Principles of – The Runes: The only introduction you’ll ever need - Softcover

Aswynn, Freya

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0722538839 ISBN 13: 9780722538838

Publisher: Thorsons, 2000

Synopsis

Comprehensive introduction to the fascinating and ancient runic system of writing and predicting.

The runes are one of the most ancient languages in existance. The runes were part of the language, art and magic of the earliest human communities. As such, the runic forms are said to embody the mysteries of the origins of human consciousness.

Some different ‘futharks’ or runic symbol alphabets have emerged over the years – Anglo-Saxon and Germanic to name two. Principles of Runes is comprehensive in it’s coverage of the history and development of the Runes.

Over the last decade the runic alphabet and divination system have become hugely popular. People are discovering that the runes can be used as a simple device for making predictions and also as a powerful magical tool. The variety of uses for the Runic system are covered in this book.

Also includes:

How to read the different Rune signs
• The spiritual and mythic background to the Runes
• Divination with the Runes – and how to develop clairvoyance.
• Magic and healing with the Runes.

About this title

About the Author

Freya Aswynn was born in Holland. Age 30 she moved to England where she began to develop her psychic and magical abilities. She has been working with the Northern Magical Tradition for many years now and is the author of several gound breaking books about the Northern mystical history. She lives in a Pagan community in Scotland.

From the Back Cover

Runes are the ancient and mystical alphabet of the Germanic tribes, used over the centuries for divination and magic. This practical introduction to the runic mysteries explains:

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the ancient meanings and modern relevance of each rune
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how to consult the runes for yourself and others
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using the runes for personal empowerment and development
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how to invoke runic energies for magic and healing

Freya Aswynn has studied and practised the runes for 16 years and is renowned worldwide for her runic knowledge and experience. Adept in the Northern Mysteries, and a dedicated High Preistess of Odin, she is now an Elder Emeritus in the Ring of Troth, Europe. She is author of the classic, in-depth study of the Runes, 'Leaves of Yggdrasil,' recently revised and updated as 'Northern Mysteries and Magick.'

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0722538839
• ISBN 13: 9780722538838
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160