what kind of runes for beginners

[Ravenstar]

I have always felt drawn to runes. I have tried tarot cards but to confessing. I am the kind of person who visually learns. I can't just learn from books. I need simply books I guess since I can't find any teachers in person. Blessings.

[Heartsong]

Hi Ravenstar,

What do you mean by what kind of runes? Are you asking about which runic alphabet to try as a beginner or what materials should your runes be made from or something else entirely?

I started out with a stone set that had the Elder Futhark runes carved into them. If you need or want books to research that particular alphabet, I'd be happy to recommend several.

[Ravenstar]

Thank you. Yes I would like to read a book or two. Also, do runes come with a guide to explain like some tarot card sets? Blessings.

[Vesca]

I like the books by Edred Thorsson, as his research is actually based in something archaeologically supported (unlike Blum, who created a false rune and pulled definitions out of his backside).

If you buy a set with an instructional guide, it may well be by Blum so you may want to reconsider that purchase if you're trying to find something more .. for lack of a better word, solid.

Traditionally, you make your own set. But I bought mine, and it works perfectly well. Here are the 3 books I would really recommend reading.

Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic
Edred Thorsson

Runelore: The Magic, History, and Hidden Codes of the Runes
Edred Thorsson

Runecaster's Handbook: The Well of Wyrd
Edred Thorsson

[Eve_Requiem]

I found that taking notes about the runes (I specifically work with the elder futhark) from different sources helped me understand them more specifically. Then, when I would do a casting, I can consult my notes and interpret them based on my own data.
I also do recommend making your own set of runes, because it's a fun craft and a nice experience.