Tigerangel, I really like the idea of the runes, but I've never used them before and I dont know much about them. Will my lack of knowledge affect their usefulness? I'm interested in rune work and I am open to using it, just inexperienced with it. The essential oil idea is great! I will definitely use that - it will also add to the calming scents I plan on including in the bag.
You guys have all been so helpful! I'd be happy to post about what I end up going with and including pictures if anyone is interested. I'm happy to share the product of all of our pooled knowledge!
I'm growing to love this community more by the day!
Well firstly we all have to start somewhere when we learn a new skill, what's most important in using runescript in a magickal working is to know the meaning of the rune and effect you want from it, and to write it down in the order you wish it to work, the rune script I wrote in the other post was what I would have used for gaining confidence and using communication to give self confidence also to empowered these aspects and give protection for a safe journey.
It's my own personal belief that it's our own intent and focus that empowers the runes, the process of doing the active act of making the spell bag and our intent and focus is what gives it power.
You might like this website to get to know about runes and there uses and meanings
http://www.sunnyway.com/runes/galdr.html
I have my own way of using rune magick in accordance with my own spiritual beliefs, the triple goddess aspect is important to me, so I will always say a chant for my intentions 3 times.
Just start with what you feel comfortable with, just using the one rune symbol can be effective also, just find the one that you feel is most appropriate to what you want to achieve in the spell bag, you can also paint or write the rune symbol on to the crystals in the bag, there is alot of different ways to use runes in magick, as of now I have a spiritual affirmation in my purse that I have wrote some runescript on that I feel will help with manifesting the affirmation for me, and I take out every morning and read it out, once I'm done with using it I will burn the piece of paper, which is just a personal preference of mine to end its effect.
Another thing I like to do with rune magick is use a colored candle for what type of energy I need and score the rune symbol into it and let it burn down whist I meditate on my intent and focus and intentions for what I'm needing while I have all the ingredients layed out to be put into the spell bag.