Runic Wands

Magical Timing
Timing is all-important when doing runic magic. If the proper universal energies are lacking, doing magic can become as futile as trying to hammer a nail into a stone. On the other hand, with correct timing, magical works can spread wings of their own and really take off!

The eight divisions of the year represent the traditional yearly cycle of
Northern Europe. The best times for runic magic are the eight seasonal solar festivals. Each of these days has traditions that have been passed down through the years. For example, Beltane, or Walpurgis Night, was sacred to Freyja. On the winter solstice in Holland, the midwinter horn was blown and a flaming (solar) wheel was rolled down a hill to celebrate the return of the sun.

The Eight Days of Power
These eight days of power occur on the equinoxes, solstices, and four cross-quarter days. The following are the runic correspondences for these magical days. Remember to focus on the associated rune, depending upon the time of the year. This will make your rune magic more timely and guarantee better results.

Winter Solstice/Yule...Dec. 21...Isa, Jera, Eihwaz
Imbolc/Bridget's Day...Feb 2...Perdhro, Algiz, Sowilo
Spring Equinox/Hertha's Day...March 21...Tiwaz, Ehwaz, Berkana
Beltane...May 1-5...Mannaz, Laguz, Ingwaz
Summer Solstice/Midsummer...June 21...Othala, Dagaz, Fehu
Lughnassad...First Week August...Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz
Autumnal Equinox/Hellith's Day...Sept 22...Raidho, Kenaz, Gebo
Samhain...Nov 1-5...Wunjo, Hagalaz, Naudhiz

Source
Runic Magic