Advanced Rune Magic

Reviews / Votes

"In the growing flora of books that treat rune magic, Advanced Rune Magic stands out as a valuable addition-with insight into tradition as well as innovative creativity that gives the reader new perspectives on the runes. The book is rooted in historical runology and highlights esoteric aspects of the medieval rune poems, while being at the same time applicable to contemporary practitioners. Given all the beginner books on magic and runes, it is also appreciated to have a book that is aimed at experienced practitioners." * Thomas Karlsson, PhD, senior lecturer at Stockholm University and author of Nightside of the Runes * "This book presents the runes the way they were meant to be approached: through the worldview of the ancients, grounded in literary sources, not modern fantasy. It honors how the ancient Norse peoples understood and used the runes, then carries that wisdom forward into a clear, practical application for life today. This is the way I believe the runes are best understood: historically rooted, spiritually alive, and immediately usable." * Kaedrich Olsen, spiritual guide and author of Coexisting with the Paranormal * "Here David presents a mythic travelogue through the mysteries of the runes. Anyone who seeks to travel these roads and rivers at the highest levels will find in these pages a useful guide and companion." * Edred Thorsson, runologist, founder of the Rune-Gild, and author of Rune Might * "Truly a book of advanced rune magic! Whether you are a novice or an experienced practitioner, this work will still teach you something. Above all, it has a positive, magical application to one's daily life." * Christopher Alan Smith, author of Vegvisir: A Practical Guide to Runic and Icelandic Magic * "This is a book that shows the reader how to employ the magic of the runes for radical self-transformation. David bases his explanation of the runes on the historic medieval rune poems and then links each rune to the wights of the Nordic world-the deities, elves, giants, and dwarves-and to their mythology, making impressive sense of how the old tales fit together. An inspiring book for seasoned practitioners as well as beginners." * Dave Lee, author of Primordial Chaos *