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A Practical Guide to the Runes


Rune Magick: A Powerful Force for Guidance, Protection, and Luck

EIHWAZ the yew, URUZ the wild ox, KENAZ the hearth fire. Created by the Nordic and Germanic tribes of northern Europe, the runes began as a magickal system of pictographs representing the forces and objects in nature.

This guidebook will help you discover the oracular nature of the runes and how to use them as a magickal tool for insight, protection, and luck. Practical and concise, this book includes:

   • Complete descriptions of the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark,
       plus WYRD, the blank  rune
   • The differences between bindrunes and runescripts
   • Four rune layouts and detailed rune interpretations,
       including reversed position meanings
   • How to carve runes and create talismans
   • Meanings and uses of the runes in magick

About the Author

Lisa Peschel is an artist, writer, and Wiccan.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (January 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0875425933
  • ISBN-13: 978-0875425931
  • Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,318 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but..., July 4, 2001
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This is a good book for beginners. No, I don't say it because it has a lot of good info. I say it because this book covers many different topics, although not at all in depth.

I have a few complaints about it: 1) There are no pronounciations for the rune names (except for wyrd). This can be VERY confusing to the beginner. 2) The rune definitions were very, very short. She covered this up a bit by saying that you should meditate on the rune's meanings to see what they mean for yourself. 3) She doesn't mention that the rune syumbols may vary-- this can get confusing when doing other research. 4) She doesn't mention the other names there are for the runes. Again, nothing horrible, but it can get confusing.

I only scanned over the uses for the runes in magick, but they were quite short as well...

I would only recommend this book if you were trying to figure out if you wanted to use the runes in divination. If you already know you want to use the runes, and are looking for information to help get you started, don't get this book. It only tells you the frame of things, so I would recommend getting other rune books along with it or doing some internet research.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "Practical" and it is just that, March 10, 2002
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This is a great introduction to Runes without spending a lot of $. It is short sweet and easy to read. The book is fully illustrated and there are a few referance charts in the back. For somebody that knows NOTHING about runes this is a great beginning. I would, however, purchase more in depth books if you persue Runes further.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not very useful, February 2, 2002
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This is not a book I would recommend for those serious about the runes. It is very shallow and not up on its runelore. For those serious about learning the runes, you would be better off purchasing "Northern Mysteries & Magic" by Freya Aswynn, "Runelore" by Edred Thorsson, or "The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Runes" by Sirona Knight.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Confusing and awkward
I bought this in an attempt to save money, and promptly returned it.
I had very little foreknowledge of the runes, but I knew enough to realize how awkward and irrelevant... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christina

4.0 out of 5 stars great guide for beginners
I have worked with many divination tools over the years, mostly tarot. One I didn't have a lot of experience with was runes, which is why I got this guide. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tiffany Lake

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome read
this is one of the best explanation of the runes i have found so far...I have enjoyed this book greatly and often refer back to it.
Published on May 25, 2007 by M. Rhoten

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, but is it good value?
This is fairly typical of the inexpensive mass-market New-Age manuals available. It may be a handy booklet on divination, but it has little connection to the historical runes. Read more
Published on May 10, 2007 by S. Plowright

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on Rune-Casting for all beginning Novice Runesters.
This is a great simple pocket-guide to the Runes.This paperback is an excellent primer for all new Rune students,as i once was. Read more
Published on September 17, 2006 by Magickal Merlin

3.0 out of 5 stars Practical Guide to the Runes
This interpretation just didn't do it for me. The interpretations of each rune felt inconsistant, more like a compilation of other people's interpretations. Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by Karen M.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the beginner
This book has a fairly decent (but short) description of the divinatory meanings of the runes, with some brief sections on their magical uses. Read more
Published on May 15, 2006 by J. H. Younis

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Well Rounded Guide
As a beginning rune caster (coming from a good understanding of tarot), I find this book very helpful and very clear to understand (as opposed to a guide that came with purchased... Read more
Published on March 13, 2006 by L. Hudson

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for serious rune casting
This is not a book I would recomend for anyone serious interested in rune casting. It tells nothing of the history of runes and it seems if the writer figured out what tarot card... Read more
Published on January 11, 2006 by Stephen Duquette

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Entry Level Book for Runic Divination
Is the runic system an alphabet? Is it a pictographic system used for divination and magic? How many runic systems are there? Read more
Published on November 5, 2005 by Amhrán

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