Inspire Your Journaling With The Runes

Journaling is a powerful practice for self-discovery and personal growth. It allows one to reflect on your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and connect with your inner wisdom. Sometimes finding the necessary inspiration for a journal entry can however be difficult. A wonderful way to enhance your journaling practice is by incorporating runes. The runes are an ancient Germanic alphabet used for writing, divination, and magic. Each rune features a unique symbol representing different aspects of life and the natural world.

The use of runes as a divination tool dates back to the Viking Age (793–1066 CE) and has been practiced by many cultures throughout history. Today, runes are often used as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual practice.

Using the runes to inspire journaling is a simple and effective way to take your spiritual practice to the next level. Here are some steps to get you started.

1. Choose a set of runes that resonates with you. You can order a rune set online, purchase it at your local metaphysical shop, or even make your own. Each set should include 24 runes, plus one blank rune that represents the unknown or unexpected.

2. Set an intention for your rune journaling practice. Before you begin, relax, take a few deep breaths, and then set a clear intention for what you wish to gain from today’s journaling session. It might be clarity, insight, healing, or guidance on a specific issue.

3. Shuffle the runes, then randomly draw a rune for the day. This will be the rune that you will focus on for the journaling session.

4. Reflect on the meaning of the rune. Contemplate what it represents for you. Consider how it relates to your life, as well as the intention you set earlier.

5. Use the rune as a writing prompt and start journaling about what it means to you. You can write about how it relates to your life, what insights or guidance it provides, or any other thoughts or emotions that come up.

6. If you draw the blank rune representing the unknown or unexpected, use it as an opportunity to explore new insights or perspectives that you may not have considered otherwise.

The idea that our cosmology continues to change as we evolve in our spiritual studies and that we play a role in intentionally shaping it lies at the heart of the runes; thus, they are our deepest instruction for creating the self ~ S. Kelley Harrell

Here are some examples of how specific runes can inspire your journaling.

Fehu: Represents wealth, abundance, and material possessions. Use this rune to reflect on your relationship with money and prosperity.

Ansuz: Represents communication, wisdom, and insight. Use this rune to explore your thoughts and feelings regarding communication, self-expression, and learning.

Raidho: Represents travel, movement, and personal growth. Use this rune to reflect on your journey in life and where you want to go next.

Algiz: Represents protection, safety, and guidance. Use this rune to explore your feelings of safety and security in your life.

Gebo: Represents giving, receiving, and exchange. Use this rune to reflect on your relationships and how you give and receive love.

Whether you’re new to journaling or a seasoned professional, applying the ancient wisdom of the runes in your daily spiritual practice will deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. Give it a try and see what magical insights and divine guidance you can uncover.