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Post by Yoko on Mar 7, 2005 15:06:17 GMT -5
A rune is of itself a magical formula; this is why it translates as ‘secret’ or ‘mystery’. Therefore as a magical word, the rune must be understood from an inner state. Runes are focus points of energy, or points of reference within the cosmos of human intelligence. The following runic system will hopefully allow the potentional runester a basic ‘feel’ for the meaning held within the runes. In the end the only sure way to mastery of the runes is to absorb and meditate on the shape of the hidden power posed within each of the runes. There are 24 runes in all within the Elder Futhark Rune traditional system; they in turn are divided into 3 classes or families called aettir. Each of the aettir has a group definition; the first set underlines the mysteries the runester must learn and master before continuing down the chosen path. The second aettir is twofold, leading the runester through trial and tribulation, the cycle that teaches through hardship in order to find the essence. The third aettir details the reality in which the runester works; it is the combination of ego and environment.
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