The Wisdom of the Runes | Michael Howard

The purpose of this book is to present to the reader a system of predictions based on twenty-five runic symbols as they were used by the Saxons and Scandinavians. The book analyzes runes in both historical and esoteric contexts to show their deep spiritual significance and use in magical practices such as meditation, mindfulness and the development of psychic abilities..

The use of runes in predictions and magical rituals belonged to the territory of shamans who occupied an important position in society and wore special costumes. Soothsayers, including women engaged in runic art, believed that each rune has the power of a certain element. Runes could be carved on wood, stone or bone, as well as drawn on parchment. The book also provides several examples of creating a set of runes.

Author — Michael Howard, originally from the UK. He was the editor of the magazine "The Cauldron" from 1976 until his death in 2015. He has written numerous articles for occult and neo-pagan magazines, and has published more than 35 books on runes, witchcraft, angelic magic, folklore, herbal medicines and occult parapolitics.