Bindrunes are combinations of ancient runic symbols, crafted by merging two or more runes into a single design. These symbolic amalgamations hold deep spiritual significance and are often used for various purposes.

Bindrunes serve multiple purposes, including invoking protection, enhancing personal attributes, or focusing intentions for specific outcomes. They are believed to harness the individual powers of each rune within the combined symbol.

Yes, bindrunes have a rich historical legacy rooted in Norse and Germanic cultures. They were commonly used in inscriptions on artifacts, weapons, and amulets, showcasing their cultural significance.

Bindrunes have gained popularity due to their intriguing blend of ancient mysticism and contemporary spirituality. Many people find them visually appealing and believe in their efficacy for personal empowerment and spiritual connection.

While opinions vary, bindrunes hold significance for many individuals who integrate them into their spiritual practices. The efficacy of bindrunes often depends on personal belief and the intentions behind their creation and use.

'Viking,' is essentially just a key word that is often used to describe anything of Viking age origin. It's also wildly overused in our modern times as it's a good marketing term, given that people love the romanticised idea of the Vikings.

The Younger Futhark are the runes that were used throughout the Viking age. 'The runes used throughout the Viking age,' is a more accurate description of what they are, but the 16 Younger Futhark runes is the answer that you're looking for.

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Not really, but they can be. There are a few examples of Bindrunes carved into Viking-age runestones using the Younger Futhark runes, but those are few and far between.

Primarily, Bindrunes are created using the Elder Futhark runes , which were used before the Viking-age.

No. Those are Icelandic magic staves, known as galdrastafir. They appear runic in nature, but these symbols combine stave elements to convey specific meanings, such as protection, guidance, and courage alongside many others.

They're also a lot more modern, and the galdrabók, containing many of them, has been dated to the 1600s.

There are many tattoo artists who specialise in creating custom bindrune designs tailored to your individual preferences and intentions. I am one of them, and you'll see many examples of my work as you scroll through this article.

If my work isn't for you, I can recommend many other artists who would love to help. check out my community page - EINARR'S MEAD HALL →

I have a few resources that I think will help you out.

1. EBOOK • THE RUNES

An eBook I created to explore the meanings of the runes and give my thoughts about how I use them in my work. Currently it just focusses on the Elder Futhark Runes, but a future update will contain a large section on the Younger Futhark Runes, alongside a much more expanded version of this page with a guide on how to create your own Bindrunes.

That eBook update, and the book that will follow will both contain many Bindrunes that I've created, all of which you can take and have tattooed.

All updates for my eBooks are free once you've purchased a copy

2. EBOOK • THE NORSE MYTHOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA

An eBook I created to compartmentalise and organise all of Norse Mythology. You'll find 150+ pages of Information and 250+ Bindrunes, created by translating the Old Norse name for each featured figure into younger Futhark Runes, and then writing it along the same stave.

A future update will include another 200+ Bindrunes

3. BOOK • HÁVAMÁL: THE WISDOM OF ODIN

A book that I'm working on, and you can preorder using that link above. Within the book I took the entire Old Norse Hávamál and transliterated it to Younger Futhark Runes. You'll find that alongside a guide on how I did it, and some tips for rune writing in general.