Rune Path
Rune and Sigil classes are for anyone who has an interest in the powerful alphabets and symbology used in Norse Paganism. Both classes provide historical context to inform how you, as a modern practitioner can apply the ancient teachings of these magical tools into your modern practice.
Intro to the Elder Futhark
Intro to the Younger Futhark
Intro to the Runes is designed to appeal to both aspiring practitioners, and those who are seasoned. Whether you're starting from scratch, or you're searching for the deep dive you've always craved, this class will give you knowledge to take your connection to the runes to a higher level. Learn about their history, how to apply them in magic, how to strengthen your divination abilities by using them in your day-to-day life, and through weekly meditations throughout the course.
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.
Advanced Elder Futhark
This class will dive into each individual rune of the Elder Futhark and pick apart their meanings by looking at their associated rune poems and other lore. Each rune has a historical meaning, but we will discuss how each rune can be applied to a modern practice with magic, divination, and as an ethical value.
Rune Lore Alternatives
This class will venture into the past to discuss the who, when, where, and why of historical rune usage. It will then move forward in time to explore the roots of modern rune magic and propose some alternative interpretations of Runic Symbology. Prepare for a rabbit hole of epiphanies and aha moments as James introduces their well researched theories of the Elder Futark runes in pairs
Advanced Younger Futhark
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 dig deeper into their meanings, use, and history. These learnings will be supplemented with in-class exercises and meditations.
Rune Magic
In Rune Magic we will do an in depth analysis of historical references to Runes being used specifically for magical purposes. Some basic foundational magic staples for application will be discussed, as well as the nature of historical folk magic that was used practically in daily life that can be applied to your modern practice. This course will inspire participants to incorporate the runes into their everyday lives both intentionally and effortlessly.