RUNES, THE ANCIENT ORACLE VERSION 2.0

Runes, The Ancient Oracle is a program based on the ancient Viking Runes.

GENERAL RUNE OVERVIEW
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Runes are an Oracle similar to the Tarot cards or I Ching. Their origin dates back to approximately 1300 BC. The name "Runes" was derived from the Gothic Runa, defined as 'a mystery' or 'a secret thing'. Runes were often carved into tools, alters, weapons, and rocks, as well as personal items. These Runes were used for the purpose of divination and arousing the higher powers of influence.  These powers were used for influence relating to various elements of life which included harvest time, tides, weather, healing, etc...  

Runes consist of 25 individual Runes, 16 of which have a different meaning when they are 'upside down' or 'reversed'. Typically, a Rune is picked out of a pouch and its interpretation is meant to be an insight into a matter or situation, or a question asked.

There are many different ways to use the Runes, depending on which 'spread' you are using. Some of the spreads use more than one Rune.  

THE RUNE SPREADS
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1.  Odins Rune:
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The Odins Rune spread is used to gain insight on a question asked, or a situation or matter to be addressed by drawing out a single Rune. This spread can also be used for a direct YES/NO answer to a question asked. 
 
2.  Three Rune Spread:
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The Three Rune spread uses three Runes for insight on a question or situation in your life. The Runes are placed horizontally from right to left and the are also read from right to left. The rightmost Rune relates to the Overview of the question or matter addressed. The middle Rune represents the Challenge that may be encountered in reaching your goal in relation to your question or matter. The leftmost Rune represents Action, or the best Action to take in dealing with your question or situation.

3.  The Runic Cross:
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The Runic Cross uses six Runes to address a situation or question asked. The six Runes are placed in the shape of a cross. The first Rune is placed in the center. This Rune represents you NOW. The second Rune is placed to the right of the first Rune. This Rune represents your PAST. The third Rune is placed to the left of the first Rune. This Rune represents your FUTURE. The fourth Rune is placed below the first Rune. This Rune represents the FOUNDATION, or basis of your question or situation. The fifth Rune is placed directly above the first Rune. This Rune represents The CHALLENGE in relation to the matter or question. The sixth Rune is placed above the fifth Rune. This Rune represents the final OUTCOME of your situation or question.

4. Three Life Spread:
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This spread is used for exploring past incarnations. There are five Runes involved in this spread. This spread is laid out in the shape of a cross. The first Rune is placed on the right side. This Rune represents your BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. The second Rune is placed to the left of the first Rune. This Rune represents your PRESENT The third Rune is placed to the left of the second Rune. This Rune represents your FUTURE IN THIS LIFE. The fourth Rune is placed below the second Rune. This Rune represents PAST INCARNATION. The fifth Rune is placed above the second Rune. This Rune represents FUTURE INCARNATION.

USING RUNES, THE ANCIENT ORACLE:
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When you start the program, you will see the startup screen with the Earth and the Moon traveling toward the center of the display. You may meditate on the startup screen for a few seconds if you wish in order to clear your mind. When the startup screen is finished running (about 8 seconds), the main Runes screen will appear. This is known as Odins Rune.

ODINS RUNE
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If you need brief instructions for Odins Rune, Click on Help in the menu bar and then click on Instructions.

To use Odins Rune, concentrate on a matter in your life (or a question you need insight on), then click on the Pick Rune button. A Rune will be displayed on the screen. The Rune name and brief Rune translation will also be displayed in the top portion of the Odins Rune window. The Rune translation box will also tell you if the Rune you picked is Reversed. To view the interpretation of the Rune, click on the Rune. This will open another window displaying the Rune and its meaning. This interpretation is meant to be in relation to your matter or question. Some of the Runes you choose may be Reversed, or upside down.  If a Rune is reversible, clicking on the Rune will reveal its interpretation (Upright or Reversed), and a  button in the lower left corner of the window will be present for viewing the opposite interpretation (Upright or Reversed) for comparison. When you are finished reading the interpretations, you can click the Close button to return to the Odins Rune window. Another use for Odins Rune is for direct YES/NO answers to questions. From the Odins Rune window, click the Pick Rune button after concentrating on a question you want to ask.  A Rune will be revealed. If the Rune is a Non-Reversible Rune, pick another one. (If you dont know if the Rune is Reversible, click on the Rune and see if there is a button in the lower left corner of the Rune interpretation window labeled Upright or Reversed. If this button is present, then the Rune is Reversible. In relation to your question asked, if the Rune is Upright, a YES answer is indicated. If the Rune is Reversed, a NO answer is indicated. 

OTHER FEATURES OF ODINS RUNE
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Viewing individual Rune meanings:
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If you just want to browse through the Runes and read their interpretations, click on File, and then click on View the Runes. This will open a selection box where you can select any Rune by name for reading the interpretation. Click on the down arrow on the right side of the text box to open the list. Just click on the Rune you want to read about and that Rune and its interpretation will be displayed. The Runes are listed in alphabetical order. You may need to scroll down in the list to find the Rune you are looking for.

Changing the screen display settings:
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If Runes, The Ancient Oracle is not centered on your screen, it can be adjusted using the display settings on the menu bar if you are using 800X600 screen resolution. Click on Display (menu bar) and choose the setting that matches you monitors screen resolution.

Choosing different Rune Spreads:
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The Odins Rune window is the main window where all the other spreads are accessed. To choose a different Rune spread, click on Spread on the menu bar and then choose the spread you want to try. When you are finished with the spread, you can click on the Back button to return to the Odins Rune window.

OTHER RUNE SPREADS
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Three Rune Spread:
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If you need brief instructions for the Three Rune Spread, Click on Help in the menu bar and then click on Instructions.

From the Odins Rune window, click on Spread in the menu bar, then choose Three Rune Spread. The Three Rune Spread window will be displayed.

(THE THREE RUNE SPREAD IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE REGISTERED VERSION).

Clicking on the Back button will return you to the main window Odins Rune where you can select another spread.

Runic Cross:
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If you need brief instructions for Runic Cross Spread, Click on Help in the menu bar and then click on Instructions.

From the Odins Rune window, click on Spread in the menu bar, then choose Runic Cross. The Runic Cross Spread window will be displayed.

(THE RUNIC CROSS SPREAD IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE REGISTERED VERSION).

Clicking on the Back button will return you to the main window Odins Rune where you can select another spread.

Three Life Spread:
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If you need brief instructions for Three Life Spread, Click on Help in the menu bar and then click on Instructions.

(THE THREE LIFE SPREAD IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE REGISTERED VERSION).

Clicking on the Back button will return you to the main window Odins Rune where you can select another spread.
