The ancient Slavs were an extremely educated people. They had their own alphabet and well-developed writing system at their disposal. The basis of the alphabet was runes - complex signs with several meanings. The “ABC” of Cyril and Mythodius that appeared later is only part of the ancient heritage left by the Slavic civilization.
Slavic runes were used not only to compose texts, but also to conduct all kinds of rituals. In addition, they served as the main elements in the creation of amulets and protective prayers. At the time of its existence, the runic alphabet was the most advanced type of writing. One symbol could mean a single letter, word or action. Archaeologists have found that the Slavs had exactly 144 signs.
No one knows the exact number of runes: historians believe that there were several million of them. And those 18 runes that we use today are a drop in the ocean and echoes of the once developed runic alphabet.
What are Slavic classical runes
Slavic ancient runes are the heritage of our ancestors. They were originally created for strong protection. Runes were used as a powerful amulet. Some of the signs were borrowed from pagans and Scandinavian magicians. Slavic runic signs gradually changed and adapted to the peculiarities of the culture of the Slavs. The classic type of signs is the alphabet. Each detail of such an alphabet has its own meaning and role.
Old Slavic classical runes are varied. Unlike Slavic symbolism, they are tied to the power of a specific pagan god. The modern interpretation of signs relates more to the forces of natural elements. In complex staves, a modern version of runes is used.
The runes of the Slavs are called the signs of the gods. If earlier they served to communicate with divine entities, then in the modern world they are sources of energy. Runes help to cope with any problem that arises in life.
The appearance of Old Slavic runes has hardly changed. Each sign corresponds to a specific sound and period of the year. Old Slavic ancient runes are an alphabet with a sequence. There are exactly 18 such symbols. They look like unusual letters with sharp angles and straight lines.
| Slavic runes | ||
| World (21.09 – 10.10) | Chernobog (11.10 – 31.10) | Alatyr (01.11 – 22.11) |
| Rainbow (23.11 – 14.12) | Need (15.12 – 05.01) | Krada (06.01 – 28.01) |
| Treba (21.01 – 25.02) | Strength (26.02 - 17.03) | Wind (18.03 - 10.04) |
| Bereginya (11.04—31.04) | Oud (01.05 – 20.05) | Lelya (21.05 - 09.06) |
| Rock (10.06 – 29.06) | Support (30.06 – 18.07) | Dazhdbog (19.07—03.08) |
| Perun (03.08 – 22.08) | Yes (23.08 – 06.09) | Source (07.09 – 20.09) |
The interpretation of signs does not depend on pronunciation. But Old Slavic runes have a direct correspondence with the sounds of the ordinary alphabet.
The meaning of Old Slavic runes increases if they are used in the form of amulets or amulets.
Slavic runescript
Inexperienced people perceive Slavic writing as an ancient alphabet. But it is not so. When writing, each letter represents a syllable. Several syllables form a sound, and the meaning of each symbol is intertwined with its neighbors. Standard rules for writing text:
- each row has 16 characters;
- volume of completed text – 9 rows (144 characters);
- every other line is read from left to right, each next one is read from right to left (zigzag reading);
- The translated text may have rows that are 2-4 times longer than the standard ones, where every second and third character explains the meaning of the previous one.
In order to describe events using Slavic runes, you need to know exactly their meaning and interpretation, as well as the meaning that they acquire together.
How many runes are there in Karuna?
As already mentioned, there are 144 basic signs in Karuna. The principle of construction and interpretation is to combine two components. Each symbol is a symbiosis of two signs that give each other a shade. Based on this rule, the number of Slavic characters already exceeds 20,000. This number is not the limit, so their number is determined only by the level of knowledge of the writer or reader.
The designation of Slavic runes is expressed in the form of drawing straight lines located at different angles to each other. Smooth, rounded lines are not allowed. These are the only restrictions on the variety of characters in Karuna, so the number of options is endless.
Expert opinion
Marianna Bronvich
Runes are my life, I am happy to share my knowledge with you.
Vedic runes, or Vedas, are a separate rune spelling system, which is often confused with the Slavic Karuna.
How to choose a sign based on magical properties
The signs of the Slavs serve several purposes: they foretell the future, give protection and help to cleanse themselves. Its meaning depends on the way symbolism is used. All sketches of signs are the same: neither their position nor appearance changes.
Magic signs have multiple meanings. The combination of 2 or more symbols creates a single prediction.
The most powerful runes in Slavic culture:
- World;
- Chernobog;
- Alatyr;
- Rainbow;
- Need;
- Steal.
The following Slavic symbols serve to clarify situations, and are less often used independently: Treba, Strength, Wind, Bereginya, Ud, Lelya. Each of them is healing and they are used in healing. The final six symbols: Rock, Support, Dazhdbog, Perun, Yes, Source.
Rune Peace, men's amulet
Upright and inverted World Tree
Belobog is a reflection of the personal Self. The Tree of Peace, as the rune is also called, is responsible for creative abilities. It reveals a person's inner potential. The Rune of the World reflects the divine nature of man. Creates the right energy flows around it. Represents aspirations and irresistible self-confidence.
Rune Peace, women's amulet
Chernobog is an inverted image of the Tree of Peace. Describes the unconscious part of human nature. Represents fears, suppressed emotions, incorrect programs embedded in the individual. Chernobog describes turning points, difficulties and periods of stagnation.
Prototypes of Fire
Krada is the rune of fire among the Slavs. Description of the strong sign:
- creation - the power of creation and improvement;
- source of creative energy;
- realization of destiny;
- following internal conduct;
- good intuition.
Amulet with the Krada rune
Krad's interpretation is an unquenchable fire. It burns in a person’s soul, helps him realize himself, find application for his talents. A favorable symbol for all areas of life.
The prototype of fire is contained in the Ud rune. She personifies creative energy. Brings favorable results in any business. Symbolizes natural success, as a result of the efforts made. The general meaning of the Slavic rune Oud is the help of higher powers. They kindle a fire in a person's soul. This Slavic rune serves as a talisman and is used as a personal talisman.
Symbol of Death
The rune of death among the Slavs is the sign of Rock (Alive). It symbolizes not simple death, but death as the end of an important period. Rock represents order. Thanks to the rune, everything unnecessary leaves a person’s life, and new opportunities come.
Rune Rock (Alive)
The description of the rune and its interpretation is not complete without one more meaning - a protracted crisis. The prototype of death promises stagnation. It is necessary for a person to be able to understand himself and understand his own desires. The meaning of the Slavic rune Rock is an ordered structure. An unfavorable sign for people mired in chaos.
Runes of the Family
To describe the genus, 2 signs are used - Opora and Bereginya. Support denotes the universe, the order of natural processes. This is the rune of harmony and inner balance. It belongs to the family symbols because of its sacred meaning: a person reaps the benefits, wins back his karma, pays for the sins of his parents. The opposite meaning of the rune of the genus is the cyclical nature of everything that happens. At one time a person scatters stones, and then collects them.
Slavic classical runes are diverse, so another rune is used to describe the genus - Bereginya. It describes fertility, productivity. The symbol speaks of the seed planted in children by their parents. Upbringing and habits, intertwined with fatherly love, create fertile ground. The seed germinates and produces a harvest. Likewise, a person raised on love and respect ennobles everything he has in life.
Amulet with the Bereginya rune
Health signs
The symbol of fertility and good health is Dazhdbog. Describes the physical and mental aspects of life. Working on yourself and your health gives positive results. To describe health, the upright and inverted position of the rune is used. Direct Dazhdbog speaks of good health, and its inverted position promises protracted illnesses.
Rune of health and healing - Yes. She describes the natural course of life, when working on yourself pays off with good health. A favorable symbol for the sick. It foretells and attracts a quick recovery. Such ancient Slavic classical runes serve as the best protective amulet.
Rune Is on the amulet
Defensive forces
Slavic protective runes can protect a person from any danger. 3 ancient Slavic classical runes are best for reliable protection.
- Treba is the spirit of warriors and gods. A powerful rune of protection. Represents strength of spirit. To receive protection, you will have to give up a lot, but your future depends on the person. If he fights for his happiness like a warrior, no one will steal it. Treba can serve as a talisman for the whole family.
- Force. Represents integrity. Such protection protects against outside interference, but does not violate the natural protective mechanisms of the human mental body. Protects from damage. Strength gives confidence in the future.
- Perun. Serves for the most reliable and long-lasting protection. Protects from chaos. Gives peace and inner harmony. The rune is used to protect the home.
Amulet with the Treba rune
God symbols are used separately or in combinations. Ancient Slavic protective runes are also used during rituals.
Images of the Path
In the standard Slavic system, 3 runes are considered to reflect the path of life - Alatyr, Rainbow and Wind. In this context, the path denotes professional success, relocation, and simply moving forward. A person chooses how to progress. Alatyr symbolizes the beginning and the end. Describes the poles as forces that attract a person to success. The rune is used to open paths.
An equally important rune symbolizing the path is the Rainbow. It points the direction towards self-knowledge. Part of the road will have to be built without physical traffic. Rainbow describes deep psychoanalysis. Only thanks to him will a person be able to get out of incorrect and imposed ideas about the world.
The wind is subject to one of the most powerful elements. Describes natural movement when the conduct itself paves the way. To follow him or not is a choice only for the person. But if you disobey the advice of the Wind sign, misfortune and suffering will burst into life.
Types of wisdom
The prototype of life wisdom is divided into 3 equal runes. They lead to enlightenment, give healing and allow you to find inner harmony.
- Need. Describes the inevitability of fate. Not the most favorable symbol, but it gives a person liberation from false expectations. What should happen will happen. Need describes the processes occurring with the soul consciously or unconsciously. If a person learns to control them, he will not lose his path. RUNA gives invaluable life experience.
- Lelya. A sign of inner healing. Responsible for the development of intuition and passion. Submits to the element of Water. It is flexible and shapeless. The wisdom of the rune lies in the ability to adapt to any conditions.
- Source. The final rune of the series. Describes active movement. It concerns not only the body, but also the mind. Represents development. The wisdom of the rune - everything starts with today's actions and ends with the results of tomorrow.
Rune Lelya
Wisdom runes are used to provide important clues.
Tablets of the Eastern Slavs
The runes of the Eastern Slavs have similar features to the classical system. Such ancient Slavic eastern runes describe the forces of nature. Among them are Chernobog and Yes. The meanings of the outlines are similar: they describe significant events in a person’s life. The only difficulty of such a system is the minimum amount of information. The classical Slavic rune system has many sources, interpretations and methods of use.
Vand system
Vend runes are the symbols of the Northern Slavs. The system is compiled in the form of an alphabet. Glagolitic was used throughout Croatia. It formed the basis of the runic alphabet. The origins of the Glagolitic alphabet are called Turkic runes - very strong signs.
The magic of such runes is in the legends of their origin. According to predictions, the runes belong to 9 different worlds. Among them is Asgard, the home world of Odin and his son Thor. The world of the elves is also reflected in a single system. No less famous are Midgard and Helheim. The magic of runes reflects the forces of each world and draws energy from it.
Vendian runes
Runes amulets in the form of tattoos
The runic amulet can also be applied to the body. The drawing is also done with henna, paints or scarring.
A person must consciously make a choice, because the symbol will have to be worn on his body all his life. But a sign painted with henna or temporary paints does not last long, so this method is suitable for achieving simple goals.
When the mark hits the skin, its power is revealed. The most powerful are Hagalaz, Isa and Nautiz. But if you use them incorrectly, you can get yourself into trouble. You should also be careful with signs such as Perth, Soulu and Perun.
The safer symbols are:
- Gebo - strengthens relationships and helps to make peace with a loved one;
- Dazhdbog - will improve your financial condition;
- Ansuz – helps resolve complex conflicts and disputes.
Charms are usually applied to the hand. You can only use black or red paint for the image.
Temporary rune tattoos
It is possible to apply both permanent and temporary runic amulets. The latter are more common and are depicted with henna or paints.
Temporary tattoos in the form of runes help solve simpler problems. Then they can be easily washed off the body, but in difficult situations they are powerless.
Permanent rune tattoos
A permanent tattoo should be applied only after fully studying the meaning and effect of the symbol. If a person does not understand the essence of the sign well, one should not make a hasty decision. Some images may not be suitable for everyone.
If the sign is very strong, then in the hands of a beginner it will do harm. Runic talismans applied to the body begin to work in full force, so due to rash and impulsive actions they can attract trouble.
The meaning of runic tattoos
Thurisaz is considered one of the most powerful runes. Her energy is constantly directed and kept under control. This symbol is more suitable for people who do yoga and practice meditation.
The Perth sign symbolizes complete rebirth, and Soul can cause harm if precautions are not followed. There is another category of amulets. Safer runes include Fehu, Ansuz and Gebo. Runes and amulets with their images help solve significant problems and do not harm a person.
On which hand can runes be tattooed?
There are no exact rules on where to depict runes and talismans. But people from the military sphere and those who work in law enforcement and security agencies and agencies are recommended to use their dominant hand.
To solve internal problems and everyday worries, you should get a tattoo on your wrists. Both the right and left palm are suitable for this. To depict runic symbols, it is better to choose red shades. Sometimes a little blood is mixed into the paint, but this is not necessary for the sign to become active.
How to combine symbols
Slavic runes are used to create amulets, magical attributes and unique fortune-telling tools. Individually or in combination, such symbols give liberation and cleanse the soul and body. Ancient signs are applied to durable materials. Paper, wood, and natural stones will be a good basis for creating amulets.
In magical rituals and for fortune telling, combinations of symbols are used. There is no single table for combining Slavic runes - the formula is selected according to the character and situation of a particular person. Many of the runes harmonize well with each other. Only symbols of opposite meanings such as Belobog and Chernobog are not combined.
Runic formulas
In order to correctly combine symbols, it is necessary to combine their protective elements. It is better not to combine the runes of Water and Fire, Earth and Wind.
Slavic runic formulas should be used with caution. Aryan warrior signs, prototypes of immortal beings - all these forces can create too powerful a cleansing or destruction of negativity. Beginners only use one rune at a time. The sign is made independently. To do this, spelling is trained: it is necessary to maintain all proportions and maintain the scale for the magic to work. Can be applied with pencil, pen or paint. Blood is not used for these purposes.
Charms and talismans
The amulet rune is selected to suit the current situation. If there are no serious problems in life, choose a universal sign. Perun or Sila will do. To eliminate problems in your personal life, the Wind rune helps, and in the professional sphere, the Rainbow is used.
Natural materials are used for Slavic amulets. They go well with the elements of the symbols. Wood or stone are the best options. All Slavic amulets have their own meaning. The meaning is embedded in the rune during its activation.
How ancient amulets with runes can help:
- neutralize enemies;
- eliminate problems in your personal life - find a suitable partner or restore old relationships;
- climb the career ladder;
- cure a dangerous illness.
To attract good luck, your own name is applied to the prepared base. For this, the runic Cyrillic alphabet is used. Among the Slavs, each symbol corresponds to a specific sound: Mir - m, Chernobog - ts or h, Alatyr - a, Rainbow - r, Need - n, Krada - k or g, Treba - t, Strength - s, Wind - v. To write your own name, additional letters use the rune Bereginya - b, Ud - y, Lelya - l, Rock - x, Opora - o, Dazhdbog - d, Perun - p, Yes - e, Source - i.
Runic Slavic amulet
The ancient Slavs believed in the healing power of runes. The story goes that at birth a unique amulet was created for the child. As long as the talisman was with him, he was not afraid of any troubles.
The magic of runes lies in their action. After activating a post or a separate sign, it works without creating any hassle for the operator.
Formulas
- Attracting love. The combination of Mir, Krada, Ud and Lelya ensures a meeting with a potential partner. The operator will have every opportunity to start new relationships.
- Restoring cash flow in the house. Triple rune Dazhdbog. Helps to repay old debts and increase cash flow into the home. The symbols are applied alternately in one row. At the same time, you will have to work on yourself to achieve financial independence.
The war on negativity is ensured with the help of single runes Perun or Peace. Strength drives away any trouble that has found its way into the house. The Wind and Bereginya runes are aimed at helping if constant minor troubles occur. Drawings of amulets are hidden around the house. Outsiders don't need to know what they mean. If you write runes on bracelets or jewelry, they serve as amulets.
No less powerful amulets are obtained from symbols of other systems:
- Scandinavian (Germanic),
- witch,
- angelic,
- elven.
Most often they use Scandinavian. To avoid making a mistake in your choice, study the properties of the signs in more detail.
| Scandinavian runes (click on the picture for more information) | ||
Runes of the Five Powers
Modern people are offered four classical elements, on the basis of which some systems are built - fire, water, earth and air. The runes of the Slavic gods implied the use of five elements, one of which was forgotten for some unknown reason. Old Russian runes and their elemental meanings:
- Wind (air element);
- Bereginya (earth element);
- Oud (fire element);
- Lelya (water element);
- Rock (unidentified).
Higher knowledge: Rune Alatyr - its meaning, application in magic and photo
All other symbols exhibit elements at a lower level and may have several auras. The list contains the strongest representatives of the five directions.
Did you know about the 5 strength runes?
Not really
Runic fortune telling
Layouts on runes are carried out for a situation or to diagnose the state of the chakras. To make the layout, ready-made runes are used. They are applied to wooden tablets. After this, place it in a bag and mix well. The runes are given a task - it is formulated briefly and clearly. After this, one or more characters are taken out if clarification is required.
Runes for fortune telling
You need to read the runes in the order in which they were drawn from the bag. Complex layouts are interpreted by a combination of symbols. Decoding occurs in a straight or inverted position.
For example, the inscriptions are interpreted according to this principle:
- Direct support means success, inverted support means downward movement.
- Direct Belobog - a person needs help, inverted rune - help will come from friends or close circle.
- The direct position of the Source is peace and a short period of stagnation; there is no inverted position.
The designation of a rune directly depends on its position. The stronger the sign, the more it influences the entire layout. Rune combinations affect the overall prediction: if an inverted Chernobog appears, it worsens the prediction. And even negative prophecy is softened by the symbols of Bereginya or Wind.
Eastern European runes
Information about these runes is taken from the book of the Russian historian and archaeologist Igor Leonidovich Kyzlasov “Runic writings of the Eurasian steppes”, 1994. publications
Map of the found runic inscriptions given in this book:
I.L. Kyzlasov identified three groups of monuments of this runic writing: a - Don letter, b - Kuban letter, c - Don-Kuban letter.
Don runes
Kuban runes
Comparisons of the Don, Kuban and Tis (Hungarian) alphabets
I didn't notice too much difference between these alphabets.
Comparison of the Don, Kuban, Yenisei, Orkhon and Talas alphabets.
Orkhon is located in Mongolia, and Talas is in Kyrgyzstan. I also don’t see much difference between these alphabets.
Prediction for the day
The rune of the day is a simple but effective fortune telling. It is used for divination for the day. Its principle is very simple: a person draws one rune, and it foretells significant moments of the day. Symbols are selected at random.
Do such symbols mean real events or are they fiction: the truth about the work of ancient signs is in the middle. If you use runes for hints or advice, they help. Another case is if you enter into an argument with yourself and your intuition, and completely rely on fortune telling. A person is obliged to comprehend any prediction. He has the right to decide what his day will be like.
Types of protective runes by number of symbols
There are different types of amulets, differing in the number of signs. The simplest ones are single ones. They protect a person from only one problem. These types of runes are used in some rituals of magical protection.
Double staves also belong to simple amulets. They are made of several symbols, which enhance their work.
The most powerful runic amulets are runograms. They are made of at least three symbols arranged in a specific order. To create a runogram yourself, you should be well acquainted with the meaning of all the signs. The most important are the first and final runes of the magical instrument; they are responsible for the main purpose of the amulet.
Runes amulets for women
Magic signs help women maintain health and prolong their appearance of youth. Also, certain symbols help improve your personal life.
Sometimes runes allow a woman to quickly and effectively get rid of extra pounds and prevent aging. There are several well-known runescripts; making such a runic amulet is suitable for every woman.
Runes for fulfilling wishes
To make any wish come true, a combination of such signs as Berkana, Nautiz and Perth is suitable. It is better to draw them on a small piece of leather and always carry this piece of paper with you.
Do-it-yourself runic talismans begin to act quickly. Soon a person will have the opportunity to travel, he will find the job he dreamed of, or any other desire will come true.
Runes for love and relationships
You can get a man’s attention with the help of special runic amulets and talismans. In the love sphere, similar symbols are used:
- Laguz;
- Berkana;
- Gebo;
- Force.
They will help their owner find peace and good mood. The talisman is made from a small piece of natural fabric, the symbols are applied with red thread.
For married women, the amulet will help maintain mutual understanding in the family. Young girls should wear it if they want to attract the attention of a certain man.
Runes for pregnancy
Not all women are able to conceive a child right away. To solve this problem, Slavic amulets are used.
The signs of Inguz and Berkano are painted on the wall of the bed. They should also be applied to a small wooden board and placed at the head of the head.
These symbols quickly activate the hidden abilities of the human body and help to conceive a child. Before childbirth, you can enhance their effect with the signs Algiz, Yera and Fehu. They will help avoid complications during pregnancy and guarantee an easy and quick birth.
Runes for beauty and attractiveness
Women have always strived to remain young and attractive. To achieve ageless beauty, use a powerful set of runes:
- Eyvaz;
- Ansuz;
- World;
- Need;
- Soulu;
- Ansuz;
- Yera;
- Laguz;
- Raido.
The result will only be achieved if this sequence is strictly followed. Signs can be drawn on the packaging of any cosmetic product that a woman often uses. To create an amulet, runes are drawn on a piece of cloth and carried in a pocket or purse.
Soulu helps to get rid of excess weight. Raido gives purposefulness, and the combination of other signs helps to achieve the desired result.
Should you get tattoos with runes?
All at once…
Runes applied to the body influence your destiny. Keeping this in mind, you can get a tattoo with any Slavic rune.
Are you sure that the image and energy contained in the rune will delight you throughout your life? And we’re not talking about the impact of tattoos on skin health and public opinion, everything is clear here.
Much more important is your personal desire, which for many people changes several times a day, let alone the decades that you will have to spend with a tattooed rune.
If you want to get a tattoo for some magical purpose, and not just for the sake of beauty, then it would be much wiser to make an amulet or apply a temporary tattoo.
How to activate rune amulets
Activation is necessary to connect the energy of the runes and the person. The ritual is performed only in a good mood. It should not be done during illness.
To endow the runes with energy, certain actions will be performed. The ritual is performed only in solitude and complete silence. There should not even be pets in the room. Before the start and at the end of the ritual, the room is ventilated.
Activation with the four elements
The most reliable way is activation by the four elements. For the ritual, objects are collected that symbolize each of them:
- fire - candle;
- earth - coarse salt;
- water – a glass container with clean, unboiled water;
- air is an incense stick.
The stave is placed in the center of the table, and the rest of the equipment is placed around it. Place a candle in the far left corner, and an incense stick in the right corner. Salt is poured in the near left corner, and a glass of water is placed in the right corner.
They light a candle and a wand, and then touch each element and mentally call them for help. After becoming, they take it in the right hand and press it to the heart, as a result of which it becomes one with its owner.
Air activation
This method is suitable for those born under the element of air. The amulet is placed in a smoldering fire and wet leaves are added there. The stave will be fumigated with smoke and activation will take place.
The ritual can be performed with your breath. They take in more air into their lungs and hold their breath. Then you need to close your eyes and think about your goal. Afterwards they exhale the air while standing. Paper runes can be mentally lit and activated.
Slavic-Aryan runes
The Slavic-Aryan clans mean four clans of the Great Race, these are:
- Rasen;
- Svyatorus;
- X'Aryans;
- D'Aryans.
Each clan used a separate writing system. The Rasen used the word word, the Svyatorus used the initial letter, the D'Aryans used the trag, and the Kh'Aryans left behind the karuna. Among them, only karuna is considered runic; the rest belong to unique figurative writing systems.
Modern esotericists call Slavic runes the Vendian symbols, reduced to 18 characters. The Veneds, like other types of runic writing, come from the karuna created by the Kh'Aryans.
