Runic magic and manipulation of the weather

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Original post: Daedra_Lord

I do know that historically runes were used in various forms of weather magic. But when I just started out in magic I had this little runic formula I employed to great effect in manipulating the weather.

Although I did not know a lot at that time and was foolishly playing around with things I should not have been messing around with. I worked with a group and we used this formula to great effect. We would chant the runes in the morning and by evening clouds would come and than rain and thunderstorms would follow. Even without any clearly stated chance on the weather reports and such that it would rain that day.

Of course when there were already some clouds present or a chance for rain, even better. Through using the formula we always knew it would rain harder and more by adding energy to that which was present. Or if we added another rune Hagall (various spellings) we would always know that some degree of hail will follow during the storm and rain.

We have a summer rainfall season and very rarely would it rain in winter but through the formula we even pulled that off a couple of times. And even more rarely snow would fall and we tried that as well and even got results. I am slightly apprehensive of simply saying which runes the formula employed since I do not want to encourage unwise experimentation. Like what I did! And I even think many more experienced rune magicians may find this runic combination very odd. I will not say the names of the runes but I can describe them that way those with knowledge about these runes would know what I am talking about.

The first was the rune associated with the god of thunder and sometimes the frost giants. The second was the rune of the untamed power of the aurochs through this rune one does seem to unleash tremendous power. The rune of water in all its aspects. Modern works describe its magical use as removing obstacles or developing psychic ability etc. But it also helps one as I have found to "tap into" the very energies of water. And sometimes Hagall as I already mentioned was added as well. And snow even had a slightly different usage.

Anyway it did indeed seem to work very, very well and powerfully. I would like to hear the thoughts of experienced rune magicians on this, whether they consider this usage as nonsensical. Perhaps it was the intent behind it as well.

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Original post: Rick

It is a somewhat similar formula to the one that I use (I don't, & personally wouldn't, use Uruz, as it's not specifically weather related), except that I use the other two specifically weather related runes (therby not limiting the formula to making it rain or hail, but being able to use it to make it not rain).

There are other uses of runes to affect the weather, but like the original poster, I don't think it's wise to place such things in the hands of novices.

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Original post: Daedra_Lord

Thank you for the reply Rick. Was wondering is Laguz the other rune I mentioned that you would consider specifically weather related. Since it is water in all it's aspects I have found it helpful to tap into the very energy and essence of water. And like I mentioned most modern rune magic books simply say that it could be used to "clear blockages" or to access psychic abilities and such. I just thought I may not have clearly indicated where Uruz ends and Laguz begins in the above post.

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Original post: Daedra_Lord

The reasoning behind using Uruz was that my own "feelings" from the effect of the rune was that it unleashed this tremendous force and that it empowered the other runes it was used with. For instance Uruz brings forth this primal untamed force as it is also described by various authors. But this strong energy is than channelled and made more specific by the other runes it is used with. I also know of some other more traditional and historical usages of runes in weather magic. Glad to know the formula at least made some sense to another rune magician with more experience than me. Does my description of Uruz make sense in any way?

Runic magic is very powerful. But I don't think it has ever gotten as much attention as it deserves as compared to the Hermetic path for instance.

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Original post: Semangelof

Runic magic is very powerful. But I don't think it has ever gotten as much attention as it deserves as compared to the Hermetic path for instance.

He he, more powers to us who utilize it's potential, mohahahahahaha!

Eventhough I personally keep myself away from weather magick it seem's the price is to high or that is my personal experience...

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Original post: Rick

Thank you for the reply Rick. Was wondering is Laguz the other rune I mentioned that you would consider specifically weather related.

Yep

The reasoning behind using Uruz was that my own "feelings" from the effect of the rune was that it unleashed this tremendous force and that it empowered the other runes it was used with. For instance Uruz brings forth this primal untamed force as it is also described by various authors. But this strong energy is than channelled and made more specific by the other runes it is used with. I also know of some other more traditional and historical usages of runes in weather magic. Glad to know the formula at least made some sense to another rune magician with more experience than me. Does my description of Uruz make sense in any way?

Hehehe... yeah, I understand your reasoning for using it. As far as I can tell, you've applied it within one of it's traditional usages (ie: the engine to drive a working). Just sayin' that I personally wouldn't use it in this application. The "rune associated with the god of thunder and sometimes the frost giants" will serve much the same purpose, plus is specifically weather related (I always use the KISS rule: Keep It Simply Simple, & try to reduce my runic formulas/charms/bindrunes to be as simple as practically possible). The two that I add involve fire (sorta) & ice.

Runic magic is very powerful. But I don't think it has ever gotten as much attention as it deserves as compared to the Hermetic path for instance.

It definitely doesn't get the attention that runic divination gets, that's for sure. When I tell my in-real-life students runes are a system of magic, and divination with them is sort of a happy side affect, they usually seem somehow let down, or something... at least, 'til I start showin' them some serious rune magic, then they usually get pretty excited.

I agree with Semangelof, let's just keep it to ourselves, 'K? :evil: