Oracle Readings: the Viking runes, online and free

The tarot is not the only ancient voice that knows how to answer. Oracles are systems of consultation with centuries of history of their own, and in this section we gather the ones you can read online and free on our site, starting with the most legendary of northern Europe: the Viking runes.

The runes of the Elder Futhark

The runes are the 24 sacred symbols of the Elder Futhark, the alphabet of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. Each rune condenses a force —abundance, protection, the journey, the harvest— and, when drawn with a question in mind, they compose an answer full of nuance. We offer you two readings depending on what you need:

• Viking rune reading (3 runes): the essential consultation. Three runes show you the root of your situation, your present moment, and the path opening up. Perfect for quick, clear guidance.
• 7-rune reading: the complete rune reading. Seven positions —from the past to the outcome, by way of the obstacle, the help, and your power— for the questions that truly weigh on you.

Learn the meaning of each rune

Understanding the symbols multiplies the value of any reading. In our index of Viking rune meanings you have the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark explained one by one: their name, their history, their upright message, and their reversed reading.

How does an oracle differ from the tarot?

In essence, very little: both are mirrors in which to look at a question. What changes is the language and the tone. The tarot speaks with archetypes and scenes; the runes, with elemental symbols, more terse and direct, almost mineral. Many people alternate between the two depending on the day: the tarot to explore nuance, the runes to hear an ancient voice that gets to the point. Try them and discover which one resonates with you.