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Runes
 The Book of Runes : A Handbook for the Use of an Anceint Oracle: The Viking Runes with Stones: 10th Anniversary Edition, by Ralph H. Blum. ISBN 0312097581. Based on a tradition over one thousand years old, this contemporary Oracle has established itself as a remarkable aid in practical decision making. When first published in 1983, R. Buckminster Fuller said: "What a wonderful thing to have done-midwife the rebirth of an ancient oracle." A huge success with over 700,000 copies sold, The Book of Runes has proved itself to be a modern classic. For this, the tenth anniversary of the work, Ralph H. Blum has expanded and refined the runic system, making the Runes the most profoundly useful self-help tool of our era.
 Runelore: A Handbook of Esoteric Runology, by Edred Thorsson. This book is divided in two parts. First part, Historical Lore, presents a history of the runes in a more realistic, scientific view using examples form archaeology to support certain hypothesis of how the runes where invented (examples of runic writing with explanations are found throughout the book especially in the first part). The first 5 chapters of the book are chronologically organised and present the rune evolution from the oldest findings to the most recent ones (modern age actually). Chapters 6, 7, 8 try to explain the utility of runes for the old norse (or for other civilisations who took the runes from the old Norse) and also give written examples which try to explain the runes. Especially useful are chapters 6 and 7, which try to explain the runes and the runic inscriptions. The second part, Hidden Lore, uses a philosophical and psychological approach to explain the runes. Chapter 9 is especially useful and probably the most important chapter within the book because here all the runes are explained in great detail (beginning with page 114 and ending with 141 is a very essence of the book). Chapters 10 is also useful because it shows the cosmological view of the Old Norse and the connection with the runes (24 pathways between the 9 worlds, 24 runes). Chapters 11, 12 display even more information about the runes and the way of thinking of the Old Norse. The last chapter, 13, has a nice description of the gods of the old Norse but this chapter lacks the great detail which is found in the other chapter.
 Futhark, a Handbook of Rune Magic, by Edred Thorsson. ISBN 0877285489. This complete book of runic instruction includes rune history and lore, its basis in metaphysical thought and mysticism, complete definitions of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, and the etymology, phonetic value and interpretation of each rune. The reader is shown how to perform chants and rituals using runic energy, how to sign and send runes, and given suggestions for runic meditation. The author's presentation of this powerful system is lucid and profound, and provides a valuable tool for spiritual transformation and self-development.
 The Runes of Elfland, by Ari Berk and Brian Froud. ISBN 0810946122. In 24 never-before-seen paintings, best-selling fantasy artist Brian Froud interprets the ancient and mystical runes of Celtic and European origin through Elfland, a world of faeries and myth. Each painting is inspired by a specific rune, richly symbolic and potent icons open to infinite interpretations. In the hands of the exceptional folklorist and poet Ari Berk, the secret meanings of these runes are revealed and their power is made manifest. In the pages of this book a single symbol provides the visual key to a host of mythic stories, lands, and adventures. By using the runes and Froud's paintings as tools to explore both the "seen" and the "unseen" world, readers of The Runes of Elfland will be inspired to reimagine their own lives and tell their own tales. Both storybook and oracle, Runes of Elfland provides a wellspring of personal insight for the Froud fan and the Faery aficionado.
 The Book of Runes: Read the Secrets in the Language of the Stones, by Francis Melville. ISBN 0764155512. Readers learn to decipher and harness the magic of the ancient Nordic runes! Feogh symbolizes financial gain and status . . . Thorn stands for protection, defense, and caution. These and each of the runic alphabet?s many other magic symbols have special meanings all their own. Author Francis Melville presents directions for making amulets and talismans to invoke the power of Norse gods. He describes the method of conducting readings with rune stones to predict future events and bring good fortune. This heavily illustrated volume also presents the history of rune stones, the meaning of the runic alphabet, and the secret symbols attached to each meaning. Rune stones and rune sticks can be purchased from many outlets, but readers who follow the author?s instructions can make runes of their own, using any of several different natural materials, including pebbles, wood, and clay. This fascinating collection of ancient magic lore, with instructions for making and reading runes, is complemented with more than 150 vivid, full-color photos and illustrations.
 Runecaster's Handbook: The Well of Wyrd, by Edred Thorsson. ISBN 157863136X. The word rune means "mystery" and casting the runes enables the runescaster to penetrate the mystery of the relationship between the gods and humans and between internal and external environments. Strongly loyal to the ancient traditions, Edred Thorsson traces the evolution of runecasting to the present in order to restore runework to its historical, spiritual, and cosmological significance. This volume is sure to restore runecasting to its position as a sacred art.
 The Healing Runes: Tools for the Recovery of Body, Mind, Heart & Soul, by Ralph Blum, Susan Loughan, and Thomas Moore. ISBN 0312135076. At this time in history, a recognition of the relationship between physical health and emotional well-being is crucial. Created specifically to support traditional forms of therapy, healing and recovery, as well as all Twelve Step programs, The Healing Runes offers a new interpretation of this sacred oracle for all those whose lives stand in need of healing.
When you are feeling alone or afraid; when you are sick physically or emotionally; or when your best friend is away and you need sound advice-- put your hand in the bag and pick a Rune. And when you are full of joy and praise and gratitude-- pick a Rune. The Healing Runes provides comfort for the heart, ease for the body, peace for the mind and nourishment for the soul.
 The Rune Cards: Ancient Wisdom for the New Millennium, by Ralph H. Blum. ISBN 0312169922. The RuneCards set includes: 25 richly evocative RuneCards, specially designed carrying box, and a beautifully illustrated new hardcover book.
This new package is meant to serve both as a companion to The Book of Runes, and as an introduction for those who have yet to experience the Runes. The RuneCards are accompanied by a completely revised text-only the interpretations remain the same. Ralph H. Blum has created a series of fascinating techniques for use with the RuneCards-and with the Rune stones as well-techniques to guide you on your journal toward wholeness.
These include: Runes and dreaming, runes and healing, runes and the Native American medicine wheel, and creating an oracular individual.
 Cryptorunes, by Clifford A. Pickover and Clifford, A. Pickover. ISBN 0764912518. This book is a wonderful and remarkable collection of puzzles, stories of cryptography and a history of Runes. This is not an average puzzle book of cryptograms. Cliff goes many steps further and brings the reader an added level of difficulty and an added dimension of enjoyment. The variety of puzzles that the reader can solve range from the simple one symbol equals one letter to much the much tougher where more than one symbol can equal a letter or one symbol can equal more than one letter. Cliff also offers the reader very challenging puzzles with no solution in the back of the book. Be the first to crack those codes!
 The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Runes, by Sirona Knight. ISBN 0806949945. Tap into the age-old, secret power of runes to create a better and more enriching life. Generally associated with the ancient Northern European peoples, runes are magical symbols that convey the story of creation, life, destruction, and rebirth, and how these forces are constantly occurring on many levels of being. Runes connect with your body, mind, spirit, and the environment, and they are ideal for use in psychological integration, spiritual growth, healing, and magic. Learn the history of runes and the meanings and associations of each symbol. Then discover a wide variety of ways to use these tools to find answers to personal questions, increase self-awareness, relieve stress, gain a sense of personal empowerment, clear out blockages in your life, and even foretell future events. Cast and read runes, create runic charms, do runic yoga, and more. As you work with these mystical tools you will find within them the power to transform yourself. Bonus: extensive mythological glossary.
 Runes and Runic Inscriptions, by R. I. Page. ISBN 0851155995. How, where and why runes were used is still often mysterious; they continue to set puzzles for those who study them, among whom few are better known than the author of this book. Here he investigates evidence from Anglo-Saxon runic coins to Manx inscribed stones, including many of the known Anglo-Saxon runic inscriptions (notably the Ruthwell cross and the Franks casket) and manuscripts, and looks in passing at some Scandinavian material, both in Great Britain and elsewhere. In addition to these detailed descriptions of inscriptions, and of the runic futhorc, or alphabet, on which they are based, Page also considers wider issues on which runes throw light: magic, paganism and literacy. Archaeologists, historians and others will find this a uniquely useful and authoritative volume on Anglo-Saxon runes. R.I. PAGE is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and Emeritus Professor of Anglo-Saxon, Cambridge University.
 Nordic Runes: Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Viking Oracle, by Paul Rhys Mountfort. ISBN 0892810939. Nordic Runes addresses three major areas: Runelore, the history of this 2000-year-old Norse oracle; Runestaves, the meaning of the individual runes of the Elder Futhark alphabet and their powerful mythological, magical, and practical lessons for daily life; and Runecasting, a comprehensive guide to the oracular application of the ancient runes, including their crafting, divination, and self-development. As Nordic Runes shows, the runes do more than simply reflect the path of fate; they help develop and enhance intuition. By learning to cast and interpret the runes, the user becomes receptive to the energy currents in material reality and empowered in the arts of its transformation.
 Empowering Your Life With Runes, by Jean Marie Stine. ISBN 1592571654. Readers will uncover the ancient history of runes and how to harness their power through readings, magic, and meditation to solve complex problems, achieve better health, improve personal relationships, and more. Easy-to-apply rune empowerment methods, including how to choose a rune stone or how to make one. Perfect for readers of books on astrology, Wicca, Tarot, and other new age subjects. Runes are the letters of a miraculous, ages-old alphabet with amazing powers that can change your life.
 Texts & Contexts of the Oldest Runic Inscriptions, by Tineke Looijenga. ISBN 9004123962. This volume gathers all older fuşark inscriptions found in Denmark, Germany, England, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary, Bosnia, Rumania, Norway and Sweden. It contains essays on early runic writing, the historical and archaeological contexts of runic objects, and a new theory on the origin of runic writing. The book contains also a catalogue of the runic inscriptions found in the regions mentioned above. The catalogue gives datings, readings and interpretations, plus limited graphic, orthographic and linguistic analyses of the inscriptions from the above mentioned corpora, complete with concise bibliographical references. The overall aim has been to provide the reader with a practical survey of the oldest inscripti-ons from the aforementioned areas, together with relevant archaeological and cultural-historical data. The book is particularly useful for runologists, students and others interested in runes, such as archaeologists, historians, linguists and amateurs. It is actually a handbook covering all older runic inscriptions and their context.
 The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes, by Nigel Pennick. ISBN 1862041008. A rune may look like nothing more than a rock with a symbol etched into it. But according to The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes, a rune is "literally a mystery containing the secrets of the inner structure of existence." Against a backdrop of vibrant, full-color photography and graphics, Nigel Pennick presents a comprehensive overview of rune history and usage, starting with its ancient roots and leading into a brief section on divination techniques. Pennick (author of Celtic Sacred Landscapes and The Pagan Book of Days) is foremost a European folk historian, so his orientation is more anthropological and cultural than instructional. Readers who want specific divination advice may want to start with The Book of Runes. --Gail Hudson
 Ancient Wisdom For The New Age: Runes: The Secrets Of The Stones, by Anders Andersson. ISBN 1853689483. The word runes means "secret" and "whisper," reflecting the oral tradition through which they have been passed down to us. Translate the language and absorb the knowledge of the runes. Get full explanations of runic alphabets and groupings, instructions for creating a personalized set of runes, and the most effective methods for casting. Try a variety of readings, and figure out runic relationships and the connection between gems and runes. Dozens of accompanying paintings and photographs.
Additional Titles
Johan Ihre on the Origins and History of the Runes: Three Latin Dissertations from the mid-18th Century, by Krister Ostlund. ISBN 9155446426.
Inner Mysteries of the Goths: Rune Lore & Secret Wisdom of the Northern Tradition, by Nigel Pennick. ISBN 1898307512.
Lady of the Northern Light: A Feminist Guide to the Runes, by Susan Gitlin-Emmer. ISBN 0895946297.
Northern Mysteries & Magick: Runes, Gods, and Feminine Powers, by Freya Aswynn. ISBN 1567180477.
Runic Palmistry, by Jon Saint-Germain. ISBN 1567185770.
The Elements of the Runes, by Barnard King. ISBN 1862040370.
Rune Might: Secret Practices of the German Rune Magicians, by Edred Thorsson. ISBN 0875427782.
Leaves of Yggdrasil: A Synthesis of Runes, Gods, Magic, Feminine Mysteries, and Folklore, by Freya Aswynn. ISBN 0875420249.
Rune Magic: The Celtic Runes As a Tool for Personal Transformation, by Deon Dolphin. ISBN 0878771271.
Nine Doors of Midgard: A Complete Curriculum of Rune Magic, by Edred Thorsson. ISBN 0875427812.
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