Taking Up the Runes: A Complete Guide to Using Runes in Spells, Rituals, Divination, and Magic

by Diana L. Paxson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578637294
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	12/01/2021
Series:	Weiser Classics Series
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	151,334
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Diana L. Paxson, a writer, priestess, and teacher, has been studying and teaching Germanic mythology and religion for nearly forty years. Paxson also pioneered the recovery of traditional Norse oracular practice. She is the author of numerous books, including Odin: Ecstasy, Runes, Magic. Visit her at www.hrafnar.org.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Introduction 1

Part 1 The Runes

1 Taking Up the Runes 17

2 Fehu and Uruz 29

3 Thurisaz and Ansuz 47

4 Raidho and Kenaz 67

5 Gebo and Wunjo 81

6 Hagalaz and Naudhiz 99

7 Isa and Jera 117

8 Eihwaz and Perthro 133

9 Elhaz and Sowilo 155

10 Tiwaz and Berkano 173

11 Ehwaz and Mannaz 195

12 Laguz and Ingwaz 215

13 Dagaz and Othala 231

14 Bringing Back the Runes 247

Part 2 The Rituals

Introduction 261

1 Taking Up the Runes: A Ritual Journey 263

2 Fehu/Uruz: A Ritual for Abundance 275

3 Thurisaz/Ansuz: Thurs Spells 283

4 Raidho/Kenaz: The Fire Faring 295

5 Gebo/Wunjo: The Gift of Joy 303

6 Hagalaz/Naudhiz: Needfire 311

7 Isa/Jera: Melting the Ice 323

8 Eiwaz/Perthro: The Tree and the Well 331

9 Elhaz/Sowilo: Safe on the Sun Road 341

10 Tiwaz/Berkano: The Tree of Tyr 353

11 Ehwaz/Mannaz: A Ritual of Union 361

12 Laguz/Ingwaz: The Mysteries of Yngvi and Erde 371

13 Dagaz/Othala: Kinship and Awakening 383

14 Descending the Tree 393

15 A Runic Initiation 403

The Additional English Runes 409

Pronunciation Guide 413

Further Reading 415

Bibliography 419