A correspondence developed between the two. Eventually Gardner suggested they meet at the home of his fellow Wiccan friend Edith Woodford-Grimes (Dafo) who lived near Bournemouth. Next, decide on your questions. They should be as clear as possible, so there will be no errors in the answers. Below are the different meanings for each of the 24 runes. If you want your own set, here is an obsidian one.

Everyone faces inward and, holding hands left palms up and right palms downward. No one must let go and all must keep moving. Generally, people start off slow and then get faster and faster as the chanting continues. People only stop when enough energy has been raised and then everybody collapses onto the floor, feeling the charge of the energy. Thus, it is important to be aware of the signs that appear and remember that if something comes to you, it must go away, so that the cycle and the wheel of life keep turning. Rune of the crossroads Wiccans perform rituals and celebrations, often linked to the Wheel of the Year, marking seasonal and lunar transitions. These rituals involve the use of tools like stones, herbs, and crystals to raise spiritual energy. Importantly, Wiccans emphasize ethical considerations, asking whether their actions will benefit everyone involved before performing any ritual or practice.In her final speech in Fairfield Halls, Croydon, in 1997 she praised the work of Dion Fortune and urged the Wiccan community to accept homosexuals as this was a debate which had flared up at the time.

After her mother’s death in 1962 she began to be more open about her beliefs and wrote some articles for the press. She also appeared on TV and radio. She became involved in the new Witchcraft Research Association and was elected its second president. In a speech at their Halloween dinner in 1964 she presented the Wiccan Rede - its first public appearance. Although it may draw on earlier phrases -- such as Crowley’s “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law” and a speech given by the character King Pausole in the novel “The Adventures of King Pausole” (1901), “Do not harm your neighbour; this being well understood, do that which pleases you” -- there is no doubt that Valiente’s phrasing has become a central tenet of modern Witchcraft and many other branches of paganism. Remember: Negative. Warning, there is danger ahead. Slow down and be cautious about your progression forward on this path. You may need to cut out negativity and get rid of people and things that no longer serve you. There may be a parting of ways from what you once knew, such as a break up or being fired from a job. Avoid risky choices and sabotaging a good thing. You may have an enemy nearby. Waters symbolize the emotional and the rune of the waves brings signs about mystery and intuition. This rune may indicate isolation, renunciations and uncertainty. Therefore, avoid haste and anxiety as there are issues that may not be resolved in the desired time. The Doreen Valiente Foundation was formed in March 2011 as a charitable trust with the aim of protecting her magical artefacts and preventing them from being split up or sold off. They also hold regular events, talks and exhibitions.Stones that fall outside the larger circle are removed from the reading, as are stones that fall with the symbol facing down - these are not interpreted. One of the most commonly used readings will interpret the stones, from top to bottom, that fall in the larger circle. Those that fall in the middle circle are understood as a hint or related to the spiritual.