The Secret of the Runes: Divine the Future with This Ancient Norse Oracle by Horik Svensson
The word rune evolved through the centuries to come to mean whispered secret. The symbols used on the runes were originally a series of pictograms which became a magical alphabet both for ordinary writing and magical/divinatory practices. Today the runes are becoming an increasingly popular way for people to seek guidance with personal and professional problems. This is a complete package with 25 rune stones, a hessian bag and a book. The book gives information on the origins and philosophy behind the runes, explains the significance of each rune, and gives a selection of practical readings explaining how the runes can be used on an everyday basis. The book is divided into three main sections: the history, origins, mythology and philosophy of the runes; a breakdown of the runes, with a page for each rune explaining its significance; a variety of readings, from taking one rune from the bag for a quick answer, to more elaborate and focused readings for in-depth answers.