as to satisfy your ability to resolve issues and make wise choices.
Return to your Guiding Principle: re-read the interpretative text. Then, with eyes closed, see yourself accepting the lessons you are being given. In particular, pay attention to anything currently causing you anxiety or stress, perhaps due in part to poor decisions you’ve made in the past - always look for the silver linings.
Finally consider how you can make best use of the interlinked three Rune guidance starting right away. And remember: "what you sow you will also reap".
You can choose one randomly in the morning and carry it around all day in your pocket, every now and then touching it to reinforce the emotional fitness knowledge engendered therein.
Alternatively, select a Rune towards bedtime and, after thinking through its meaning, put it under your pillow. Imagine the positive purposeful aspects of your new perspective on your life choices tomorrow, and in the long term, as you drift off to sleep.
A Few Friendship Ideas
If a friend asks you for advice about a personal issue, you can make them an appropriate Rune stone or card with the accompanying interpretation printed or handwritten. Such a simple handmade gift is really appreciated. Furthermore, people often claim to have a favourite number. For a novel gift ask them for their special number and lovingly craft them a Rune to match.
Once you feel competent enough in your use of the Mindful Runes©, you might like to invite a few friends round for an informal gathering and share some runic guidance. This can be both thought-provoking and fun. However, as Rune interpretations can stir up powerful emotions, always ensure your guests are in a calm frame of mind when they leave.
It is up to you how you use this guidance but, ideally, spend a few moments in which to acknowledge your discovery and whether action or non-action is required. If you keep a journal, writing about your runic experiences can be extremely beneficial. You may choose to turn the essence of the counsel into an affirmation to support your daily decision-making.
Three Rune Triangle
This arrangement is recommended when you want to look at an issue in some depth or generally seek guidance on how to live more healthily right now. You will find the Runes you choose are pragmatically interconnected in a variety of ways to your current circumstances and emotional welfare.Lay the Runes in a triangle as shown in the diagram and follow the directions below to discover
your Guiding Principle [GP], your
Emotional Need [EN] and your
Creative Choice [CC]. You then
read and apply the corresponding Rune Interpretation.
Guiding Principle: the Rune at the pinnacle serves as your Guiding Principle. Savour its interpreted meaning in relationship to your stated issue and your life in general.
Emotional Need: proceed anticlockwise to the left Rune which signifies the need to acknowledge current challenges and learn from them. Think about how this guidance might impact your present situation. It is a signpost for intelligent ways to achieve emotional equilibrium.
Creative Choice: the third Rune involves fresh insight and experiences. It highlights opportunities for creating something new or readjusting something old in such a way as to satisfy your ability to resolve issues and make wise choices.
Return to your Guiding Principle: re-read the interpretative text. Then, with eyes closed, see yourself accepting the lessons you are being given. In particular, pay attention to anything currently causing you anxiety or stress, perhaps due in part to poor decisions you’ve made in the past - always look for the silver linings.
Finally consider how you can make best use of the interlinked three Rune guidance starting right away. And remember: "what you sow you will also reap".
Rune Selection Extras
As you tune into the guidance of the Mindful Runes©, you might like to engage with their emotional ease messages on an everyday basis, at least for a while.You can choose one randomly in the morning and carry it around all day in your pocket, every now and then touching it to reinforce the emotional fitness knowledge engendered therein.
Alternatively, select a Rune towards bedtime and, after thinking through its meaning, put it under your pillow. Imagine the positive purposeful aspects of your new perspective on your life choices tomorrow, and in the long term, as you drift off to sleep.
A Few Friendship Ideas
If a friend asks you for advice about a personal issue, you can make them an appropriate Rune stone or card with the accompanying interpretation printed or handwritten. Such a simple handmade gift is really appreciated. Furthermore, people often claim to have a favourite number. For a novel gift ask them for their special number and lovingly craft them a Rune to match.
Once you feel competent enough in your use of the Mindful Runes©, you might like to invite a few friends round for an informal gathering and share some runic guidance. This can be both thought-provoking and fun. However, as Rune interpretations can stir up powerful emotions, always ensure your guests are in a calm frame of mind when they leave.