The Runes: The Future Revealed with this Ancient Norse System of Divination

Svensson's is a good, sound, traditional Norse reference to the runes. However, he does use the 25 rune Germanic Futhark and not the Norse (the Germanic is the older, more versatile, and original system.) He gives a good mythological introduction with illustrations, a history of their use in the world, a good section on understanding and meditation (with reference to shamanism and primal currents of the universe), a section of full page interpretations of each of the runes- with reversed meanings, runic talismans, runic numeralogy and astrology, a section of abbreviated meanings for quick referece, as well as, several techniques for reading (casting on a cloth and picking from the pouch to make various "spreads".)The runes are not a game or a party trick. As the book points out, if handled without respect they will be of little or no value. If handled without having mastered your own inner work, they may unleash enormously powerful forces that could consume you. Odin himself nearly died winning the gift....

I like this set, it has a good feeling about it. Svensson's is a good, sound, traditional Norse reference to the runes. However, he does use the 25 rune Germanic Futhark and not the Norse (the Germanic is the older, more versatile, and original system.) He gives a good mythological introduction with illustrations, a history of their use in the world, a good section on understanding and meditation (with reference to shamanism and primal currents of the universe), a section of full page interpretations of each of the runes- with reversed meanings, runic talismans, runic numeralogy and astrology, a section of abbreviated meanings for quick referece, as well as, several techniques for reading (casting on a cloth and picking from the pouch to make various "spreads".) The book itself is a sturdy little hardcover with a black cloth cover and gilt lettering.The accompanying runes are fired clay in a burlap pouch. Some purists will tell you that runes must be wooden. Personally, I like these clay runes, they have a good earthy feel. And they certainly work reliably for one with the gift. The only small problem is that they chip with extended use- yet I've been using mine for over five years now.The runes are not a game or a party trick. As the book points out, if handled without respect they will be of little or no value. If handled without having mastered your own inner work, they may unleash enormously powerful forces that could consume you. Odin himself nearly died winning this gift....

I like this set, it has a good feeling about it.Svensson's is a good, sound, traditional Norse reference to the runes. However, he does use the 25 rune Germanic Futhark and not the Norse (the Germanic is the older, more versatile, and original system.) He gives a good mythological introduction with illustrations, a history of their use in the world, a good section on understanding and meditation (with reference to shamanism and primal currents of the universe), a section of full page interpretations of each of the runes- with reversed meanings, runic talismans, runic numeralogy and astrology, a section of abbreviated meanings for quick referece, as well as, several techniques for reading (casting on a cloth and picking from the pouch to make various "spreads".)The accompanying runes are fired clay in a burlap pouch. Some purists will tell you that runes must be wooden. Personally, I like these clay runes, they have a good earthy feel. And they certainly work reliably for one with the gift. The only small problem is that they chip with extended use- yet I've been using mine for over five years now.The runes are not a game or a party trick. As the book points out, if handled without respect they will be of little or no value. If handled without having mastered your own inner work, they may unleash enormously powerful forces that could consume you. Odin himself nearly died winning this gift....Note: Make sure that you are ordering the full set with the runes, and not just the book.

You bought a set of runes and have not one clue what to do with them? This book will guide you through the history of the rune, different readings you may do with them, along with an explaination of each rune (along side it's picture for those who are just beginning). This wonderful small book is excellent for beginners. Only set back is that the history might confuse you a small bit.