10 Common Mistakes People Make When Using Rune Stones

You can use rune stones to find out about yourself, do psychic readings, and get spiritual advice. But, as with any practice based on symbols and feeling, knowing what the runes mean is not enough to use them well. It's easy for newbies to make mistakes that can cause misunderstanding or give wrong results. This guide shows you some of the most common mistakes people make when they use rune stones and gives you tips on how to avoid them so that your readings are accurate and important.

1. Getting through the reading quickly

People who are just starting to read often make the mistake of reading too quickly. Being calm and focused is important for rune readings so that the symbols can be understood correctly. If you're in a hurry, you might miss small hints or ideas that could help you understand things better.

Take your time to avoid it. Set up a nice, quiet place to read where you won't be interrupted before you start. To get grounded, take a few deep breaths, sit for a few minutes, or do something small like light a candle. Give yourself time to really connect with the runes and the thought or question you're thinking about. Remember that rune readings should not be rushed; they should be done with thought and reflection.

2. Not making your runes holy or clean

People also often make the mistake of not cleansing or dedicating their rune stones before using them. Rune stones can pick up different energies from their surroundings or from being handled by other people over time. This can make your readings less accurate.

To avoid it, clean your lines often to get rid of any unwanted or stuck energy. They can be cleansed by passing them through incense smoke, putting them in the sun or moonlight, drowning them in salt, or any other way that feels right to you. You can make your runes holy by giving them a specific purpose, praying with them, or blessing them to connect their energy with yours.

3. Making the interpretation too hard to understand

When you're just starting out, it's easy to make rune analysis too hard by looking for deep messages in every little thing. This can cause misunderstanding, anger, and readings that aren't correct.

To avoid this, keep things easy, especially when you're first starting out. Start with simple rune spreads, like a single-rune draw or a three-rune spread (past, present, and future), and pay attention to what each rune means at its core. Don't overthink or try to find secret messages. Instead, trust your gut and first thoughts. As you learn more about the runes and use them more, you'll naturally be able to come up with more complicated meanings.

4. Ignoring Runes Spelled Backwards

Some newbies don't pay attention to reversed runes (runes that look backwards or flipped) because they don't know what they mean. But signs that are backwards can be helpful because they show problems, challenges, or things that need attention.

How to Avoid It: Learn what runes that are upside down and runes that are facing the right way mean. Reversed signs are not necessarily bad; they just show you something different or point out a problem or lesson. Knowing the difference between upright and backward ideas can help you get a more complete picture of what's going on.

5. Asking too many or too vague questions

Questions that are too general or too hard to understand can make readings hard to understand. If you aren't clear about what you want to know, the runes might give you a vague or general answer that doesn't help you much.

To avoid this, make sure you ask clear, detailed questions about a part of your life or an issue you want to know more about. Do not ask, "What will happen in the future?" Instead, ask, "What should I work on to improve my chances of getting a job?" The more specific you are with your question, the more clear the runes' answer will be.

6. Making decisions based only on rune readings

Rune readings can help you make choices, but they shouldn't be the only thing you use to decide what to do with your life. Runes are a way to think about yourself and grow spiritually. They are not a replacement for responsible thinking and taking care of your own business.

How to Avoid It: Rune readings should be used along with other forms of help, advice, and your own judgment when making decisions. Instead of giving you definite answers, think of the runes' words as helpful clues or reasons to think more deeply. Always find a balance between spiritual activities and real-world issues.

7. Ignoring your gut feelings in favor of what the books say

People who are just starting out with runes often feel like they need to learn the standard meanings of the runes from books or guides. During a reading, they may not pay attention to their gut feelings or instincts. It's important to learn what the runes mean in the usual way, but feeling is much more important when reading them.

How to Avoid It: Learn the usual meanings first, but don't be afraid to go with your gut. When you draw a rune, pay attention to what you think, feel, and see at first. Your own special experiences and inner direction can give things more value than what they say in books. To make your reading style more personal and useful, practice putting together standard meanings and your own intuitive insights.

8. Not writing down your readings

People also often make the mistake of not writing down their rune readings. It's hard to find trends, notice runes that show up again and again, or see how your readings change over time if you don't keep a record.

To avoid this, write down every rune reading in a rune notebook. Write down the date, the question or goal, the runes you drew, where they were placed, and what you think they mean. Write down any ideas, emotions, or thoughts that come to you while you're reading. Over time, this practice will help you understand the runes better, see trends, and get smarter about your intuition.

9. Being too focused on certain outcomes

Beginners sometimes go into rune readings already knowing what they want to find and read the runes in a way that confirms what they already knew. This might make it harder for you to hear the real words and get the right advice from the runes.

How to Avoid It: Go into each rune reading with an open mind, not knowing what you want to happen or what you expect to happen. There's a chance that the runes will tell you something that you didn't want to hear. Even if the advice you get makes you feel bad, trust that it is for your best.

10. Practices That Don't Match

Many people who are new to runes start out excited, but then they stop practicing regularly, which makes it harder to learn the runes and understand what they mean.

To stay away from this, read runes every day, even if it's just a quick drawing to start the day. Your intuitive connection will get stronger the more you work with the runes and the more sure you will be of your readings.

Taking the Learning Process Seriously

To learn how to read rune stones, you need to study, use your instincts, and practice. Making mistakes is a normal part of learning, and every mistake is a chance to make your understanding of these old patterns stronger. You can get more accurate, important, and fun rune readings if you know about these typical mistakes and take steps to avoid them.