Runic magic In medieval sources, notably the Poetic Edda, the Sigrdrífumál mentions "victory runes" to be carved on a sword, "some on the grasp and some on the inlay, and name Tyr twice." In early modern and modern times, related folklore and superstition is recorded in the form of the Icelandic magical staves. In the early 20th century, Germanic mysticism coins new forms of "runic magic", some of which were continued or developed further by contemporary adherents of Germanic Neopaganism. Modern systems of runic divination are based on Hermeticism, classical Occultism, and the I Ching. Historical evidence[edit] Tacitus[edit] They attach the highest importance to the taking of auspices and casting lots. It is often debated whether "signs" refers specifically to runes or to other marks; both interpretations are plausible and Tacitus does not give enough detail for a definite decision to be made.[2] Epigraphy[edit] Medieval sources[edit] "Grass cures the scab / and runes the sword-cut" (137) Ralph Blum[edit]
Plants and Their Magical Uses - Unexplained - IN SEARCH FOR TRUTH - RIN.RU ACACIA -Blessing, raising of vibration, protection via spiritual elevation. AGRIMONY (Cocklebur) -Helps to overcome fear, dispel negative emotions, overcome inner blockages. ALLSPICE -Adds strength to Will, gives determination and perseverance. Gives added vitality, energy. Also good for social gatherings -increases harmony, sympathy and co-operation between people. ALMOND -Attracts money. ALOE -Promotes patience, persistence, resolve. AMBER -Mental clarity and focus. AMBERGRIS -Strengthens the effect of anything it's added to or used with. ANISE -Psychic opening, clairvoyance, opens Third Eye. APHRODISIA -Passion, sexuality, romance. APPLE or APPLE BLOSSOM -Promotes peace of mind, contentment, happiness,success in all undertakings. APRICOT -Encourages sexuality and sensual passion. ASOFOETIDA -Protection, banishing negativity. AZALEA -Encourages light spirits, happiness, gaiety. BANANA -Helps to overcome serious blockages or obstacles. BASIL -Promotes sympathy, peace, understanding. St.
Galdrastafir: Aegishjalmur & Vegvisir ★★★ Jump straight to ⇒ VEGVÍSIR ⇐ section below. ★★★ ★★★ Jump straight to ⇒ LUKKUSTAFIR ⇐ section below Please be kind. Foreword: If you have any questions or want the latest information just ask me - I’ll answer as soon as possible. Write to me: Don't risk believing the misinformation and mistaken designs seen elsewhere on the internet. When seeing my first galdrastafur symbol (the Vegvísir tattoo on the arm of Icelandic singer Björk) I was immediately intrigued by the design and then fascinated as I learnt more about it. Above all let me stress three things: 1. If you are interested in using these symbols, please do so wisely. Update: With considerable help and a lot of hard work I have completed my first academic work and made it available to public. Multiple purchases get a discount on my Shop page. And now my second project, two years in the making, is available. Latest news: I have opened for business! The easy way is to click the PayPal button wherever you see something you like. 1. 2.
Runic alphabets / Runes / Futhark Little is known about the origins of the Runic alphabet, which is traditionally known as futhark after the first six letters. In Old Norse the word rune means 'letter', 'text' or 'inscription'. The word also means 'mystery' or 'secret' in Old Germanic languages and runes had a important role in ritual and magic. Here are some theories about the origins of runes: The alphabet was probably created independently rather than evolving from another alphabet. The earliest known Runic inscriptions date from the 1st century AD, but the vast majority of Runic inscriptions date from the 11th century. Notable features The direction of writing in early Runic inscriptions is variable. Types of runic inscriptions include: 'Hrolf was here' type inscriptions on cliff walls, large rocks and buildings grave stone inscriptions, often with who carved the runes and who was buried, and also who made sure the stone was raised. There are a number of different Runic alphabets including: Elder Futhark Notes Links
The Alchemist's Cookbook Fire! Earth! Wind! Water! No, this isn't another bad episode of Captain Planet. These four forces of nature from the Greek were once connected in a system of beliefs and rituals known as alchemy. Alchemy was a philosophy that investigated the mysteries of life, specifically inanimate objects of nature. The substance they believed that would transmute lead into gold was known as The Philosopher's Stone. There were also connections between days of the week, planets, and metals, as follows, The days of the week were named after the planets: Sunday for the Sun, Monday for "mooneday" (old English), Tuesday for Tyr (Mars), Wednesday for Woden (or Odin, Mercury), Thursday for Thor (Jupiter), Friday for Frigga (wife of Mercury), and Saturday for Saturn. Accordingly, different chemicals processes were associated with the 12 signs of the zodiac, Alchemists also used images of serpents. A three-headed serpent represented the Philosopher's Stone. References: 1. TAlC/bc
Norse Runes — Scandinavian Viking Runes — Norse Rune Alphabets The eldest runestones, inscribed with Norse runes, date from the 4th century. These were the Elder Futhark runes. However, the most of the runestones were created during the late Viking Age and thus inscribed with the Younger Futhark runes. The runestones with Norse runes were usually erected to commemorate one or several deceased kinsmen, and in most cases these people died at home peacefully. Photo: Runestone U 164 (one of the Jarlabanke runestones), detail.
Rune Secrets | Rune Meaning – Elder Futhark Opening and Meditating on Your Clairaudience Points Meditating on your centers of clairaudience; also known as "psychic hearing" will empower your astral hearing. This is useful when communicating with Demons. Just relax and focus on each center, visualizing each one as a bright star. Spend a few minutes with each one. To open each of these minor chakras, just focus on them and visualize them opening up like a star and getting brighter. This may have to be done for several meditation sessions before they are permanently opened. As you advance, you can do "chakra breathing" where you absorb energy with each inhale and slightly expand and brighten each chakra you are focusing on, upon the exhale."
Runes the origins of Runes The middle-eastern biblical description of the phonic alphabet's (Phoenecian root) division into the many spoken language-branches of the Semitic middle-eastern language family-tree describes it as having originally occured shortly after the world-flood that destroyed Atlantis (called, in Genesis, the city of Enoch), at the beginning of the Babylonian Empire from the unification of northern Akkad and southern Sumer between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. In Genesis we are told of the building of the Tower of Babel, and of the subsequent "confusion of the tongues." This mythology establishes the division of the alphabet into languages to the east of Babylon, with the 50 letters of Indus Sanskrit, and to the west with the 27 "monoliteral" Hieroglyphics of Egypt as having derived from the 36 letters of pre-Babylonian "Ugaritic" cuneiform, the earliest known ante-deluvial alphabets known of including "linear-A" and "-B." the 18 Armanic Runes of Guido von List -ben
A Few Words About Edred Thorsson... There are as many opinions about Edred Thorsson as there are readers of his books, and there are plenty of those. Rather than take up space in the reading list proper presenting these diverse and often conflicting viewpoints, I thought it best to banish the debate to it's own page. There is no doubt that Edred Thorsson is one of the most prolific and widely-read authors on the subject of the runes. Thorsson is one of the few authors you will find listed in both the academic and mystical sections of this bibliography - his academic books are written under his real name, Stephen E. My own personal opinion (for what it's worth) is that Thorsson's work is too heavily influenced by Eastern philosophies, ceremonial magic and the Armanan magicians (note that I have removed the offending 'N' word) to be of much use to anyone trying to reconstruct the ancient Norse Pagan traditions. But that's only my opinion.
Energy Meditation Energy Meditation This meditation is excellent for beginners as it helps to give one a feel for energy. This meditation also strengthens the aura when done regularly. 1. Begin by relaxing your entire body. The deeper the trance, the more effective, but this meditation can be done at any time and a trance is not necessary. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. When working with colors, visualize the color becoming more and more powerful and vibrant. You can also breathe in energy from the front and back sides of your body at the same time to meet in the middle, then do the sides and top and bottom. With this meditation, you can also practice expanding and contracting your aura.
Runes 2 What images do the runes conjure for you when you work with them or think about them? The bearded Viking with a horned helmet, a gleaming axe and a bag of runes bouncing on his muscular thighs! Or do you lean more towards the wart-faced wise woman, raven on her shoulder, bent over the fire, inhaling foul-smelling smoke and uttering obscure poetic prophecies. Perhaps you've grown beyond these fantasies and simply use the runes for decision-making and insight, functions they can well fulfil. But do you know how the runes were read traditionally? Casting the Runes They were not taken from a bag and laid out in a pattern. A Magical Act To cast the runes was a magical act that helped to create the future. The Origin of the Runes The Vikings did not originate the runes. The Mystical Tradition The Elder Futhark is a system of sacred symbols that links language to a secret mystical tradition. Dialogue of Living Sound
Stephen Flowers Stephen Edred Flowers (born May 5, 1953), commonly known as Stephen E. Flowers, and also by the pen-names Edred Thorsson, and Darban-i-Den, is a former American professor, scholar, runologist, runosophist, goði[1][2] and proponent of occultism, Odianism, esoteric runosophy, Germanic mysticism, Asatru, and Mazdaism, being instrumental in the early establishment of the Germanic Neopagan movement in North America and has also been very active in Left-Hand Path occult organizations. He has over three dozen published books and hundreds of published papers and translations on a disparate range of subjects. Background[edit] The Bonham, Texas-born scholar was the only son of Betty Jane Eden, daughter of Edred Cosgrove Eden (1888-1945) who is said to belong to the same house as Lord Avon, Anthony Eden, and was a Mason and knight of the KKK. Returning to Dallas, Flowers attended the Bryan Adams High School (class of 1971 (September 1972-May 1973)). Work[edit] Controversy[edit] References[edit]