Rune Path
Rune classes are for anyone who has an interest in the powerful alphabets and symbology used in Norse Paganism. Classes provide historical context to inform how you, as a modern practitioner can apply the ancient teachings of these magical tools to your modern practice.
Basic Rune Classes
Intro to Runelore
Intro to Runelore is the place to start for any runic study. It introduces students to the basics of the runes as historical alphabets, divination tools, and a system of magic and mysticism. Class is remote and instruction consists of a mix of meditation, lecture, and discussion.
The Elder Futhark
The Younger Futhark
The Elder Futhark class provides students with an in-depth introduction to the oldest and most widely used rune set in modern Nordic spirituality. In this class, you will learn about their origins, meanings, and use in divination, magic, and meditation. These learnings will be supplemented with in-class exercises and meditations.
Prerequisite: Intro to Runelore
The Younger Futhark class provides students with an in-depth introduction to the runes used in the Viking Age Nordic World. In this class, you will learn about their origins, meanings, and use in divination, magic, and meditation. These learnings will be supplemented with in-class exercises and meditations.
Prerequisite: Intro to Runelore
The Anglo-Saxon Futhorc
The Anglo-Saxon Futhorc class provides students with an in-depth introduction to the runes used in Anglo-Saxon England. In this class, you will dig deeper into their meanings, use, and history. These learnings will be supplemented with in-class exercises and meditations.
Prerequisite: Intro to Runelore
Intermediate Rune Classes
Rune Magic
Runic Divination
Rune Magic instructs students in the deeper principles behind modern runic magic & mysticism. It will analyze historical uses, modern developments, and the influence of folk magic. This course emphasizes applied skills and includes exercises focused on giving students opportunities for practice and exploration.
Prerequisites: At least two of any of the rune set classes (Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, Anglo-Saxon Futhorc)
Runic Divination teaches students the theory and practice of rune divination. It will engage with historical examples of divination, the ethics of practice, and common concerns when conducting readings. This course emphasizes applied skills and includes exercises focused on giving students opportunities for practice and exploration.
Prerequisites: At least two of any of the rune set classes (Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, Anglo-Saxon Futhorc)
Bindrunes
Bindrunes instructs students in the deeper principles behind historical and modern use of bindrunes. It will analyze historical uses, modern developments, and core design principles. This course emphasizes applied skills and includes exercises focused on giving students opportunities for practice and exploration.
Prerequisites: At least two of any of the rune set classes (Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, Anglo-Saxon Futhorc)