The Complete Illustrated Guide To Runes

The Runic alphabet, like the Roman, Greek and Hebrew alphabets, is made up of symbols that correspond to specific sounds. The Runes are not just seen as a means of communication, however, they are believed to be a source of ancient magic with healing and divinatory powers. This unique, comprehensive source book contains all you need to know about Runes: the history and mythology of the Runic alphabets, the meaning of each Rune, and how the Runes can be used today. Illustrated in full-color throughout, this beautiful and practical guide includes information on: -- the casting and reading of Runes -- Runes as a tool in meditation -- using Runes as a tool in personal development.

Runes, the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work, are a valuable tool for self-development and spiritual transformation. This books serves as an in-depth guide to the world of runes for beginners and enthusiasts alike, presenting the most essential knowledge of these potent symbols.

Learn to read the runes as they were used in the nine worlds linked by Yggdrasil, the World Tree. This is an all-round manual for those who want to read the runes for personal guidance or even as part of a professional consultant's package of divinatory skills. Reading the Runes includes the official rune course material for the British Astrological and Psychic Society. It covers the history, mythology, and meaning behind each rune and explains combinations within readings. Farnell also offers practical advice for making and energizing your runes, and she suggests numerous traditional rune spreads to suit a variety of purposes.

Explore rune magic and create your own powerful practice with this complete guide to runes for beginners Deepen your understanding of runes—from their origins and meanings, to their use in divination, and how to cast your own runes to inspire self-discovery and transformation. With this clear and in-depth rune book, you'll find everything you need to read different rune sets, learn where they come from, and infuse them into your life. Explore the history of runes—Dive into runelore and uncover a complete overview of different alphabets, early inscriptions, and their strong connections to Norse mythology. Understand the runic alphabet—Learn how to decode the Elder Futhark, the Younger Futhark, and the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc—and discover the magic of each symbol. Perform your own runecasting—Develop your divination and magic practice with guidance on using runes for everything from attracting success to inspiring creativity. Unlock the magic of runes today with The Complete Guide to Runes.

Runes. . . the very name seems to conjure up mystery. Runes appear everywhere from rock album covers to Viking and fantasy movies. But what are they, and how are they used? What do they mean? How and why are they used in magic and in divination? This handy pocket-sized booklet presents a brief working knowledge of the ancient writing system of the Germanic-speaking peoples. After learning about the runes' origins and their uses, both for writing mundane texts and for magic and divination, you can look up individual rune letters and explore the surprisingly complex symbolism behind them. Fresh translations of the old rune poems round out this brief but informative introduction.

This title is an introduction to the oracle of the Runes which can be used as a tool for self-counselling. The 25 cards represent the Runes themselves and can be used to guide you on a journey beyond the material to the creative and spiritual.

A complete guide to the ancient Nordic stones of divination and their meanings, with four color throughout. Clear explanation of what each stone stands for, how to cast, read, and interpret them to provide information, insight, and guidance,

Runes are alphabet letters or characters that have been used for thousands of years as a form of communication and divination. This book, written by an authority on divination systems, shows readers how to make their own set of runes and how to interpret them. Included in this primer are: A brief overview of the runes, from Etruscan times to the present A summary of the myths and lore that inform runic wisdom Definitions of the basic rune symbols Instructions on how to read the runes and rune spreads An introduction to runic magic In the past 25 years using runes as a divination tool has become increasingly popular. This most accessible guide presents each letter of the runic alphabet in detail with its origins and magical uses and helps seekers tap into their energy. From making your own runes (and a bag to protect them) to reading the ancient alphabet, casting the runes, and interpreting the spread, all the basics are laid out in a clear, easy-to-follow, and superbly illustrated fashion, perfect for beginners. This is a new edition of the author's Simply Runes that was published by Sterling in 2006.

An accessible, in-depth exploration of the runes as a living spiritual tradition. Diana Paxson has distilled her many years of experience working with the runes into this essential source book. Readers will learn the historical meaning of each individual rune and its use and meaning now, in contemporary culture. But, Paxson reveals, the real power of the runes comes from internalizing them and using their symbols as sources of wisdom and power. At the end of each chapter are rituals and spells for all levels of ability that aim to help internalize the attributions, meanings, symbolism, and use of the runes. Everything regarding runes is covered in this definitive workbook, from the history of runes and how to make your own rune sets, to how to work with them on a psychic, spiritual, and magical level.