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Reading the Runes

A Beginner's Guide
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Reading the Runes by Kim Farnell is an essential introductory guide exploring the use of runes for divination, personal guidance, and magical practice. Delving into the ancient Futhark alphabet and its Norse origins, the book reveals the mystical power of runes as symbols of secret knowledge and magical energy. Farnell connects the runes to the World Tree Yggdrasil and Norse gods, presenting the four ancient rune poems that impart their meanings. The book also provides official course material from the British Astrological and Psychic Society, offering practical advice for creating and energising runes, traditional rune spreads, and interpretations of rune combinations.
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Reading the Runes is suited for beginners interested in the history, mythology, and practical use of runes for spiritual growth and divination. It appeals to readers curious about Norse traditions, neo-paganism, and those seeking structured guidance in rune reading.

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Originally published: Plymouth: Zambezi, 2003.

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An essential introductory guide for anyone who wishes to use the runes for divination, personal guidance, and magic.

Runes have an undeniable mystery and allure. To many people, they are beautiful objects, a set of symbols of enigmatic meaning. In fact, the word rune comes from the Norse word runa, meaning "secret." On the surface, they make up an ancient alphabet known as the Futhark that has come down to us through the ages from the ancient Northern Traditions of Europe. But they are so much more.

Runes contain magical energy that can be activated for positive and powerful change in our lives. Reading the Runes takes you back to the runes as they existed in the neo-pagan cosmogony and their birth in the World Tree, Yggdrasil. Author Kim Farnell discusses the history and mythology of the runes, as well as the link between the runes and the gods. She includes the four ancient rune poems from which humankind received the meaning behind each rune.

Reading the Runes includes the official rune course material for the British Astrological and Psychic Society. The author offers practical advice for making and energising your runes, suggests numerous traditional rune spreads to suit a variety of purposes, and explains rune combinations within readings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781571747693

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Kim Farnell has been a professional astrologer since 1990 and has taught astrology and lectured extensively in the UK and overseas. She has an MA in cultural astronomy and astrology and is the author of several books.

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