Update: Rune Cloth

Well, I have been working on my rune cloth a lot lately, and it's really looking great! I have most of the outlining done for the symbolic representations of the different sections of the cloth that are connected to the worlds of Norse mythology, the worlds supported on different levels of the world tree, Yggdrasil. I am pretty sure I've totally butchered the spelling there, but if you're familiar with the worlds I'm talking about, you get the idea.

At any rate, the symbolic divisions of the space make for a really detailed rune cast! I am excited to test it out soon. The thing is, I intend to work on this thing for years, making it into a masterpiece of magical and artistic creativity. What could be better than that for connecting with the great mystery, the spirits, the gods, whatever you want to call it, that divine entity outside of yourself that can see the nature of all things. That connection is definitely fueled by the mind, so by connecting my logic (my thoughts/question that I hold in my mind while casting) and my creativity through the cloth and the runes, I can devote my whole mind, my whole spirit to the connection.

I am ready to at least test the cloth out soon though, as the basic ideas behind the divisions of the space are represented well now both in my mind and on the cloth. It helps that I made it myself, since I have a really good understanding of the meaning of each because I had to think of something I can sew that represents that section, and then after thinking of it, I had to actually sew it. Due to the time invested, it's pretty much cemented the meaning of each for me.

I will edit this post to add pics once I get a chance, I mostly write in my blog at work so I don't have the cloth handy to take a picture!

The rune cast I do will probably first just be a general cast to get acquainted, and it's fun to see what the runes tell you when you don't focus on a specific topic, especially when you are able to delve into such detail due to the many things that will be taken into account in the cast. Obviously, the section where a rune lands will be connected, the orientation of the rune, and it's relationship with the other runes! Yep, it's a lot to interpret, but I think the more I do it the better I will be at it. I suspect I may still use the simpler casts from time to time, but this type of rune casting will be preferable since hopefully this cloth will increase my precision and therefore increase my understanding of the messages I receive. I'm excited, this should be great, I'll post about my cast after.

Creating a Rune Cloth

In my earlier post I wrote about my first rune cast which I completed last night. I am currently in the planning stages of creating a rune cloth for rune casting. The cloth I am planning will have two sides, one with an embroidered mural of sorts with divisions between the different worlds in norse legend. I found this layout to be interesting because there are so many different interpretations possible, and I thought it would be pretty!

Here is a rough layout of that side of the cloth:

This is not what colors I will be using, and instead of naming the worlds I plan to make cross stitch illustrations of them. Like I said I am in the planning stages so I am still working on that part. It's going to be awesome though!

The other side will be three circles that intersect, representing the three norns for that type of rune cast. I figure either side can be used for other casting as well, but they will both have specific purposes to the designs on them. For that one I think I am going to use a couple different fabrics and also add some embroidery to it.

I am excited to see how it turns out once I have it finished! I will be sure to post pics.