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arederivedfromthepersonalgnosisofmyselfandotherpeoplewhomItrustandrespect.Idonotclaimthattheyare
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Runic Diagnostics For Healers

This diagnostic rune chart was
developed by a group of spirit
workers who are also runemals.
Weallworkedtogethertoaskthe
runeswhattheyweregoodforin
this way, and compared results.
Youwillnotfindanyreferenceto
this in any lore it was entirely
spirittaught.
We
welcome
commentary from folks who are
betatesting this method of
diagnosis.

runes2

To use this chart for diagnosis,

firstpullthreerunesforthemost
important maladies. A client may
complainofoneproblem,butmay
actually have another one that is
relatedorcausingthefirstone,or
that they are unaware of. Read
these runes with the parts of the
listing for Associated Maladies.
Then let the client tell you about
theirproblem.Ifthereisclearlyonebodypartthatismalfunctioning,pullouttheassociatedruneandlet
themholditforamoment,thenputitbackinthebag.ThisissimilartowhenaquerentforaTarotreader
shufflesthedeck,itgetstheirenergyontherune,andallowsyoutolinkintothem.
Next,drawuptothreerunestoseewhattheafflictedbodypartisactuallydoing.Readthesefromthe
Action line for the runes drawn. Put them back and then draw another row of up to three runes for
potentialsolutionstotheproblem,readingthemfromtheSolutionlinesfortherunesdrawn.Thiscanbe
repeatedforeachproblem,includingproblemssuggestedbythefirstdraw.Ifthebodypartsreferredto
bythefirstdrawseemtobedoingfine(aftercheckingbothwiththeclientandwiththerunes),thenit
maybeafutureproblemthattheyshouldmerelybeawareof.
PLEASENOTE:Thebodypart,maladies,action,andsolutionofasingleruneareentirelyindependentof
eachotherinareading.JustbecauseThornrulesthenervoussystemanditssolutionisremovingforeign
objects does not mean that foreign objects generally have anything to do with fixing nervous system
problems.ThesolutiontoIsa'sjointsisnotalwaysblockingthemup.Thedifferentlinesassociatedwith
each rune should be indicative of that rune's many layers of meaning and association, and which one
appliesdependsonwhatyouareasking.Don'treadthewholesetofassociationsforoneruneandexpect
ittodescribeboththeproblemandsolution,unlessyouactuallydrawthesameruneforboth.

Rune Chart For Diagnostic Healing

1.Fehu
BodyPart:Bonesandteeth.
AssociatedMaladies:Calciumspursorbuildup,seriousoverweight.
Action:Overrichness,overfattiness,calcification,buildingupofmatter.
Solution:Addfat,minerals,extranutrientsmakethingsricher.
2.Uruz

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BodyPart:Muscularsystemallvoluntarymuscles
AssociatedMaladies:Lackofflexibilitythroughovermuscling
Action:Strong,vital,healthy.
Solution:Exercise,powerfoodssuchashighproteinandhighcarbdiet.
3.Thorn
BodyPart:Nervoussystem,alloverthebody.
AssociatedMaladies:Nervoustension,irritability,oversensitization,degenerativenervousdisorders
Action:Irritated
Solution:Removalofaforeignobject
4.Aesc
BodyPart:Breathandrespiratorysystemlungs,throat,larynx.
AssociatedMaladies:Congestion,asthma,pneumonia,bronchitis.
Action:Movingquickly,perhapstoospeedy
Solution:Quicken,increasemetabolism,increaseoxygen
5.Raido
BodyPart:Thecirculatorysystem,allthoserunningpaths,theroadsofthebody.
AssociatedMaladies:Blockedveinsorarteries,varicoseveins,arteriosclerosis,bloodpressure.
Action:Runningwell.
Solution:Clearblockagesofthesystem.Exercise,movement,gettingcirculationgoing.
6.Ken
BodyPart:Hypothalamus
AssociatedMaladies:Infection,fever.
Action:Overheated,fevered,burning.
Solution:Sweattoremovetoxins.
7.Gyfu
BodyPart:Heartthegreatcrossroadsofthebody,ofthecirculatorysystem.
AssociatedMaladies:Heartdisease.
Action:Doingwell.
Solution:Rest,relaxation,givingone'shealthmoreattentionandnurturing.
8.Wyn
BodyPart:Eyes,vision,pinealgland.
AssociatedMaladies:Blindnessandvisionproblems.SAD.Sleepcycledisturbances.VitaminDdeficiencies.
Action:Shiningbrightly.
Solution:Moresunlight,ormoreregulardaylighthours,orlighttreatment.
9.Haegl
BodyPart:Brainchemistry.The"weather"ofthebrain.
Associated Maladies: Mental illness due to bad chemistry, possibly affecting physical responses as well.
Tumors.
Action:Chaotic,troubled.
Solution:Batterproblemwithradicalandharshsolutionsit'stheonlychance.
10.Nyth
BodyPart:Stomach.Theplacethatburnsthatwhichyouneed.
AssociatedMaladies:Malnutrition.Eatingdisorders.
Action:Crossedorstoppedbyalackofsomethingneedful.
Solution:Morenutritiousdiet,makingsuretogetnecessarynutrients.
11.Isa
BodyPart:Jointswhichcanslipfreelylikeslipperyice,orfreezeup.
AssociatedMaladies:Osteoarthritis.Paralysis.
Action:Blocked,stopped,stuck
Solution:Stop,block,preventmovementoraction.
12.Jera
BodyPart:Theliver,theWellofPlenty,theplacewherenutrientsarebrokendownand"harvested".
AssociatedMaladies:Liverdisease.Cirrhosis.Substanceabuse.Toxicityapollutedwell.
Action:Workinghard,butstillhealthy.
Solution:Long,hard,slowworktogetbetter.Goodnourishment.
13.Eihwaz
BodyPart:Skin,yourbody'sfirstlineofdefense.
AssociatedMaladies:Skindiseases,skininfections,oversensitivity,rashes.
Action:Overdefending.
Solution:Helpbuildupthebody'sdefenses.
14.Peorth
BodyPart:Neurologicalfunctionsofthebrainsynapses.
AssociatedMaladies:Seizures,tics,epilepsy,stroke,synapseinterference.
Action:Beingrandom,workingintermittently
Solution:Hopeforgoodlucksolutionisoutofyourcontrol.
15.Algiz
BodyPart:Head,face,skull.
AssociatedMaladies:Tensionheadaches.Migraine.Sinusproblems.

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Action:Beingoverprotectiveoroversensitive.
Solution:Toughening,buildinguparesistance.
16.Sigil
BodyPart:Adrenalglands.
AssociatedMaladies:Overorunderactiveadrenals,whichcanlowerimmunesystem.
Action:Fightingandwinning.
Solution:Exercise.Possiblyharshallopathicmedicineisneeded.
17.Tyr
BodyPart:Immunesystemandthymusgland.
AssociatedMaladies:Diseasesoftheimmunesystem.Loweredimmunities.Allergies.
Action:Attacking.
Solution:Doeverythingyoucantosupporttheimmunesystem.
18.Beorc
BodyPart:Breasts,uterus,vagina,femalegenitals.
Associated Maladies: Breast cysts or cancer, uterine problems, irregular bleeding, vaginitis, yeast
infections,infertility.Inmen,problemsduetofailuretonurtureone'sself.
Action:Growth
Solution: Nurturing, nourishment, feeding. Eat as healthily as possible do not restrict food intake. The
problemneedstobebabiedalong.
19.Ehwaz
BodyPart:Armsandlegs.
AssociatedMaladies:Overwork,overtired,workingone'sselftoomuchlikeatireddrafthorse.
Action:Movingsturdily.
Solution:Keepitmoving,butslowlyandgently.
20.Mannaz
BodyPart:Gonads.Hormoneproduction.Puberty.
AssociatedMaladies:Hormoneimbalances.Intersexconditions.Menopause.
Action:Affectingmanyotherorgansorbodyparts.
Solution:Hormonetherapyofsomesort.
21.Laguz
BodyPart:Kidneysandbladder.
AssociatedMaladies:UTI.Kidneydisease.
Action:Waterretention,edema,fluidswelling.
Solution:Dryingthingsoutdiuretics.Lancinginfectionswithfluidbuildup.
22.Ing
BodyPart:Malegenitals.
AssociatedMaladies:Maleinfertility.Erectiledysfunction.Inawoman,lackoflibido.
Action:Wearingitselfouttocompensateforthefailuresofotherparts.
Solution:Sacrifice.Thepartmustgo.
23.Dagaz
BodyPart:Cognitivefunctionsofthebrain.
AssociatedMaladies:Learningdisorders,mentalretardation,fogginess,inattention.
Action:Warming.
Solution:Warmth.Startingover.
24.Othila
BodyPart:Blood,includinggeneticsandDNA.
AssociatedMaladies:Blooddiseases,geneticdisorders.
Action:Geneticallyscrewedup.
Solution: If the situation is genetic, treat symptoms as best you can, and study family tree for other
possibleproblems.
25.Ac
BodyPart:Spine
AssociatedMaladies:Spinaldeformation,brokenbones,slippeddisc.
Action:Strong,enduring,unyielding.
Solution:Strengthen,addstamina.
26.Ear
Bodypart:Colon/anus.
AssociatedMaladies:Colitis,colondisease,hemorrhoids.Generaloldage.Gangrene.
Action:Degradationandwearandtearofoldage.Rottingdown.
Solution:Thereisnosolution.Youcannotsavethis.Itisdying.Thereisnothingyoucando.
27.Ior
BodyPart:Smallintestines.
AssociatedMaladies:Gastrointestinaldisorders.Ileitis.
Action:Limited,forgoodorill.
Solution:Limit,cutback,setbones,restrictmovementforproperhealing.
28.Os
BodyPart:Earnosethroatsystem,hearing.Alsothyroidgland.
AssociatedMaladies:Earinfections,deafness,sorethroat,runnynose,colds,thyroiditis.

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Action:Performingwell.
Solution:Removephlegmandotherdebrisfromthesystemgeneralcleaning.
29.Yr
BodyPart:Reflexes.Handsandfingers.
AssociatedMaladies:Slowedreflexes,carpaltunnel,tendonitis,clumsiness.
Action:Extremelyoverstressed,acentralproblem.
Solution:Focusontheproblem,don'tignoreit.
30.Cweorth
BodyPart:Spleen.
AssociatedMaladies:Infection.Inflammation.Toxinbuildup.
Action:Burning,hot,fevered.
Solution:Purification,purification,purification!Detoxificationwithherbsandvitamins.
31.Chalc
BodyPart:Pancreas.Bloodsugar.
Associated Maladies: Diabetes. Hypoglycemia. Unexplained weight loss. Weight gain due to famine
responseordamagefromdieting.
Action:Tryinghard,butoutcomeisunclear.
Solution:Getoutsideaid,perhapsaspecialist.
32.Stan
BodyPart:Pituitary
AssociatedMaladies:Generaldisorderofmultipleglands.
Action:Controllingoraffectingotherparts.
Solution:Gainsomekindofcontroloversecretions.
33.Gar
BodyPart:Hame,astralbody
Associated Maladies: Any illness due to psychic problems. Lack of vital energy. Spirit attack. Shaman
sickness.
Action:Beingaffectedpsychicallyorastrally.Ifeellikethisoughttosignifydivineorspirittinkering.
Solution:Prayer.

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