How to make a bindrune

Bindrunes can be used for anything in life you're looking to receive help with. Saving money, protecting your home, finding love, or a new job. Whatever intent you have, a bindrune can exist for it. The materials you use will vary depending on how long you need the bindrune.

For a one-time ritual, you can use paper or wood.

For an extended use, you can use wood, antler, clay, or leather.

For more permanent use, metal, rock, or a tattoo.

There's many other materials you can use, but these are just examples.

When creating your bindrune, I recommend consecrating it afterwards. Once consecrated, you can use it immediately in your ritual, leave it on your altar, or carry it with you. There is no "right" or "wrong" time to use it; just follow your intuition. Bindrunes can also be given as offerings to the Gods and Goddesses.

THE STEPS OF CREATING YOUR BINDRUNE:

1. Memorize each of the runes, their shape and meanings.

I work with the Elder Futhark and memorized them by using flash cards.

2. Determine your intent of the bindrune.

Do you need help saving money? Are you looking to find a bit more happiness in your life? Decide what you want to accomplish by creating this bindrune.

3. Pick your runes.

Now that you have an intent, go through the runes and find which ones are most suitable for your needs. I recommend using 3-5 runes. More than this might make the bindrune unfocused.

4. Design the bindrune.

Write your runes on a piece of paper and draw out several designs. Which combination calls to you the most? Which ever seems most suiting will be your bindrune.

Oftentimes, after creating your bindrune, you will find hidden runes within it. For instance, the Isa rune will always be within your bindrune. Check and see what other hidden runes are within your bindrune, and if you need to adjust the runes.

Keep in mind, there are runes with merkstave or "reversed" meanings. Merkstave meanings aren't necessarily negative, but give you insight into potential warnings. The Algiz rune flipped upside-down will hold a different meaning than it does right-side-up, so be mindful of how you're placing your runes.

Not all runes will have merkstave meanings. Here is a list of them:

The shape of your bindrune can also vary. If you want to stack the runes, run them in a "line", or a circle to form a stave.

Norse Ritual: Bindrunes, Offerings & A Guide for Norse Pagans

Inside, you’ll find:

• Step-by-step breakdowns of how to create and use bindrunes

• Clear guidance on what offerings to give and how to give them

• Altar setups, tool explanations, and ritual outlines

• Correspondences to the Norse gods and ritual ideas for them

If you want to move from curiosity to real practice, this book is a solid place to start.