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Lesson 21 - Tests and Reading

Comprehension Test

1. What should a client never leave you feeling?
2. What effect on a reading do ailments such as a cough or headache have?
3. At what point has a rune reader betrayed and abandoned their sacred role?
4. Name a word you should avoid during a reading?
5. What could you do that might cause a client to weep?
6. Why should you not accept gifts from clients?
7. What did we do to the detail of any readings reproduced on this course?
8. What should what you say to the client inspire them to do?
9. What should you not do during a reading unless medically qualified?
10. What is a key requirement of the modern rune reader?

Reading

Interestingly ethics is not an issue particularly well addressed by most authors on the runes. However Aswynn is an exception. In her book Principles of Runes, read the short section "Professional Ethics", p 73 - 74

Though the lecture was drawn up independently, you will notice there is considerable commonality between the two. She makes a good point about "needy" clients who as much require support and counseling as they do any divinatory revelation. Any rune or Tarot reader will be able to tell a similar tale about such people and it is something you should be prepared for.

Further Exercises

1. In terms of the standards which this lesson has sought to instill, what is the problem with this reading?

   This rune, Fehu (Feoh) indicates success and financial security. Its appearance in this spread is an indication of money moving towards you, which this second rune here suggests will be from a bequest. Now is a time for family solidarity, to pay heed to your roots and your heritage ..

2. A new telephone service launches offering rune readings by phone using premium rate numbers. The clients pay, and the readers are paid, by the minute. Suggest two ethical issues or dilemmas which this arrangement could give rise to for the reader.

3. A reading indicates that the client may be about to receive a serious injury though the presence of Jera (Ger) in an adjacent position could suggest this bitter harvest is the price they must pay for past deeds.

   • Do you warn the client?
   • If you answered yes, how do you frame the warning?

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