Sorry to all for upsetting you. I'm actually neutral. I do not know much about runes and am always getting negative vibrations when going near them. possibly my past life recall. i love the idea of crystal runes though. I do know spiritually about wood and I do know spiritually about crystals. if Earl wants to  stay with stones and Norse tradition that is wonderful. Personally for me I would like Runes if I had any made out of Lapis Lazuli. ( this idea just came to me, I can see them and feel them sparkling) My feelings of love come to me when I think of that. I don't know what that means. but there really shouldn't be a debate about it, as the spirit world guides people to what is best for them. Anyway I know I've been a little bit off with a few things lately as I'm on Panadeine forte for pain, antibiotics for infection and trying to take vitamins to counteract the negative effects and to strengthen my body. So if it was me out of line, please accept my apologies.
I thought I would give my opinion thats all. I'm not trying to be a know it all.
LibB

Oh LibB...lol...you sound to be on the same drugs as me but mix valium in with mine and I can look like I'm having a party in my own head...haha.  I also know nothing about runes and am trying to learn but theres so much and my brain space is running out of room..  I would personally always take note of anything Moongoddess and Earl say though as they live and breathe Runes as you and I do psychic and Angel readings. I love crystals but my own intuition tells me the two dont seem to mix they feel of a very differnet energy and nature and intent.  

Giving your honest individual opinon or experience is never wrong especailly when delivered as such. I think its when others perviously have come across within this topic rather strict and ruling and it gets caught up in the topic.
Lapis is gorgeous but I wont go on theres a better place for me to discuss that elsewhere...

Hi LibB.

Well, no offense was intended to you.  I am just passionate about this stuff as Angel points out.  I do try and be newbie friendly (if I am not, I apologize) but it is important to me to explain the ancient ways of rune usage because IMHO that is how it is done.  Like if I said I would never cleanse negative energy from my crystal and complain it doesn't work.  I would hope someone who understands better than me would kindly inform me how to do it better.  MB is a good repository of knowledge in a lot of disciplines so we can all hopefully learn from each other.  Hopefully we don't step on too many toes in the process.  Because you are so attuned to crystalline energy I suspect that maybe the runic energy feels different (or as you termed it, negative).  Well, I did not mean to bite any heads off.  Have a blessed day.

Earl I just wanted to clarify this statement of mine was not directed at you. It was a previous poster elsewhere who has limitied knowledge of runes at best.   I read your post and wondered if maybe you thought I meant you, of course I dont see you as strict and ruling.  To me your my Runic Teddy Bear....with a great taste in Angels.....;)....lol

Lol that is a very apt discription, hope you don't mind Earl but now that is how I will alway see you with a big Wunjo stitched into your belly like that of a carebear...lol

My message before was not directed at anyone in particular, I put it there I think as just a reminder to us all including myself as some times we all need a reminder that we are all learning and sometimes it is harder then other times.

So keep on smiling and imputting your information as the more knowledge we gain the more we learn...mmmm babbling again.