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Runes and Me

My first set of runes was a birthday gift from a dear friend in the late 80’s.  Though I had never used an oracle before, I was fascinated by this process and was soon making a daily ritual of it.  In the early years I only worked with Ralph Blum’s 'Book of Runes' and found that it satisfied me completely.  Eventually I tried others, but would always return to Blum’s insightful interpretations. 

 In 1990 I  attended a family reunion in Glacier National Park in Montana, where we stayed on a beautiful lake with an endless beach of smooth stones.  I returned home with enough stones to make almost a dozen sets.  My first sets were a bit crude compared to what I make today, but it gave me such a thrill to give those sets away and to turn people on to the runes.  I was hooked. 
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Soon thereafter,  living in Southeast Alaska,  I discovered many wonderful beaches lined with beautiful stones just calling out to become runes.  At first I painted the symbols with a fine brush,  and soon mastered the simple skill of a straight line.  I was not totally satisfied with my product though, because the stones are intended to live and tumble together, so obviously paint would not last.  I didn't want to settle on a product that wouldn't last.  It did not take me long to realize the possibility of carving them on a lathe.  (I had worked at a lathe years before as a dental lab technician.  Only now did I discover why!) 

Once I started carving the symbols with the lathe, I was really hooked.  This is a product I am proud of.  Each of these stones is like a child to me.  I love and cherish each one.  I think they are all beautiful!  I also love sharing them with others, so they create more love and appreciation over and over with each use. 

I have also always loved sewing and using fun fabrics, so it was a natural for me to create my own little bags in which to keep the stones.  I even twist my own threads to make the drawstrings to co-ordinate with the fabric.  These bags are the perfect place to keep and cherish these precious rune stones, harvested with love and carved with passion. 

I am currently studying the runes in a more detailed way, in hopes of doing readings soon. There is much to study (as the runes are truly ancient) and I am finding it very fascinating and exciting.  Using the runes for guidance and inspiration has truly changed my life and accelerated my spiritual growth.  Thank you ODIN!

~Barbara

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