People have always been interested in their future, the possibility of avoiding wrong actions. In addition, fortune-telling on maps and runes can give advice in various difficult situations, help determine the choice. Consider in this article the significance of the Slavic runes in divination, the ways of their interpretation.
Slavic runes for divination
The symbolism of the runes is associated with important images for the Slavic peoples and deities. In addition to fortune-telling, they were used to create amulets, they were put on dwellings above the door to protect them from evil spirits. It was believed that the symbols of the runes were woven from the energy space of the Great Spirit, which endowed each separate rune with special strength and information load.
Interpretation of runes in fortune-telling
- The world is the inner self of man, the microcosm. The world also symbolizes Belobog, life, the desire for absolute order and harmony. The meaning of the rune is the protection of the light forces, spiritual elevation.
- Chernobog - is treated as death, violation of borders and balance of power. During the divination of the rune, Chernobog means the breaking of old, burdensome ties, a way out of a difficult situation.
- Alatyr - the cornerstone - the altar, which is the basis of all that exists. When guessing Alatyr should be understood as a stable state of things, stability.
- Rainbow - rune means joy. Its interpretation: a favorable outcome of the current situation, the restoration of balance and harmony.
- Need - in addition to being cramped in material means, Necessity symbolizes fate, an inevitable fate. It should be understood as the presence of insurmountable restrictions of actions at the moment, the need to observe borders and obey the prohibitions.
- Cruda - two meanings: cleansing fire and speech. As a symbol of fire, Krud is interpreted as a purification from all that is old and unnecessary. As a consequence, it acquires the meanings of the verb, speech - the embodiment of intentions, the disclosure of abilities.
- Treba - sacrifice, self-sacrifice . Actions have a specific goal - to acquire new knowledge, to radically change the sphere of activity, to acquire spiritual enlightenment.
- Strength - refers to the inner strength, the ability to defeat their base needs for the benefit of the highest goal, overcome obstacles, strengthen the spirit.
- The wind - rune symbolizes the god Veles - the patron of magic. When guessing, it should be understood as magical providence, creative splash, inspiration.
- Bereginya - associated with the goddess-mother Makosh. She is the guardian of the family hearth, the patroness of all life. Bereguinja at guessing means fertility and a prosperity.
- Ud - the symbol is considered a pair with Bereginya. Ud, personifying a phallus, means vivacious male power, patronizes spouses, promotes good relations in the family.
- Lelya - characterizes the goddess, the daughter of Makoshi. It is interpreted as the spiritual power of life, the awakening and strengthening of intuition .
- Rock - the outcome of the situation can not be predicted. Only higher forces will participate in it, any actions of a person will not be able to influence the state of things.
- Support - the acquisition of firmness of the spirit, the soil underfoot after an incomprehensible situation, unclear circumstances.
- Dazhdbog is a symbol of wealth, of gaining wealth due to higher powers. Also, a rune can mean an inheritance, the receipt of money without much effort.
- Perun - this rune is associated with the god Perun. It is treated as a defense against dark forces, indicating the right direction.
- There is - symbolizes the movement of life. When guessing a rune should be understood as a favorable change associated with fateful decisions.
- Source - means peace in a state of rest, the beginning and the end. During fortune telling, the Source is interpreted as a temporary stagnation in the affairs and decisions, the need for waiting.