When you cast the runes, it’s not fortune-telling. The idea behind the way that runes work is that, as you ask a question or think about an issue, your conscious and unconscious minds are focused. When the runes are cast in front of you, they’re not totally random, but are choices that have been made by your subconscious. This Tumbled Rune set are an ancient Germanic alphabet, used for writing, divination and magic. Each Rune contains a symbol. Each symbol has a meaning.You can utilize the Runes as a divination tool by using what is called “casting”. Think of a question. Be very specific and clear. Focus on this one, specific question. When you are ready, the Runes are cast. Once the Runes are cast and settled, you can begin to interpret the symbols as they pertain to your question. The Runes may fall right side up or upside down, face down or face up, etc. This powerful set of Runes presents 25 pieces, each hand-crafted and polished and shaped so as to present each rune with a rounded, square backdrop. Each piece is engraved with lettering, painted black, that is styled after the Germanic, Elder Futhark Runes which have been held as sacred since ancient times among the Germanic and Norse peoples and faiths. It is great for casting in your ritual divination. Each piece is approximately 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch.