Twenty-five runes made of poplar wood, each engraved with a sign, in a simple cotton pouch. The warm, light wood and the ancient signs make a natural, earthy set for divination, meditation or contemplation.
About the runes
The runes come from the sign system of the Germanic peoples, who once lived across Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The runic script (the Futhark) was used as a means of communing with the gods and asking questions about the future. Each rune stands for a letter, but also carries its own, deeper meaning. By tradition, drawing or laying out the runes is an aid to contemplation and self-reflection.
About the wooden runes
Poplar is a pale, light, pleasant-feeling wood – a traditional material for runes, since the Germanic peoples too carved their signs into wood. The wood gives a warm, natural feel, and the grain of every piece is a little different. The cotton pouch provides simple, natural storage.
Use
The set is a traditional tool for divination and meditation, but can also be kept as a talisman. Many keep the runes in the pouch and draw them one by one, or lay them out in a pattern. It also makes a fine gift for anyone who loves natural materials and ancient signs.
Good to know
This is natural wood, so grain and shade vary slightly from piece to piece. It is best kept from prolonged moisture and wiped with a dry cloth.