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No: 01 |
Title: The Runemaker Website |
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Review of Runemaker.com website, and handcrafted rune wares of the past. |
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Runemaker logo |
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No: 02 |
Title: Profile of the writer |
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Profile of Bob Oswald, The Runemaker - from earliest interest in the runes to present day. |
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Portrait of Bob Oswald |
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No: 03 |
Title: The Origins of the Runes |
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Traces the emergence of runes from earliest records, through the migration to Northern Europe, Scandinavia and eventually to Britain. Looks at references to runes throughout history and explores some theories on origins and early uses. |
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Earliest known carving of the Futhark |
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No: EB28 |
Title: Runebodian |
Words:10,235 |
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Comprehensive guide to runic divination. Full interpretation and associations for each rune based on the Rune Meanings pages of runemaker.com. Very similar but more detailed information about rune meanings and interpretations is presented in The Rune Reminder eBook featured in the next panel. |
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Zipped PDF file (3.85 Mb) 62 pages, 76 full colour illustrations. Suitable for viewing on PCs, laptops and tablets (published 2010) |
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No: EB29 |
Title: The Rune Reminder |
Words:13,920 |
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All text from the Rune Meaning pages on runemaker.com with new high quality photographs and graphics. All 24 runes with meanings, interpretations, and associations. 11 articles on six featured runes, Anglo-Saxon history and culture, sagas, folklore, mythology. Very similar but less detailed information about rune meanings and interpretations is presented in the Runebodian eBook featured in the previous panel. |
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Zipped PDF file (4.85 Mb) 40 pages 137 full colour illustrations. Suitable for viewing on PCs, laptops and tablets (revised edition published 2010) |
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No: EB31 |
Title: Activating and Working with a Runic Gandr |
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Guide to empowering and using a runic Gandr (wand, or runestaff) for magical workings. Advice on seasons, quarter days, moon phases, compass points, elemental and runic associations needed to perform effective magic. Simple methods and instructions for the performance of basic rituals. |
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Zipped PDF file (930 Kb) 17 pages, 30 full colour photos and diagrams. Suitable for viewing on PCs, laptops and tablets (revised edition published 2010) |
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No: EB32 |
Title: Dowsing with the Runic Pendulum |
Words:2506 |
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A beginner's guide to dowsing or divining with a pendulum and the features of the runic version. How to set up the dowsing system and learn the responses. The do's and dont's of questioning and how to interpret results. |
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Zipped PDF file (165 Kb) 20 pages, 3 full colour photos & 10 decals. Suitable for viewing on PCs, laptops and tablets (published 2003) |
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No: 05 |
Title: The Futhark for Beginners |
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Beginners Guide to understanding the Futhark - the Runic alphabet |
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Rune Row |
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No: EB30 |
COMING SOON |
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A guide to the many methods of Rune Spreads and Rune Casts used in runic divination. Includes those featured on runemaker.com plus Thor's Hammer, Germania, Nine Runes, Freya Aswynn's Nine Worlds and other methods not featured elsewhere. Advice on developing your own custom divining system. |
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Zipped PDF file with full colour photos and diagrams. Will be approx. 35 pages with 20 to 30 illustrations. Suitable for viewing on PCs, laptops and tablets (to be published in October 2013) |
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Price USŁ5.95. |
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No: 07 |
Title: Writing with Runes |
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Tutorial on writing messages, inscriptions etc using Runes in place of English letters. Includes a table of English letter equivalents and a guide to pronunciation. |
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27 gif files representing the full Futhark and 2 symbols |
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No: 08 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Fehu the Rune of Wealth |
Words:1187 |
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Definitive description of the rune Fehu. History, graphic form, meaning, interpretation and polarity. Use in magic, divination and spirituality. Associations with deities, color, elements, gemstones, herbs, plants, and trees. Correspondence with Tarot and Astrological indications. |
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The Fehu Rune |
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No: 09 |
Title: Learning the Futhark |
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Mnemonic tricks and visual memory aids for the full Futhark and for each individual rune. A valuable learning resource for rune beginners. |
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24 gif files representing the full Futhark |
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No: 10 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Uruz the Rune of Strength |
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Definitive description of the rune Uruz. History, graphic form, meaning, interpretation and polarity. Use in magic, divination and spirituality. Associations with deities, color, elements, gemstones, herbs, plants, and trees. Correspondence with Tarot and Astrological indications. |
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The Uruz Rune |
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No: 11 |
Title: Drawing Your Own Runes |
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Illustrated tutorial for rune beginners, introducing a simple method for drawing the rune forms on paper or using a computer graphics program. |
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Example of a grid for rune construction |
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No: 12 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Thurisaz the Devil's Rune |
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Definitive description of the rune Thurisaz. History, graphic form, meaning, interpretation, and polarity. Use in magic, divination and spirituality. Associations with deities, color, elements, gemstones, herbs, plants, and trees. Correspondence with Tarot and Astrological indications. |
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The Thurisaz Rune |
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No: 12A |
Title: Sounds of the Futhark |
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Discussion of pronunciation of the runes and the rune names. Includes a table of examples and a link to a WAV sound file of the runemaker speaking the rune names in Anglo-Saxon English. |
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24 gif files representing the Elder Futhark |
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No: 14 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Ansuz the Messenger Rune |
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Definitive description of the rune Ansuz. History, graphic form, meaning, interpretation, and polarity. Use in magic, divination and spirituality. Associations with deities, color, elements, gemstones, herbs, plants, and trees. Correspondence with Tarot and Astrological indications. |
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The Rune Ansuz |
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No: 15 |
Title: Constructing a Vé for Rune Work |
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A how-to article on creating a runic work-space. Includes details of materials, ritual and incantations. |
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Drawing a circle with rope and peg |
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No: 16 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Raido the Traveller's Rune |
Words:896 |
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Definitive description of the rune Raido. History, graphic form, meaning, interpretation, and polarity. Use in magic, divination and spirituality. Associations with deities, color, elements, gemstones, herbs, plants, and trees. Correspondence with Tarot and Astrological indications. |
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The rune Raido
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No: 17 |
Title: Building a Harrow |
Words:467 |
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Description of a Harrow or runic altar for rune work including recommendations for construction and decoration. |
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Sketch of a simple harrow |
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No: 18 |
Title: Divination with Runes with an Example Reading by Freya Aswynn |
Words: 2503 |
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Instruction and guidance on runic divination for others. The article includes an example of a reading by Freya Aswynn. |
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Example rune spread |
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