The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes

Your Complete Guide to the Divination Power of Runes

By Judy Ann Nock

Ancient symbols, magical meanings and a powerful tool for divination — runes have a long and fascinating history.

In The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes, Judy Ann Nock introduces readers to the ancient tradition of runic language and rune divination, explaining how these symbols can be incorporated into modern witchcraft and magical practice.

Whether you're completely new to runes or already have a set and want to deepen your understanding, this practical guide explores the history, meanings and uses of runes, while showing you how to read and interpret them for yourself.

What's inside?

The book explores:

ᚱ The history and origins of runes
ᚠ The runic alphabet
🔮 Rune divination and readings
✨ The meanings and symbolism of individual runes
🧙‍♀️ Using runes within witchcraft
🗣️ Interpreting rune messages
🔄 Using rune readings to help with decisions
✨ Incorporating runes into spellwork
🌙 Working with different rune traditions
📜 Norse and Celtic runic traditions
🔮 Modern witch runes
🛡️ Using runes as magical symbols
🌿 Developing your own relationship with the runes

Nock explores Norse, Celtic and modern witch runes, giving readers an opportunity to compare different approaches to these fascinating symbols.

What are runes?

Runes are much more than an ancient alphabet.

Historically, runic symbols were used for writing, but they have also developed a strong association with magic, symbolism and divination.

In this book, Nock explores the history of runes while introducing their use as a tool for gaining insight and guidance.

Learning to read runes

One of the main purposes of the book is to help readers develop their ability to read and interpret runes.

You'll learn about the meanings associated with individual symbols and how those meanings can be considered within the context of a reading.

This makes the book particularly useful for anyone who has purchased a rune set but isn't quite sure what to do with it beyond learning the names of the symbols.

Runes and divination

Rune casting can be used as a way of exploring questions, situations and possible outcomes.

Nock introduces readers to the use of runes for decision-making, gaining insight into current circumstances and looking towards the future, while also exploring how rune work can become part of a broader magical practice.

Runes within witchcraft

The book isn't limited to divination.

Nock also explores ways that runes can be incorporated into spellcasting and magical intentions, allowing readers to use the symbols as part of their wider witchcraft practice.

This makes it a useful companion for anyone who wants to move beyond simply performing rune readings and explore their magical and symbolic potential.

A practical reference

With its combination of background information, rune meanings and practical guidance, The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes works well as a book you can return to repeatedly.

Keep it beside your rune set while learning, use it as a reference when performing readings, or dip into it when you're looking for inspiration for incorporating runes into your magical practice.

About Judy Ann Nock

Judy Ann Nock is an internationally bestselling author, practising witch, musician and metalsmith.

She is the author of several books in the Modern Witchcraft series, including The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs, The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Crystal Magick, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick and The Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Wheel of the Year.

Her books have been translated into multiple languages and focus on making modern witchcraft accessible and practical. Nock has appeared at events including San Diego Comic-Con International and New York Comic Con, and has held book signings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Met Cloisters. Her work has also been featured in The New York Times, Country Living, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian, Refinery29 and other media.

Who is this book best for?

The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes is particularly suited to:

ᚱ Beginners learning to read runes
🔮 Anyone interested in rune divination
🧙‍♀️ Witches wanting to incorporate runes into their practice
📜 People fascinated by Norse and Celtic traditions
✨ Practitioners interested in magical symbolism
🔮 Anyone who already owns a rune set
🌙 Divination enthusiasts wanting to try something beyond Tarot
📚 Experienced practitioners wanting a rune reference book
🎁 A great gift for someone interested in runes, Norse magic or witchcraft

It's particularly good for someone who has a set of runes sitting on their altar and wants to learn how to actually read them.

Publisher & Book Details

Author: Judy Ann Nock
Title: The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes: Your Complete Guide to the Divination Power of Runes
Publisher: Adams Media
Series: Modern Witchcraft Magic, Spells, Rituals
Publication date: 31 March 2022
ISBN-13: 9781507217566
ISBN-10: 1507217560
Format: Paper Over Board
Pages: 256
Language: English