The Goddess Casts the Runes

A transformative perspective on the sacred feminine origins of the runic alphabet• Explores the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark in Mother Goddess lore, offering an alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that have historically shaped runic interpretation• Examines each rune from an eco-feminist viewpoint, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of their significance• Shows how to interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, exploring divination methods, casting techniques, and ethical considerations for rune readingsThis book shows that the roots of the runes lie in Mother Goddess lore rather than the Odin-centric mythology that has long dominated interpretations.Anu examines each rune from a feminist and Goddess-oriented viewpoint, offering a more comprehensive understanding of their significance. She delves into the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark, intertwining themes of eco-feminism and Earth-based spirituality to provide a compelling alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that shape runic interpretation. This book looks at the origins and history of runes, examining their symbolic significance in relation to feminine energy and the Divine Triad of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. It also addresses Odin’s appropriation of the runes and their treatment in the Hávamál poem, highlighting how their meanings were rebranded within a patriarchal culture. The author shows how to read and interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, offering methods of divination aligned with the feminine. She discusses casting techniques and ethical considerations for rune interpretation. By setting aside male-oriented hero myths, readers can reframe the runes as symbols of our connection with the living world.This transformative book rediscovers an ancient, intuitive Earth-based spirituality that reveals the runes as representations of the Earth Mother ideals of compassion, wisdom, and justice.

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