Having difficulty figuring out what the runes are trying to tell you? The Book of Rune Secrets is a contemporary vision of the Elder Futhark runes, destined to become an essential part of any rune library. Share in an inspiring vision of our place in the cosmos and harness the power of the runes as never before. With astonishing clarity, this volume builds on the ideas of teachers such as Freya Aswynn, Edred Thorsson and Diana L. Paxson, but departs from old thinking and dares to explore the future of the runes themselves!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Stripwalker
Format:Paperback
I can say that anyone who wants to simply learn runes can make do with just the sites found online, but those who seek to truly understand the runes and develop their own PERSONAL relationship with them really should put the book on their 'to buy' list.
See with the online sites out there I got a good background (what are the runes) and some understanding (in general what they mean) of how each person reads their runes. Tyriel hosts an online community where you can find all of that information for free. Most books will give you the same- the name, maybe some simple associations or link to astrology and the like, but I always found that my own casts were not as clear cut: the translations were always off a bit. It would be like knowing the basics of a language but not fully understanding the semantics behind the words. Simply put they lacked the personal energy that results when we make the runes a part of our life. Then I got the book and rather than a simple formula where you cast runes and look them up like some random slot machine result, the book gives you and understanding of each rune (think of it as semantic background: meaning WITH UNDERSTANDING that you make your own). Now when I cast my runes the feeling is much different and the understanding that comes with each is far greater than it was simply learning what others 'see'.
The difference is that rather than simply clone your understanding into another version of his own, Tyriel gives you what you need to understand runes on your own and in your own way. To use the common metaphor he 'teaches you to fish'. Do I see what Tyriel sees? Not always and THATS the point- it has become personalized so that the understanding is mine.
If you simply want to read the name of each rune and get all of the generic info that most authors seem to feel makes for an 'understanding' of the runes then just go to the websites you find online. If you want to be someone who makes the runes a part of your life and want to expand your understanding, to truly THINK about what the runes are telling you, rather than demanding simple answers, then the book is well worth the price.
See with the online sites out there I got a good background (what are the runes) and some understanding (in general what they mean) of how each person reads their runes. Tyriel hosts an online community where you can find all of that information for free. Most books will give you the same- the name, maybe some simple associations or link to astrology and the like, but I always found that my own casts were not as clear cut: the translations were always off a bit. It would be like knowing the basics of a language but not fully understanding the semantics behind the words. Simply put they lacked the personal energy that results when we make the runes a part of our life. Then I got the book and rather than a simple formula where you cast runes and look them up like some random slot machine result, the book gives you and understanding of each rune (think of it as semantic background: meaning WITH UNDERSTANDING that you make your own). Now when I cast my runes the feeling is much different and the understanding that comes with each is far greater than it was simply learning what others 'see'.
The difference is that rather than simply clone your understanding into another version of his own, Tyriel gives you what you need to understand runes on your own and in your own way. To use the common metaphor he 'teaches you to fish'. Do I see what Tyriel sees? Not always and THATS the point- it has become personalized so that the understanding is mine.
If you simply want to read the name of each rune and get all of the generic info that most authors seem to feel makes for an 'understanding' of the runes then just go to the websites you find online. If you want to be someone who makes the runes a part of your life and want to expand your understanding, to truly THINK about what the runes are telling you, rather than demanding simple answers, then the book is well worth the price.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautifully articulated journey into the future of rune understanding
January 22, 2012
By Elvengirl
Format:Paperback
For the majority of my own personal readings surrounding this subject I had continuously found that most rune books treated the symbolic stones as some sort of questionable and subjective divination - with vague meanings being assigned to each rune, sometimes with a bit of speculative historic support behind where the ideas had originated, but often just ideas constructed in ways that could hold a thousand meanings and yet be utterly meaningless to me. To say the least, I was left unsatisfied by the information on an ancient symbolic system that deserved more than an esoteric, unclear and completely biased explanation. I did not seek to understand the runes through another's singular perspective, I wanted to understand them in such a way that would explain how these symbols unify all persons, how they represent the essentials of the human psyche and spirit, and how they reflected an intricate and fascinating history of the human mind and all the themes that we share as a species.
Tyriel provides just what I was looking for in a concise, clear and very straight-forward book. I am not being told in this book WHAT the runes are but WHO we are and how those symbols represent that which is US. So it is both a personal guide as well as a description of why the runes are an important part of the universe. Through this book my scientific and questioning self was able to connect with my spiritual and magical self and through THAT I gained a greater understanding of what the runes could tell me about my world and all that had come before me, and all that will remain when I'm gone. Tyriel writes with a truly fresh perspective, read this book!!!
Another aspect to add is that Tyriel has already provided vast resources through his website and online community that are FREE for anyone to use. I highly recommend both these services that Tyriel provides and I appreciate the work he has put in to the rune online community. In that respect, I find that buying this book is also my way of saying thank-you to him for keeping the runes fresh and interesting - and helping this scientist find her spirit again.
Tyriel provides just what I was looking for in a concise, clear and very straight-forward book. I am not being told in this book WHAT the runes are but WHO we are and how those symbols represent that which is US. So it is both a personal guide as well as a description of why the runes are an important part of the universe. Through this book my scientific and questioning self was able to connect with my spiritual and magical self and through THAT I gained a greater understanding of what the runes could tell me about my world and all that had come before me, and all that will remain when I'm gone. Tyriel writes with a truly fresh perspective, read this book!!!
Another aspect to add is that Tyriel has already provided vast resources through his website and online community that are FREE for anyone to use. I highly recommend both these services that Tyriel provides and I appreciate the work he has put in to the rune online community. In that respect, I find that buying this book is also my way of saying thank-you to him for keeping the runes fresh and interesting - and helping this scientist find her spirit again.
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had a vision of some symbols and I looked in my Reiki book and they were not Reiki symbols. My Reiki master suggested I check into Rune's to find the answer. So far, this book has helped me not only find the message for me, but to understand what Rune's were and how they were/are used.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
a great book on runes
I am no master in runes and only dabble in them. They are a great part of a spiritual path. I have followed tyriel on his website runesecrets and he has a great community of people... Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written.
this book is well written. I am not really into rune stones but if I were it would be a great reference.
Published 3 months ago by Karen E. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars
I expected more
I like the book and his work excellent. But there is much more information on his website than in the book and I feel the book was over priced for what was in it alone. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mountain Druid
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very contemporary and refreshing view on the runes
The Book of Rune Secrets is different than all the other rune-books. It takes a very necessary and daring step towards a contemporary usage of the system, which is an absolute must... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Isa
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rip Off
Beware. This book is only 135 pages long and there's not a lot on some of the pages. The great mater "Tyriel" is raking it in if you buy this book, as I all too unfortunately did.
Published 10 months ago by joe tolson maitrya9@m
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Book of Rune Secrets
Having lived a rune filled life for 30 years now, I've often spoken to newcomers to the craft who don't seem to know where to apply the energy represented by each rune in daily... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Birchair
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new point of view over runes
This book is characterized by a not so common attribute. It can speak to runic thinkers, but simultaneously it can explain to skeptics. Read more
Published 16 months ago by mzeakis
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fresh and brilliant perspective
The Book of Rune Secrets is the most refreshing look at the runes of the Elder Furthark in 20 years of studying Northern mythologies. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mary Stratton
2.0 out of 5 stars
Over-priced
A cursory glance into this book and I'm not overly impressed. It's very basic in its Rune knowledge presentation and way overpriced. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Vaygar-Ingvald Elmersson
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Book Of Rune Secrets
Rune secrets is a must have book for anyone in the craft. So what is different and why do you need it? Read more
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