Description

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Unlock the incredible power of rune casting—ancient magic for the modern day

The practice of magic may be less common today, but it certainly hasn't been forgotten. Modern Runes shows you how to draw upon the wisdom inherent in these ancient symbols and bring the arts of runic divination and magic into your life.

Focused on the Elder Futhark—the oldest runic alphabet—this complete guide offers simple and straightforward ways to help you unlock the mysteries of runes and bring their power into the modern world. From choosing your rune set to navigating runic spreads to creating talismans, you'll discover everything you need to become a practitioner of this deeply spiritual art.

Modern Runes includes:

• Runic history—Explore the origins of the runes as you dive into the history and mythology surrounding them, as well as how they were originally used.
• Modern magic—Bring runic magic into the modern day with guides to casting, interpretation, and divination perfectly suited for today's practitioners, while remaining rooted in tradition.
• Understanding the Elder Futhark—Master the meanings behind runes and discover how they can be cleansed, consecrated, charged, read—including reversed runes—and used in your day-to-day life.

Unlock the secrets of runes and make their magic a part of your day.

About the Author

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VERVAIN HELSDOTTIR is the founder of Oil Coven, the author of Modern Runes: Discover the Magic of Casting and Divination for Everyday Life, and runs the blog Vervain and the Roses. A lifelong creatrix and hobby-philosopher, she writes to bring thoughtful spirituality and everyday magic to an ever-accelerating world.

Praise For…

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“Ready to ‘take up the runes?’ Then, be sure to take this book along! Helsdottir has created an enlightened, contemporary viewpoint on this ancient oracle that is firmly rooted in their traditional context. This book offers every rune-worker a fresh perspective to enrich and deepen their own relationship with the runes.” —Evelyn C. Rysdyk, Author of The Norse Shaman: Ancient Spiritual Practices of the Northern Tradition

“If you're looking for an accessible guide to working with runes, you've hit the jackpot with Modern Runes. It's simultaneously comprehensive and concise, fascinating and fun. Vervain Helsdottir couldn't be a more perfect guide: in addition to making ancient wisdom relevant to the modern practitioner, she offers exactly what you need to know to begin your journey immediately as well as to allow your mastery to deepen over time. Modern Runes is one of those precious reference books you'll treasure forever and keep coming back to again and again.” —Tess Whitehurst, Author of You Are Magical