Runic Book of Days

A Guide to Living the Annual Cycle of Rune Magick

S. Kelley Harrell, Nigel Pennick

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Destiny Books,U.S.
11 September 2018

Magic, spells & alchemy; Shamanism, paganism & druidry

A step-by-step guide to working with the runes throughout the year

• 2019 Nautilus Silver Award

• Explains how the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark each rule the calendar for a half-month

• Details the runes most powerful during each runic half-month, what they portend for personal and spiritual wellbeing, and techniques for creating relationships with them

• Includes structured devotionals for each half-month and runic initiation rituals for the 8 pagan Sabbats, or holy days, such as the Summer Solstice (Litha) and Lughnssadh (the first harvest holy day)

The Old Norse runes, known as the Elder Futhark, have long joined forces with the cycles of the seasons to offer powerful initiations, guidance, and wisdom. Aligning the sacred festivals, plantings, and harvests of ancient runic calendars with our modern 12-month calendar, Kelley Harrell reveals how the runes can once again offer initiations as well as instruct us on the holy days and creative rhythms of today.

Drawing on her more than 25 years of shamanic practice and runic study, Harrell offers a step-by-step primer to work with the runes throughout the year. She explains how the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark follow a seasonal progression in which each stave rules the calendar for a half-month. She explores the meaning of each rune in detail and presents structured runic devotionals for each half-month, interwoven with guidance on how to make the best use of the life force available during each season, as well as runic initiation rituals for the 8 pagan Sabbats, or holy days, such as the Summer Solstice (Litha) and Beltane (May Day). She details the runes most powerful during each half-month, what they portend for personal and spiritual wellbeing, techniques for creating relationships with them, and how to work with them as an oracle. The author also explains how the runes leading up to each Sabbat help create the space for properly greeting each calendrical transition and completing its initiation.

By moving through Nature’s cycle with the runes, each year becomes a reliable and trackable process of personalized growth and spiritual connection. Progressing through the teachings of each stave while honoring the seasons, Harrell’s year with the runes becomes an initiation into a direct relationship with powers of Nature.

By: S. Kelley Harrell
Foreword by: Nigel Pennick
Imprint: Destiny Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 352g
ISBN: 9781620557709
ISBN 10: 1620557703
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 11 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Nigel Pennick Acknowledgments Introduction PART 1 Engaging the Runes 1 History and Origin of the Runes 2 The Runes Tools and Strategies for Rune Work 3 The Staves The Symbolism of the Elder Futhark 4 The Runic Calendar Structure and Sacred Rites PART 2 Living the Runes 5 June 29-July 14 -- Fehu Manifesting the Sacred Self 6 July 14-July 29 -- Uruz Greeting Shadow 7 July 29-August 13 -- Thurisaz and Lammas Finding Personal Divinity 8 August 13-August 29 -- Ansuz Speaking Your Personal Truth 9 August 29-September 13 -- Raidho Telling Your Story 10 September 13-September 28 -- Kenaz and Mabon Meeting the Personal Metaphor 11 September 28-October 13 -- Gebo Giving and Growing 12 October 13-October 28 -- Wunjo Allowing Joy 13 October 28-November 13 -- Hagalaz and Samhain Facing Fear, Finding Faith 14 November 13-November 28 --Nauthiz Embracing Need 15 November 28-December 13 -- Isa Excavating Hidden Life Force 16 December 13-December 28 -- Jera and Yule Finding Tools That Work 17 December 28-January 13 -- Eihwaz Navigating the Personal Path 18 January 13-January 28 -- Perthro Confronting Your Wyrd 19 January 28-February 12 --Algiz and Imbolc Embodying Power 20 February 12-February 27 -- Sowilo Remembering Infinite Divinity 21 February 27-March 14 -- Tiwaz Holding Space 22 March 14-March 30 -- Berkano and Ostara Healing Dues 23 March 30-April 14 -- Ehwaz Meeting Allies 24 April 14-April 29 -- Mannaz Finding Your Tribe 25 April 29-May 14 -- Laguz and Beltane Staying in Flow 26 May 14-May 29 -- Ingwaz Feeding New Consciousness 27 May 29-June 14 -- Othala Being the Present 28 June 14-June 29 -- Dagaz and Midsummer Befriending the Tension of Change 29 Continuing the Cycle Suggested Reading and Resources Notes Glossary Index

S. Kelley Harrell has worked with the Elder Futhark runes for over 25 years. A lifelong intuitive and ordained interfaith minister, she holds a master’s degree in Religious Studies and has been a practicing shaman since 2000. Her shamanic practice is called Soul Intent Arts. The author of Gift of the Dreamtime and Teen Spirit Guide to Modern Shamanism, she lives in North Carolina.

Reviews for Runic Book of Days: A Guide to Living the Annual Cycle of Rune Magick

In her book Runic Book of Days, S. Kelley Harrell has created a path of personal revelation and initiation through the intrinsic powers of the Elder Futhark. Her unique vision offers you a truly fresh way to approach the oracular nature of the runes while providing a way to use their magic to enhance your life. It is a journey through time and nature that can transform you! * Evelyn C. Rysdyk, author of The Norse Shaman * Drawing from old runic sources and modern shamanic practices, as well as over two decades of experience, Harrell aligns the classic agricultural calendars of Old Europe as expressed through the runes with our modern Gregorian variety, showing just how universal the wheel of the year can feel when properly attuned and actively experiences. Each rune (and its half-month) is examined and treated as an initiating force with depth and intuitive analysis. Looking to expand your experience of meditation with the Futhark ever-further, or perhaps needing a way to augment your Coven's calendar with a more heathen feel? This little gem might be for you. * The Witches' Almanac *