The Nordic Book of Runes

Author: Jonathan Dee
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1800650426
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
A guide to the secrets of rune-reading, an ancient predictive art, that teaches you how to lay out runes and interpret them instantly. Once the sacred alphabet of the Germanic people of Northern Europe, runes are more than 2,000 years old. Runes (meaning a secret or mystery) were words of power, once carved on amulets, rings and weapons, and found as inscriptions on tombstones. The 1st rune, Fehu, is connected with cattle, and since wealth was measured in the number of cows a person owned, it has an underlying meaning of material wealth. The 11th rune, Isa, literally means 'ice', signifying danger and the probability of slipping up. Likewise, the 17th rune, Tiwaz, shares its significance with the North Star as an aid to navigation and charting life's path. In this insightful book, each of the runes is fully described, together with the symbolic images and celestial phenomena associated with them. Methods of laying out, or 'casting' the runes are described in order to give a full and comprehensive reading to answer any question. There are six spreads to choose from, from Odin's Rune, a simple reading with one rune stone, to using up to nine runes for deeper insight into the past, present and future.

Nordic Runes

Author: Paul Rhys Mountfort
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
ISBN: 9780892810932
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
Reveals the ancient oracle based on the runic Elder Futhark alphabet of the Norse.

Runes

Author: Teresa Dröfn Freysdóttir Njarovik
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789935934512
Category : Inscriptions, Runic
Languages : en
Pages : 173

Book Description
Infused with Norse mythology, the Fuþark runes still serve as a vital key to the cultural heritage of the Icelandic people. Runes: The Icelandic Book of Fuþark introduces three different but related forms of runic systems in a chronological order: the Elder Fuþark, the Younger Fuþark and the Icelandic Fuþark.

Norwegian Runes and Runic Inscriptions

Author: Terje Spurkland
Publisher: Boydell Press
ISBN: 9781843831860
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
"This book presents an accessible account of the Norwegian examples throughout the period of their use. The runic inscriptions are discussed not only from a linguistic point of view but also as sources of information on Norwegian history and culture". --BOOKJACKET.

Norse Runes Handbook

Author: Brittany Nightshade
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781708205133
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Norse Runic Magick, The Meaning of the Futhark Runes Brittany Nightshade, the author of the popular "Book of Shadows" spellbook series, has released this Runic Handbook for those who would like a compact resource detailing the Elder Futhark Runes and their meanings. This simple beginners handbook is a great reference guide for anyone wanting to familiarize themselves with the meaning behind the Futhark Runes for purposes of Divination, Rune Magick, etching, or if you just want to learn more about these ancient Norse symbols. The runes are the written letters that were used by the Norse and other Germanic peoples before the adoption of the Latin alphabet in the later Middle Ages. Unlike the Latin alphabet, which is an essentially utilitarian script, the runes are pictographs of some of the most powerful forces in the cosmos. In fact, the word "rune" and its cognates across past and present Germanic languages mean both "letter" and "secret/mystery." The letters called "runes" allow one to access, interact with, and influence the world-shaping forces they symbolize. Thus, when Odin sought the runes, he wasn't merely attempting to acquire a set of arbitrary representations of human vocal sounds. Rather, he was uncovering an extraordinarily potent system of magic. The Runic Handbook covers all 24 Futhark Runes and has a section on common Nordic symbols and their meanings including the Vegvisir, Mjolnir, Yggdrasil, The Valknut, The Helm of Awe, and The Triple Horn of Odin. In the back of the book are large images of each Rune and Symbol with a blank backside for each image so you can write your own notes or even create your own Rune Magick Rituals.

The Book of Runes

Author: Ralph Blum
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312097585
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
A handbook for the use of runes as a personal oracle, not for divination or fortune telling, but as a tool for assisting us to live our lives in the present and for strengthening our intuition.

Runes

Author: Raymond Ian Page
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520061149
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Describes the ancient writing system used by Northmen, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings, and the inscriptions found in Scandanavia, the British Isles, and North America.

The Book of Runes, 25th Anniversary Edition

Author: Ralph Blum
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312536763
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
The Book of Runes is something very special: a part of the ancient past and, perhaps, a part of your future... Based on a tradition over one thousand years old, the Runes are seen by many as a contemporary Oracle and collectively, have established themselves as a remarkable aid in practical decision making. A huge success with over 900,000 copies sold, since its original publication in 1983, The Book of Runes has proved to be a modern classic. For this, the 25th anniversary of the work, Ralph H. Blum has expanded and refined the runic system, making the Runes one of the most profoundly useful self-help tools of the new century.

The Elder Futhark

Author: E. Watson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719585699
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
A coloring book of the 24 runes in the Elder Futhark. Each coloring page is single sided and a brief description of each rune is included.

The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic

Author: Edred Thorsson
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1633411095
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. Here, American runologist Edred Thorsson provides an in-depth guide to the world of runes for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Thorsson's presentation of this powerful system provides a valuable tool for self-development and spiritual transformation. The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic: Introduces the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark along with their definitions and mystical properties Explores the historical lore of runes using archaeological evidence to explain where the runes come from, what they mean, and how they evolved Reveals the hidden lore and esoteric dimension of runes, looking at the cosmology of the Old Norse to explain the role runes played and how they were used over time Includes specific sections on rune magic and divination, rune poems, and runic numerology, as well as instructions on how to make your own runes and imbue them with numinous power, arrange the optimum setting for a rune reading, and prepare yourself psychologically and spiritually for casting the runes This book includes material from the author's previous books Futhark, Runelore, and Runecaster's Handbook.