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Number: 01 |
Title: The Runemaker Website |
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Review of Runemaker.com website featuring fine handcrafted rune wares |
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Number: 02 |
Title: Profile of the writer |
Words:356 |
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Profile of Bob Oswald, The Runemaker - from earliest interest in the runes to present day. |
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Number: 03 |
Title: The Origins of the Runes |
Words:1290 |
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Traces the emergence of runes from the 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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0304.jpg - Anglo-Saxon Hagalaz rune |
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Number: 04 |
Title: Dowsing with the Runic Pendulum |
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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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Number: 05 |
Title: The Futhark for Beginners |
Words:604 |
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Beginners Guide to understanding the Futhark - the Runic alphabet |
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Number: 06 |
Title: Advanced Casting Methods |
Words:1357 |
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A discussion of more complex methods of casting runes for the purpose of divination, including Thor's Hammer, Germania, Nine Runes, and Freya Aswynn's Nine Worlds. Some advice on developing your own divining methods. |
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Number: 07 |
Title: Writing with Runes |
Words:1213 |
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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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Number: 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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Number: 09 |
Title: Learning the Futhark |
Words:1871 |
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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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Number: 10 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Uruz the Rune of Strength |
Words:1048 |
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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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Number: 11 |
Title: Drawing Your Own Runes |
Words:627 |
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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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Number: 12 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Thurisaz the Devil's Rune |
Words:1470 |
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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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Number: 12A |
Title: Sounds of the Futhark |
Words:827 |
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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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Number: 14 |
Title: The Runes in Depth: Ansuz the Messenger Rune |
Words:1089 |
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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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Number: 15 |
Title: Constructing a Vé for Rune Work |
Words:1306 |
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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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Number: 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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Number: 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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Number: 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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