A Guide to Reading the Runes – Laura Daligan

Harness the Wisdom and Power of the Ancient Norse Symbols

Curious about runes or looking to develop your existing practice? A Guide to Reading the Runes by Laura Daligan offers an accessible introduction to the ancient Norse symbols and the practice of rune divination.

Runes were originally used as a writing system by Germanic and Norse peoples, but they have also become an important part of modern divination and magical practices. This book explores both their historical and mythological background and the ways they can be interpreted within a modern runic practice.

ᚱ Explore the Runes

Laura Daligan takes you through the Elder Futhark, exploring the individual runes and their meanings, symbolism and correspondences.

The book looks at:

• The history and origins of the runes

• The connection between runes and Norse mythology

• The individual Elder Futhark runes

• Rune meanings and symbolism

• Runic correspondences

• Rune casting and divination

• Rune spreads and readings

• Reading runes for yourself and others

• Creating your own set of runes

• Developing a personal relationship with the runes

• Working with runic associations in nature

• Healing practices and other ways of exploring runic symbolism

The book also explores important figures from Norse mythology, including Odin and the Norns, helping to place the runes within the wider mythology and culture from which they emerged.

🔮 Rune Divination

One of the practical aspects of the book is learning how to use runes for divination and reflection.

You'll find guidance on casting runes, using different spreads and interpreting the symbols for yourself and others.

As with tarot and other forms of divination, rune readings can be approached as a tool for reflection, insight and guidance, rather than something that removes your own ability to make choices.

🌿 Taking Your Practice Further

Laura also encourages readers to develop a more personal relationship with the runes. The book includes ideas for making your own rune set, exploring healing practices and finding runic connections within nature.

This makes it useful not only as a reference book but also as a starting point for developing your own practice and discovering what the runes mean to you.

Who is it for?

This is particularly suitable for:

• Beginners learning to read runes

• People interested in Norse mythology

• Tarot and divination practitioners wanting to explore runes

• Witches and Pagans interested in Norse-inspired practices

• Anyone wanting to learn about the Elder Futhark

• Experienced rune readers looking for another perspective

Laura Daligan has more than 20 years of experience with rune and tarot reading and holds a master's degree in Viking Studies, where her studies focused on the magic and mythology of the Viking Age.

About the Book

Author: Laura Daligan
Publisher: CICO Books
Format: Paperback with flaps
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781800654532
Published: 9 September 2025

A lovely addition to a witch's or diviner's bookshelf, particularly alongside a set of Elder Futhark runes.