Rune Lore

 

     The runes, and the philosophy they surround,  serve a wide variety of applications, through both direct or magical means.  Within the magical sphere of runework, these powerful symbols can be used for transformations, psychic development, inner and outer healing, and the manipulation of our environment.   However, should you choose to make the runic system part of your life and study, you will find the direct application creates a unique response within your life.  The runes will serve as a bridge in knowing thy self and establishing a new language in which you may speak with hidden aspects of yourself, and at the same time communicate with the greater outside forces that shape our lives.

     In the following text you will find the most common Runic system, that which is the Elder Futhark system. With each visual representation , you will find the most basic of interpretations, this is because of the fundamental nature of the runes themselves. The word "rune" means secret,  hidden, mysterious; once you have embarked upon the runic pathway your understanding will broaden.  The runes could be considered as labeled gateways…leading to hidden dimensions.

     Through  hard work , historical data collection and dedication to runelore, scholars have reawakened the power of the runes. To those souls we owe a huge debt for the malleable energy we have been gifted with.

     To those who only wish to reinforce their weakness through unjust or dishonorable action, and to those who fear the transmuting power held within the runes, take heed. The runes lead to a road of transformation, not vindication. 

Runelore Translations

 

  A rune is of itself a magical formula; this is why it translates as ‘secret�?or ‘mystery�? Therefore as a magical word, the rune must be understood from an inner state. Runes are focus points of energy, or points of reference within the cosmos of human intelligence. The following runic system will hopefully allow the potentional runester a basic ‘feel�?for the meaning held within the runes. In the end the only sure way to mastery of the runes is to absorb and meditate on the shape of the hidden power posed within each of the runes.

  There are 24 runes in all within the Elder Futhark Rune traditional system; they in turn are divided into 3 classes or families called aettir. Each of the aettir has a group definition; the first set underlines the mysteries the runester must learn and master before continuing down the chosen path. The second aettir is twofold, leading the runester through trial and tribulation, the cycle that teaches through hardship in order to find the essence. The third aettir details the reality in which the runester works; it is the combination of ego and environment

1 - 8 

Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido, Kenaz, Gebo, Wunjo   

 

9 - 16

Hagalaz, Nauthiz, Isa, Jera, Eihwaz, Perthro, Elhaz, Sowelu 

 

17 - 24

Tiwaz, Berkano, Ehwaz, Mannaz, Laguz, Inguz, Dagaz, Othalau 

 

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