Description
Book SynopsisLearn the basics of runes and how to use them to reveal the future and make your life better and more enjoyable. This
accessible and
beautifully designed guide
includes a frameable poster of runes and their essential meanings.
Runes are the letters of
the ancient Norse alphabet, but
each letter contains secret, mysterious meanings used for magical purposes. Unlike tarot cards, playing cards, and even chess pieces, runes don’t reflect the lives of historical kings, queens, and courtiers. Instead, they focus on the legendary gods of the Norse and Saxon peoples, created to explain the world and its inhabitants.
The runes have ancient roots but continue to offer relevant and down-to-earth messages for those who possess a basic understanding of them. Rune readings can
throw light on murky situations and offer advice on
how solve problems,
move forward in life, and
predict the future. To unlock the full potential of these powerful symbols, you’ll discover:
- the mythology behind each rune
- the various meanings of each rune
- how to lay out runes in spreads for a rune reading
- how to make your own runes
- the secrets of rune casting and rune magic
Read them for yourself or cast them for friends and family. The more you use them, the better you’ll become at giving accurate readings, earning the respect accorded to the rune readers of old. Combining elegance and expertise, this is
your essential modern guide to an ancient tradition.
The
In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner’s guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. Where Do Runes Come From?
2. Nordic Mythology
3. Freya’s Aett
4. Hagal’s Aett
5. Tyr’s Aett
6. Your Runes
7. Reading Smaller Rune Spreads
8. Reading Larger Rune Spreads
9. Reading Crossover Layouts
10. Rune Casting and Rune Magic
Conclusion
The Aettir Appendix
Glossary
Index
About the Author
Image Credits
