Hi community! 👋 I'm new here. I've been reading up on and leaning into runes, their uses, meanings, etc. for a while now and I'm interested on what you all think about the concept of bindrunes. I have a general understanding of their original intention, and I'm aware that they're not typically used the way they are being used now.

In many cases I see a general consensus of the modern use of bindrunes being seen as silly or unpractical. Some argue in favor of the modern use as a new way for others to practice their way of doing things. I can't say I've developed a strong opinion either way, or that I care to.

However, my question lies mostly in the actual construction of bindrunes, regardless of their intention. Be it modern magic or forming one's signature, where does the line in the sand lie when it comes to how much is too much?

Typically I see older forms as simpler and condensed words/sounds/phrases or what have you. Modern depictions are very busy. Does it matter? Does it makes more sense to keep things linear and closer to the roots of the concept? Or does it make any difference if an individual chooses to just slam a bunch of images on top of each other? Just curious to hear thoughts on this.