Lapis Lazuli Rune Set, Set of 25 Stones

The full Elder Futhark, plus a blank. Twenty-four runes and one blank stone, twenty-five in all, a complete divination set in a cloth pouch.

Deep-blue lapis lazuli. Tumbled lapis with its characteristic royal blue, often flecked with gold-colored pyrite.

The truth-telling stone. Lapis is the ancient stone of wisdom and honest sight, which suits an oracle read for understanding rather than reassurance.

• Contents: 24 Elder Futhark runes plus 1 blank rune (25 stones)
• Material: tumbled lapis lazuli
• Size: approximately 1/2 inch to 1 inch each
• Includes: a cloth pouch (color varies)
• Natural stone, so color depth and pyrite flecking vary from piece to piece
• Care: cleanse dry; lapis dislikes water and salt
• SKU: RRLAP

Runes are the letters of the Elder Futhark, the oldest runic alphabet, used by Germanic and Norse peoples both to write and to divine. Each of its twenty-four runes names a force or idea, from Fehu, cattle and wealth, to Othala, home and inheritance, so a rune drawn is less a letter than a piece of counsel. The blank twenty-fifth stone is a modern addition, often called Wyrd or the rune of fate, left empty for what cannot yet be named; some readers use it and others set it aside, and both are common.

Lapis lazuli has been a stone of wisdom and truth since antiquity, ground for sacred pigment, set into royal masks, and worn by scribes and priests across the ancient world. Cunningham seats it under Venus and the element of Water, and Judy Hall places it at the third eye. Its reputation is for insight and clear inner sight, which suits rune work aimed at understanding rather than comfort.

1. Cleanse the set before its first use with smoke, moonlight, or sound, and again whenever it has done heavy work. Keep it out of water and salt.
2. Settle somewhere quiet and hold a clear question in mind as you handle the stones.
3. Draw a single rune for a quick answer, or cast a small spread such as past, present, and likely outcome.
4. Read each rune by its traditional Elder Futhark meaning, then let your intuition color the message.
5. Note what you drew, and return the stones to their pouch between sessions.

• Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror, 8 Inches: another classic divination surface to work alongside the runes.
• Black Crystal Ball, 50mm: a scrying sphere to pair with rune casting.
• Lapis Lazuli Chambered Pendulum: the same stone as a pendulum, for yes-and-no work.
• White Sage Smudge Sticks: to cleanse the runes before and after a reading.
• White Selenite Wand: to rest the set on between sessions.

How many stones are in the set?

Twenty-five: the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark plus one blank stone, in a cloth pouch.

What is the blank rune for?

The blank, often called Wyrd, stands for fate or the unknown. It is a modern addition rather than a historical one. Some readers keep it as a possible draw; others set it aside.

What is lapis good for in readings?

Its long associations with wisdom and clear sight make it a fitting stone for questions where you want honesty over comfort. Cunningham seats lapis under Venus and Water; Hall places it at the third eye.

How do I read the runes?

Draw a single rune for a quick answer or cast a small spread, then read each by its traditional Elder Futhark meaning and let your intuition fill in the rest. A rune guide helps the meanings settle as you practice.

How do I care for them?

Cleanse dry, with smoke, sound, or moonlight. Lapis contains calcite and pyrite, so keep the stones out of water and salt, and store them in the pouch.