Runes and Colour

[Little Baron]

Digging through the loft today, I found a set of runes that I bought quite a few years ago.

I don't remember which ones they are since the packaging was chucked many years ago. I can tell you, aside from the accompanying hardback book being published by Element and it's writer being Maria Letizia Renzulli, that the actual runes are plain and very uninspiring - black plasic with a gold symbol on each. I have no problem with the accompanying book but the runes are quite horrid.

I had been thinking about runes recently, especially after Moonbows post, and have considered making some for myself. I feel a handmade set would be nicer. I have looked though some of the threads and have seen some stunning sets that members here have made. I did make a set for a friend about ten years ago out of found pebbles, but this time, was considering buying semi-precious stones for the job.

I thought than rather than just buying a lot of them and making them, I would spend a week getting to know the 'said rune' and at the end buy an appropriate stone and engrave/paint it. It would take longer but obviously, stones are not cheap (when you have no cash).

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find information that might help me to decide which stones would be appropriate for each rune - down to energies and colour. I have done some (very minimal) reading on Fehu this afternoon and thought that colourwise, gold may be appropriate. But ith which stone? I know little about crystals and stones, so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Yaboot

 

[Moonbow]

How about Black Onyx for Algiz

Algiz is the rune of protection and Black Onyx is used for protection, grounding and centering.

 

[Moonbow]

I have another suggestion........

The eight rune, Inguz, is the rune of fertility and is akin to the moon......... how about Moonstone? one of my favourites too!

 

[Little Baron]

Thanks Moonbow!

Great suggestions. I will be looking into them when the time comes around.

I have just gone through a draw and found a sheet of paper with the meanings for many gemstones on it. That should also be helpful when I buy the appropriate stone.

As I said, I think this week will be the week of 'Fehu'. I will research as much as I can about it (if I get any bloody time, hehe) and at the end of the week, when back home, I will go and look in my local spiritual shop for the stone - looking at appropriate colours (possibly a golden one for Fehu) and see whether the meanings associated make a sense and compare. Hopefully, learning through colour and how the stones relate to the symbols will help to make my understanding of the runes clearer. I am hoping to use them with the cards; throwing a couple with the spread or placing one over certain cards for added messages and clarification.

Yaboot

 

[tabbycat]

I have a set of runes with different stones - they're made of resin, with the rune inscribed on one side and the stone embedded in the other. I don't know what criteria were used to choose the stones, but I'll post a list -
Fehu - Red Jasper
Uruz - Yellow Agate
Thurisaz - Black Onyx
Ansuz - Amethyst
Raidho - Turquoise
Kenaz - Red Tiger Eye
Gebo - Rose Quartz
Wunjo - Green Onyx
Hagalaz - Labradorite
Nauthiz - Tourmalinated Quartz
Isa - White Agate
Jera - Moss Agate
Eihwaz - Fossil Jasper
Perthro - Smoky Quartz
Algiz - Aventurine
Sowilo -Tiger Eye
Tiwaz - Bloodstone
Berkana - Carnelian
Ehwaz - Hawk Eye
Mannaz - Quartz Crystal
Laguz - Lapis Lazuli
Inguz - Moonstone
Othila - Malachite
Dagaz - Citrine
Wyrd - Rainbow Moonstone

They are a set of runes with a sense of humour! I once did a daily draw on a wet, miserable day with the question 'What will today bring?' and got the answer 'Water'!
If you're after an inexpensive set of runes, there's a woman on eBayUK at the moment who makes sets (smallish stones, painted symbols and varnished, but they come in nice silk bags) for about £7. She uses some unusual stones - I got a set in unakite from her. I could p-m you with her username, if you like.

Jilly

 

[tabbycat]

Just another thought - the Brian Froud book, The Runes of Elfland is lovely! Not very helpful for serious study though, as each of the runes is represented by a gorgeous picture and a charming fairy tale. In the background of each picture is a secret message or rhyme written in runes which can be translated by referring to a list in the back of the book. Once you've done a few, you find you can read them without the crib sheet, a very easy and insidious way to learn, I felt! I'm thinking of giving the book to a friend's daughter for Xmas - a sneaky way to ease her into studying the occult, I think!
Jilly

 

[Moonbow]

It's interesting that tabbycat's set has Inguz for Moonstone too.

Another idea (which would only give you seven colours - but's it's a start) is to go by the chakras.

Base = red or black (Garnet?)
Sacral = Orange (Carnelian?)
Solar Plexus = Yellow (Citrine)
Heart = green or Pink (Jade or Rose Quartz?)
Throat = Blue (Blue Lace Agate?)
Third Eye = Indigo (Sodalite?)
Crown = Purple (Amethyst?)

Higher Self is usually white or clear (Clear Quartz or Selenite?)

Edited for a link...

This is a reiki site which I love but it has a useful section on the chakras. Just click the list on the left for a wealth of information about each one and a suggested list of stones.

http://www.solarraven.com/chakra.html

 

[Little Baron]

Thanks Jilly

I did look around the web for a set but I am quite into the idea of my making my own. If I had the whole set here and now, I think I would possibly flit between them and be overwhelmed. This way, I can take it one at a time and the process of finding each stone on the basis of what I have learnt about the symbols may be a good way to absorb the information and feelings I get for each one; like meeting one person at a time, rather than a room full and not being able to remember their names.

Was thinking ... I might even use some found items for the runes also ... pebbles or stones that make sense during my week with the said rune. It all feels quite eclectic, which I like.

Your list will be a great starting point. I will look at the corresponding stones as I go along. Cheers!

Yabs

 

[Little Baron]

Thanks Moonbow. I will look into that. In the 'Rune' book I have, there is a section on chakras, which may also be helpful.

I am looking forward to doing this. Doing them one at a time will make it a very personal set and will give enough time to really get to know each one, as they will be chosen for a specific number of reasons and considered.

Yabs

 

[Fulgour]

Ingwaz: the 22nd Rune

The eight rune, Inguz, is the rune of fertility and is akin to the moon...

I've always read this one as male sexual rapture... better check!?