Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic, New Edition

by Edred Thorsson, Christopher McIntosh (Foreword by)

Overview

A new, updated edition of the essential guide to the practice of the runes as a magical tool for spiritual development.

In Futhark, rune master Edred Thorsson reinitiates us into our heritage, explaining the mysteries of a profound system of thought and practice that underlies our developing Western culture.

Futhark covers both the spiritual heritage of ancient runic lore and the practical steps we can take to draw on rune power. This complete book of rune instruction includes rune history and lore, its basis in metaphysical thought and mysticism, complete definitions of the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark, and the etymology, phonetic value, and interpretation of each rune. The reader will learn how to perform chants and rituals using runic energy, how to sign and send runes, and how to practice 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578637003
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	04/01/2020
Series:	Weiser Classics Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	119,725
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Edred Thorsson is an American runologist and proponent of occultism and Germanic mysticism. He received his doctorate in Germanic languages and medieval studies from the University of Texas and has published over two dozen on esoteric runology. He lives in Texas.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

List of Abbreviations xvii

Preface to the 2020 Edition xix

Preface to the 1984 Edition xxi

Introduction xxiii

Chapter 1 Rune Knowledge 1

Definitions 1

The Origin of the Runes 3

History of the Runes 5

Runic Practices 11

The Runic Revival 14

Traditional Rune Lore and Ásatrú 18

Chapter 2 Lore of the Elder Futhark 21

Fehu 23

Uruz 25

Thurisaz 27

Ansuz 29

Raidho 31

Kenaz 33

Gebo 35

Wunjo 37

Hagalaz 39

Naudhiz 42

Isa 44

Jera 46

Eihwaz 48

Per thro 51

Elhaz 53

Sowilo 56

Tiwaz 58

Berkano 60

Ehwaz 62

Mannaz 64

Laguz 66

Ingwaz 68

Dagaz 70

Othala 72

Chapter 3 Theory of Rune Magic 75

The Rune World 75

Manifestation of the Rune Row 76

Elements 79

Streams 79

The Soul and Personal Power Concepts 80

Basic Theories of Rune Magic 82

Chapter 4 Rune Work 85

Foundations of Rune Magic 85

Runic Meditation 99

Talismanic Magic 102

Further Talismanic Formulas 120

Stadhagaldr 128

Sign Magic 137

Other Forms of Magic 140

Appendix A Pronunciations of Old Norse 143

Appendix B On the Translation of Modern English into Runes 145

Appendix C On Poetics 147

Appendix D Tables of Runic Correspondences 149

Glossary 153

Notes 159

Bibliography 161