Runes and Astrology: Symbol and Starcraft in the Northern Tradition

The author explores how the runes relate to the cycles of time, including the pagan wheel of the year, the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, runic elemental and color associations, and runic astrology. He provides charts and calculations to discern which rune is the primary influence on a particular day, week, month, season, or year and offers ways to use this knowledge for calculating runic birth charts and runic horoscopes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Exploring the intricate relationship between runes and the cycles of time, Nigel Pennick delves into the significance of natural time cycles within the Northern Tradition. He reveals how the stars, planets, seasons, months, and the precessional year intertwine with the runes, offering a profound understanding of their spiritual and symbolic meanings. Pennick goes beyond the mere classification of the runes as an ancient European alphabet, emphasizing their role as a conduit for expressing deep eternal truths. He discusses the pagan wheel of the year, which served as the foundation for the eight holy celebrations of the Church's religious calendar. Pennick examines the meanings and temporal qualities of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark and their connection with ancient timekeeping and star-reading methods. He provides charts and calculations to discern the primary influence of each rune on specific days, weeks, months, seasons, or years. Additionally, he explores runic elemental and color associations, their esoteric spatial roles, and their representation of the four directions, the eight airts, and other critical cycles that shape the sacred nature of the material world.

In his exploration of runic astrology, Pennick examines the runes' relationship with the planets and their cycles. He presents practical methods for utilizing this knowledge to calculate runic birth charts and runic horoscopes. Through his work, Pennick unveils the importance of patterns and cycles of time operating in our world, providing a means to reconnect with these primal principles that underlie our existence as beings in time. By delving into the ancient wisdom of runes, readers are invited to embark on a transformative journey that fosters a deeper understanding of themselves, the universe, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644116005
Edition number: 3rd Edition, Revised Edition