[Vilturj] Bindrunes

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Bindrunes are combinations of overlain individual runes into specific patterns to provide a talisman effect or spell-like effect in runic work. A famous bindrune is the Helm of Awe, a protective rune featuring Algiz, Sowelu and Teiwaurz (Tyr).

Bindrunes can be carved, drawn on paper (these tend to carry less 'oomph'), made out of clay or wood, sewn or embroidered in specific colours, tattooed on the body etc. The list goes on.

It's important that the bindrune is created in an aesthetically pleasing way, to better attract and distribute the appropriate energy. One must research each rune thoroughly before including it in a bindrune to make sure two don't necessarily contradict each other. For example, Nauthija and Fehu don't go together particularly well, because one indicates need of fundamental things like food, water, shelter, etc. and the latter indicates material wealth and the physical things we don't necessarily need.

Common runes used in bindrunes are:

Algiz (Elhaz) - for all-purpose protection in physical and spiritual planes.

Sowelu - to 'power up' any bindrune, and to add a solar aspect.

Raedjaz (Raido) - for protection on journeys. Particularly effective for plane and car travel, and for those who go bushwalking but want a bit of extra 'guidance.'

Teiwaurz (Tyr) - for those who want justice to be done.

Oathola (Odal, Othala) - for protection of the home, homeland, territory and to reinforce a sense of patriotism.

Fehu - Good for the acquisition of material wealth, job promotions, for those who are ambitious at work, or want to get their money problems under control. For those who are in debt and want to get on top of things, Fehu combined with Algiz (for protection against further debt) and a power rune like Sowelu will speed up the process.

Berkana - Good protection for mothers at any stage in their lives. Can also help regulate 'womenly' concerns.

Less common runes used in bindrunes because of their ability to add negative or backfiring influences in bindrunes are:

Nauthija (Nyd) - The need rune is primarily indicative of extraordinarily hard times, and its presence in a bindrune often 'attracts' these hard and despairing times to the person creating the bindrune.

Thurisaz (Thorn / Thurs) - The thorn rune is a double edged sword, and can direct its prickly and sometimes malevolent energy towards the person using the rune. Use with caution. This rune has been likened to gripping a sword by the blade instead of the hilt, you cut yourself in the hand even if you do manage to harm your opponent.

Uruz - This rune of unpredictable, chaotic and primordial energies can mess up the energy of any bindrune.

Iorija (Ihwaz) - The 'death' rune. This rune is good when supporting those with terminal diseases, because it lends endurance, but otherwise this rune adds an energy of death and decay to whatever it touches, and is often considered too 'risky.'

There are other runes of course, but I've covered the more 'mainstream' ones from my own experience.

Traditionally bindrunes were blotted, or blessed with the blood of the person who made the rune. Not a great deal was needed, but the shedding of blood was considered crucial in the activation of the bindrune, and in binding the lifeforce of the person who creates the bindrune with the object itself. A word of caution here, make sure you are absolutely CERTAIN that you want to be tied to your bindrune before blotting / or shedding blood as a sacrifice to it.

Otherwise, bindrunes are an extremely powerful talisman / protective device that can be used in a multitude of situations.



Just a draft at this point.

Comments

[blackdragon5.livejournal.com]

When I saw your title I thought it said "Bird" runes and I was wondering what the whole thing had to do with birds! I need to put my glasses on this early in the morning! this is very interesting and something I'd like to learn more about.