Discover Runes: Understanding and Using the Power of Runes [Paperback]

Tony Willis (Author)

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Originally published in England as Runic Workbook (1986), this work provides a complete introduction to understanding and using the 24 runes of the Old Teutonic alphabet (the Elder Futhark) for divination, for magic, and even as an adjunct to some literary interpretation, e.g., the Arthurian cycle. While this book will appeal especially to New Agers interested in divination, it may be of use to students of Teutonic and Norse mythology and culture, as well as of other Western esoteric traditions. It may also appeal to Jungians and others interested in the projective use of runes. Recommended for libraries with large collections in the above-mentioned fields.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806903546
• ISBN-13: 978-0806903545
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,055,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning how to cast, April 18, 2003

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GixxxerKim (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Discover Runes: Understanding and Using the Power of Runes (Paperback)

He gives you a few runes, and asks you to work with them. . . Then a few more, and you work with those. A bit at a time, with different methods of casting. Covers the meaning of the runes (both forward and reversed) and what they may mean in relation to other runes. He covers a bit of magic, how they relate with flowers, stones and so fourth. A good intro to casting, but I wouldn't just reccomend it alone. Try Kenneth Meadows' RUNE POWER as well for more of a background. I also reccomend Kevin Crossley-Holland's NORSE MYTHS too. Actually I don't think one should be using the runes like tarot cards without the intention of following your roots and pagan ways. They aren't like 2 sided coins for quick yes or no answers, and this book may present them as such, because it focuses on exercises, not history. Please don't forget about that while hoping to "get info on the future". Follow your blood.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding amongst all the books on Runes !, April 29, 2000

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"pharia" (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discover Runes: Understanding and Using the Power of Runes (Paperback)

This is the best Rune book I have ever read. Mr Willis writes so that when you read the book it is as if he is in the room teaching you. The coverage of each rune introduces you to the energy behind that Rune and you can learn the serious magick of manipulating these energies in Runic spells. Highly recommended ! What a pity it is out of print.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good for interested beginers, February 25, 2000

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Jane r g Tidwell (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discover Runes: Understanding and Using the Power of Runes (Paperback)

it was as all other books on runes, or most of them. A bit of history and a bit of magic. not too bad.