Taking Up the Runes

An accessible, in-depth exploration of the runes as a living spiritual tradition.
Taking Up the Runes is a complete guidebook for use of the runes in spells, rituals, divination, and magic. In these pages, Diana Paxson has distilled her many years of experience working with the runes into this definitive sourcebook. Readers will learn both the historical and contemporary meanings of each rune, how to make your own rune set, and how to work with it on a psychic, spiritual, and magical level.
Paxson reveals that the real power of the runes comes from internalizing them and using their symbols as sources of wisdom and power. Each chapter includes rituals and spells for all levels of ability that aim to help internalize their attributions, meanings, symbolism, and their use.
First published by Weiser Books in 2005, this Classic Edition inclues a new preface by the author and a suggested reading list for further study.