Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic by Edred Thorsson, explores the History, lore and cosmology behind Rune Magick and spells out some of its forms, in this text. The chapter that details the Runes and their many aspects is detailed and clear, provided Old Norse, Old English, Germanic, and Gothic forms of the rune. It then extrapolates on alternate wtten forms of the Rune, as well as it's phonetic value, and Esoteric interpretation; It's Galdr (spoken magic), as well as it's stödhur (yogic formulation).
The section on Magical Theory touches on the Rune World, Manifestation of the Runes, the Northern Cultures concepts of th fourfold Soul. As well as their expression within the 3 streams of Universal energy; Chthonic Streams (underworld), Terrestrial (Earthen), and Heavenly.
The next sections of the book detail the foundations of rune Magick, and the way runes are carved and in what ways they are utilized, practically. This includes how to craft runes and symbolically imbue them with power, via the materials used, the colors of the runes themselves with the traditional color being Red Ochre, mental visualization and projection, and numerology. Talisman creation, Stadhagaldr, and other simple to complex Rites are also contained in these pages.
The final appendix section has an in depth chart of the Runes: from Elder, Saxon, Younger, and Armamen, it's associated Tree, Herb, spiritual being, color, numerical value, astrology and tarot correspondences. This alone will be an indispensable source of information for the aspiring Vitki.
While this is an informative and well sourced book, with solid practice, theory, and application; there are numerous instances of the author referencing the Germanic Religion of Odinism and it's impacts on Rune Magick and modernizing it; he never seems to denounce it as the folkish (racially exclusionary) organizations/viewpoints that it represents. If this were the first rendition of this book from when it was originally written in the 70's, I'd be less concerned, but the version I read is the most recent revised edition from 2020. Also, while this may not bother some people, as I'm not big on self advertisement, there are several segments of self referencing/directing people to the author's own Schools and Works.
Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to take their Rune knowledge to the next level, and refine their skills as a Vitki. Due to it's in depth knowledge, and accessibility, this book is useful to all levels of Rune Magician from beginner to advanced, but those that already have a background in Rune work, will certainly benefit more from it.
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The section on Magical Theory touches on the Rune World, Manifestation of the Runes, the Northern Cultures concepts of th fourfold Soul. As well as their expression within the 3 streams of Universal energy; Chthonic Streams (underworld), Terrestrial (Earthen), and Heavenly.
The next sections of the book detail the foundations of rune Magick, and the way runes are carved and in what ways they are utilized, practically. This includes how to craft runes and symbolically imbue them with power, via the materials used, the colors of the runes themselves with the traditional color being Red Ochre, mental visualization and projection, and numerology. Talisman creation, Stadhagaldr, and other simple to complex Rites are also contained in these pages.
The final appendix section has an in depth chart of the Runes: from Elder, Saxon, Younger, and Armamen, it's associated Tree, Herb, spiritual being, color, numerical value, astrology and tarot correspondences. This alone will be an indispensable source of information for the aspiring Vitki.
While this is an informative and well sourced book, with solid practice, theory, and application; there are numerous instances of the author referencing the Germanic Religion of Odinism and it's impacts on Rune Magick and modernizing it; he never seems to denounce it as the folkish (racially exclusionary) organizations/viewpoints that it represents. If this were the first rendition of this book from when it was originally written in the 70's, I'd be less concerned, but the version I read is the most recent revised edition from 2020. Also, while this may not bother some people, as I'm not big on self advertisement, there are several segments of self referencing/directing people to the author's own Schools and Works.
Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to take their Rune knowledge to the next level, and refine their skills as a Vitki. Due to it's in depth knowledge, and accessibility, this book is useful to all levels of Rune Magician from beginner to advanced, but those that already have a background in Rune work, will certainly benefit more from it.
New Brand of Racist Odinist Religion on the March
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