Versatile Usage - Each rune and sigil can be used for personal artwork, tattoos, and magical purposes. Those who want to begin to study the runes are immediately confronted with the deluge of books that have been written on these fascinating and mysterious symbols from the ancient Norse/Germanic world. I have found great wisdom in the messages of these runes and a greater understanding of my own inner world. Blum's book is an excellent resource as well and I wouldn't hesitate for a moment in recommending it. Actual practical success and failure is also shared candidly in the hope that the reader can learn in a safe and steady manner.

And the form in which he presents the runes functions for many who do not resonate with Germanic mythology.Blum brings modern interpretations of Rune divination to those who seek wisdom and direction within themselves. br />
Suitable for both general readers and historians, this title is an informative and accessible guide to the Runes script. Learn how to lay or “cast” the runes in spreads, from a simple reading with one rune stone to using up to nine runes for a more detailed interpretation of your situation. There is a lot of information to take in, but the tone and language takes a topic that from my experience can be dry and complicated into something understandable, interesting and highly readable. It isn't a historical look at Runes but rather a medium for your egoic "self" to converse with your higher "Self" (as Blum puts it) to understand (not predict) a circumstance.

While the sun strives for differentiation, the moon strives for relationship and merging of identity ( Greene, pp.With its connections to magic, the North and divination, this will be a hit with the visitors to The Enchanted Emporium’s bookshelf. If you’re looking for a concise, accessible, single-volume introduction to the scholarly study of the runes, Rudiments of Runelore is an excellent choice.