Armanen runes Introduction

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Armanen Runes
Three Free Rune Courses
by Karl Hans Welz, the Inventor of the
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RUNES ARE AN ANCIENT ESOTERIC TRADITION
OF HARNESSING COSMIC ENERGIES OF CREATION
Therefore there is a lot more to Runes than giving readings and "Rune Stones"!
Rune Magic !!!
Rune Magic is extra power for you! It is ancient technology.
You can use this extraordinary method now by harnessing the Ur-energies (original energies)
of the universe. These energies provide you with your personal gate to the powers of creation !!!
Using the creative powers of the Runes for your psychic development and spiritual
advancement, you can naturally gain control of love, money, business, sports, status, and
life itself.
• You can harness the powers of Runeyoga to control the flow of life force for
stamina, endurance, and an abundance of creative mental and physical energy.
• The Basic Rune Course leads you on your path to become a Rune Master.
• The Rune Reading Course is an introduction to the art of reading the Runes!
• The Rune Magic Book - basic information about the Armanen Runes .
• The Rune Ceremonial Book - an introduction.
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A word about myself to the student of the courses
I started my studies of Rune magic 1972 while in Berlin, Germany.
I have written the Rune courses starting in 1982. In their basic structure, these
courses have significant differences to all by now totally obsolete approaches
to Runic practice of the past as they are essentially different from all of the
the many rather nostalgic present day approaches to Rune lore.
It is obvious that the Blavatskian-Theosophical pseudo-pop-historical
approach, to which most Rune Masters of the 20th century happily
subscribed, is entirely bankrupt in many respects and, in fact, totally
untenable, if not absolutely ridiculous. This became clearly obvious after the
total military defeat of the ideological offshoots of that approach.
History, biology, archaeology and other modern sciences tell an entirely different story than these
ludicrous reveries of the first half of the 20th century about "Atlantis", "root races", "Hyperboreans" or the
Hörbiger theories of a hollow world, which may have originated as an esoteric side-effect, perhaps even
a "philosophical justification" of European colonialism: Things to which only a few lunatics and a couple of
"secret lodges" of our era, most of them with definite fascist undercurrents, are still subscribing.
From the very beginning of my studies on, I have recognized the Runes as being primary abstractions. In fact,
their simplicity, and at the same time their complex effects, pointed to the fact that these abstractions were of a
pre-linguistic, in some situations even non-linguistic characteristic. This means that we can trace back this type
of creative interaction with the environment to the earliest origins of humankind, even before language evolved
as we know it in our days. Approaching Runes this way, I could no longer treat Runes in the way that practically
all authors of the past viewed them: namely as an "inherently Germanic" substitute ("ersatz?!"), alternative,
or replacement, for the magical systems that are based on the Cabbala. This was the approach that has
been reverberating throughout all Runic literature that I have studied, and it is so in practically all Runic
literature still in our days. In fact, the simplicity of the Runic approach to magic and the fact that Runes were not
as easily to control by some people as were the cabbalistic energies made me aware that there was a dimension
to this ancient system that traditional magicians have overlooked - or of which they could not have been aware
at all, even if some of their practices sometimes included a few elements of this dimension, a dimension
that reaches far beyond and at the same time deeper than the language-based structures of the Cabbala.
Having had this experience of Runes, I then decided to approach the Runes as creating and defining energies
rather than as created and well-defined ones. When I established this approach to Runes, which included
the introduction, definition and use of the "Rune Realms" (see the Basic Rune Course, inner Rune Realm,
outer Rune Realm and Rune Realm of creative energies) they naturally revealed their immense power to me and
they did so instantly! In addition to that, they turned out to be relatively easy to control, since I approached
them according to their nature: as energies belonging to the realms of creation, as defining energies rather than
the typical cabbalistic ones that are well defined. I did not tie the Runes onto the "Procrustes bed" of
cabbalistic thinking nor did I force the Runes into the often abused mold of "definitions". Consequently I had
easy access to the enormous power of the creative realms. These realms are way beyond the well-defined
planetary energies (or entities of the spheres in a Bardonian sense) and, in fact, you can use these creative
energies as modifiers of such entities. This became very clear when I evoked Bardonian spirits and other
entities inside a Runic circle. The Runes allowed the creation of energy fields (entities) with a power and
flexibility that simply cannot appear when we work with the same energies without the impact of a connection to
the realms of creation. This entirely new, and yet ancient, approach to Runes is the crux of my courses and
the magical practice therein that you are going to study and apply.
Naturally, I used the 18 Runes that Guido von List introduced. In fact, it did not take much practice to recognize
their superiority over all other systems, including those of which their authors and promoters claim to be "elder".
It certainly is obvious that List was onto something when he had his "revelations", without ever fully realizing
just how powerful this system can be.
After experiencing the creation-dimension of the Runes (above all the 18 Futhork Runes, i.e., the Armanen
System), there is no way that we can speak ever again of a Rune magic besides the known cabbalistic methods
or as a substitute of these methods based on Germanic religion. Quite to the contrary, the Armanen Futhork is
a system of creative energies that naturally reaches far beyond the well-defined cabbalistic energies. We can
use these qualitatively superior, defining and creating Runic energy fields to achieve our ultimate magical
flexibility as human beings, either in conjunction with well-defined energies ("Bardonian entities,
cabbalistic spirits", etc.) or independently from them.
The far-reaching potential of this new method and new approach became obvious when, at some point (still
while writing the lessons of the Basic Rune course under the aspect of this new approach) I evoked a Germanic
god with a Rune. Before the god could manifest, the Rune asked me what god I wanted to create! It is obvious
that connecting this approach to the Runes with any type or religion, religious nostalgia and the like is
simply ludicrous.
With this in mind, I founded the order of the Knights of Runes in 1984 and I introduced the title "grand Rune
Master," not used before. My wife was instrumental in helping me set up the organization. Working
with advertising in metaphysical magazines, the loosely organized order soon grew to a size of several hundred
and many of the students were initiated in to being Rune Masters, including a large group in Japan. The
Japanese translation is available at www.akor.cc/japanese/. In all, during the years of its existence, more than
800 persons signed up with the KOR to study the Runes. After my invention of the Chi Generator®, a generator
of Od, or life force, and the ensuing technologies, I simply had no longer the time to continue. I stopped
advertising for it, and since I never developed hierarchies, the KOR became dormant very soon. However, I put
the Rune classes for free on the Internet already in 1993, in connection with other courses that I had written.
Soon afterwards, I gave a charter to Mr. Camp, who was very interested in the subject matter and interested
in starting the organization anew.
At first, I was very happy having seen the group being reborn. However, I was not much in tune with some of
thosee "folkish" approaches, which attracted some rather unsavory elements to the organization. I finally did
that which I considered necessary: to get rid of all ties with the group that I started originally, as insignificant
as such ties may have seemed to be at that point in time, and to act the way I have been acting when starting
the order: Again I am offering the courses together with the Rune Songs to any person who is interested
in developing their creative energies within and to get in tune with the creative energies of the universe. This is
a technology that is open to all human beings and, in fact, to all beings who can gain an advantage of
such knowledge. Joining the brotherhood and studying is entirely free, and you can find all relevant materials
on this web site. I am going to give some streaming video online tuition to persons who have studied the course.
In these streaming video broadcasts I am going to include very advanced methods, which are not described in
the free Rune courses. The streaming video broadcasts are for a fee and onle persons are invited to participate
who have an open mind and who have advanced sufficiently in their studies. They need to be members of the
Great, time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters. Again, the approach is universal and beyond any
religious dreamscapes. Having done away with religions and fairy tales at the early age of 13, I simply never
wanted to get into any of that stuff again, no matter what the tradition. On the other hand, I acknowledge that
there are more objective realities in the universe than there are living being, ... quite a few, and that's my principle
of tolerance, which is based on scientific principles. I know, many followers of religious creeds cannot
reciprocate that courtesy, and that is their decision, which I respect. From those who want to join and study
with me, I am expecting that tolerance, or courtesy. Respecting someone's decision does not mean that I want
to deal with such a person. Therefore, it is better for such persons to stay away, much better, becausealredy at
the time when I created them and started the order of the Knights, I have set up the courses in a way that
such people will not get benefit at all from the innovations that I included such as the Rune Realms, approach
to Runes as creative energies, the title of "Grand Rune Master," etc. Quite to the contratry! Staying away
from those built-in energies is a much better choice for such "folks," much better! I have mentioned that in
my original brochures back in 1984 when I started the order of the Knights of Runes, and I am repeating this here!
To join the time-less brotherhood of Rune Masters and to have help in your progressof studies whenever
needed, simply send an e-mail.
As a consequence of the life force technology that I developed (I have built the first device on this planet
that actually generates life force, i.e., the Chi Generator®, or generator of Od) and the scientific explanation
of magic, radionics, and the power of abstractions such as thought forms, gods, sigils, radionic settings, etc. (also
a first on this planet, see my course "Magick of the Future"), the power of a Rune magic that is rooted in the
realms of creation has increased significantly! A Rune can then become a creative energy that is
continuously powered by life force (Od) coming from a Chi Generator®. You can direct the general effect of
the action of this Runic energy and define the outcome of the operation. The Rune (or bind-rune) will then be
the ultimate thought-form that works independently and creatively towards the result with an efficiency that
the traditional "spirits", "familiars", etc., certainly can never exhibit.
When studying the courses, especially the Basic Rune Course, you can become well aware of the power of
the realms of creation that you learn to access with your first lesson. With this awareness, you can then gain
the maximum benefit from your studies and you certainly can have the practical experience that helps you
to understand and use the tremendous power of this entirely new approach to the Armanen Runes.
Karl Hans Welz
Runes And Religion
Because of their power, Runes or Rune-like symbols, have been part of religious systems in
the past as well as they are in present times. Therefore Runes cannot be considered to be
the "proprietary system" of any specific religious creed, even if they were or are an
important part of such a creed. Keep in mind that THE BASIC TECHNOLOGIES OF RUNE
MAGIC ARE INDEPENDENT FROM ANY RELIGIOUS BELIEF STRUCTURE. TRUE RUNE
MASTERS encourage incorporation of Rune practice in any religious system, provided that
its teachings and actions encompass tolerance and love. We know that RUNES ARE FOR
EVERY INTELLIGENT BEING IN THE UNIVERSE! The Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes are
a symbolism that represents universal cosmic structures. They connect with
the natural zodiac of creative energies
the periodic system of chemical elements
the world crystal, and crystal structures in general
a Runic musical scale with 18 tones (Copyright© 1985 by Karl Hans Welz) - download
a composition by Brandon Ross, the Red Masque, with the Runic scale as a basis here!
the system of numbers with the base 18
RUNES ARE COSMIC ENERGIES OF CREATION that connect you with the WORLD CRYSTAL.
As such, you can see them as the basic elements of A MYSTICAL LANGUAGE THAT GIVES
YOU ACCESS TO THE REALMS OF CREATION. Runes guarantee naturally that you can participate
in the eternal processes of creating, re-creating, and shaping your destinies and your universes.
EACH RUNE IS A SWITCH, OR TRIGGER, TO A SEED IDEA OF THE REALMS OF CREATION. Such
a seed idea helps you to connect the un-speakable realms of creation with your world.
This connection gives you the power to create wherever you wish to! Therefore, to
combine Runes means to combine seed ideas expressed in the realms of creation and to
practice Runes means to creatively act upon your universe!
Runes are Symbols on Many Levels
First, they carry a number that defines their position within the symbolism as a whole. A
RUNIC NUMEROLOGY has emerged from this connection. Using this Runic numerology
in combination with a RUNIC ASTROLOGY, you can find out which creative energies, or
PERSONAL RUNES, exert the most dominant impact upon your present life.
Second, each Rune is a symbol. You can draw or visualize this symbol. Each Runic symbol
gives you access to the specific power of the Creative Realm it represents. The graphic symbols
of the Runes connect with the WORLD CRYSTAL. They are representatives of the creative
energies of the world crystal. The symbol of the world crystal is the hexagon with the
three inscribed diameters. If you look at a regular quartz crystal from the top you will see
this structure. Each Rune fits neatly into this symbol of the world crystal.
Next, each Rune naturally connects with a MANTRA, OR WORD OF POWER. You can use
this mantra to bring the power of the corresponding Rune into manifestation. You can use
the RAD 2000 RU or RAD 2400 HD RU to generate Rune Mantras and to use these mantras
for manifestation on all levels.
Each Rune and combination of Runes does also connect with SPECIFIC SOUND
FREQUENCIES. These frequencies are useful for healing, chakra balancing, and many
other psychic practices. In the Rune Master Radionics Program, you can make use of these
very special Runic sounds with their EIGHTEEN TONES IN THE OCTAVE and you wil naturally
learn to cherish them!
The Rune Master Radionics Program
Make use of the creative energies of the universe and give the most powerful boost possible to
your magick! It has six positions plus an Od transfer function. The Positions:
Creative energy- Trend in the environment - Main trend - Target - Alternate target - Grounding. In
addition, it has a position for the transfer of OD.
10 octaves with 18 Rune Tones each! Play the sound of the Rune of your choice and have the
"Hammer" generator of Od vibrate in this exact frequency for this extra super boost of your rune
Magick!
HAND AND BODY POSTURES of Runes are another way to draw Rune energies. They are the
basis for a powerful Rune Yoga. In connection with a Runic Hermetic Medicine, Rune Yoga is
a powerful tool for healing on all levels.
With a Chi Generator®, you can now give your Runes this extra power that has been
achieved never before in history. E-mail me for a free transfer!
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Runes provide you with this extra power and energy
Runes are creative energies. Consequently, they act fast and very powerfully. You can
trigger them easily. Many of our students have experienced desired results fast, often
overnight. Since they represent creative energies, Runes can help you to overcome
negative karma.
Unlike many religious belief systems, RUNES ARE LIFE-AFFIRMATIVE. RUNIC PRACTICE
IS APPLIED METAPHYSICS. With Runic practice, YOU UNFOLD YOUR NATURAL ABILITIES that
you have had all your life, but of which you may never have been aware. Runes allow you to
flex your psychic muscle in the same way others may take advantage of their wealth, prestige,
or position on the ladder of social success. If you are enjoying this latter advantage
already, Runes can certainly boost your position and help you get still further ahead!
Rune Masters believe that EVERY HUMAN BEING HAS A RIGHT TO HAPPINESS, health, peace
of mind, prosperity, and abundance. There is enough out there to satisfy everyone. Rune
Masters see it as their obligation to help others achieve that to which they are entitled.
Rune Masters emphasize that a belief system, or religion, which concerns itself in the main
with the IF AND WHEN at the expense of the HERE AND NOW is not worth any
serious consideration. If you are unable to control your HERE AND NOW, you have no hope for
the IF AND WHEN! The BASIC RUNE COURSE will teach you the means of taking care of
your present situations, or challenges, be they emotional, material, mental, or spiritual.
Above all, Rune Masters will emphasize practical, hands-on experience. We leave the teaching
of lots of dogmas and "secret wisdom lessons", which you are supposed to accept blindly at
the expense of direct evidence, to the twisted minds of the templemasters who are presiding
the all-too-many "ancient lodges" of our times. Whenever it is necessary to present you with
a theory, we follow the principle to keep it simple! Furthermore, we will never demand that
you believe us blindly. In the BASIC RUNE COURSE and the other courses, you will find the
means of checking for the truth in what you learn.
Runic Practice Will Help You Achieve Rapidly:
General Self Improvement
Spiritual Advancement
Experience of the Creative - Divine
Oneness with the Higher Self
Use of your Healing Powers
Capability to give Rune Readings
Increase of your Psychic Powers
Protection Against Attacks
Understanding of Karma and Past Life Recalls
Changing your Destiny for the Better
Effective Help for Others
Success and Power
Peace of Mind and Emotional Balance
Awakening of your Chakras
Attraction of Love and Friendship
Financial Blessings and Prosperity
And Much More!
RUNES OR "RUNES"? IT IS EXCLUSIVELY YOUR CHOICE!
If you have followed more recent metaphysical trends, you know that there are many schools
of Runic thought. Most of these schools have adopted various runic systems that contain
24 symbols and even more. I have no problem with the 24 Runes and I am quite happy that
some of the runic groups in existence that follow obsolete doctrines are using the
weaker systems.
For the serious student of the matter, however, I would like to set a few facts straight.
Since Ralph Blum has published his "Book of Runes," the metaphysically inclined public
became increasingly interested in Runes. Blum's book was a big success, because it offered
a washed down version of Runic practice that was custom tailored to the typical
simple-mindedness of the run off the mill New-Ager. Blum certainly deserves a lot of credit
for awakening the awareness of Runes ("Rune Stones") in many people who otherwise
would have never known of this fine system.
The success of Ralph Blum's book led to the usual consequences. Publishers hurried to throw
on the market book after book. To fill an increasing interest of the public some publishers
went even one step further. They contracted professional writers who had nothing but
surface knowledge about Runes and whose main skill was concentrated on ripping off the ideas
of others. Most of these publications have one common flaw: the self appointed "expert"
writers had, like the successful Ralph Blum, no idea of the deeper side of Runic mysteries,
let alone true experience or legitimate initiation. All too often students who believed the
slogans of publishers became rapidly disappointed and frustrated, since most of the half
baked fakers whose "systems" they studied could not deliver.
One American author, Don Tyson and his publisher, Llewellyn, even boasted to be the first on
the planet to ever have published Rune cards. Those good folks apparently were not aware
that Karl Spiesberger's book included a deck of Rune cards. Spiesberger's book, with Rune
cards, appeared on the German market some 35 years before Llewellyn's "first deck" creation
and their ludicrous claim. Spiesberger's book is a classic that even the typical mediocre
"expert" of Runes should have known! Perhaps they lied for marketing purposes.
Until quite recently, the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes were the main system of Runic practice
in Germany. Then several excellent scholars began to search for Runic alphabets that may
have predated the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes historically and they were developing a
system of Rune magic from at leat one of them. This was an interesting venture indeed,
especially since the origin of the Armanen Runes is based on insights of one single person,
Guido con List. However, what's of an older age is not necessarily more useful, or more powerful.
To fully understand the scope of what nonsense some these researchers conjured up,
compare this venture with the general progress in technology throughout the ages. In our
days, nobody in his or her right mind would use stone axes and live in caves, being convinced
that such things are superior to the achievements of modern technology in dealing with the
many challenges of modern life, just because such primitive technology is "elder."
True, most Runic arrays, even Blum's cooked-up system, are o.k. for divination, for worship
of imagined gaseous mammals above the clouds and the like and even for some simple
magic. What they cannot do is bring you in touch with the deeper sides of Runic wisdom,
and even less with the creative realms of the universe. This is so because not one of these
arrays is a true symbolism. The most important characteristic of a true symbolism is that
the position of each symbol in relation to every other symbol is of crucial
importance. Consequently, once you know the esoteric structure of a symbolism and the
meaning of one of its symbols, you are naturally capable to precisely establish the meanings of
all other symbols. Another important characteristic of a true symbolism is that the energy of
the symbolism as a whole is qualitatively and quantitatively superior to the sum total of
its individual symbols. Systems that lack these characteristics are, often worthless, arrays
of incoherent symbols and not true symbolisms.
The symbolism of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes has more than just one esoteric structure
as its basis:
The Hexagon with the three inscribed diameters: This figure is often referred to as "the
world crystal." In this figure, you can easily find every one of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork
Runes. Crystal practices with the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes are very powerful! Of
course, you will look in vain for a structural connection between a crystal and any one of
the arrays of 24, 25, or even more "runes."
The two Runic zodiacs: The natural zodiac of 16 + 2 basic energies as found in many
traditions such as the Wiccan tradition. The other zodiac is the ancient subdivision of the year
in 18 sectors of 20 days each.
The periodic system of chemical elements. This, too, connects with the number of the
Sacred Futhork, 18. The first period has two elements, hydrogen and helium. The second
period has eight elements, and the third period has eight elements. The total of the first
three periods is 18. The fourth and fifth periods have 18 elements each! The implications of
this cosmic relation are enormous. Again, there is no hope for a Runic alchemy, a
Runic homeopathy, and other practices that connect with the vibrations of chemical elements
for arrays of 24, 25, or more "runes."
From the above follows that the symbolism of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes with its
wide ranging correlations is esoterically much more meaningful and naturally more powerful
than any of the arrays of Runic alphabets that the many modern day "experts" and Rune
gurus describe so exhaustively. Those persons limit themselves stubbornly to the use of
Runes for readings and for a few practices of "religious magic" that usually connects with
some nostalgia of ancient religion. Usually they see their Runes as symbols that stand for
some worldly and spiritual meanings. Others see in the Runes an expression of some
ancient gods. True perhaps, but the fact that Runes reach way beyond the realm of the gods
and that they give access to the realms of creation (realms where you can actually create
your gods) escapes them all together, and so does the tremendous power that is contained in
this ancient true symbolism. We know that the ancient Norse religion was the last
religious system that included some Runic practice in its belief structures. We know also
that Runes cannot be limited to be part of any one religious belief system.
Because of their universal esoteric basis (some of which I have shown above) the
Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes are the basis for an esoteric and spiritual technology that can
be of use for every intelligent being in the universe. Because of the superior power of
this technology, many professional healers, psychics, occultists, and other persons who are
in leading positions, are naturally drawn to the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes which
they consider to be a most valuable asset.
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rune magick lesson 1
Letter of Instructions # 1
The Rune FA
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome!
Welcome to the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters! This letter is the first of
eighteen letters of Rune instruction that you will receive during your first phase of Rune practice.
As a student of Runes you are going to embark on a fascinating journey that will lead you into
the realms of the creative energies of the universe: the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes.
Practicing the exercises of this course you will learn how to master the Runes. The Eighteen
Sacred Futhork Runes are a symbolism that represents the creative energies of the universe.
As such the Runes are the keys that give you access to your inner creative powers.
In each lesson of this exciting course, you will find new methods that help you to harness
the infinite powers of the Runes, new tools for your advancement, and new ways to help
others. Soon you will realize that your advancement is relatively easy, provided that you invest
the necessary time into your practice. How easy to learn any magickal practice is, you can find
that out when you study the course "Magick of the Future".
Each of the eighteen lessons of the Basic Rune Course introduces you into one of the
Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes. You will work with these Runes in their natural order,
beginning with the Rune FA in the first lesson and ending with GIBOR in the last lesson. With
each of the letters of instruction you can also receive one of the eighteen Rune Songs. These
Rune Songs and letters of instruction are only available for student members of the Great, Timeless Brotherhood of Rune Masters. Therefore it is imperative that you keep these materials
of instruction confidential.
I expect that you practice the exercises of every letter of instructions and then send your teacher
a progress report. One of our Rune Masters will assist you in your studies and practice. You
may ask him or her any question that may arise during your studies. This Rune Master will
also monitor your progress and see that your work with the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes will
be of optimal benefit for you.
When you receive the sixth letter of instructions, of the Rune KA, you will be ready for initiation
to be a Knight of Runes. This initiation gives you the right to be a full member of the KOR. With
the last letter of instructions, you will be ready for initiation to be a Rune Master.
You may self-initiate or you may receive your initiation in a group setting. Many
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students who have no ties to any local group self-initiate first. Then, later, they will
go through the same initiation with a group.
Initiations and Empowerments
You may self initiate to the ranks of Knight or Rune Master or you may decide to experience a
group initiation. The instructions for these initiations are in the letters of the Runes KA (#6)
and GIBOR (#18). An initiation however is more thorough if you receive it together with a
Runic empowerment. This empowerment is a ceremony of direct and personal transfer of
Runic wisdom that pertains to the degree of initiation.
Such empowerment connects you with the lineage of Rune Masters. You will receive a
special instruction before your empowerment.
We will give you the places, dates, and times, of empowerments upon request.
About your Studies and Membership
Before you begin to practice, it is necessary that you know a few important things about the course.
In the letters of instruction you will find directions of how frequently you should practice and
what practice you should do. You need to understand these instructions as suggested guidelines.
It is always good for you to proceed at your own speed. It will also be useful that you consult
with your Rune Master after you had your first experiences. If there is a need, you can
receive additional guidelines that your teacher will adjust to your special needs and talents. Do
not hesitate to ask for guidance in your studies!
Membership in the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters opens up new dimensions
of "chivalry" in its true meaning. This means responsibility toward other living beings, love,
support, and true tolerance. In return, members receive additional creative means to enhance
the power of their Runic practices. For this reason, only members of the Order are entitled
to receive the Rune Songs.
The Songs of the Runes -- such as the Song of Fa that a member receives with your first letter
of instructions -- are powerful means of helping you on your path toward mastery of Runes.
These songs seem to be more explanatory than Odin's Rune Song or the verses of the
Magical Poem. In fact, they do contain a deep symbolic language that gradually opens you up to
the many levels of the creative realms. This will be evident as you continue to practice with
these songs. Therefore it is very important that you practice the murmuring of the Rune Songs on
a regular basis. This practice will introduce you to new dimensions -- or meanings -- of the
specific realm of the Rune of the Song. This practice will also open you up to an expanded
view about the universe in general and of the creative realms of Runic energies in particular.
Practice of the Rune Songs will give you awareness of the function and power of symbolisms
in general. More importantly, this practice will smoothly introduce you to the function and power
of the symbolism of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes.
Murmuring or singing these Songs on a regular basis will enhance your skills in
Runic practice as well as this practice will expand your insights into areas that will not
be immediately evident at a first reading of these Songs. Regular practice of the Songs
is a powerful help for you to advance swiftly and safely to full mastery of the
Runes. Many students have reported that murmuring of the Rune songs on a regular
basis has developed and sharpened their psychic perception considerably.
Most students experience rapid progress. This is so, above all, at the beginning of Runic
practice when the student opens up to the powerful energies of the realms of creation. This
rapid opening up is a great thing, because it helps you get immediate evidence of the power of
this ancient system of initiation. If this happens, you may be encouraged to such a degree that
you expect outright miracles every time you practice. Many students need to realize that it
takes much practice and a lot of tuning into the Runic energies to become a master. This is
true especially in the beginning of your studies. Although initial progress is swift, there is no
such thing as "instant runes" in the fashion of promises to lure you into a cute and cozy New
Age weekend seminar. Runes are more than such surface knowledge! Therefore, even after
an initial jump-start, you need to be aware that you acquire skills and mastery only after
the appropriate time of study, persistence, and practice. Psychic training and runes are
no exception.
As a beginner, you may be truly excited when progress is initially swift. This is good so. Then all
of a sudden everything may seem to come to stagnation and even to a complete standstill. This
is not a sign of alarm at all! You need to know that progress and advancement happen at
more subtle levels at times of seeming stagnation. These subtle levels are not always obvious to
the beginner. With all this excitement at the beginning, never forget that it will take at least
six lessons to familiarize yourself with Runes to a degree that allows you to properly use
their creative energies. Even remarkable results right at the beginning are no contradiction to
this truth. Never overestimate your powers after you have a few extraordinary initial
experiences. Be assured that you will have such experiences in the first part of your studies
and practice. Conversely, when you feel at times that there is no progress at all, be confident
that you need periods of creative rest when the process of advancement happens subtly at your
non conscious levels. During these times, the parts of your mind that are non conscious
will recollect all that you have learned and they help you to fully assimilate the essence of
your practice and experiences of Runes.
About Symbols and Symbolisms
in the Rune Songs and Rune Poems
"The ancient peoples used the vehicle of mythology to describe that which belongs to the realms
of the psyche, the religious, and the spiritual." (Piobb, Formulaire de Haute Magie)
1. Odin's Rune Song
I know myself hanging on the wind cold tree for nine icy nights.
Wounded by the spear, consecrated to Wodan
I consecrated to myself.
I was hanging on the mighty tree which conceals man
Where man grew out of its roots.
They offered me neither bread nor wine
So I bent down in search.
I recognized the Runes; wailingly I grasped them.
Until I sank down from the tree.
Now I began to increase, to be wise,
To grow and to feel well.
From the word, word grew after word
And deed shaped to deeds with deeds.
Now I know the songs like no wise one knows
And none of the children of men.
And should these songs, o human child, be unlearnables to you for sheer endless time;
Grasp them as you get hold of them, use them as you hear of them.
Hail you if you retain them!
The Song of Odin, the Magical Poem, the Rune Songs and the structures of Runic
ceremonials, contain deep cryptic and symbolic significance. The writers of the songs and
poems used such language to describe that which pertains to the realms of the physio-psychic,
the metaphysical, the hyper physical, and the transcendental. They used ritual to trigger
experience of things that words cannot describe easily.
Odin's Rune Song and the eighteen stanzas of the Magical Poem (see lesson 3) show clearly
the initiatic content of the powerful ancient tradition of the Runes.
The more you advance in your opening up to the Runes and consequently to metaphysical
truth, the more you will gain an understanding of these songs and the more you will benefit from
the deep symbolic truths and evocative meanings that are contained in the Runic documents such
as Odin's Rune Song and the Magical Poem. Opening yourself up this way you will naturally be
ever more capable of harnessing the creative powers of the Runes.
The hidden and esoteric language of the Rune Songs, the Magical Poem, etc., will remain a secret
to persons who did not receive an initiation in the knowledge of the Runes or who self-initiated.
For the initiated they are an open book. The initiated can read from this book whenever they
wish to do so. However, even the non initiated person will benefit from these Runic documents.
He/she will benefit on more subtle levels. The language in the Runic documents is to remain
a secret to persons who prefer to read surface knowledge but decide not to practice. A
typical reaction of some of such well-meaning beginners is the accusation of "sexism" in the
Runic documents. These folks are still unaware of the symbols that initiates use to describe
the interplay of light energy with life energy. Enough said here!
Runic knowledge is powerful knowledge that self protects. The symbolic language of the
Runic documents keeps the careless, the unwary, and the non initiated from meddling with
the powerful Runic energies and from dabbling with powers that they may not be capable
of handling properly. Therefore the cryptic language in Runic documents is structured
and presented in a way to provide you step by step with an understanding of Runic energies
and with the tools to use these powers of creation properly. A good example of self-protection
of this powerful knowledge and of the power of "hiding in symbols" is the fact that folks of the
less savory kind that practice Runes are totally convinced of the "truth" of an inferior system, i.
e., the so-called "Elder Futhark."
You may best compare the symbolic language of the Runic documents to the symbolic language
of the scientist. It is well-known that not everybody can understand scientific language such
as chemical formulas and mathematical equations. Only the person who is "initiated" in a science
is capable of understanding its language. Therefore only the person who is initiated in the science
is capable of handling potentially dangerous things such as chemical compounds, physical
energies, biological organisms, nuclear energies, and the like. One has to learn chemistry and
its "esoteric" language (esoteric for the non initiated) to be allowed to work with
chemical compounds. The chemical formulas are a secret language to a person who has
never learned anything about this science. The trained chemist on the other hand finds a
treasure chest of information in a book that is filled with chemical formulas.
Enough was said here. Now the decision to open up to new energies of the creative realms lies
with you. This opening up takes time and insight. Give it a chance and soon the mysterious
Rune Songs will be an open book for you from which you can gather ever more valuable
insights about yourself and the universe. These songs are more flexible than many works of
natural science. This is so for the following reason: it does not matter at what point of
your spiritual evolution you are. You will always find new information in these Runic documents.
Besides a good working knowledge of Runic energies, this course will provide you with
something still more exciting: You will acquire the necessary tools for a very important task:
to advance to an understanding of the deepest mysteries of the universe in your never ending
quest of Oneness with the Divine, or with Yourself.
Access Keywords, Meanings, and Correlations of
the Runes FA and UR
The Rune FA
Fa is the Rune of original fire. It is a Rune that symbolizes the cosmos and the universe.
FA symbolizes fire that acts creatively. It is will that sparks manifestation down to the
material levels. FA is one of the Runes that rules the Salamanders, spirits of the fire element.
It symbolizes change from within the creative levels and spiritual creation. FA represents
the Phoenix that rises from its ashes. It is a Rune of fate, of mobility, and of wealth.
Uses of FA:
You can use Fa to attract and absorb Solar and Lunar energy as well as the energies of the
planets and fixed stars. Practice this absorption of energy with the body posture of FA.
FA also strengthens the personal magnetism. On the etheric planes it symbolizes the electric
fluid. Practice of FA strengthens the spiritual powers. It is useful at the beginning of any healing.
Fa is one of the Runes that you use to transfer energies. It is helpful in your practice to unfold
the original fire.
Time of the Year: December 22 through January 12.
Runic Zodiac of 18: 0 degrees Capricorn to 20 degrees Capricorn.
Note: The correlation with the degrees in the zodiac is an affinity not an exact
superimposition. This means that the astrological zodiac may have its beginning anywhere in
the Runic zodiac. The Runic zodiac has 18 Runic months of 20 degrees each.
Number: 1
Mantra: fffffffff (visualize fire or a bright red and flaming Fa symbol).
Note: Put the emphasis on the f-sound! some people make the mistake to chant faaaaaaaaaa,
with hardly and "f" at the beginning. Chant: ffffffffffffaaa (much more "f" than "a"!)
The Rune UR
UR is the Rune of original cause of cosmic and planetary events. It is the Rune of original time.
It is time at the threshold of creation: time-less time where space-time is irrelevant. UR
connects with cause of causes, with original creation, with original immortality, and with original
law of vibration.
UR is the threshold of creation that Fa energizes with its impulse. It is creation for which
created deities (or, even more ridiculous, anthropomorphic collective egregors of religions)
take undeserved credit. It is original knowledge.
Mythologically speaking the roots of the world tree, Yggdrasil, are in UR. It is here where the
tree Norns, goddesses of fate and destiny, are spinning the threads of the web of time
that determines the fates of humans and of gods. Here the fountain of wisdom is running to
which the gods (think also of the gods within!) descend to gain knowledge and wisdom.
Uses: From UR is coming forth continuously new existence. On the etheric levels it represents
the healing Orgone energy and its structural linkages and magical uses. UR opens clair
audience. Work with UR increases your capability to recognize the true origin, or root, of
the universe and the true causes of everything. Practice of UR strengthens your healing energies.
Time of the year: January 13 through February 3
Runic Zodiac of 18: 20 degrees Capricorn to 10 degrees Aquarius.
Number: 2
Mantra: oo - oo - oo - oo rrrr. Emphasis on the oo-sound!
The Rune Realms
Before you begin your practice with Runes it is good to establish within yourself a space where
you can work. It is also useful to set up a symbolic arrangement outside yourself, in your
room. This arrangement may be a circle of Runes, of crystal runes, candles, incense burner,
etc. You use this set up to facilitate your drawing and projecting of Runic energies.
The set up outside yourself, or your temple room, is your outer Rune realm. The workspace
that you establish within yourself is your inner Rune realm. The Rune realm of creation is the
realm from which you draw your Runic energies. With your imagination you connect all three
Rune realms.
When your capability of visualization will be sufficiently advanced you may see the tree Rune
realms connected with the axis of the (multidimensional) world tree, where the distance between
the three Rune realms is perfectly equal. At that point you will also aware that your inner
Rune realm is not completely inside yourself, your outer Rune realm is not completely outside,
and by no means is the Rune realm of creation some isolated entity far away. Quite to the
contrary, the three Rune realms permeate each other.
With your practice you will more and more see these three realms as different expressions of
one and the same thing. As you progress in this way you will increase your power to harness
the Runic energies for anything you desire.
The Outer Rune Realm
For the time being, you set up your outer Rune realms with the appropriate utensils. As a
future Rune Master you need to know that repeated use of the same utensil attaches to
them energies of a higher order. Once these energies are attached to the utensil, you need
no longer call on them when you desire to use them. Being aware of the utensil does the
same much faster. This allows you to have your conscious mind free for other things.
Consequently your magic is more powerful. Ceremonial utensils compare to machines on
the material planes. Contrary to material machines, ceremonial utensils are machines that
reach into the planes beyond the material ones. In this respect, you can see ceremonial utensils
as focal points that you use to have impact upon planes of finer densities. Later you will learn
how to establish utensils of subtle energy. These subtle utensils make material ones
unnecessary. To understand this better, I recommend that you study the course "Magic of
the Future." This course will also give you a good understanding of the CFP (common
functioning principle) of all magic and of the energetic background of magical operations:
life energy. With this course you will have a significant tool to advance rapidly towards your goals
of magical and runic mastery!
A very good set of utensils is one that symbolizes the four elements. Such a set should be on
every altar. I suggest the following utensils for the elements:
Use candles to represent the fire element, the causal plane, and your will.
Use a cup with water or wine to represent the water element, the astral world and your
emotional powers.
Use a dagger as an active representation of the air element, the mental planes, and your mind.
Use incense as a passive representation of the air element, the mental planes, and your mind.
Use the Hammer of Thor as an active representation of the earth element, the material planes,
and your consciousness.
Use earth, bread, or a crystal as a passive representation of the earth element, the material
planes, and your consciousness.
When you align the four elements of will, emotions, mind, and consciousness, you can
perform anything. To align these elements means to direct your will, emotions, mind,
and consciousness, at the same goal.
To achieve the skill of alignment of the four elements, I recommend that you study and practice
the six lesson course "A course in Cosmic Consciousness".
A very important feature of the outer Rune realm is protection. In most magical
traditions protection is symbolized by a circle that is traced, or imagined, around the
practicing magus.
For the protection to be powerful, your imagination needs to go beyond a mere circle. The
least you need to do is envision a bubble that surrounds you. The Runic circle represents
your universe of which you are the Divine principle in the act of continuous creation of
the universe and its gods. Consequently you rule the creative energies of this universe.
To make a very strong outer Rune realm you should use a set of Rune Staves. You arrange
these staves in a circle around yourself. You begin with Fa in the North. Then you
continue counterclockwise with all eighteen Runes all the way through GIBOR, which will be on
the right side of Fa.
If you practice with one or more Runes you take them out of the circle and put them on the altar
in front of you.
You should make your Rune staves yourself if you have the time and patience to do so. You
find instructions of how to make your wooden Rune staves in the Rune Reading course.
The Rune staves in the circle represent the creative energies in the universe. They connect with
the Runes in the realms of creation as well as with the Runes in your inner Rune realm.
In later lessons you will learn other rituals that are useful to establish and strengthen your
outer Rune realm. At present it is sufficient if you set up this realm and focus shortly on each
Rune, one by one, before each Runic practice. This will gradually increase the power of your
outer Rune realm and its utensils. In group work this focus is done by chanting the eighteen
Runes, one by one.
The Inner Rune Realm
After you established the outer Rune realm you continue with establishing your inner Rune
realm. Later you will be capable of establishing your inner Rune realm without establishing
the outer Rune realm first. If you do so at present, the effects will be more on a mental level. If
for some reason you cannot set up an outer realm, light a least a candle as a focal point
or miniature Rune realm and draw the eighteen Runes around it. Failure to properly establish
an outer Rune realm can easily lead to failure in beginning Runic work!
You shape your inner Rune realm with your powers of imagination. Within yourself you set up
a workspace. In this space you see the Runes around yourself. You know of the connection of
both, the inner and outer Rune realms, with the Rune realm of creation.
You need to practice so that you can establish your inner Rune realm. You continue as follows:
1. Bring yourself in a comfortable position. If you do more than practice, set a circle of
Runes around yourself as an outer Rune realm.
2. Relax your body and mind. You may use some form of progressive relaxation. Much better
yet, use methods autogenic training. These methods are superior to the progressive
relaxation methods.
3. Imagine yourself being in a place that you consider to be appropriate for the inner Rune
realm. This place may be a peaceful clearing in the woods, perhaps with a brook running
through it. It may be on a quiet beach, on to of a mountain, in an old temple, or anything else
that suits you. This place is your place of power and you are the ruler of this your universe.
Once you have established your inner Rune realm, you see yourself fully protected. This
protection connects with the protective measures in your outer Rune realm (the bubble). In
your inner Rune realm, you imagine a circle of Runes around yourself. These Runes may be
giant stones, wooden staves, crystals, or anything else on which the Runes are inscribed. They
are arranged in the same manner as the Runes in your outer Rune realm.
Sometimes it is helpful to imagine the Runes around yourself in a glowing light. This glowing
light indicates that the Runes draw their charge from the realms of creation. This charge flows
over to the Runes of the outer realm. Being the Rune master of the universe that you
have established in this way, you are aware that you are its absolute ruler. Better yet, surround
the Runes with light that pulsates. This way the Runes get their own life much faster!
After you have established your inner Rune realm, you may operate from there on a purely
mental level. If your outer Rune realm is also present, then you keep awareness of the inner
Rune realm present and you can now begin with any Runic, or other, ritual of your choice.
It is necessary that you practice the establishing of your inner Rune realm until you have
mastered it to the extent that you can establish it within a few seconds. To reach this point,
the mastery of autogenic training is far more advantageous than the usual progressive
relaxation methods.
Body postures and hand positions of the Runes.
By now you should know that Runes are creative energies that connect with simple structures.
In other words, specific structures will trigger Runic energies from the realms of creation.
The graphic representation of each Rune fits the hexagon with the three inscribed diameters.
This figure is often referred to as the World Crystal.
The realm of structures, however, is not limited solely to structures that we can draw with a
pencil. Structure appears to us in many forms in any sensory perception to which we are able
and in any combination of sensory perception.
Therefore, if we have a system of structural representations such as the Runic alphabet,
the cabbalistic system, or the Tarot, we can express the same structural system in a myriad
of media other than pencil and paper.
You know already of a few of the structures that give you access to Runic energies:
The graphical outline that fits the hexagon with the three inscribed diameters.
The Runic sounds that you can express with your voice, i.e., the system of Runic mantras.
The connection with the field that surrounds the Earth. This connection is the basis of a
natural zodiac of 18 creative energies.
The connection with the numeric system that ascribes one specific number to each Rune.
You need to learn other structures that connect with the Runes. Among the most important are:
Runic sound pitches that are expressed with a Runic scale: Eighteen creative energies within
the octave.
Runic colors that connect with the spectrum of colors. Red for FA through red-violet for GIBOR.
A connection with the periodic system of elements: 2 - 8 - 8 - 18 - 18!
A system of smells, as expressed by specific Runic incenses.
Hand positions that connect with specific Runic energies.
Body postures that you can use to draw and project Runic energies.
Specific breathing rhythms that connect with Runes.
Poems and Songs that connect with Runes.
And a lot more! The imagination of the Rune Master is the limit!
In the following you will learn about body postures and hand positions of Runes. This way
of expressing Runes is a very powerful method to gain access to their creative energies.
Any combination of Runic structures will enhance the effect of the Rune. Therefore, if you
visualize the graphic shape of the Rune in the color of the Rune while you chant the mantra of
the Rune, you will have more power available than you would have by visualization alone. If,
along with this, you practice the body posture of the Rune while you have the exact sound pitch
of the Rune played in the background, you gain even more power. Add to this a good amount of
life energy (see the course "Magic of the Future" where you learn how to perceive and direct
life energies) and you will be ready for a magical action so powerful that hardly anything
can withstand it!
Body and hand postures connect you with the Runic energy they represent. You draw Runic
energy into yourself and into the space that surrounds you when you practice a body or
hand posture. These postures establish a direct link to the Runic realms of creation. You are
the Rune while your body is in a posture that represents it.
Body postures of Runes are very powerful tools in a ceremonial setting when several persons
stand in such a way that they form the graphical outline of the Rune on the floor.
In the following you will learn the hand and body postures of the Runes from FA, UR, IS, and MAN.
The Rune FA
Body Posture: Standing upright, with the feet together, you point both arms forward and upward
at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. The left arm is slightly higher than the right arm.
Both palms are open to the front, drawing in energy.
Hand Position: The left arm points straight up. The thumb and ring finger form the two
side-branches of the Rune FA. The other fingers point upward.
The Rune UR
Body Posture: Bending over, your arms and fingertips point toward the ground.
Hand Position: Practice with the left or with the right hand.
Position #1: Form the U-shape with your fingers. The open end of the U is pointing
downward. Hold the hand approximately 8 inches from the center between your eyes.
Position #2: Thumb and index finger shape the UR pointing downward. The other fingers point
in the same direction as the index finger.
The Rune IS
Body Posture: Standing upright, your feet touch each other, the arms hang down on the sides.
Variation: Same position, but the arms point upward, with the palms facing each other.
Hand Position: Make a fist, with the index finger pointing upward.
The Rune MAN
Body Posture: Both arms are stretched upward to the side, at an angle of 30 degrees. You feel
the influx of energy on both sides. Direct the energy to the ground.
Variation: Kneeling, sit on your heels. The arms take the same position.
Hand Position: Thumb, index and middle fingers shape Man.
Rune Mantras
A very powerful way of harnessing the creative energies of the Runes is the singing of
Rune mantras. Especially the beginning student of Runes will experience the power of
Runic energies in a very short time when she or he practices the singing of the mantras of
Runes that are in harmony with the student's personality.
For a small fee we can derive your personal Runes from your name and birth data.
To sing Runes is to sing mantras of power. Once you sing a Rune consciously and the correct
way, then you turn on a switch that gives you access to the transcendental energies of the
Rune. This will happen whether it is your intention or not. Then the Runes will communicate to
you gradually how you can manage and how you can use these energies, provided you
are spiritually ready to accept the Runes and to overcome the bondage of the self
imposed limitations and restrictions of the world tree. Once in tune with the creative energies
(yes, this takes some practice!) you may harness them for your goals. Singing Runes will
advance you on your path to mastery of these powerful creative energies. The KOR tape on
Rune mantras will help you pronounce the Runes the correct way. This tape also contains
additional valuable hints of how to trigger Runes by singing their mantras.
Practice of the Rune Fa
You should use the following practice for all eighteen Runes. It will bring you in contact with
the realm of the Rune and with its creative energies. You proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that there is no undesirable outside interference.
2. Sit in a comfortable position.
3. Bring yourself into a relaxed and meditative state.
4. Establish your inner Rune realm.
5. Sing "fffffffffffaaaa" while strongly visualizing the outline of the Rune Fa.
6. Say the Song of Fa (see at the end of this lesson) in a low, murmuring, voice.
7. While you murmur you see yourself in your inner Rune realm.
8. Imagine that this inner Rune realm is filled with the energy of Fa.
9. See the symbol of Fa in your inner Rune realm.
10. Imagine that more and more energy of Fa flows into your inner rune realm.
11. Stand up and practice the body position of Fa.
12. Sing the mantra of FA ("ffffffaaaaaa") five times while you draw the energies of FA through
the palms of your hands into your body.
After this practice sit down and wait for thoughts and insights to come and feelings to develop.
You may get some body sensations of your inner eye may see pictures. Perhaps sounds manifest
in your inner ear. It is not necessary that you dwell on any of these experiences. Should there
be less of an effect than you anticipated you need not worry. Keep practicing!
After a few minutes of meditation you should imagine that the energies of Fa that surround
you drain into the ground and flow back to the realms of creation. This practice of grounding
all surplus energy is a good way to avoid overcharging yourself and the space around yourself.
As you keep practicing your understanding of the realm of the Rune will increase.
Exercises:
The following is a set of exercises that you should practice before you continue to study your
next lesson.
1. Murmur the Song of Fa in a good setting, at least twice a week.
2. Practice the body posture and hand position of FA and feel the energies in your body.
3. Learn to establish your inner Rune realm.
4. Practice FA as described in the previous chapter.
5. Draw the Rune FA with full attention. Put it on the well of a Chi Generator. Turn the
generator on and run it at a speed of 7.83 Hz. If you do not have a chi generator, call me for a
free hookup.
6. Send your progress report to your Rune Master and write about your first experiences with
this course.
The Rune Songs
by Karl Hans Welz
The Song of FA
FA -- Today I strengthen my initiative.
FA -- I know the songs that no wise one knows
And none of the children of men
The first song is Help. Help it will
Against anguish, sorrows, and all distress!
FA -- Today I am beginning a new life. Today I am beginning to help myself and others with the powers of the Runes.
FA -- Today the purifying fires of FA burn away my old ego that has suffered failure and defeats for too long a time.
No longer need I be at the mercy of blind fate!
FA -- Today I am born anew. Out of its ashes the phoenix of my new ego arises. Now I am ready, willing, and worthy,
to master my life and my destiny.
FA -- Rune of the beginning! You mark the beginning of my new path to mastery of the unlimited powers of the Runes.
FA -- Today I open the gates to the workshop of creation. Today I open the gates to the deep levels from which I can
shape and reshape fate. No longer do I tolerate failure, suffering, illness, loneliness, hostility, and other miseries as a way
of life. Today, like the phoenix, I elevate myself from the ashes of my old ego to fly to the loftiest heights; to heights of
which my old ego did not even dare to dream.
FA -- I am born again from the ashes of my old ego and I know that my psychic powers increase with every day. I know
that my understanding of the Runes grows and that the powers of the Runes will cause the changes of destiny that I
truly desire. This is so because I am willing, ready, and worthy to accept the Rune wisdom from the realms of creation. Now
I am ready to make this wisdom my way of life.
FA -- Today I am aware that I am not alone in my striving. I am accepted in the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune
Masters whose spiritual vibrations are channeled to me.
FA -- Today I know that this Brotherhood will assist me in all my endeavors, be they intellectual, spiritual, emotional,
or material.
FA -- I know that I am at the beginning of a journey that will lead me into the mysterious realms of the Rues. Step by step
will I become used to the powers of each Rune. I will learn to use the creative forces of the Runes wisely. I am going to be
a worthy member of the Brotherhood. Soon I am going to be a Rune Master. Soon I am going to be master of my
destiny. Soon I am going to be master of destiny.
FA -- The purifying fires of FA cleanse me so that I can stride my path to mastership of Runes unencumbered by my
old restrictions and self imposed limitations.
FA -- FA means help! It is help that leads me away from old wounds, sorrow, and misery, into a happy new life.
FA -- I am at the beginning of my understanding of the language of the Runes. This is a language that is not words. This is
a language that reaches to levels much deeper than words. I will learn to act creatively upon my universe from these levels.
FA -- As a member of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters, I make a solemn oath that I am going to guard
the Runic secrets like precious stones. Never will I allow that these secrets are divulged to persons who are not ready to
accept these precious mysteries.
FA -- At this beginning of my Rune practice I make a solemn oath that from now on out nothing will retard my new
life's growth. I will practice Runes at a regular basis. I understand that the murmuring of their songs will increase
my understanding of the Runes. This murmuring, or runeing, will channel the Rune powers into me. When Runeing I will
not focus on words nor on the meanings of the words that I am murmuring, because there is no need that I
intellectually understand the meaning of these words at that time of murmuring. When murmuring I am focusing on the
deeper content and meaning of the song. This meaning is beyond the words that carry it. I know that my Runeing opens me
up to the realms of creation-eternal. As a result I will be capable to harness the Rune powers with ease.
FA -- Rune of All-father! Rune of the Father-God of the worlds! Rune of the ever present creator of the universe! Rune of
the One Who Time-Lessly Creates at the Roots!
FA -- Rune of the beginning that opens the gate to the realms of creation wherefrom I can change my own fate and the fate
of others.
FA -- I am beginning to create my worlds and my universe.
FA -- Rune of creation in spirit!
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FA -- With every day my understanding of the hidden meanings of the Runes increases. FA teaches me that I am the
creative potential of my universe. FA teaches me that I am the spark that sets creation in motion. FA teaches me that I am
the one who forges my fate.
FA -- I experience the sacred and purifying fires of the roots of creation.
FA -- Today Im beginning a new life.
The Song of UR
UR -- Today I increase my perception of causes.
UR -- A second I know: It is useful for people
Who practice the healing hand.
It chases disease and all pain
It cures hurts and all wounds.
UR -- Today I strengthen my healing powers. Healing for me, healing for others, healing for groups, healing for
nations, healing for the planet.
UR -- I learn to recognize the true cause of disease and I cure disease at its roots.
UR -- Today I strengthen my powers of healing adverse destiny and to bring about good fate to the universe.
UR -- Today I am looking at the root of all things. I am looking at the true cause of all things. I am looking at the origin
and root of creation-eternal. I am looking at UR as being the Rune of All-Mother-God. With UR I am at the original cause
of all things, I am at the cause of causes, I am the cause of causes. UR is Mother-God whom I have found within myself
and who is my origin, my root, and my cause of causes.
UR -- My experience of UR brings me in touch with the timeless root of times. In UR is the eternal Now, the cause of light
and life, the root of eternity and immortality, the root of creation and mother of all things there are.
UR -- Today I experience the true core of my own being.
UR -- With practice of UR I am gaining access to the root laws of nature and life. I am gaining an understanding beyond
words about the inner workings of the causes of life and destinies and of the caring physician of karma. UR heals me into
a new life. It purifies and it heals old wounds. UR teaches me to heal. It gives me abundance in everything and stability
to persist. I give and I receive.
UR -- The roots of the universe reach deep into myself. I enjoy my Runeing for it gives me the power to recognize the roots
of all action, of all light and life and of the eternal Now. Deeper and deeper is my experience of the roots of being, of
the causes of causes, of All-Mother-God within me, of All-Mother-God-Me.
THE SONG OF THORN
THORN -- Today I strengthen my ability to project
THORN
A third song is mine: If urgency tells
To tie the opponents with magic
Then I blunt the steel of my foes
So that their swords will not cut any more.
THORN -- Rune of the Hammer of THOR
THORN -- I learn to use Thor's Hammer wisely and responsibly. Now I know that with THORN I can project my
initiative into action. There is no action known without reaction. With THORN, I am aware of the inner meaning of the
play of opposites. THORN opens up my understanding of re-action to action. Death follows life, new birth follows
death, when perceived from within the confines of time. When perceived from beyond time, then all of this is part of the
same process, all is part of the same existence. I am opening up to the hidden meaning of opposites. Light and shadow
co-exist, day and night co-exist, waxing and waning co-exist, life and death co-exist. Opposites emerge when the wheels
of time are in motion, when the wheel of life is in motion. THORN leads me to an elevated level where action and reaction are equally and eternally present. When I look at the planet Earth from outer space, then one half is day, one half
is night. For the person who lives on this planet, day follows night and night follows day. For the person who has elevated
him or herself beyond the wheels of life, life and death are equally present, change is no longer threatening. With THORN,
I experience the rotating powers of the universe, from which opposites are born.
THORN -- The pulse of life and death appears to me like the bouncing between two opposites when I am at the level of
my material universe and within the narrow confines of space-time. When I put myself beyond those limiting confines with
the help of THORN, then this pulse appears to me as two sides, or expressions, of ONE and the same phenomenon.
Apparent sequences of opposites become ONE when I am at this level. THORN gives me the power to wisely decide for
one or the other of the opposites, according to need. Acting from the realms outside of space-time, THORN reaches the
pulse of ONE phenomenon at whichever point desired.
THORN -- My will to act responsibly is awakened. With THORN, I am ready to participate in the eternal act of creation
from beyond the confines of space-time. With THORN, I create in the realms of the spirit as well as in the material realms.
THORN -- My awareness of the eternal cycle of reincarnation is awakened, so is my awareness of the eternal cycles of
waxing and waning, of becoming and un-becoming.
THORN -- I am aware that I can direct Rune energies. THORN dynamizes into action my Runeing.
THORN -- More and more I recognize my true goals and I am increasingly capable of projecting action upon these goals.
I know that the fruit of consistent wise action is success. I am aware that strongest powers are within the Rune Realms
of Creation. I can trigger these powers at will. As a member of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters, I can
draw from a powerful channel of Rune energies. I can draw from a channel and pool of power, which roots in the work
of Rune Masters of the past, present, and future. I am part of it and I belong to them. I am very thankful for such
powerful assistance and I promise that I will contribute to this pool of cosmic energies according to my means and capabilities.
THORN -- I experience the very basis of creative action and projection. I experience the very basis of my action of
creation-eternal. With this action, I tie adverse karma with action, and I blunt the sword of my fate. This action redeems
me from the wheels of eternal returns and it elevates me to the spheres beyond.
THORN -- Today I strengthen my ability to project.
THE SONG OF OS
OS -- Today I strengthen my capability to bring things into manifestation.
OS -- Today I am ready to accept the gifts of the Creator of the Universe.
OS -- A fourth song I know: Should an enemy put
A tie onto pliable limbs;
Then I speak the spell, the shackles break from the feet
And the fetters from the hands.
OS -- FA provides the will to change karma; UR gives power to recognize causes of karma; THORN gives skill to
project action upon karmic ties; and OS breaks karmic ties. Joyfully I can experience freedom from the shackles of
the material world.
OS -- My mind is free, my soul is free, my body is free, my spirit is free. OS elevates me above the crowds.
OS -- Now I am ready to truly accept the material benefits of health, peace of mind, and prosperity. I free myself, and I am
free from material restriction, from material bonds. I realize that whenever I am free from material illusion, then
matter becomes my servant. As I am not attached to matter, matter attaches itself to me. The fruits of my Runeing come
into manifestation. My work with Runes brings harvest on all planes. My practice with Runes became part of my
personality. Now I am accepting, with OS, the powers that I receive through the channels of the Great, Time-less
Brotherhood of Rune Masters.
OS -- I am experiencing a continuous increase of my psychic powers. With every day, I experience new strength. I
experience the breaking of the ties of my attachment to the material world. I recognize the narrow point of view that I used
to have and which bound me to the material planes. Now I can see the worlds with the eyes of a freed human being. I can
see the world with the eyes of a human being that is beyond the restrictions and attachments of the space-time bound
material world as most humans experience it. Now I can see the world with the spiritual eyes of a Rune Master. This
psychic sight increases with every day, and so I will reap a thousand fold harvest.
OS – Now I can project OS to all those who truly desire freedom. I can project OS to those who desire freedom so much
that, once they obtained it, they will never again look for new attachments nor for self-imposed restrictions. OS gives me
the power to say, "I am free" and to be free at this very instant. It breaks the bondage of my soul. OS makes me aware of
my psychic powers that operate in a space beyond the restrictions of space-time. Nothing will impede those powers
from developing and increasing. I am using these psychic powers responsibly with the attitude of an unattached and
free person.
OS -- With OS, I am capable of accepting and receiving the highest and finest astral and mental vibrations. I am learning
to perceive these vibrations. I am learning to use and to modify them by operating from the Rune Realms.
OS -- Rune of the mouth that accepts and ingests wisdom. Rune of the cosmic receptor within myself. Rune of
acceptance. Rune of manifestation. The power that I enjoy as a result of being born in the spirit helps me to break all
ties. This power helps me to rid myself from all unnecessary attachments. This power frees me from all adverse forces.
OS -- OS gives me the power of convincing speech. The fascinating power of my words grows continuously. As I
accept truth, so I will profess truth to the world. The power of my Runeing increases with every day. The results of
my Runeing become manifest in the material world, to which world I no longer need to be attached. Happiness, peace of
mind, prosperity and love I give and I receive. OS brings into manifestation these changes that I truly desired and
which therefore I willed into being, recognized their causes, and projected from the realms of creation. OS brings the fruit
of action that I projected.
OS -- I am aware that I am benefiting from the blessings of a great spiritual heritage. I am experiencing freedom
and fulfillment of my true wishes.
OS -- Rune of acceptance. Rune of giving.
THE SONG OF RIT
RIT -- Today I strengthen my skill in Rune ceremonials
RIT -- This I know as a fifth: If in hostile flight
An arrow shoots into the crowd;
No matter how it threatens, I block its force
By grasping it tightly with the look of my eyes.
RIT -- I am aware that skillful visualization is at the roots of successful ceremonials and rituals. Whatever I grasp tightly
with the look of my inner eye is bound to have a powerful effect upon the realms of Runes.
RIT -- In RIT, I recognize cosmic laws that I can use wisely. Here I recognize the connections that exist between Runes
and the material and conscious effects that I intend to achieve. Increasingly I become aware of the many hidden
connections and symbolisms that help me in my designing of effective rituals. My persistent practice with Runes
and especially my Runeing do increase my wisdom of the true meaning of all rituals, of their common functioning principle.
RIT -- With the help of visualization, I am forming within myself a space from within which I can successfully work
with Runes. I am the center of this space, which is my inner Rune realm. I am aware that this space connects me with
the universe of the Runes. I am aware that this space is my own workshop of creation into which I can draw at will the tools
of creation: the energies of the Runes. Within this space, I am working with Runes, and this work has a powerful effect
upon the other levels of experience, all the way down to the material levels. Even when I not consciously aware of this space,
I am always in contact with it when I work with Runes.
RIT -- I am aware that at the root of successful ceremonial is an inner space from which I am operating. In this space, I
am harnessing Rune energies whenever I need them. With RIT, I am giving ceremonial substance to the realm of Runes
within myself.
RIT -- In RIT, I recognize the cosmic laws that are at the basis of ceremonials. I recognize the links between Runes and
the world of phenomena. I become aware of the many hidden connection symbolisms that I can use to design
effective ceremonials. I am aware of the common denominator that links ceremonials and rituals of all religions. My
persistent work with Runes will increase my wisdom of true meaning of all ceremonials.
THE SONG OF K A
KA --Today I strengthen my power and skills.
KA -- A sixth one is mine: Should a warrior try
To hurt me with the roots of soft wood:
This warrior who awakens the hatred in me
Shall be struck before he can hurt me.
KA -- With KA, I am aware of the infinite potential of my skills. With KA, I effectively put into action my skills. KA
shows me ACTION IN CREATION. KA is will which is aware of its capability and strength.
KA -- KA is my Rune of skills and mastership of the occult sciences. I am part of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of
Rune Masters because of my knowledge of mysteries, and this my knowledge is skill and strength: Virtues which I
am acquiring now as a member of the Brotherhood; virtues which are mine when I look upon myself from beyond the
confines of space-time.
KA -- My powers are mine. I know that I will possess all the powers of a true Rune Master. Looking from beyond the
narrow confines of space-time, I am aware that I AM a Rune Master. My certain future of being a Rune Master with powers
to work with Runes has impact upon my present study and work with Runes. With Runes, it is like with other skills that I
have already acquired and mastered. Sometimes I am using such a skill, while at other times I may not even be
consciously aware that I possess such a skill. Yet the power of such a skill is present at all times, in all time.
KA -- Runes are like walking or logical thinking. When very young, I was not capable of walking and of logical thinking,
yet, as a human being, I was already a walking and thinking being.
KA -- When I am looking at myself from a time-less point of view, then I am aware of what I have been, of what I
am presently, and of what I am going to be. All of this, past, present, and future, I AM.
KA -- I am strength. I am aware of my powers as a Rune Master, for I am striding with large steps toward this goal,
and nothing will block my progress, for I am drawing from sources of infinite energies that emanate from the Rune
Realms. With KA, I am aware of my ties with the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters of the past, present, and
of the future. I am aware that I am part of this brotherhood. I am drawing energies from this source, and I skillfully am
using those powers.
KA -- Rune of the king-magician, Rune of the ONE who is capable.
KA -- Skills and power open me up to experience the higher mysteries of the universe. KA is my key to high
knowledge, wisdom, and power. KA is my powerful protection against ill wishes. I am aware of balancing cosmic justice,
and I am capable of transforming this knowledge into skill. KA provides me with intuition, with inspiration, and it
connects me with the universe. Drawing Runes from the realms of creation, I project Runes into my universe, and I
know where they have the greatest power of action. KA elevates me to the highest levels. It allows me to experience
higher polarities and vibrations. My skills and my power increase in every aspect.
KA -- Tuning into KA, I become able, skilled, and a Master. My courage increases, for I am aware of my strength and of
my skills. I feel free and light.
KA -- I am able to do what I want to do, for the highest skills are given to me through the channels of KA. KA is my key
to cosmic knowledge and to knowledge concerning the workshop of Creation. KA is my key to cosmic wisdom and to
powers of cosmic dimensions.
KA -- Today I increase my power and my skills.
THE SONG OF HAGAL
HAGAL -- Today I reach out into the universe.
HAGAL -- A seventh I know: Should the hall blaze high in flames above all the people; no mater how it burns, I save
them all: This magic I know to perform.
HAGAL -- Vault of the universe. There are times when I have a desire for something: a desire so strong that I am no
longer aware of my connection with the universe as a whole. Such desire used to burn me to ashes of one-sided, blind,
karma that was caused by one-sidedness and by blindness. Now, I am realizing that life pervades the entire universe, that
there is nothing one-sided, and nothing in isolation. Now, I am aware that connectedness is at the basis of the multifaceted shape of the universe.
HAGAL -- It allows me to grasp the whole picture of my experience. True, I will not perceive everything, but I am aware of
the infinite many connections that each experience carries within.
HAGAL -- It teaches me the mystery of the Rune of the Cosmos, or the world crystal, which pervades everything. It shows
me the creative flowing structure that encompasses everything. HAGAL is the symbol of the Great architect of the worlds.
HAGAL -- Today I reach out into the universe. No longer will I burn as a result of narrow, limited, and blind, desires.
With hundreds of arms, I am reaching out to everything, in all directions of the universe, in all its dimensions. I am
with HAGAL, Rune of the worlds, around which material, etheric, astral, mental, and spiritual planes are swirling
in everlasting dance.
HAGAL -- Symbol of the Great Brotherhood of Rune Masters which draws from all corners of the universe the energies
that they transfer to me.
HAGAL -- Rune of the tree of life, Rune of the world-ash, YGGDRASIL, representing the threefold being.
HAGAL -- Hieroglyph of the Great Architect who keeps the worlds in motion. Rune of the zodiac and mother of
Runes. HAGAL brings me in contact with my spiritual guide, or Higher Self, it brings me in contact with the
mediator between macrocosm and microcosm, between man and the universe. The universe reaches into me.
HAGAL -- With HAGAL, I am connected with my Creator; I am ONE with my Creator. Creator of the Universe,
Creator Within. Symbol of unity, symbol of Oneness, symbol of being one with the divine, symbol of myself rotating
around my own axis, symbol of the everlasting dance of the worlds which rotate around their axis. I am ONE with the
forces that keep the universe in motion. HAGAL's powers give me protection and harmony, they protect me from the fires
of limiting desires, and from the fires of desires of limitations. No longer will fire harm me. I know how to engrave
HAGAL in zinc, or how to dynamize Jupiter with HAGAL. I am conscious of being ONE with the Divine, inside myself,
and outside myself. HAGAL gives my spiritual power and wisdom.
HAGAL -- I am learning to take care of my universe within myself and consequently I learn to take care of my universe
outside myself and to have impact upon my environment and upon destiny.
HAGAL -- The All-caring and all-encompassing creative power of HAGAL redeems me from the cross of matter. It shows
me the mediator between man and god and it provides me with my guide and guidance.
HAGAL -- In HAGAL I experience the holy mother of the Runes, which has in it the seed of the power of all Runes.
HAGAL -- Maintaining forces of the universe, stream to me;
HAGAL -- Caring forces of the universe, act within me;
HAGAL -- Caring powers of the universe, act through me!
THE SONG OF NOD
NOD -- Today I begin to dissolve my karmic ties.
NOD -- An eighth one is mine: Quite useful to hear
For all the people in danger and need.
Should hatred arise between man and man:
This I settle fast.
NOD -- Rune of the Norn who spins the threads of destiny. Rune of karmic ties which I can dissolve when I am aware of
my powers as a Rune Master.
NOD -- More and more I am aware of my karmic debts in my lives, and what these debts signify. I am looking forward
to settle all my accounts so that I can progress unencumbered by old karmic debts. I can settle these accounts not the way
my old ego did who was helplessly exposed to blind fate and time, but I am settling these accounts as a new person who
is working knowingly in the network of karma and time, which I am understanding better with every new day. I am getting
the best results out of settling these old karmic accounts.
NOD -- Rune of karmic need that makes me aware of what I perform best in this present life. It gives me insights of how
I make the best use of the tremendous potentials that my karma contains.
NOD -- Rune of karmic law which I accept and which governs and structures my life and actions . . . and which I
am increasingly capable to structure. I am aware of Divine justice which balances. I give and I receive.
NOD -- karmic law brought me to participate in Runic work, to become again part of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of
Rune Masters, of which I am a member, past, present, and future.
NOD -- I am aware that by being conscious of my karmic debts, discord, hostility, and hate can be overcome.
NOD -- It leads me to truth and to be part of a Great Cosmic Order.
NOD -- From now on out, I am using my karma, I am fighting it no longer. I am living my karma consciously. Awakening
in NOD awakens my new powers within myself; it opens the hidden channel within my heart, and I am open to the voice of
the Creator of the worlds. NOD brings me the protection of spiritual realms. AEPANDI NAM.
NOD -- With NOD I am capable to penetrate the webs of fate and times, I am capable to recognize my destinies, and,
most important, to experience how my destiny is shaped. Visions will come to me which, at first, can be flash backs,
and which will develop into memories of the past lives later, and into memories of potential past and future destinies.
NOD -- As a result, I am longer exposed to blind destiny as it comes to me, and I am capable of shaping this destiny.
Instead of fighting karma, I am able to consciously live it, and, with the Rune of the Norn, to responsibly shape it. More
and more I am master of my karma.
THE SONG OF IS
IS -- Today I am aware of my true ego, of my true person.
IS -- A ninth one is mine: If danger is out in the sea;
To protect my dear ship
I conjure the wind on the billowing floods
And I sing into slumber the sea.
IS -- Practicing IS, I become increasingly aware of the symbolic meanings of the Rune Songs, and of the evocative powers
that these songs contain.
IS -- In IS I recognize the Rune that gives me power over myself and over others. Runeing helps me to sing into
slumber wildly gusting thoughts that bring into uncontrolled motion the sea of emotions. IS helps me control my emotions.
IS helps me to quiet down emotionally charged thoughts. Thoughts and emotions calm, they become my tool of power.
IS -- With IS, I discover my true Self, my true personality, devoid of distractions, just as the hermit rids himself of all
outside distractions to find himself and to know himself. He finds his true person. More and more I am aware of where
that which is conscious comes from. I am increasingly aware of that which creates, and how it works in the Rune realms
of creation. More and more I am aware of the decisive force of myself as being distinct from what I am perceiving as
my environment. No longer will I be distracted by childish nonsense and infantilistic behavior of many grown up
people, which behavior is part of the make up of that which we give the name of "civilization."
IS -- Symbol of the ego in the macrocosm. I am aware of being a conscious leader. Symbol of the ONE who connects to
unity everything that is created in the universe. Symbol of Divine Love that is active in all which exists, which
penetrates everything and which unifies all beings.
IS -- Symbol of the unicorn of the worlds, symbol of the axis of the world tree, symbol of the magical wand that expresses
the absolute will. More and more my ego is strengthened, more and more my power to rule myself and my
environment increases, more and more my powers increase.
IS -- With IS, I direct cosmic streams from above to below, and from below to above. IS is my will which brings cosmic
forces to manifest in the material planes.
IS -- With IS, I gain power over myself, which gives me power over my environment.
IS -- Beyond space-time, I am time-lessly connected with the Divine power which rules the universe. IS brings this power
to manifest. I am drawing power from the deepest depths, from the spheres of the Earth, and from the highest heights, from
the spheres of superior worlds, from both sources of spiritual and psychic life.
IS -- Connecting with Heaven and Earth, I am antenna for the rays of original power.
IS -- I polarize the forces above and below, so that those forces bring calmness, strength, and power.
IS -- Self-conscious, I am connecting myself with the Universal Will. Self-conscious, I tune into the stream of Divine
Will. Vibrating in the original force field of the Will of the Worlds, I am ONE with this Will.
IS -- One with the Universal Will, I AM ruler over myself and over my environment, filled with power and harmony.
IS -- I am a radiating force field of Divine Will.
THE SONG OF AR
AR -- Today I am reframing my mind.
AR -- A tenth one I know:
When ill-witching spirits
Fly high in the air.
I shall cause them to turn
Back to their homes,
Deprived of their covers;
Back to their homes,
Bewildered their minds.
AR -- Today I experience Light, Light which clarifies what I am doing, and why I am doing it. Light that is shed on
old patterns that kept defeating me in the past. Light that uncovers the ghosts of the past who determined so much my action.
I recognize those ghosts for what they are and I adjust my action accordingly.
AR -- Today I am reframing my patterns of action. I recognize those of my reactions that have no longer any valid
function and I am substituting them with new, more appropriate, more useful, modes of behavior. No longer has the spell
of unconscious complexes any power over me. I am aware of the Light. I am bathing body, soul, and spirit in it.
AR -- The original Solar fire cleanses me, and I open up to wisdom and beauty. Free from the weight of old and
worthless patterns I am rising eagle-like into the heights of a spiritual existence.
AR -- I am a person of the Sun, I am carrier of the Light, I am a priest of the Sun, I am ONE with Arahari, the spiritual
Sun, and the cosmos.
AR -- With AR, I am reaching initiation in the mysteries of the Solar Christ. AR brings me spiritual salvation, healing
and perfection.
AR -- Symbol of the child of the Sun who elevates itself eagle-like from the bonds of matter, leaving those bonds behind,
and returning to its true home of Light.
AR -- With AR, I am achieving certainty. My doubts dissolve. My daily Runeing of AR sweeps away all ill-witching
spirits, be they from my surroundings or from within myself.
AR -- With AR, I am attracting the life force of Solar energies, of Solar Prana.
AR -- In AR I find the original law of the Light. With AR I overcome all spook, all illusion, all evil magic.
AR -- I am aware of original life-fire. The Light force of AR streams through me.
THE SONG OF S I G
SIG -- I am a winner on all levels.
SIG -- This I know as eleventh:
When I lead
Into battle the friend,
The beloved;
I sing it in his shield:
He will win in battle
And good luck around him
Wherever you look.
SIG -- Rune of Light, Rune of the Sun; Rune of victory and success.
SIG -- Today I am aware that I am succeeding. I am succeeding on my path to become a Rune Master. I am clarifying
that which has been shrouded in mystery. I am dissolving the ties of failure. I am freeing myself. I am victorious. I am
living -- truly living.
SIG -- Symbol of my soul on its path from God to God. From Oneness to Oneness. It emanates from God and it returns
to Oneness, after it has been victorious over material bondage.
SIG -- Shining Light of the power of the Light. Rune of the lightning. Rune of the power of sending and of emanation.
SIG -- Rune of the victorious god within myself. SIG makes me aware of that which I have been and of that which I will
be. SIG makes me aware of that which I AM seen from a view beyond times.
SIG -- My being conscious of what I AM makes me victorious on all levels. Being conscious of what I AM makes
me overcome material bondages. Being conscious of what I AM -- beyond time -- makes me victorious over everything that
is time-bound.
SIG -- I am aware of that which is eternal. No longer do I need to attach my longing and desires to things that are bound
to time.
SIG -- No longer do I need to be satisfied with temporary success which does not count much when seen from life-eternal.
I recognize true victory that lasts. I know to distinguish this true victory from victory that only counts for a short time, and
I know that such illusion of victory is not worth my efforts.
SIG -- I AM born for victory. I AM born for success. Whatever I do, it is my underlying certainty of Oneness that leads me
to victory. Now I am aware that my temporary victories are built upon a solid foundation of time-less, eternal, victory.
They are built upon the knowledge of who I AM.
SIG -- Once I overcome the material world, then the material world will be my slave. I am determined to use the
material worlds wisely.
SIG -- SIG strengthens my spiritual powers. Thoughts and wishes become reality, since SIG gives me the background
and solid foundation of knowing that I am bound to succeed, and of knowing who I AM.
SIG -- SIG gives me victory over my lower, time-bound ego. I am growing beyond my former personality. It gives me
the Divine power to protect myself and others from bad luck, from worries, hate, and enemies.
SIG -- Spirit of creation is bound to be victorious. The Divine spark within myself is bound to be victorious. I am a winner
on all levels. I will win in the battle of life. I will win in battle.
SIG -- Divine power rules the worlds. I am victorious because I am aware of who I AM.
The Song of TYR
TYR -- I gladly sacrifice my lower ego so that my Self can unfold.
-- A twelfth I know
If I see the hanged man
Shaking in the wind on the tree
Then I cut and stain Runes
Now the warrior talks
And descends from the tree.
TYR -- Suspended from the world tree, attached to karma and exposed to blind forces of nature, I know that my lower ego
is conditioned to attach itself to illusions that distract from my ultimate goal of being Divine.
TYR -- Suspended from the world tree I recognize the Runes as forces of creation! Now I know of the ties that are
self-imposed by my lower ego. I am wounded by the spear of illusion. Sacrificing my lower ego I open up to the
Divine powers of creation. The myth of TYR says of the god self-sacrificing, certain of resurrection and metamorphosis.
TYR -- Rune of awakening into the Higher Self. Rune of Self-affirmation. Rune of unfolding and of eternal change. Rune
of rebirth into the spirit. Rune of victory over the cycle of life and death.
TYR -- Spear of Wodan, symbol of oneness, carrier of life in spirit.
TYR -- Carrier of fertility, growth, becoming, and thriving. Representative of the vortices of spiral-like evolution.
TYR -- TYR opens the worlds beyond and connects with entities that have no material bodies. Being in contact with
worlds beyond the material planes I am beginning to know my former life times and I am learning the lessons thereof. I
am capable to make use of these lessons. TYR frees me from the world tree and the cross of matter. It frees me from
the material restrictions that have accumulated in many lives. I am born again in spirit.
TYR -- Old restrictions bother me no longer. Wealth increases, luck increases, power increases, love increases.
TYR -- Material death is irrelevant. I wandered from incarnation to incarnation, through lives and deaths, through
many changes and many forms. Knowing of this I know that I am alive and that I am!
TYR -- Hammer of Thor! eternally creating original principle of active formation the roots of which lie within myself
and within everything that is created.
The Song of BAR
BAR -- Today I am born again.
BAR -- "A thirteenth I name: when I wetten the Son
The beloved, with holy water;
When he is facing the foe he cannot fall
And no blade can strike him into the dust.
BAR -- Mystery of birth and origin. Mystery of being born again in spirit. Mystery of the eternal song of life.
BAR -- You signify the well of life. You signify the eternal fountain of mankind.
BAR -- In BAR I feel protected and shielded, returning to the depths of the origins where life is pulsing.
BAR -- You lead me to the Mothers and to Mother Earth. In BAR I am aware that there is a higher spiritual life that
is embedded in the universe. It is eternal life that is the blossom of the universe. This blossom brings forth the seeds of
new universes. It is eternal life that is born from the universe. BAR is birth, BAR is the Song of Life, BAR is peace in life
and peace in death. BAR is birth again and again and again.
BAR -- I experience protection in my cycles of life-death.
BAR -- My higher mystical and psychic powers sprout and develop protected by the ever changing pulse of life.
These capabilities are my tools to be more aware of life, where it sprouted from and where it sprouts from eternally.
BAR makes me fully aware of the creative force of life.
BAR -- You give me the certainty of my ultimate freedom from material restriction, freedom from the prison of matter,
and freedom from my own, self-imposed limitations.
BAR -- With BAR I am born again in spirit; I am gaining my inner freedom and my outer independence. This is so because
I am aware that my present life is embedded in the pulsating stream of life. I know that life is beyond times and eternities.
I am aware of my spiritual nature and that this spiritual nature is embedded in the womb of the original mothers. My
spiritual nature unfolds whenever I am aware of my true Self.
BAR -- My life is protected by the hand of the Creator. My life is embedded in MY LIFE. BAR means new life for me. It
is life that is embedded in LIFE.
The Song of LAF
LAF -- Today I experience the Order of the Universe and its laws.
LAF -- A fourteenth I sing
To all the assembled people
And I name the Divine names:
For no one knows the names
Of all Albes and Ases
As well as I do!
LAF -- In ancient times the mythological method helped in the gaining of insights into the workings of the universe on
all levels. It helped to describe that which belonged to psychology. The myths contained symbols that represented the laws
of the universe and their connection with humankind. Today we talk of energies, powers, forces, vibrations, elements,
planes, and entities.
LAF -- In LAF I experience original law. I experience the law of life that keeps the universe in order. I experience Divine
law that we need to follow to be in tune with the universe and to reach the higher planes which are our birthright.
LAF -- I experience the original water of life and law. I experience the waters above which the Divine spirits are floating at
the roots of creation eternal. LAF shows me the continuous flow of a multitude of life and forms that come eternally from
the chaotic realms
LAF -- Rune of continuous initiation that leads me to recognizing the laws of the universe. Life is continuous initiations.
With LAF I am in an excellent position to recognize the eternal laws of life. LAF brings my astral and mental bodies
into perfect harmony towards an inner blessing. With LAF I am blessed with continuous inner illumination, united and
ONE with the Divine.
THE SONG OF MAN
MAN -- Today I experience my elevation beyond matter.
MAN -- I am reaching into the spiritual worlds.
MAN – Matter and life in the worlds are my creation, as is space-time. Matter and space-time have no relevance beyond
my own, self-imposed restrictions. They are shared reality, shared restrictions.
MAN -- A fifteenth I know, that which Volkrast the gnome
Sang by the gates of the day:
To strength for the Aesir, and to force for the Albes,
And to clear my own senses.
MAN -- Rune of the resurrecting and ascending god. Rune which makes me aware of my divinity.
MAN -- Rune of Oneness with Myself.
MAN -- Rune of Divine Magic, symbol of the branches and of the crown of the world tree. Symbol of the god who
ascends after Yule, the winter solstice.
MAN -- In you I experience original magnetism, original Light, substance of eternal Light.
MAN -- Woman and man unite in the trinity of body, soul, and spirit.
MAN -- Rune of increase which protects against hostile influences. Rune which strengthens my Odic protection.
MAN -- With MAN, I strengthen my spiritual energies, and power on all levels. I am receiving the Divine MAN, and I
am experiencing the mystery of MIMIR, or original memories and original knowledge.
MAN -- I find inspiration by drawing spirit into matter after I elevated myself to spirit and Light.
MAN -- Together with YR, MAN gives a key to all Runes. Coming from the worlds beyond matter, MANA flows abundantly.
MAN -- Symbol of ascension to spirit, crown of the world tree, symbol of man.
MAN -- Divine MAN, inspire me. Divine MAN, make me spiritual, Divine MAN, awaken all-wisdom, all-love, all-Light
in me!
MAN -- reveal to me the mysteries of MIMIR, of original memories.
MAN -- Divine Magic is unfolding within me. Positive Creative Forces are awakened in me.
MAN – A word of plenty that fulfills my requests and increases that which is due to me.
MAN -- Rune of the LOGOS which is in manifestation, Rune of the Great Work. I experience the lands of original Light.
Life unfolds and Life radiates outward.
THE SONG OF Y R
YR -- Today I experience the roots of the universe. I am reaching into the roots of the universe. I am reaching into the roots
of the universe and into original matter of any form and description, into matter on any level.
YR -- No MAN without YR, No YR without MAN. MAN and YR, dance of life, dance of the universe, union of CreatorGod with Creator-Goddess.
YR -- A sixteenth I know
To experience the pulse of love with YOU
I sing this, I am aware of the goddess
And HER feelings engulf me.
YR -- Deep mysteries of the pulse of life which is throbbing in my veins, deep mystery of life that is permeating and
animating the universe.
YR -- I experience the roots of changes of all matter, of waxing and waning.
YR -- Rune of the Night, Rune of the Moon, Rune of the threefold goddess.
YR -- Rune of karmic tests which teach me to enjoy life through love, which makes me aware of the pulse of life-eternal.
YR -- I understand the plasticity of matter which overcomes all limitations and bonds. I accept the unfolding universe as
an integral part of mine, yet I am no longer attached to the strict logic with which I tend to perceive my environment
and universe.
YR -- I gain wisdom of handling matter-consciousness in an unattached way. I am aware that what we call matter is
as important as what we call spirit. Understanding the plasticity and ever changing nature of matter allows me to penetrate
the magical mysteries of the goddess.
YR -- Rune of the roots of the world tree, where the three Norns determine the karma of ever-changing appearances of matter.
YR -- I am capable of experiencing the pulse of life, the union of male and female Divine principles: Sacred union that
leads me and YOU to completion, to being ONE with the pulse of life and creation.
YR -- Rune of Gnostic marriage, of cosmic union.
MAN and YR -- they create me, they unify me, and they unify that which was separated.
MAN --YR -- YR -- MAN -- Experience of the judgment of the worlds which is at the roots of new ascent. I am aware that
I am going my path to the highest completion and fulfillment of existence. I am living and continuous interaction of
spirit-matter, will-consciousness on all levels. I overcome my existence as a lonely and isolated human being which I
have been. Man and woman, god and goddess, freed from the curse of separation, have become ONE, united to each
other beyond times, in mystical marriage.
THE SONG OF EH
EH -- Today I am committed in love.
EH -- A seventeenth I know: It is to
Join two lives together in love
With wise law, so that both are
In tune and joined forever.
EH -- I experience ideal love that breaks the barrier of space-time. I experience the power of ideal love. Spirit and
Matter, Will and Consciousness, join into one. I experience time-less eternity beyond the ever changing phenomena of
matter. I experience true matter which is spirit and true spirit which is matter, from which union come forth the many
forms that we experience during our travel in space-time.
EH -- Rune of time-less, eternal, law.
EH -- Rune of permanence of movement, of life, of living love.
EH -- In EH, I experience my twin soul which is there in time-less eternity, in permanence . . . which I know and
recognize when I know and recognize myself as being beyond the confines of space-time and all other limitations.
EH -- It ties me with my partner, both of us to the universe. It makes our union an eternal one.
EH -- The cosmic union makes us full beings. The reach for the spiritual and for the creative-formative seals the union
beyond the times. Two life-worlds, tow ego-pulses, two ego-wills, two individual souls, two pillars of mankind, being ONE
in the natural cosmic law of love and life.
EH -- Brings eternity to my love, it leads us from the TWO to the mystical ONE: The point in the chaos from which
creation sprouts.
EH -- allows me to polarize myself, spiritually and physically, to higher, more encompassing, life. It helps me find my
soul twin. It allows me to accept the highest vibrations of cosmic universal love.
EH -- In EH, I find permanence and eternity in my union. Universal love leads us to higher planes of the worlds. The power
of universal love leads to the sacred merging of two into one.
EH -- ONE in the cosmic stream of EH, we are ONE in eternity beyond times.
EH -- Highest spiritual vibrations of ALL-LOVE stream into us and connect us in permanent love, and lead us to our true YOU!
The Song of GIBOR
GIBOR -- I am the Rune Realm. I am the universe. I am the creative realm of the universe. I am participating in the
creation-eternal of the universe. I am the wheel of life.
GIBOR -- I am creating my universe.
GIBOR -- An eighteenth I learned, but I would not
Let this know just anyone else, for everyone knows
The best for oneself: That which leads to the end of the songs.
Only One is to know, who is in my arms as my lover.
GIBOR -- Giver, God-Everything, God-Universe. I experience the dance of the creator and the created. I am union of
giver and gift!
GIBOR -- Union of two forces, two egos, and One cause.
GIBOR -- Union of all into one and one into all. I am the runic realm from which I am creating the universes. From
this creation I am in a new cycle of Runic experience.
GIBOR -- GIBOR reveals the secret of the lover who is the universe.
GIBOR -- Rune of Divine gifts manifesting in everything, manifesting in the universe. My gift to myself.
GIBOR -- Rune of Oneness with the forces of the universe Oneness with the All-Divine.
GIBOR -- Being One in Two, we experience All in One.
GIBOR -- GIBOR and Gea, Gibur and Gyfa, two forces, two souls, One being, One and Creating, unified in cosmic
ecstatic joy. A new cycle emerges which is One.
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The Rune UR
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome!
I assume that you have studied thoroughly the lesson of FA. Before you continue now with
this lesson it is important that you did have established your inner Rune realm and that you are
now capable of establishing it whenever you desire to do so. Should you have met any difficulties
in establishing your inner Rune realm or in connecting it with the other Rune realms give your
rune master a call or send e-mail. This tape will guide you into establishing your inner Rune
realm. I do not assume that you have any problems with your outer realm.
You should also have sent your progress report to your Rune master, mail or e-mail. Include in
this progress report your experiences of Runic practice that you would like to share.
About the Rune UR
UR is the second Rune of the Sacred Futhork. It brings you in touch with the All-MotherGod principle while FA brought you in touch with the All-Father-God principle. UR represents
the creative principles of the causes of space-time, dimensions, and existence.
This creative principle reaches into the realms of causes of causes, or threshold to chaos. UR
can truly be called the space-less and time-less root of space-time.
Being the roots, UR is the perfect Rune for healing on all levels and planes. This is so because
UR allows you to modify any problem at the root of its causes, especially after you have learned
to work with Runes on the non-verbal levels.
More about Runes
Before I continue with the specifics of UR, I want to share with you some more thoughts about
the Runes of the Sacred Futhork.
Quite often I refer to the Runes as being triggers that will communicate their meanings and
effects with you on a non verbal level. These characteristics, of course, represent only one set
of aspects of the Runes. In this respect, Runes have an important characteristic. Regardless
how much you describe of them, there will always be things that you can still learn from
them. Whatever descriptions of Runes you may produce, this description will never be all
that Runes are.
Runes are energies of creation that operate from the un-speakable objective realms of
creation. They belong to realms that lie beyond the universe that most human beings are used
to describe with their words and logic. Runes are truly beyond all known concepts of the
universe and beyond all known mappings of the universe. It does not matter how you see Runes
at the time when you work with them. You may see them as energies, as triggers of energies,
as spiritual entities, as gods (as long as you do not fall in the trap of actually worshipping them
-- leave that to the Odinists!), as mantras, or as a combination of all of this. Runes will still
remain beyond any verbal descriptions that the human mind could produce. Therefore
Runic practice and Runic experience reach into realms that are beyond description and
beyond words. They are on the un-speakable objective levels of creative reality. For this reason,
it is considerably more important to practice Runes than to describe them. With practice you
will connect with the creative realms of each Rune.
Every Rune connects with worlds of creation and formation. Therefore you may expect
material results that correspond to the meanings of a specific Rune whenever you work with
this Rune. Practice with the Runes will teach you soon that the most powerful methods of magic
are also the ones that are the simplest ones. In fact, most powerful methods are of such
a simplicity that most people cannot comprehend. As a result of this lack of
comprehension due to simplicity, many persons tend to practice for decades to
acquire skills that they could have mastered within a very short time. Simplicity seems
not to be the thing that the average person can accept easily. The general opinion is that,
for something to be powerful, it ought to be difficult to master. You should be aware of the fact
that the deepest mysteries are often the easiest ones to grasp, but also that these deep
mysteries self protect against misuse and profanation.
Healing and UR
Runic practice is a direct route to your Higher Self. It takes this route through the awakening
of what some Rune magicians refer to as the Odin consciousness within.
The Rune master strives to achieve in a few lifetimes that for which the masses of human beings
on this planet may need thousands of lifetimes. He or she strives to evolve into a higher form
of existence. For this pursuit, the creative powers of the Runes are an ideal tool. This is
so, because the energy of the Runes brings you in contact with the creative forces of the universe.
At present our planet is on a relatively low stage of its evolution. This low stage is also a
fantastic opportunity for those who are willing to work on themselves. Some claim that
human beings are again at the brink of collectively failing yet another karmic test at a beginning of
a new precessional age. In their opinion, success or failure at this crucial time will determine
the general development that our planet is heading to.
For this reason a general healing of the planet as a whole is more needed than ever before. It
is everybody's responsibility to contribute to the ultimate success in the tests of our
collective planetary karma, precessional age shift or not! To heal is a responsibility that nobody
can dismiss lightly!
A true healing means to contribute to a change for the better for the planet as a whole. To
cause such a healing of planetary dimensions, activity on the levels of creation is
necessary. Moreover, such a healing is the task of a large group of human beings: many of us,
not just a few!
When you intend to participate in the healing of our planet, you need to first heal yourself! To
do this, you need to re-evaluate your position within the web of life on this planet. Healing
yourself also means that you need to strengthen and empower your individual consciousness
before you take it upon yourself to help in the collective empowerment. It makes no sense at all
to boost the collective consciousness at the expense of a person's individuality and then expect
that this person acts responsibly. Centuries old experience has taught us that the way
of conditioning people in such a direction of collectivization has produced not much more
than mindless zombies. This "time-honored" way of organized religion is hopelessly bankrupt.
The "cosmic experience" that such a brainwashed person may reach in a religious setting
is worthless at best. In most cases religious experience is utterly unhygienic when seen under
the aspect of life energy processes and sex-economy of the living being!
The truly powerful person transcends the polarities of individual consciousness versus
collective consciousness into an all encompassing state of being where such artificial
division disappears.
Heal yourself to the point that you love yourself first and foremost! Then it is easy
to proceed to the universal love that encompasses the being as a whole -- your true ego!
It is unfortunate but true that in no system of organized religion you can find awareness of the
tools of the workshop of creation. The leaders of organized religion have not the slightest idea
of access to these tools, let alone their proper use and power! True, in organized religion you
will find some hint here and there of the necessity of a global healing. Most of these hints,
of course, claim also that universal acceptance of the specific dogma of that creed alone can
bring about such a global healing. Thousands of doomsday philosophies with elitist
undertones evolved from such misunderstanding. The consequence is that one religion
crusades against the other and each one of the religions considers all others false. The best way
of dealing with this mess is to stay out. Just say NO to religion!
We hear a lot of gobbledigook concerning global healing from various New Age groups.
Sending "light" is not enough! Christian sects did something similar: They have prayed to their
god for world peace for centuries. We all know the results. All there is, are thousands of
false prophecies about tribulations, sinking coastlines, Atlantis emerging and other
doomsday expectation that exceed even the false prophecies of the witnesses of Jehovah as far
as their sheer amount as well as their idiocies are concerned. None of them ever came to pass.
A true healing comes from each individual rather than from some sudden shift of the earth's
axis, widespread flooding, being saved by exoterrestrials, and the like! It is the collective effort
of individuals that can clean up the debris of negative karma that has accumulated throughout
the ages. It is time that we recognize and use the tools of creation for our own benefit. These
tools have been entrusted to us from the very roots of time (I say roots of time, not
beginning of time! under the aspect of time being viewed - at least - a Gaussian 4tuple, the question for a "when it all began" becomes utterly childish!) on, so that we
are capable of to master our destinies and with it the destiny of our planet. It is amazing
how many human beings are not even aware of this gift that they possess.
Read attentively the Song of UR at the end of this lesson so that your understanding of the
nature of healing on levels will awaken in you, grow, and expand. Such a new understanding
will open up new dimensions for you. You will then become increasingly aware of the extent
to which a general healing will take place on this planet. There is truly a lot to be done by
every responsible human being.
Practice of UR will have another effect on you: It will lead you to an understanding of the fact
that the elimination of the Mother God Principle from human thinking has deprived mankind of
the access to the very tools of the workshop of creation. This is a lesson to be learned from
many old myths such as Adam and Eve, Lilith, Tiamat, and others.
Practice with UR will expand your understanding until your whole being is imbued with the
concept of All Mother God as an equal of All Father God. Then you may perhaps realize that
the myth of original sin may have been generated by some male deity of a lower order! Such
a deity was well aware that the easiest way to control people is to control and restrict
their sexuality.
The Book of Ceremonials
The book of ceremonials is an important tool for your practice with Runes. This is so even in
our times that have the advantages of computers, tapes, and printed materials. It is the process
of writing down things by yourself that makes this book such an important tool.
Therefore, the book of ceremonials is your book into which you write your versions of
ceremonials, your individual ideas of how you set up your ceremonial so that this ceremonial has
the strongest possible effect upon your universe. Nothing compares to your own
handwritten documentation that your book of ceremonial is going to be. An excellent method will
be to cross reference it with your magical diary!
There is an important symbolic significance that such a book has. This significance reaches
well beyond just writing things down for you to remember. The book of ceremonials is set up to
be your own sacred book. It is written by yourself for your own use and only for your own use.
As you are proceeding in writing into this book you add to its spiritual powers continuously. You
do so regardless whether you are consciously aware of this process or not at the time of
writing. Time only will teach you the tremendous value of this book. It is like a magical
utensil. Repeated use of any magical utensil ties up energies in it that later will simply be
present whenever the utensil is present. With such a utensil "switched on," you can use
your conscious focus on other things that are not as much routine as are the energies of a utensil.
To set up your book of ceremonials, be sure to buy a notebook or diary that looks very nice. If
you have some leanings toward arts and crafts you may do your own book binding.
At first you copy Odin's Rune song into this book. This song contains the symbolic representation
of your initiation into the runes. Later you will copy into this book the magical poem of
eighteen stanzas. This magical poem contains the key triggers to the Eighteen Sacred
Futhork Runes. You will receive this poem with your next lesson.
For now, you may copy into the book the first Rune Song, the Song of FA. As you keep
receiving the other letters of instructions, you keep copying all other rune Songs into the book
of ceremonials
As you proceed in your Runic practice you will write into this book the various rituals,
ceremonials, and other Runic practices. Is it especially important that you write down these
rituals that you develop on your own.
True, to copy and write by hand takes some of your time, but this time is a rather small
investment compared to the benefits that you will get from such a practice.
While writing, you are writing in symbolic and evocative language, the meaning of which
will communicate itself to you with Runic practice. As you advance you will penetrate the depths
of this symbolic language and you will gain a deeper understanding of the hidden meanings of
the poems and songs.
How to write in your book of ceremonials
To gain a maximum benefit from your writing, you should do it in the environment that is
optimal for this process. It should be quiet and free from outside interference. There is more
going on than just writing when you do this work! Therefore you should make sure that you will
not be disturbed in this important work. You should arrange your whole set-up for writing in
a ceremonial like manner.
Before you begin to write, bring yourself into a state of meditation. You establish your inner
Rune realm and then you focus your whole undivided attention on the process of writing.
Imagine and feel energy flow through your hand and pen into each letter and word that you write
on the paper. See and feel every word that you write fill up with spiritual energy and radiating
with Light and Life energies. If you cannot yet focus your undivided attention to your writing
you need not be too concerned. Time and practice will be your best teachers. Take your time
to become accustomed to this new way of writing!
If you proceed as I have instructed you, your book of ceremonials will be a powerful talisman
that connects you with the Runic realms of creation whenever you use it for a Runic
ceremony. There is a great significance in your writing your own book of ceremonials:
a significance that goes much beyond that which you may comprehend at present.
The Diary
The diary is another essential tool for the Rune student. In this diary you write all important
steps in your development, your insights that you consider being significant, visions, actions,
and results of your Runic practices.
Whenever you decide to perform a Runic ceremony, you make your notes about it before you
begin with it. You write down a step by step description of how you proceed, the timing,
purposes, and means employed in the ceremony or operation.
After you completed the operation you write down your impressions that you had during the
work and any other comments that may cross your mind at that time. At a later time you
should then add your commentaries about the success of the operation and possible changes
in procedure when you do similar work in the future. It is good to cross reference these entries
with the entries in your book of ceremonials.
You can easily understand that the magical diary is one of the most useful tools in your practice
and that it helps you improve upon your techniques and knowledge.
You may also use your diary to write down the many insights that you have during your
training and practice, visions, significant dreams, and anything else that you consider relating
to your spiritual advancement.
At a later date this diary will be a most useful documentation that will tell you how you used
to think at an earlier time of your spiritual unfolding. It will tell you about your path in
retrospect. When you read it at a later date you can determine how to proceed more effectively
and how to avoid future errors.
Neither the diary nor the book of ceremonials should ever fall in the wrong hands. The reasons
for this are obvious. Rune masters of the past went to the extent of using secret codes for
their diaries. Persons who accidentally read such a diary usually interpret such codes as
"formulas to conjure spirits."
Access Keywords, Meanings, and Correlations of Runes (continued)
The Rune THORN
THORN is the Rune of activity and of the active mind. In this capacity, the Rune THORN
is symbolized as the Rune of the master of the swords. It is a Rune of active exchange and one
of the Runes that represent Thor's Hammer.
THORN is a Rune of polarities. While FA is the spark of creation, UR the chaos at the threshold
of creation, THORN symbolizes the emerging of opposite polarities from the zero point energy
of chaos. From the realm of opposite polarities THORN reaches much deeper into multiple
polarities of an infinite order.
As Rune of opposing polarities THORN represents life and death, hot and cold, light and
darkness, etc. It is a Rune of opposites that actually are polarities of one and the same
process. Therefore THORN is also a rune of eternal return and as such contains in itself the
mystery of the thorn that awakens from sleep. The THORN that touches the zero energy of
chaos brings forth continuous creation.
THORN is the Rune of the dowsing rod, of lightning and thunder, of magnetic transfer and of
metal telepathy.
THORN awakens in us the will to act and to creatively act upon our universe. It helps us get
in touch with the continuous change of day and night, waning and waxing, life and death.
THORN protects us against attacks, especially magical attacks. The mantra of THORN
strengthens the aura.
Time of the year: February 4 through 25
Number: 3
Mantra: th-th-th-th-th-o-o-o-o-r-r-r-n-n-n
The Rune OS
OS is the Rune of the fourth element which is the element of conscious manifestation. It is a
Rune of Odic energy that frees us from the bondage of the perceived material world.
Being the Rune of conscious manifestation it can give us strong magical powers. OS teaches us
to recognize the laws that govern the magical universe and the magical hyper spaces.
You can use OS to enhance the growth of your spiritual powers. You may use OS also to
draw powerful astral and mental energies.
Time of the year: February 26 through March 20
Number: 4
Mantra: o-o-o-o-o-o-s-s-s-s-s-s
o-o-o-o-th-th-th-th-ee-ee-ee-l-l-l-l
o-o-o-o-d-d-d-d-a-a-a-a-l-l-l-l
As you proceed with the study of this course you will receive the meanings, the body postures
and hand positions of all Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes. Remember well the meanings of
the Runes, because in these written meanings are contained the keys to their action.
You can tune into Runic experience at any level of your practice. No matter how advanced you
are, there will always be something beyond.
Most students who are meant to experience the full extent of Runes in this lifetime will have
almost immediate experiences when they begin with their first steps in the Rune realms.
Healing with the Rune UR
In this lesson you will gain a first experience of transfer of Runic energies for healing purposes.
By now you are at the threshold of being capable to bring creative energies to manifest in
the material universe of space-time. A first exercise is to bring about healing effects manifest
in other persons. It does not matter at all if such a person believes in a healing of this kind or not.
Here I am going to introduce you to the visualization method of healing with Runes. Such a
healing is particularly effective with the Rune UR. You can perform such a healing at a distance
at any place. All you need is a quiet place. As you progress in your Runic practice you will need
not even a quiet place for such a purpose.
You proceed as follows:
1. Establish your inner Rune realm. By now you should be capable to do this with relative ease.
2. In the inner Rune realm focus your awareness on the Rune UR.
3. Draw UR into the center of your Rune realm where you are: You are all UR!
4. Connect further with the Rune UR and trigger its creative energies by singing the stanza of
UR: "A second I know, quite useful for those who practice the healing hand ..." You may do
the singing aloud or in your mind.
5. Draw the Runic energies of UR into your body.
6. Visualize the person whom you are targeting with healing energies.
7. Imagine the Runic energies flow to the target person, uninhibited by any limitations of space.
8. After several minutes of practice you return from your inner Rune realm back to your
material universe.
Additional hints:
1. You gain access to your inner Rune realm by means of meditation practices as I have
described in the first lesson. A great help is a guided meditation tape that helps you establish
your inner Rune realm and enter it with ease.
2. It is a good help for your practice to visualize UR (or any other Rune) outside yourself, in front
of yourself, shining brightly and having life in it (pulsating!). You need not see the Rune with
your physical eye. Your imagination is mainly an awareness of the Rune being in front of you. At
a later point of your practice you will begin to see the Rune with your inner eye. Notice that you
are connected with the Rune that you are imagining. This way you open up a channel of
energy between yourself and the Rune.
3. Once you established a Rune outside yourself you may proceed to draw Runic energies into
your own body. Be aware that there is an infinite supply of Runic energy available. It is a
good practice to draw the Runic energies into your body while you are inhaling.
4. Visualize the target person that you intend to heal. Imagine a channel of energy that
reaches from you to that person. If the person is in the same room as you are you simply imagine
a channel between yourself and that person through which you send Runic energies. If the
target person is at a distant place you establish a bridge between you and that person.
5. While you exhale, you project the Runic energy from your body through the channel that
you have established into the target person.
6. Repeat the process of drawing energy into yourself and projecting it to the target person as
long as you feel is beneficial: perhaps between five and fifteen minutes. With every draw and
push you retain a bit of Runic energy for yourself. When you practice the transfer in this way
you actually gain strength yourself while you are sending healing energies others.
7. When you decide to end the operation, simply stop the imagination processes of drawing
and sending Runic energies. Mentally you should thank the Rune for its energy and send it back
to the realms of creation. Ground any surplus energies through your feet into the ground. This
way you prevent from being overcharged with Runic energy. Next you sever your
conscious connection with the reams of the Rune by becoming once again consciously aware of
the things that are around you: Listen to the sounds of your environment, direct your awareness
to the things that you see around yourself, notice the smells, feelings, etc., and smoothly
lead yourself back into your everyday perceptions and experiences.
Legal Disclaimer: Of course, all this is just work with the etheric body that in no way
can replace healing by licensed professionals and approved drugs!
Exercises for the second lesson:
1. Set up your book of ceremonials and copy Odin's Rune Song into it.
2. Set up your diary. Describe your inner Rune realm as a first entry into your diary.
3. Copy the song of UR into your book of ceremonials.
4. Practice UR following the instructions in the first lesson.
5. Practice the hand and body positions of UR while singing the mantra of UR.
6. Turn on your Welz Chi Genrator, set at the frequency of 7.83 Hz. Out the Rune UR in front of
the output pipe. Carry the transfer disk, then practice the hand and body positions of UR
while singing the mantra of UR. You may call us for a free connection to a Welz Chi Generator:
(770) 924 0223
Preview for the next lesson: Thorn
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About Rune Yoga.
Rune shapes and shape vibrations
Body postures and hand positions of Runes.
About asceticism
About control of breath.
The Rune THORN
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome to THORN, the third Rune. With FA and UR, you learned already
important basics of Runic practice. You learned how to draw Runic energies, how
to experience Runes, and how to use Runes for healing. THORN is the Rune that helps
you project Runic energies -- and any other energies.
With this lesson you will learn a powerful discipline that helps you in your path
to becoming a Rune Master. This is a discipline that will cause your body, mind,
and emotional body to be a cleaner more powerful tool. It is Rune Yoga.
Rune Yoga
Rune Yoga is a large body of knowledge. It is the subject of another course of nine lessons that
you find as a free course on this web site. In this lesson, you will learn some of the basic
principles of this powerful discipline. To get beyond the basic knowledge that you learn in
this lesson, you should study the Rune Yoga course. After passing the course of Rune Yoga,
you may ask for certification to teach Rune Yoga and in classes and workshops.
As you know, Runes open many potentials for you. Much of this knowledge is not known to you
yet and I have to ask you for a bit of patience. With time everything will fall in place. As
you continue with your practice and studies many before unknown mysteries will open up to
you almost effortlessly. This is so because of the creative power of the subject of your studies:
the Runes!
You can apply the appropriate Runic practice to overcome any challenge in life that you feel
the need to cope with. Runic practice is even more powerful when you practice it with a group.
In fact, there is not only a difference in degree of intensity, but an essential difference in
Runic practice, depending on your practice. You will have entirely different experiences with
a group, with a single partner, or by yourself. Therefore I suggest that you experience Runes on
all levels possible.
Your success of Runic practice will increase when you prepare yourself to be a clear and
powerful channel for the energies that you draw from the workshop of creation. One of the
practices of preparing yourself to be a powerful channel is Rune Yoga.
Much of what we know about Runes has been handed down to us from an ancient and
mysterious past. Some of it came from the very dawn of mankind. Some Rune masters such
as Karl Spiesberger claim that there was an Atlantean Yoga that was at the root of all existing
Yoga systems. I do not agree with this claim. However I think that it is not antiquity that
makes Rune Yoga such an exceptional tool, but the effects that it has on you when you practice it.
Rune Yoga encompasses the whole of the person. Its practice will be beneficial to your body,
mind, emotions, and will power.
Rune Yoga is a unique combination of body and hand position, controlled breathing
techniques, Rune Mantras, focus on specific shapes (Rune symbols), meditative awareness of
realms within, and ceremonial settings. Rune Yoga is an excellent way to achieve balance. It
helps opening your chakras. Like Hatha yoga, it can help you to a slender, healthy body. A
very important aspect of Rune Yoga is that it can intensify your power to project healing
energies and Light. Rune Yoga gives you the power to project energies at any target, no
matter how distant this target may be. It is a gateway to deep mystical experiencess.
Rune Yoga is easier to practice than the Indian Hatha Yoga system. This is so, because Rune
Yoga is rooted in the principle of SHAPE INDUCED ENERGIES in a multi-sensual and multifocused experience. Such experience that involves as many of your sensory organs as possible
and several mental foci at the same time is very effective. The body positions of Rune Yoga
are much easier to practice than the rather difficult contortions of the Indian Hatha Yoga.
We generate (or attract) shape induced energies (shape vibrations) whenever we use a
specific shape as structural link to connect with an energy of a higher order such as (in the case
of Runes) energies of creation. The word, shape, can mean any one of many different things.
A graphical outline is a shape. A mantra is a shape that involves sound frequency and time.
Your hands and your body as a whole are ideal tools to posture shapes. The shape of the body
or the hand posture then can be a trigger of the cosmic energies that the it represents. For you
to understand what I mean here, I remind you of a pyramid. It is relatively irrelevant of
what material the pyramid is made, for it to develop pyramid energies. On the other hand,
the shape of the pyramid is very important. Therefore, we say that pyramid energy is a
shape induced energy, or a shape vibration. The same holds for a setting of dials on a
radionics device!
Posing a Rune easily connects with the Runic energy pertaining to this shape. So does the
"mudra," or hand position of the Rune. Both of these you have practiced in the previous lessons.
Because of the conductivity of the human body, SHAPE-posing with your hand or body,
sometimes with both, is one of the most effective methods available to generate powerful fields
of Runic energy. Shapes, or body postures of the Hatha Yoga are beneficial for the health of
the body and mind. The practitioner of Rune Yoga is AWARE of the energies that come from
the realms of creation when he/she draws them with a body or hand posture. You can feel
these energies easily. Consequently you are capable to progress more swiftly, smoothly,
and, especially, with much more ease when practicing Rune Yoga.
The Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes allow you to establish an intimate connection with the realms
of creation. Naturally this facilitates your development of mental, psychic, and spiritual
powers. Consequently, if you study Rune Yoga, you can develop yourself to be a powerful
receiver and transmitter of cosmic creative energies.
The Rune THORN is your first step towards getting in touch with deeper and more
elaborate methods of sending and receiving energy. You will then experience the energies in
much more complex and powerful forms than possible with many other methods with which you
are familiar. Practicing Runes, you will gradually become acquainted with methods of sending
and receiving that transcend space-time as we generally understand it.
The practice of Rune Yoga includes all steps of yoga, or discipline, which are part of most
spiritual developments.
1. Purification and control of your body with diet.
2. Special methods of purification with Runes (see lesson 7 -- HAGAL) and with Rune positions
that are beneficial for the well-being of your body.
3. Purification and cleansing of your aura and chakras. For this type of purification you can
use special Runic methods that you will learn in lesson 9 -- IS.
4. Control of breath, especially with Runic visualizations.
5. Special practices with Runic sounds.
6. Control of emotions, achieved with Runic practice, especially the practice of IS.
7. Ridding yourself of obstructive distraction.
8. Opening up to higher psychic powers.
9. Recognizing your True Ego, which is unencumbered by everyday distraction, and getting in
touch with your Higher Self in the practice of Runic Empowerment as experienced in your initiations.
10. Expansion of your consciousness into the realms of the Cosmic-Divine and active participation
in the process of Creation-Eternal.
Only the power of truth, the power of true thought, the power of responsibly directed will,
the power of well-managed emotions, will lead us to the original realms of creation-eternal.
Practice of Rune Yoga will help you achieve this goal. Once you master the steps of Rune Yoga,
you will be capable of consciously tapping in the centers of power that lie beyond the confines of
our physical worlds, and you will be capable of triggering forces of manifestation that you
are drawing from the realms of eternal creation.
Most students are familiar with the positions of the Eastern Yoga. Those positions may
appear grotesque to some people. They also demand a good degree of flexibility of the body.
If practiced correctly, exercises of the Eastern Yoga (Hatha Yoga) lead to excellent health, since
they supply all organs well with blood, develop a strong nervous system, supply the cells of
the body, cause harmonious glandular functions, and well-balanced hormonal distribution.
Runic positions are not as difficult as the asanas of the Hindu Yoga. They are much easier
to practice for many people. They lead to similar results for the body. When you pose a Rune
you are not so much concerned with squeezing some parts of your body, while other parts
are expanded. Rune positions act mainly as structural links to energies pertaining to the realms
of creation. Therefore the specific shape symbol of the Rune, positioned with your body (or
hand) draws energy from these realms of Creation. Naturally there will also be an impact upon
the more subtle parts of your body in a true holistic experience, besides a beneficial impact upon
the health and well feeling of your body. Practice of Rune positions teaches you control of
your body, emotions, mind, and will powers.
ASCETICISM
From the most remote past of human history, many religions and esoteric training systems
have regarded asceticism as a very important tool for spiritual progress. In fact, some systems
put so much emphasis upon asceticism that they ended up causing irreversible damage to body
and soul by gross exaggeration and wild excesses in "mortification of the flesh." Some
organizations use milder forms of asceticism to cause an imbalance in perception and thinking
in potential members. As a consequence they become more susceptible to their mind
control techniques. Watch for coolaid and cookies in those weekend-intensives!!!
Vegetarianism is not implicitly important for the mental progress or for individual
development, unless it is used as a remedy to clean the body from slags. Some magical
and religious systems require a temporary abstinence from meat or animal food for
specific ceremonials as a way of preparation, and then only for a specified period of time. The
same holds for sexual abstinence.
The idea that, by eating the meat of an animal, the "impurities" of the animal would be conveyed
to the person who eats it, is nonsense and originates in ignoring the perfect and primal laws.
Such thinking is very kin to the thinking of the cannibal who tries to acquire the courage of a
slain warrior by eating his flesh. The Rune Master does not pay attention to such misconceptions.
In the interest of your development, you should be moderate in eating and drinking and observe
a reasonable mode of life. It is impossible to present precise rules or prescription, since the way
of life is individual. No doubt, for many persons vegetarianism is an excellent tool, especially
when they live in a country where, on the one hand, there is much overemphasizing of
and misinformation about meat eating, and profit oriented reckless pollution of meat on the other.
You must know what best agrees and disagrees with you, and you must then act
responsibly. Naturally, health is your responsibility. Should your body be out of shape, consult
a good nutritionist. Needless to say, non-foods and drugs are a no-no.
During your training, you will exercise three kinds of discipline:
1. Intellectual or mental discipline
2. Psychic or astral discipline
3. Physical or material discipline
The first kind has to do with the discipline of thoughts, the second is engaged in ennobling the
soul through control of passions and instincts, and the third kind is concerned with harmonizing
the body through a moderate and natural way of life.
CONTROL OF BREATH
Runic practice is unthinkable without proper control of your breath. In fact, every Runic
practice contains three elements: a body or hand position (or both), a breathing practice
(which includes sometime singing or chanting of the Rune), and a single or multiple focus: the
point from where you draw or where you project Runic energies.
If Runic practice provided us alone with benefits of proper breathing, this alone would be
reason enough to practice Runes daily. You need to be aware of the importance of breathing,
proper breathing, which is beyond just material-physical benefits. Few human beings are
breathing correctly. Consequently their body cells do not receive sufficient oxygen. Waste
materials are not sufficiently eliminated and will accumulate consequently. Diseases of all
kinds, emotional disturbance, tiredness, and many more imbalances are the consequence.
Besides supplying the body with oxygen and eliminating waste materials, correct breathing
also massages your inner organs continuously. When you inhale, then the diaphragm gently
presses upon the intestines, stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. When you
exhale, then the diaphragm gently massage your heart and lungs. In continuous change, one
group of organs is gently massaged while the other group is relaxed and has space to expand.
Breathing also supplies you with life energies. The Yogi calls this energy "Prana." Others call it
Chi energy. In the West, we are talking about Odic energy, or Orgone energy. This energy can
be measured with scientific instruments. More important so, this energy can be directed
consciously to various parts of your body, and transferred to other people. You can
actually generate Odic practices. Odic energy can be dynamized by attaching specific Runic
energies that will benefit on the material, etheric, and other planes.
To facilitate your work with prana, you should work with a Welz Chi Generator. With this
generator, you can also power up the energy of any Rune of your choosing.
ACCESS KEYWORDS, RIT THROUGH NOD
THE RUNE
RIT
RITA = right. RIT is the Rune of original law, of Divine law. It connects with the powers of
all-justice. RIT signifies religion, inner strength, and ritual. It is the Rune of the cosmic rhythm
of the worlds. RIT symbolizes movement, rotation, wheels, and spiraling development
and unfolding. It is the Rune of the rolling Sun-wheel, of rhythmic and of dance.
Uses: RIT allows you to tune into the rhythms of the worlds. It awakens higher powers.
It strengthens inner guidance. It increases your experience of ritual. RIT directs thoughts
toward inner guidance. It strengthens your power of visualization and establishes psychic links
with any target.
Time of the year: March 21 through April 12.
Number: 5
Mantra: rrrrrr, rrrriiiit
THE RUNE
KA
KA is a sexual Rune. It is the Rune of capability, the occultist, and of higher mysteries.
Uses: Like THORN, KA is a Rune of protection against magical attacks. KA gives
intuition, inspiration, and it connects with the universe. KA connects with higher polarity.
It increases courage.
Time of the year: April 13 through May 5.
Number: 6
Mantra: k-k-k-k-aaaa.
THE RUNE
HAGAL
Fire refers here to "the fire of thirst." HAG-ALL = take care of the universe. It contains
the symbolism of the omnipresent and all-penetrating creative energy. HAGAL is the symbolism
of the builder-architect of the worlds. The seven is the rhythm of the Solar System. It
connects with he BNE ELOHIM, Venus-entities (Venus = 7), who create the world in an eternal
NOW (see Gen1,1). HAGAL is the Rune of the world tree, of the world, of the tree of life. It is
a combination of MAN and YR, NOD and EH. HAGAL is maintenance and equilibrium of the
moving universe. It is the Rune of the zodiac, and mother of all Runes that signifies
continuous change. HAGAL leads to the spiritual leader. In the microcosm it represents man, in
the macrocosm it represents the universe.
Uses: HAGAL gives protection and harmony. It serves as the solid point within the flight
of phenomena. It eliminates the burning thirst for thing that are not important in life. It
provides consciousness of Oneness with the Divine. It brings spiritual powers and wisdom.
It increases the functions of the pineal gland and of the solar plexus.
Time of the year: May 6 through May 28.
Number: 7
Mantra: hag-all
The Rune
NOD
NOD is the Rune of karma. In the Northern tradition, NOD is the Rune of the Norn, goddess
of destiny. It is the Rune of karmic debts (the Norn SKULD), of karmic law, of karmic need.
NOD signifies Divine justice that balances. "Hate" in the song refers to unresolved karma.
Nod helps to master your karma after you have accepted it. NOD symbolizes the appearance out
of the infinite, out of the undefined. It connects with the Divine that manifests itself within the
finite universe, for "a god who does no manifest itself is dead" (Feuerbach).
Uses: NOD makes you aware of your karmic debts and it helps dissolve karma. It leads to
truth and fitting into the cosmic order, or the Divine Plan. NOD brings the protection of
high spiritual entities of our Solar System. Use your karma and live it consciously.
Time of the year: May 29 through June 20.
Number:
Mantra: nnnnnnnn, nnnnoooooddddd, aepandi nam.
2. BODY POSITIONS AND HAND POSITIONS
OF THE RUNES THORN THROUGH NOD
THE
RUNE
THORN
BODY POSITION: Standing upright, feet together, left arm angles, hand on hip, palm
touches hipbone.
HAND POSITION The tips of thumb and ring finger of the left hand touch each other. Other
fingers pointing upward.
THE
RUNE
OS
BODY POSITION: Standing upright, left leg lifted, pointing forward, tips of toes pointing
downward, left arm parallel with the left leg. Variation: Right leg pointing to the side (instead
of forward), right arm parallel to right leg pointing downward.
HAND POSITION: Thumb and index finger of the left hand form circle.
THE RUNE OTHIL
(Variation of OS)
BODY POSITION: Hands above head, palms touching each other, legs apart.
HAND POSITION: Thumbs and index fingers form the shape of OTHIL, other fingers touch.
Practice on solar plexus.
THE
RUNE
RIT
BODY POSITION: Standing upright, left arm at angle (like THORN), left leg lifted.
HAND POSITION: Left arm upright, left index finger and thumb touch on the tips, other
fingers point downward, parallel to palm.
THE
RUNE
KA
BODY POSITION: Standing upright, both arms point upward, palms point downward. Hands
touch each other.
HAND POSITION: Left hand: all fingers point upward, thumb in right angle to palm,
pointing upward.
THE
RUNE
HAGAL
BODY POSITION: Standing upright, arms crossed in front of chest.
HAND POSITION: Both hands forming the letter "H," palms parallel, thumbs touching each other.
THE
RUNE
NOD
BODY POSITION: Right arm in angle upward, left arm downward. Variation: Right arm
upward, left leg to the side. Variation 2: Cross-position, after speaking "Aepandi nam" bring
hands to hips.
HAND POSITION: Right hand, fingers point upward, thumb to the side, a bit more than with
KA. Variation: With both hands above head, index fingers form shape of the Rune NOD.
EXERCISES, THE RUNE
THORN
1. Practice the body and hand positions of THORN. Practice THORN, include murmuring the Song
of THORN.
2. Practice the body positions of FA, UR, THORN, and MAN, one after the other, and FEEL the
Runic energies in your body. Be aware of the differences of the Runes.
3. Practice the hand position of THORN while inhaling think the mantra of THORN (th-th-th-th-o-oo-o-r-r-n-n-n), and while exhaling, project THORN energies in your hand. FEEL the effects.
4. Practice healing with UR. When you project the healing energies, make the hand position
of THORN to facilitate sending of the healing energies.
5. Welz Chi Generator: Put the Rune Thorn onto the Welz Chi Generator. carry the transfer
disk. Mentally project the energy at any place. Have someone else check for energy output there.
PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT LESSON: THE RUNE OS
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About OS
Runic Hand Positions
Use of Breathing Techniques
The Runes -- a Symbolism
(What is a symbolism?)
The Rune OS
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome ...
... to your fourth Rune on your path to be a Rune Master. OS has a special meaning in this path.
It is the Rune that teaches you to accept the fruits of your efforts. It provides you with the spirit
-- or attitude -- to accept these fruits without setting up new limitations for yourself. Your
Runeing of the Song of OS has a powerful consequence: It will provide you with the
understanding of acceptance-in-freedom.
OS will increase your psychic powers. It contains powerful spiritual energies that lead to
freedom. To those who need it, OS can give the power of convincing speech. OS readies you
to accept the highest astral and mental energies. These are the energies that belong to the
astral and mental planes. While FA is a Rune of sending, OS is a Rune of receiving. Better yet:
FA is a Rune of the first spark, or of the fire that kindles an event, while OS provides you with
the results.
In many ceremonials, OS is used to receive and to accept energies. In the practice of
transferring healing energies and light, OS is one of the most powerful tools. It is to be practiced
by persons who receive the healing energies. In a group situation each person may signify
one specific Runic vibration. A group practice of Runes produces more powerful results:
your practice will be more effective and the energies that you will harness will be more abundant.
RUNIC HAND POSITIONS
On many statues of Hinduism, Buddhism, and many other religions, you may have noticed
hand- and finger-positions. The same positions you will notice with some Asiatic dances,
especially those of the island of Bali. These positions will trigger something inside us ...
almost without exception. Yet, most people are not aware of just WHAT hand positions will
trigger. Western culture has never provided us with the appropriate experience. Seeing
the positions of the hands always reminds us of ceremonials. We get hints about deep
mysteries being tapped. Hand positions of this kind hardly ever fail of causing us to be aware
of realms much beyond of the realms that appear tangible to us. This is so especially when
the hand position appears in combination with a body position that expresses the same thing as
the hand position. Persons who are aware of psychic energies may notice shifts of realms of
levels of reality when of finger- or hand-positions are practiced. We know that the Hindu Yogis
are using finger- and hand-positions for specific spiritual and psychic purposes. The yogi calls
these positions "Mudras."
Rune hand positions serve in the main to attract energies from the realms of creation. Like
body-positions, hand-positions are triggers of "shape vibrations" or shape induced energies.
We remind the reader that pyramid-energy is such an energy that is induced by a shape.
Shape induced energies can be verified various means, including technological devices. In fact,
the symbol of the HAGAL Rune produces effects similar to the effects of pyramids. Shape
induced energies may be triggered by many symbols, not just pyramids or Runes. Persons
who mastered the realms of shape induced energies are capable of charging these energies
with their specific requests, ideas, or wishes.
Whenever you shape the symbol of a Rune with your hand or with both of your hands you draw
the energies of the Rune into your body. From there you may direct it anywhere. One of the
effects of Runic hand-positions, or mudras, is that they align the polarity of your body
molecules with the Runic energy that you attract with your hand position. Here, I understand
the term "molecule" from a hyperphysical point of view! I give you a hint about Runic methods
that are rooted in the relation of the 18 Sacred Futhork Runes with the periodic system of
elements. As a result of continuous practice of Runic hand positions you become increasingly
aware of the more subtle components of your body. The same practice will also bring awareness
of the more subtle parts of your universe. You are then capable of restructuring, realigning,
and balancing those parts. Again, be aware that the full benefit of practicing Rune mudras does
not come over night, nor will a weekend workshop provide you with "Instant Runes!" When
you practice Rune mudras, especially in a group situation of mutual exchange, you will effect
a general healing cleansing of your body and of your Aura; and you will charge and awaken
your chakras, or spiritual centers. In a group situation, this general healing and cleansing will
affect the group as a whole. Runic hand positions have a very special role in the
balancing, awakening and developing of chakras, especially in group practices! More details of
these very powerful practices are in the Rune Yoga/Rune Healing course. Gradually, you will
be introduced to knowledge of the benefits of Rune Mudras.
A very effective way of practicing Rune Mudras is to mentally chant the mantra of the Rune
while inhaling. While exhaling you feel then the Rune energy stream through your hand (the
hand that poses the mudra) into your body.
CONTROL OF BREATH
Runic practice is unthinkable without proper control of your breath. In fact, every Rune
practice contains at least three elements: A body-or-hand-position, or both, a breathing
practice, which sometimes includes singing of the Rune mantra, or of a Rune song, and a single
or multiple focus to dynamize and direct the Runic energies. All three elements will shift during
the course of the practice. When, while working the lesson of UR, you have practiced healing
with Runes, you already employed these three principles.
You need to be aware that breathing is very important. However, few human beings are
breathing correctly. Consequently, their body cells do not receive sufficient oxygen and
waste materials are not sufficiently eliminated. Diseases of all kinds, emotional
disturbances, tiredness, and depression, are but a few of the many consequences of
improper breathing.
Breathing also supplies us with life energy. In the East, this energy is called "prana." In the
West, scientists gave it many names: Animal Magnetism (Mesmer), Orgone energy (Reich), or
Odic energy (von Reichenbach), Solar Ether (Korschelt) to name but a few. Orgone can
be measured with scientific instruments, accumulated with orgone accumulators (the first ones
wer built by Franz Anton Mesmer some 200 years ago) and generated with the Welz
Chi Generators. Still more important is the fact that Odic energy can be directed
consciously. Furthermore, you can attach energies of a higher order to this energy, thus
modulating it for specific effects. Then you can dynamize it and send it anywhere you decide
to produce results on the material, etheric, astral, and higher planes.
You need to be aware that with normal -- non conscious -- breathing the body is supplied with
only as much Odic energy as is necessary for its normal functioning. The situation is quite
different when you practice conscious breathing! Conscious breathing can supply you with
huge quantities of Odic energies is a relatively brief time.
If you visualize or imagine a thought, an idea, or a Rune into the air to be inhaled, it will
connect with the Odic energy, pass through the lungs into the blood vessels, and charge not only
the body with raw life force, but it will stream through the astral matrix into the astral body,
from there through the reflective mental matrix into the spiritual body. This process,
understood correctly, explains the secret of breathing from an esoteric point of view.
Many theologies use techniques of conscious breathing for instructive purposes, as does the
Hindu Yoga system, without completely being aware of the processes involved. In fact, there
are people who have suffered severe damages to their health as a consequence of some of
the extreme breathing exercises demanded by some of the Yoga schools. In most of
these deplorable cases, the inexperienced reader has been persuaded to do the breathing
practices, because they were promising an acquiring of psychic and occult powers. If you want
so, you will reach those goals much more easily sooner with the help of the Runes.
As you have been reading the preceding, you have become aware that it is not the quantity of
the inhaled air which matters, but it is the quality. Quality is enhanced by the Runes with which
you are impregnating the Odic component of the airflow into your body. Therefore it is
not necessary, in many cases not even advisable, to pump the lungs full with a lot of air and
putting needless strain on them. Do your breathing exercises slowly and calmly, without
haste, tension or strain.
As an exercise, sit down in a comfortable position, relax the whole body, and inhale slowly
through the nose. As you inhale, you imagine that, with the inhaled air, the Odic energy is
very powerful, and imagine that this Odic energy is filled with the energy of the Rune UR. You
know that UR causes your body to feel healthy and calm. Imagine UR being around you.
Whenever you inhale, you draw UR into your body, and whenever you exhale, you distribute
the healing energies of UR into all parts of your body. You feel the healing energies in every part
of your body.
THE SYMBOLISM OF THE RUNES
At this point, it is useful to go into more detail about symbols in general, and the symbolism
of Runes in particular.
There are may researchers who claim that a symbol becomes an active symbol (having effect on
the material conscious planes), once it is made to be a true symbol (according to their
model), namely by charging it with energy. Others claim that every symbol emanates
some radiation by itself, because of its shape proper. They say that charging is not necessary
at all. As an example they mention the symbolic shape of the pyramid, where pyramid energy
can be measured, but also other shapes such as the pentagram, hexagram, yin-yang, etc. seem
to corroborate their claims. At this point, the first group will say that charging indeed has
been done, subconsciously, by expecting the symbol to act in a specific way. Or they use the
label "archetype." At best this latter label is a construct that is used to fit anything.
So we find various polarizations of beliefs concerning symbols. One group which claims that
the symbols themselves contain the energy, another group of people who believe that it is
necessary that a symbol is charged, a third group which puts the charging back some millennia,
a fourth that only the belief of the person who works with the symbol is energizing it.
The arguments go on and on, and the truth may be somewhere in between. It seems that we
need an all-encompassing theory of symbols, which includes all the know facts, rather than
fruitless discussions of what is "true" or "false" according to metaphysical mental acrobatics.
People who discuss metaphysics of symbolisms have yet to reach the scientific insights that
allowed quantum mechanics in physics emerge, which is a theory encompassing various facts
that are apparently at odds with each other.
The type of "truth" which scientifically untrained and ignorant metaphysicists (the bulk of them, I
am sorry to need to point out) try to achieve belongs to the purely verbal levels. Verbal levels
of this kind are based on a language that developed thousands of years ago and which
necessarily reflects the primitive metaphysics of these times. Using such a pre-conceived
mapping, these metaphysicists fall victim to the structures inherent in language, they squeeze
the facts that they examine into it and consequently they reach theories as inadequate as
the primitive metaphysics that shaped the linguistic structure to begin with. Consequently, there
is no progress, just endless philosophizing. While arguing in terms of language-based "truth,"
this class of metaphysicists becomes totally oblivious of the factual basis of their theories, and
that raw experience and usefulness of a method are criteria much more valid than volumes
of fruitless logical and philosophical treatises, discussions, and speculations.
Seen from this point of view, it is of little concern to us whether or not symbols are
inherently charged, invisibly and inaudibly pink, and what not. For our convenience, we talk
about shape vibrations that can be found in Rune symbols and positions, as well as in the sounds
of Rune mantras. The effects of such structural links can be demonstrated with relative ease
(see the course "Magic of the Future"). What is of interest here is that we have several
useful methods of working with Rune symbols, that we consequently can observe effects on
the material and conscious planes, and that we are able to formulate natural laws, or
convenient mappings which explain the interaction of Runes with the material planes, and that
we can apply the laws thus found for devising new methods, or technologies, of applying Runes
for many purposes.
With Runes, we have not only a set of symbols, but we have a symbolism. Before I am going to
talk more about this symbolism, let me first explain what I mean when I use the word "symbol."
Symbols have several aspects:
1. They have an outline, or some kind of SHAPE. This shape may be graphic, such as any
symbol that we can draw on paper, or it may be in space, such as a pyramid. The shape may
also be of an other access system of our perception, such as an auditive shape. An example
for such a shape may be a mantra. Some symbols, the Runes included, have several
shape representations: outlines, mantras, etc.
2. A characteristic of symbols is what we call their symbolic aspect: some meanings of the
symbol may be derived from its shape, or outline, as it stands within the context of the
symbolism. This symbolic meaning does not necessarily emanate any energy. In other words,
the symbolic aspect of the symbol does not necessarily need to be active.
3. Next, we have an evocative aspect of a symbol. This is an aspect that is not necessarily found
in the outline itself, but the symbol serves as a trigger that gives access to the specific
evocative meaning. The evocative dimension of a symbol may change throughout history, and
it may be important to consider the dimension of time (the timeframe) when the
metaphysicist accedes the evocative dimensions of the symbol. One method of coming in
contact with the evocative dimensions of a symbol is to meditate over the symbol. This
evocative dimension of symbols has been used to attach specific initiatoric wisdom into
symbolisms and symbols, as a means of preserving this knowledge for the future.
4. The energetic aspects of a symbol may be derived from its symbolic and/or evocative
meaning. The symbol serves as a trigger that gives access to its energies.
5. A symbol may be part of a symbolism. When I say symbolism, then I mean an
ORDERED ARRANGEMENT of symbols, in which the order of the symbols and their position to
each other is of key importance. The symbolism, containing all symbols, is a symbol in itself. It is
a symbol of a higher order than the symbols that are its constituting parts. In a symbolism,
each symbol that is part of it relates to all other symbols because of its position within
the symbolism.
In a symbolism which we call linear, such as an alphabet, each symbol is numbered. The
number given to the symbol determines its position within the linear symbolism. This number
does not describe the symbol in a "numerological sense," nor does such a number add its own,
non-numerological or other, meaning to the meaning of the symbol. Other symbolisms may be
laid out in a plane, such as the zodiac (which is numbered too). In such a symbolism, the
relations are more complex than in a simple linear symbolism.
The realm of a symbolism encompasses more than the sum total of its individual symbols. On
the other hand, an arbitrary array of symbols has hardly any dimension of symbolism beyond
the mere sum total of its individual symbols. In an array of symbols, the position of each symbol
to every other is of no importance.
Symbols in general represent a form of mapping of the realms for which they are relevant.
The symbolism of chemistry, for example, is base on the periodic system of the elements. It is
valid for the realm of chemical reactions of matter. The fact that we do no know of
anything material which we could not express with chemical formulas does not mean the
symbolism of chemistry constitutes some kind of all-encompassing world-mapping, or
world-formula, which may be used to describe everything, from life functions to nuclear
explosions. Chemical formulas can describe some aspects of all those phenomena.
Similarly, we may state that we do not know of anything that does not have aspects that we
can describe with the symbolisms of physics, astrology, mathematics, the cabalistic symbolism,
etc. Yet, none of these symbolisms should be viewed as a world formula. They may be
useful mappings, no more. But there are people out there who confuse that which they can
describe with the mapping itself, hence the "world-formula syndrome" found in many
metaphysical circles, among astrologer, cabalists, and in circles of many "skeptics"
whose background is a mere pop science (this horrible distortion of useful science that takes
on many of the negative aspects of a fanatic religious creed).
Esoteric, metaphysical, or hyperphysical, symbolisms have an essential distinction from
purely materialistic symbolisms, such as physics, chemistry, or materialistic biology.
These symbolisms are standing for energies of a higher order. This means that they
generally contain a system of gradual initiation which reaches into realms of thought and into
planes that are beyond the purely material planes, while in a purely material-planes
based symbolism the dimensions of finer densities may be omitted.
The 18 Sacred Futhork Runes have all characteristics of a hyperphysical symbolism. They
are hyperphysical, because Runes reach into dimensions well beyond the confines of the
limited space time continuum which physics, chemistry, etc. describe. The 18 Sacred Futhork
Runes are a symbolism and not a mere array of Runes. They are a linear symbolism, or a
numbered alphabet, where the position of each Rune is important. They are also a symbolism
of higher order, which may be arranged in the zodiac, or in a plane, with its own,
specific, interrelations from Rune to Rune. Positions within the symbolism allows to derive
meanings of the Runes valid for the specific context of the symbolism. The mantras of the
Runes constitute another, sound based, symbolism.
Runes and their symbolisms represent mappings of the Realms of Creation, which give us
useful methods of interacting with those realms and relating them to the world in which we live.
The 18 Futhork Runes represent a path of initiation (which is beautifully shown in Odin's
Rune Song), provided the student elevated him/herself to the level where the deep
symbolic meanings of the various Rune documents can be understood. Odin's Song shows you
how to experience Rune initiations, while the "magical poem" provides you with a system of
triggers that gives you access to the transcendental energies of the Runes. To experience
the depths of Odin's Rune Song is an important step toward gaining full access to the Rune
Realms of Creation. After you experienced Odin's Rune Song and after you experienced the
18 stanzas of the magical poem, you will no longer have any doubt as to whether you should
work with the 18 Sacred Futhork Runes, or whether you should dabble in some incoherent arrays
of "Runes,” “Anglo-Saxon" (there are some 35-plus arrays of them), "elder," and what not.
The symbolism of the Runes is multi-ordinal and stratified knowledge. First, you will get
acquainted with each individual Rune, and you will experience the realm of this Rune. With
your Runic empowerments, first as a Knight, and then as a Rune Master, everything will fall in
place, and the symbolism of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes will communicate itself to
you. Form then on, you Runic work will be backed by your connection with the realm of
the symbolism as a whole. It is also backed by the group energy of the Great, Timeless Brotherhood of Rune Masters, of Rune Masters, past, present, and future. After the
first initiation, you may again go the path of each individual Rune, now with increased contact
with the realm of the symbolism, to a more advance level, up to your next initiation. Initiations
are optimally experience as part of a special ceremonial, performed by a group.
EXERCISES
1. Copy the Song of OS is your book of ceremonials (if time allows).
2. Murmur the Song of OS and practice OS.
3. Practice the hand positions of FA, UR, THORN, and OS, and combine those hand positions
with the breathing technique described under "control of breath." While inhaling, mentally sing
the mantra of the Rune. Feel the flow of Rune energies, and experience the Runes within yourself.
4. Same exercise while you are connected with a Welz Chi Generator (Transfer disk). Set
the frequency at 6.3 Hz
PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT LESSON:
THE RUNE R I T
Candles and their use is simple Runic rituals.
The Rune RIT
by Karl Hans Welz
With RIT, the fifth Rune of the Sacred Futhork, I am going to introduce you to the basics of
ritual and ceremonial in general and of Runic ceremonies in particular. Furthermore, I
will briefly describe the various ceremonial utensils that you can use for Runic practice. You
may purchase the utensils and other materials from runeradionics.com
The Rune RIT can awaken and develop in you the power of skillful visualization. Visualization is
a powerful aid to perform Runic operations as well as any other magical practice.
You find an in-depth description of the CFP (Common Functioning Principle) of all magic,
including Rune magic, in the course “Magic of the Future.” When studying this course you
will understand much better the function of ceremonial utensils as structural links.
CANDLES
There is hardly any ceremonial where Light would not play an important role. Light is
neutral. Depending on the action to be performed it assumes some color. Since Light is
so important, most ceremonials contain and include something that symbolizes Light. Candles
are the preferred utensil to symbolize Light. Of course, there are deeper symbolic
meanings connected with candles than that of giving Light. As you become familiar with
various methods involving candles you will understand better the many symbolic meanings
that candles connect with. Consequently you will be capable to touch upon more dimensions
that involve the symbolism of the candles This will greatly increase the effectiveness of
your magical operations.
Candles, as we know, are made of various materials, mostly paraffin, more seldom true bees'
wax. Candles may be scented and colored, tailored to special lengths and shapes, etc. As
you progress, you will learn to include colors and shapes of candles into the overall symbolism
of your ceremonial.
The significance of candles reaches into may levels. Since candles are mostly thought to
symbolize Light, they are the only source of light in many ceremonials. The specific color of
the candle will symbolize the sphere(s) with which the operator wants to be in contact during
the ceremonial. The number of candles used has another symbolic meaning. Operators
who practice evocations and who work with the higher order energies that are part of
planetary spheres match the number of candles with the number of the planet: three candles
for evocations of Saturn or of beings of the sphere of Saturn, four candles for Jupiter, five for
Mars, six for the Sun, seven for Venus, eight for Mercury, and nine for the Moon.
Candles are an excellent tool to help the powers of visualization and imagination. The flame of
a candle is an ideal focus. In some magical practices you may internalize this focus.
When you practice with Runes you can use any number of candles that correspond to the
specific higher order energies used in your operation. You may use one candle that has the
Rune engraved which you practice. Instead of engraving the Rune, you can put the
candle (candleholder) on a piece of cardboard or wood that has the Rune drawn on it. This
Rune should be charged before use. Excellent is a set of 18 candle holders, each one
with another Rune drawn or engraved on it.
Many ceremonials require the use of more than one candle. It is good practice to use one candle
for each Rune that you use in the ceremonial. You can use three “neutral” candles, i.e., candles
that have no Rune inscribed. These three candles would then symbolize the three groups of
Futhork Runes. You may use five candles if you want to take advantage of the dynamics of
the pentagram. You may use six candles which represent the Hexagram, or six candles with
a seventh candle in the center, if you want to symbolize the Hexagram with the three
inscribed diameters, mother of Runes. You may use nine candles which, in Runic
ceremonial, represent the Rune IS, the true ego, bridge to your Higher Self. You may go all the
way and use eighteen candles in your ceremonial, one for each Rune. When you use
eighteen candles, I recommend that you inscribe one Rune on each candle. You arrange
these eighteen candles the same way you arrange the 18 Rune Staves. You shouls put one
candle to the side of each Rune stave. Candles of bees wax have some advantages over
candles made of paraffin: There is more "life" in them. The color of the candles is to match
the purpose of your operation. White candles are good for every operation. In the case of bees
wax candles, the natural wax color is equally universal.
One candle alone or two candles serve as an excellent focus. Such a focus is very helpful for
your concentration and visualization powers. Two techniques are useful, depending on the
number of candles. While looking at the flame of one candle see visions in the halo around
the candle. When you use two candles, look in the space between the flames of both candles.
The best distance is between six and eight inches apart. In either case you will better be able
"to grasp the arrow with the look of your eyes."
As a practice, you can use only ONE candle for you Runeing, where it can serve as an added
focus. Engrave the Rune in the candle. Practice the following way:
1. Put your candle on the altar, or table.
2. Establish your outer and inner Rune Realms. For murmuring practice alone, the inner
Rune Realm is sufficient.
3. Light the candle and say:
"Forces of the Light
Eternal in the universe,
Penetrate darkness!
Sacred Flame, shine!
Bring Light to the night!
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
Darkness is merged
With the Light!
Original fire of FA
Burning since the beginning
Of times
Light Force of AR
Born in the Sun
At the beginning of the worlds
Give Light to the seeker!
4. Be aware that there is an OUTER Rune Realm around you of which the candle is a focal point
for the Rune which you practice.
5. Practice your Runeing.
6. Look into the flame of the candle, imagine that the Rune is in the halo that surrounds the
flame. Then close your eyes and remain a few minutes in silent meditation. Wait for
insights, feelings, visions, thoughts, etc. to emerge. As a variation, you can look into the flame
of the candle. Soon, a halo of ca. 6 to 8 inches, sometimes more, will appear around the
candle. Wait for visions that may appear around the candle. Wait for visions that may appear in
the halo. This second method requires some practice. It is useful for developing clairvoyance.
It also improves your dream life.
7. When you decide to end the practice, say:
"Powers of . . . (name of Rune)
Thank you for your energy
Flow back to the
Realms of Creation!"
8. Imagine, or visualize, the Rune energies grounding, flowing into the ground, as water flows
down a drain, or seeps into sandy soil.
9. Extinguish the flame of the candle.
10. Write your experiences in your diary.
Note: If you draw life force from a Welz chi Generator, set it at 6.3 Hz or 7.83 Hz
Now, you have at your disposition a basic outline for many Rune rituals, useful for many
purposes. For practice of healing with the Runes UR and THORN use two candles, on with
UR engraved, and one with THORN engraved. Proceed as shown above, but do healing under
point 5 (instead of Runeing).
OTHER UTENSILS
Candles are not the only utensil. There can be many more ceremonial items on an altar. In
fact, when setting up and arranging ceremonial items, it is a good thing to follow your
intuition concerning the symbolism involved while following some general guidelines. In
the following, I am going to introduce you to some of the most important, or most
common, features of a ceremonial. The ceremonial set up is very helpful, because it enables you
to set up a plenum of energies within which Runic work is made easier.
One of the most important sources of "raw energy" needed for the practice of energy transfer
and triggering is emotional, or astral energy. This type energy is in general produced within
the context of a good ceremonial setting. A group of people who take part in the ceremonial can
be extremely helpful. It is very important here that all participants want to contribute to
the ceremonial. Likewise it is important that all participants receive some benefit from
the ceremonial. All this works exceptionally well and much stronger when you boost
the ceremonial with a Welz Chi Generator!
As I pointed out before, ceremonial utensils are focal points for the more subtle, higher order
energy components that are essential for the success of the ceremonial. When I speak of
the "symbolic meaning" of a utensil, then I refer to the structures of the Higher Order
Energy components that are connected with this specific utensil. The utensil establishes then
a structural link ("psychic link") to the repective energy field. Another, very
important, characteristic of utensils is the following. As the utensil is used on a regular basis,
the transcendental energies (HOEC's or Higher Order Energy Complexes) attached to it
increase (and modify to some degree) more and more. Very soon the utensil is capable
of "functioning by itself" without the practitioner needing to be consciously aware of any of
the utensil's inherent characteristics and functions. Thus, a dagger is no longer just a knife, but it
is the instrument that gives the practitioner dominion over astral -- emotional -- energy
complexes. The magician speaks of a thought form that is attached to the ceremonial utensil.
The basic arrangement of all utensils will set your "machinery" or "central switch board" ready
to function smoothly: it allows you to define energies of a higher order, to make them work for
you, and to send them wherever you want to send them.
An important factor, then, is to follow all instructions given in order to have the Runic energies
and HOEC's (which will be created and/or modified by Runic energies) perform as you intended
and to cause the desired results on whatever level(s) you projected them.
In the following, I discuss some of the most important utensils that you can use in the
ceremonial set up of Runic practice.
1. THE TEMPLE
The temple is your "workshop," or, better yet, your place from which you are triggering the
HOEC's for specific purposes such as healing. It is the space within which you arrange all your
tools, or machinery. It is your specific outer realm (outer Rune Realm) from which you reach
every point of your universe.
You may, in fact, see the temple as a symbol of your universe. As with any workplace,
cleanliness enhances proper functioning. Since you are working with HOEC's, or "psychic
energies," be aware that the temple needs also to be free from any kind of psychic debris or
psychic pollution, otherwise the results of your practices may be negatively influenced.
Many banishing rituals are designed to clean the temple from undesirable energies, so that
psychic energies can be projected without undesirable interference. In Runic practice, you may
use the Runes AR, IS and MAN to cleanse.
Some students may not have a special room or space available for their temple. Although a
specific assigned space for a temple has great advantages, it is not absolutely essential. Of
course, you can practice Runes anywhere. You establish your temple by determining what space
will serve as your temple, and by cleansing it from any undesirable psychic energy with AR,
MAN, and IS every time before you begin to practice. You may define the boarder of the
temple mentally or with a wand or dagger. Depending on the situation, you may chant
mentally (yes, you CAN perform a fully valid ceremonial in the midst of a crowd, without
anybody noticing what you are doing), or you may chant aloud while in the body positions of
IS (grounding position), MAN, and AR.
2. THE PROTECTIVE CIRCLE
The protective circle within your temple is a space within which you are working, unencumbered
by any energy that may be attracted by your work. The circle makes sure that no energy will
be present except those which you desire to be present. It is a barrier against negative
energies and other energies that may interfere with those HOEC's (Higher Order Energy
Complexes) which you are going to trigger. This way, the circle serves not only as your
personal protection from hostile HOEC's, but it also insures a clean functioning of your Rune
Yoga practice. An ideal circle is formed by laying out all 18 Runes, which will then be in tune
with your Inner Rune Realm. Have the sixteen Runes arranged on the periphery of your
circle, starting with FA in the North, counter clockwise to YR, which will then be on the right side
of FA. Have EH and GIBOR inside the circle, since those Runes symbolize the marriage of
opposites and the universe of the symbolism. EH West and Gibor East just inside the outer circle
of Runes.
The diameter of the circle is dependent on the amount of people participating in the ceremonial,
and of course, considerations of space.
3. THE ALTAR
The altar is the actual workplace, or your control panel. In more advanced practice, it can
also serve as a point of manifestation for specific HOEC's, in which case you have to observe
specific measures of protection or insulating methods.
Being your control panel, it will contain utensils that connect with the specific structures of
the universe and HOEC's with which you are going to work in your ceremonial. Therefore,
the arrangement of utensils on the altar and the symbols used will vary according to the purpose
(s) of your ceremonial. You will, however, notice some CFP (common functioning principle) on
all arrangements of your altar.
The size of the altar depends on the number of people attending, size of your temple, amount
of utensils, etc. For most individual purposes and for small groups, an altar the size of 24 x
30 inches will be adequate.
4. RUNE STAVES
Since you will use Runic energies, a set of triggers to those energies on top of the altar is of
utmost importance. These Rune staves will be arranged in a circle, as shown in the diagram.
More than the staves around yourself and the altar, the staves on the altar are triggers that
connect with your Inner Rune Realm and the Runic Realms of Creation. Practical experience
has established that a circle of Crystal Rune Staves by itself can give a clean temple and
the protective circle as outlined above. However, I still recommend that you practice the
banishing and cleansing as well as the establishing of the protective circle wherever possible.
You may use Runes made of cardboard and charged accordingly, or you may use Runes made
of wood. Crystal Runes are excellent and superior even to the traditional wooden Runes for
several reasons. One of the reasons is that the crystalline structure of quartz represents
HAGAL, and the "mother" of the Runic symbolism (the hexagon with the three inscribed
diameters). Look at an ideally formed Quartz crystal from above and you see the HAGAL
Rune inside a hexagon. Another reason for the awesome strength of crystal Runes lies in the
fact that crystal energies can be modified and directed: modified by Runic energies that are very
kin to the crystalline energies, and directed by means of gridding. All practitioners who used
crystal Runes (and compared to wood) noticed the difference in power immediately! Available
from runeradionics.com: a. A deck of eighteen Rune cards that may also be used for
divination purposes. These cards have ONLY the Rune on it. "Neat" New Agey pictures of
Elves, Gods, Goddesses, and other artistic clutter would water down the energy of the Runes.
2. Wooden Rune Staves, and 3. Crystal Rune Staves.
5. THE MAGICAL WAND
While the candles connect with the will and the worlds of emanation, the wand is the tool
that expresses the will of the practitioner. It is your tool to dominate the HOEC's that
have characteristics belonging to the mental spheres. The symbolic meanings of the power rod
or wand will be the more familiar to you the more you practice with Runes and other ceremonials.
6. THE INCENSE BURNER
The incense burner connects you with the mental worlds, with HOEC's that are part of the
mental spheres, and with the air element in general.
7. THE DAGGER
The dagger (or sword) represents your mind which controls the emotions and HOEC's that belong
to the astral spheres. Again, while the incense tunes into mental worlds, the dagger uses
mental energies.
8. THE POWER ROD
The Power rod is an ideal combination of wand and dagger. It is very suited for work with
Runes, because of the use of a quartz crystal as a tip of the power rod.
Very powerful is a tube that acts as an orgone accumulator. You may either put alternating layers
of organic and metallic materials around it or, simpler and more powerful, paint it with
orgonite, which in its simple form is a mixture of metal powder and epoxy or any other type glue.
9. THE CUP WITH WATER (OR WINE)
The cup connects with the astral worlds and with the emotions. It provides the energy necessary
to bring results in your ceremonies. It symbolizes the emotional power of the practitioner.
Drinking the water or wine aligns the astral-emotional energies with the goal of the
ceremonial. Water accumulates Odic energies (life energies) which are "programmed" with
the goals of the healing ceremonial. In fact, any liquid that you like to drink is good!
10. THE HAMMER OF THOR
The Hammer of Thor represents your consciousness that can connect with any point in spacetime and then return back "to yourself." In other words, the Hammer of Thor can be projected
to any interval in the space-time continuum of your universe. It can be developed into being
your specific tool to break the self-imposed limitations of space-time. It symbolizes conscious
action which is charged and energized by the other elements (wand, sword, and cup).
Once energized, the Hammer of Thor will perform for you. Again, with repeated practice you
will learn more and more about this most powerful tool of Runic ceremonials. Thor's Hammer
is perhaps the best symbol of your conscious projection. It collects within itself the three
elements of the will, mental, and astral-emotional spheres. Once you have charge Thor's
Hammer, you have aligned all elements toward your specific purpose: your will, mind,
emotions, and consciousness. All you need to do now, is to throw Thor's Hammer (its higher
plane components) toward your goal, which is embedded in an interval of your conscious spacetime continuum. Thor's Hammer is your tool on the material planes that reaches beyond
the confines of space and time. It is your instrument of power, your connection to your
universe, your power of projecting into your universe whatever energy you charge the
hammer. Thor's Hammer, therefore, is the most powerful Runic talisman, symbolizing the
element earth on your altar. You need to learn to use Thor's Hammer properly. Tune into
the Nordic mythology of the god Thor and his hammer, and you will gain additional
information about this powerful tool of Rune Practice. The material hammer of Thor remains on
your altar, of course, but its spiritual parts, or components, you project them to the desired
goal. You do this directing with the powers of your imagination. Be aware that the more
you practice using Thor's Hammer the more skillful you will become in its use. In fact, RUNE
YOGA TEACHES YOU THE SKILL OF PROJECTING AND USING THE HAMMER OF THOR! Ideally,
your Hammer of Thor should be a true talisman, which you can wear as a pendant. You may use
a piece of paper with Thor's Hammer drawn on it.
PREPARATION OF YOUR UTENSILS
Repeated use of a ceremonial utensil connects you with specific energies without you needing to
tie up your own forces that then can be better used toward the purpose of your practice. In
this respect, a utensil takes on the function of a GENERATOR OF ENERGIES that belong to the
higher levels.
Utensils seen under this aspect, you must realize the importance of proper preparation of
your utensils, including yourself, since you will be an integral part of the ceremonial machinery
that you are about to set up. Ideally, all utensils should be bought new, and only you should
use your utensils. Never lend your utensils to anybody else. An exception may be candles
and incense, as well as some of the accessories of an altar, such as the incense burner, which
may be used by anybody who attends the ceremonial. A set of Rune Staves and Hammer of
THOR may be shared, and belongs to the altar of a Rune Castle, or lodge. This set may be used
by everybody who is member or guest of the group. Your personal Rune Staves, on the other
hand, should NEVER be used by anybody else than yourself. This counts as well for
group ceremonials. The same holds with your Thor's Hammer, Rune dagger, and other utensils
that you own.
Now, to the preparation and blessing of your utensils.
The simplest preparation of a utensil is by charging it with your energies. Bring yourself in
a meditative state -- preferably establish your Rune Realms. Then put the utensil in front of
yourself and hold your hands above it. While inhaling, visualize your body drawing energy from
the universe. When exhaling, you visualize that energy stream through your hands into the utensil.
The charging, of course, has many variations. As you progress with your knowledge of Rune
Yoga, your insights will increase, and so will your means available.
Prepare all your utensils by charging them. With all utensils prepared, you are well prepared for
any ceremony with Runes.
THE MAGICAL POEM
FA
I know the Songs that no wise woman knows
The first Song is HELP, and help it will
Against sorrow, hurt, and any distress.
UR
A second I know; quite useful to the children of men
Who practice the healing hand:
It chases disease and all pain,
THORN
A third Song I know: If urgency tells me
To tie the opponent with magic
Then I dullen the steel of my foes
So that their swords will not cut anymore.
OS
A fourth Song I know: If an enemy puts
A tie of pliable limbs;
Then I speak the spell, the shackles break on the feet
And the fetters break on the hands.
RIT
This I know as a fifth: If in hostile flight
Not matter how it threatens, I block its force
KA
A sixth on is mine: Should a warrior hurt me
With the roots of soft wood;
This warrior who awakens the hate within me
Shall be struck before it gets me.
HAGAL
A seventh I know: If the hall blazes high in flames
Above all the people;
No matter how it burns, I still save them all.
The Magic I know to perform.
NOD
An eighth one is mine: quite useful to hear
Where hate should arise between man and man
I settle it fast.
IS
A ninth one I know: I danger is out in the sea
An I sing into slumber the sea.
AR
A tenth one I know: When ill wishing spirits
Fligh high in the air; I cause them to turn around
Back to their homes, deprived of their covers;
Back to their roots, bewildered their minds.
SIG
This I know as eleventh: Then I Lead
Into battle the friend, the beloved;
I sing it into his shield, so he will win in battle
And luck around him everywhere.
TYR
A twelfth one I know: If I see the hanged man
On the tree, shaking in the wind
Then I scratch and I stain Runes
The warrior can talk and descends from the tree.
BAR
A thirteenth I name: If I wetten the Son
With holy water
When he is facing the foes he cannot perish
LAF
A fourteenth I sing to all the assembled people
When I name the Divine names;
For nobody knows the characters of Albs
And of all Ases as well as I do.
MAN
A fifteenth I count: That which Volkrast, the gnome
Sang by the gates of the day;
To strength for the Ases, and to force for the Albs,
YR
A sixteenth I know:
If from wise maiden I desire joy of love
Then I change the intent of the maiden
And I turn her feeling around.
EH
A seventeenth I know:
To join together two lives
In love through wise law;
Both are willing, and no one will lightly part after this.
GIBOR
An eighteenth I learned, but I would not let this
Know a just anyone else; for the best Everyone keeps for himself.
That which leads to the end of the songs.
The one only knows who is in my arms as my only lover.
Obviously the nature of the eighteen stanzas is such that the understanding student will
notice immediately that books could be written about the hidden, or esoteric, meaning of
those stanzas. To achieve a maximum understanding of the 18 Rune Stanzas, you need to open
up to their symbolic contents, plus their evocative meanings. This opening up will happen
with practice of the Runes. Needless to say: the more you practice the more of the deep
symbolic meanings of the Magical Poem will be revealed to you.
ACCESS-KEYWORDS, MEANINGS
AND CORRELATIONS OF THE RUNES
I S through T Y R
The Rune IS
Rune of the ego, of self-discipline, of discipline. Rune of the personality, of the magical powers
of self-consciousness. Symbolizes will, action, power, and personality. The ego in the
microcosm, the ONEness that connects everything created to ONE. The eternal Divine Love
that transcends the lower ego. The Rune of completion. The unicorn, the magic wand, the
number of the Moon.
Uses: IS strengthen the personality (ship) by calming emotionally charged thoughts (the wind
on the billowing floods), controls thoughts. IS procures psychic powers through self-discipline
and through elimination of that which is unnecessary. IS leads to Divine Magic.
Time of the year: June 21 through July 14.
#9
Mantra: iiiiiisssssss,iiiisssssiiiissss.
The Rune AR
Rune of the Light, of the Sun. Wisdom, beauty, virtue, trust, honor, fame. Rune of the
initiate. Symbolism of the Solar child that returns home from darkness.
Uses: AR allows control of subconscious thought patterns and recognizes their point of origin,
or roots (meditate on the stanza!). Rune of reframing. Brings change from within. Rune
of certainty that dissolves doubts. AR attracts Solar prana.
Time of the year: July 15 through August 7.
#10
Mantra: aaaaaaaaaarrrrrr, rrrrraaaaaaaa
The Rune SIG
SIG is the Rune of the light, the Rune of the Sun, the Rune of victory, success, and good luck. It
is the Solar Light in spiritual contemplation. It symbolizes the path "from God to God," the path
of the soul. Rune of the spiritual ray, of inspiration.
Uses: SIG brings success, overcomes material limitations, increases power of the spirit. It
gives knowledge, wisdom, illumination. It increases the power of visualization, and psychic powers.
Time of the year: August 8 through August 30.
#11
Mantra: ssssssssssss, ssssssssiiiiiiig
The Rune TYR
Rune of the god of swords. Rune of the god who sacrifices himself, certain of resurrection. Rune
of initiation, of reincarnation, of being born again.
Uses: Hammer of Thor. TYR helps overcome the material world, the fear of material death.
Brings victory of spirit over matter. Recalling of past lives.
Time of the year: August 31 through September 22.
#12
Mantra: t-t-t-t-tyyyyyyrrrrr
EXERCISES
FIFTH LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS
1. Copy the Song of RIT in your book of ceremonials, if your time allows.
2. Murmur the Song of RIT, practice RIT. Use a candle.
3. Practice the hand position of RIT.
4. Practice healing with UR and THORN, in a candle ceremonial.
5. Set up the Welz Chi Generator, set on 3.5 Hz. Carry the transfer disk on you while you
murmur the Song of Rit.
PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT LESSON: THE RUNE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
KA
KA and capability
Your position as a Knight
To establish your castle
Preparation for your Knighting Ceremony
Knighting Ceremony
The Rune KA
by Karl Hans Welz
KA is the Rune of capability. It stands at the end of the first part of the Sacred Futhork.
This first part served you as an introduction to Runes. In this part you became familiar with
Rune energies. Now, you are ready for more advanced techniques of Runic practice. YOU
ARE READY TO BE KNIGHTED INTO the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters.
With your consistent practice, you opened your channel to the Time-less Brotherhood of
Rune Masters which will soon accept you as a Rune Master. From now on, you can consider
yourself a full member of the Order, because you have familiarized yourself sufficiently with
Runes to be capable of full participation. You are ready for the knighting ceremony, because
the Rune KA makes you capable and because you became aware of your limitless potentials.
Now you know that you will be a Rune Master soon.
In retrospect, you may take stock of what you have achieved with your Rune practice up to
now. You have learned to help; first of all to help yourself, then you got the idea of how to
help others with the powerful tools of the workshop of creation, the Runes. You learned to
draw energies from the Moon, from the planets, and from the Sun.
Next, you learned of the healing powers of the Rune UR, how to draw these energies and how
to develop your own, inner, Rune Realm. Next, you learned to project Rune energies, to accept,
to visualize. Now, with KA, you are entrusted additional powerful keys of Runic wisdom. As
you progress with your practice, KA holds many more keys in store for you, depending on the
level that you reach.
It is always up to you, the Knight and later Rune Master, to prove yourself worthy for the next
keys. Power means responsibility, as much as growth and advance mean often anxiety and
may bring conflict. This holds true for Runes as well as for studies in any other discipline.
With the next Rune, HAGAL, you will be ready to expand into the Crystal of the worlds, or
the Universe of the Runes. KA gives you the keys to this journey. As a Knight, you enter a
new phase of your practice. KA gives you capability of Rune Ceremonial (RIT) and ritual.
KA brings you new responsibilities, new powers, and new potentials. Your capability is result of
your practices where you learned to relax, to control your breath, to visualize, to establish
your Rune Realms, and to establish vibratory fields that assist you in directing thought forms and
to change karmic trends.
YOUR POSITION AS A KNIGHT
Runes are mystical experience. They provide you with power. Power is only of real value when it
is shared and used wisely. Power increases when it is shared and when it is part of a
group practice. Group practice increases the power of the group as a whole, as well as it
increases the power of each contributing individual. The true benefit and secret of
correctly performed group ceremonials lies in the fact that the resulting power is more than
the mere sum total of the powers that contribute to the ceremonial.
Runes are tools from the workshop of creation. The access to these tools and their use was long
lost to all larger religious systems which are still in existence as well as to most of the
smaller religions. In some religious systems, especially more recent ones, you may find
some hinting at energies from the realms of creation. The creative energies are
often misinterpreted as the universal light. In a very few systems, you find then some
practical application of energies from the workshop of creation and very rudimentary attempts
of harnessing their powers. Yet, nowhere can be found a true method which not only provides
the student with a sound understanding, but also with effective and safe methods of using
these powerful energies.
Rune Masters and Knights have access to the tools of Creation. While there has been
affiliation between religions and Runes in the past, Rune Masters decided against any affiliation
in the present. Such affiliation would prefer one religious system and consequently exclude
all others. Religious leaders are encouraged to use and include Runes.
Runes are life affirmative, light affirmative, and a practical application of the tools of creation.
They are participation in the very act of creation-eternal. Rune Masters know about the many
facets of the spectrum of the Universal Light. These facets are the Runes. You are at the
threshold of being entrusted with more effective use of these energies. You learned to use
Runes for your own benefit and for the benefit of those close to you. Your power is
growing immeasurably with your practice of Runes. The potential of this power brings you
also responsibility that reaches far beyond justifiable self love and love for those who are close
to you. The more access you have to the very special knowledge of the tools of creation, the
Runes, the more responsibility as a Knight, later Rune Master, will increase. You will be called
upon -- from within -- to use the tools of creation, the Runes, for the benefit of the planet on
which you are living. This planet needs good spiritual energy more than anything else. As a
Rune Master you will be capable of DOING that of which followers of the many denominations
are just dreaming.
There are not yet enough Rune Masters on this planet to effect the necessary change. Many
people still have to be chosen to join the spiritual hierarchy of this planet, so that the goal of
a better planet to live on can be achieved. Once there are sufficient living people who
are knowledgeable in working with the tools of creation, once those people join forces, then it will
be possible to perform that which all major religious denomination are hoping for: to change
the karma of this planet, to turn the wheel of history in the right direction; away from a path
of destruction, death, disease, hate, and war, into a path of life, love, and light.
Runes are the tools of the workshop of creation. As a Knight of Runes, you have access to
these tools. From now on out, you are no longer experimenting with Runes, but you put them
to practice in your life. You practice Runes responsibly as you get increasingly acquainted
with them. You are ready to use Runes responsibly in order to make our planet a worthwhile
place to live in.
To be more effective in drawing and projecting Rune energies, group practice is essential. As
a Knight of Runes, you are entitled to enlarge your power base by forming a circle of
people practicing Runes which meets regularly for study and practice: a CASTLE. With this
larger power base your progress will be much swifter and the results of all Runic practice will
be stronger. Later, when other persons in your castle will be knighted, this power base
still increases, Rune energies may be mutually exchanged, and consequently all members
will increase their strength and capabilities. With this larger power base, your contribution to
world peace, world harmony, and redemption of this planet can be helped significantly, which will
be beneficial to your own karma as well as to the karma of those Knights who are part of the castle.
There is much more to the idea of the CASTLE than can be said here, much more that
any materialistic oriented science could attempt to tell, and much more than mere symbolism
of ancient chivalry could reveal. You will find out as you progress on your direct path to
Oneness with your Higher Self.
The active castle is the smallest unit of the Order, it is its smallest group. As such, it is of
great importance. Let's explain here what we mean when we say "active castle": The castle of
a Knight or Rune Master are all persons who were sponsored by this Knight or Rune Master.
This relationship which was established by sponsoring remains, even when at a later date
the sponsored persons will have his or her own castle, or join another castle for practice,
and ascends in the hierarchy of the Order. The active castle, on the other hand, are all persons
who actively participate in work, studies, and ceremonials of a castle. Should the original
founder(s) of a castle be no longer active in this castle, then the next person in line will head
the castle. However, the original founder will still enjoy spiritual benefits of the power base of his
or her castle.
There are more subtle, more esoteric, aspects to the castle which you will learn later. For
the moment, it is important that you are entitled to start your castle as soon as you are a
Knight. Now, you are ready to practice and lead group ceremonials to harness Rune energies
for whatever purpose you determine.
TO ESTABLISH YOUR CASTLE
1. Find three or more students of Runes whom you sponsor, and/or one or two other Knights.
2. Ask for an application form, and apply for a castle. Your Rune Master will help you
in establishing your castle. He or she will also help you in questions of ceremonial, Rune
practice, energy exchange, etc.
3. Your castle is entitled to a specific coat of arms which is composed of heraldic symbols
which traditionally represent Runes.
4. From now on out, you will receive all necessary information for group ceremonials, utensils,
etc., in a special series of letter of instruction for castles.
At first, your castle will be a circle of joint study and transfer of Rune energies. It will have
regular meeting, once a month. With Rune energies, the castle will support members in
their everyday situations as well as in their overall advancement. Later, with sufficient
membership, your castle will expand in a lodge, which will increase the power base of
every member.
PREPARATION FOR YOUR KNIGHTING CEREMONY
First, practice with the Rune KA:
1. Copy the Song of KA in your book of ceremonials, if your time permits.
2. Copy the Knighting ceremony in your book of ceremonials.
3. Practice Runeing (murmuring) of the Song of KA, with a ceremonial setting as outline in
the letter of instructions of RIT.
4. Practice body positions and hand positions of KA.
5. Visualize your inner Rune realm, having all Runes present.
6. Get all necessary materials for your ceremonial.
7. If you are member of a castle, or lodge, make arrangements with them for your
initiation. Otherwise, you will perform the ceremony by yourself.
For the Knighting ceremony, you need:
1. 6 candles, in each of which you engrave one Rune starting from FA to KA.
2. An incense burner.
3. Frankincense, or special incense for Runic ceremonials.
4. A white tablecloth.
5. Your book of ceremonials.
6. A cup of water, and a dish with bread.
7. If you have a Welz Chi Generator, use it. Power it up with all Runes. Otherwise we can set you up with one for
your knighting ceremony.
Before you begin the ceremony, you bless the water as follows:
Enter your inner Rune Realm, meditate, project the energy of the Rune KA into the water.
Project for about one minute. Prepare the bread in the same manner.
Now, you are ready for the ceremony. First, arrange your table of this altar, or if you have already
a special altar for Rune work, use it. Set incense, candles, bread, and wine on the table. Have
the candles arranged in the shape of a hexagon.
Be sure you are in a quiet, meditative mood. Also, make sure not to be interrupted during
the ceremony. If you write your Rune Master beforehand, he or she may tune into your ceremony.
Visualize yourself clean from all distractions. A bath before the ceremony may help as a
symbolic cleansing away of everything which does not belong into the ceremony.
THE KNIGHTING CEREMONY
INITIAL COMMITMENT:
"May the power of the Runes
Lead me to a better understanding
Of the universe and myself.
May the power of the Runes
Further my path to Oneness
With my Self and the Universe.
I thank the singer of the Edda
For preserving the heritage of Atlantis.
I stride the direct path to Oneness
With my creative force.
I tear down the fences
that separate individuals,
Groups and Nations.
Fences that have been erected
by blindness.
I am a wanderer to higher realms.
United with all people
of good will and Power
I am working to achieve
A unified homeland of mankind
On the throne of which
Divine Spirit, Divine Wisdom,
And Divine Love are ruling.
Position of MAN, sing MAN three times.
Light the candles, then say:
"Power of the Light
Eternal in the Universe
Penetrate darkness.
Sacred flame, shine!
Bring Light into darkness.
Around darkness, around night,
Darkness has merged with the Light.
Original fire of FA,
Burning since the beginning of times;
Light force of AR,
Born of the Sun
At the beginning of the worlds,
Give Light to the seeker!"
Light the incense.
Then drink the wine.
Next, establish your inner Rune Realm, meditate on KA within your inner
Rune Realm, at least two minutes.
Then eat the bread and repeat the meditation.
Speak the following commitment ONLY if you sincerely intend to stride the path
of Oneness with the Divine:
"I am aware that I am accepted as a member of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of
Rune Masters. This is my first initiation in the hierarchy of this planet.
This initiation gives me powers, capabilities, rights, and responsibilities.
I am aware of my responsibilities as a Knight of Runes. As a Knight, I am in touch
with my Higher Self, I am in touch with the Divine. My Higher Self and my Divine
nature become more and more manifest in me. More and more I become a clear
channel of the Divine.
I am aware that, as a Knight of Runes, I am striding the direct path to my Higher
Self, which is the path to the Holy Grail, the path to Christ within, the path to
Christ consciousness, the path to myself as a King Magician.
As a Knight, I am in service of the King Magician which I am. I am aware of the
old symbolism of the King: The King is the symbol representing my Higher Self, the
King is the symbol of my Divinity.
I am aware of the Divine spark within myself this everlasting flame shines on my path
to my goal of being ONE with the Divine.
This initiation to Knighthood means responsibility for me. Responsibility to
myself, responsibility to my fellow human beings whom I help against their foes
of destiny and whom I help find their path to the Divine. Responsibility to the planet
on which I am living. Responsibility to the Time-less, Age-less, Brotherhood of
Rune Masters, or which I am part soon.
I am committed to learn to serve, and to help."
Now, you meditate for about five minutes, being in touch with your
inner Rune Realm.
Then proceed:
Be the source of my reshaping
Of my destiny responsibly.
Lead me on my direct path
To my Higher Self.
Help me work actively
For a better destiny of my planet.
Help me contribute to establishing
A prosperous New Age on this planet
Where there is one unified
Homeland of mankind
And Divine Love are ruling.
"From now on out, I am capable of using the tools of the workshop of creation wisely
and responsibly.
"As a Knight, I am aware that the work of Knights and Rune Masters will be decisive
for the destiny of our planet. As a Knight, I am spreading the opportunity to participate
in the very act of creation to all people who are ready, willing, and worthy. As a Knight,
I am committed to help those who are in need of help, spiritually and materially. As
a Knight, I am a leader to those who strive toward achieving spiritual Knighthood
and mastery of the Runes. I am a good example and pillar of support for those persons."
Extinguish the candles and incense. Then proceed:
"Thank you, exalted forces, for accepting me as a Knight."
Be aware that the Runic energies flow back to their origin. This is the end of
your initiation ceremonial.
I WELCOME YOU AS A
NEW KNIGHT OF RUNES!
PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT LESSON: HAGAL
1. HAGAL, the World Crystal.
2. Method to transfer Runic energies.
3. Ceremonial to draw and project Runic energies.
The Rune HAGAL
by Karl Hans Welz
HAG - ALL !
This letter of instructions is very important for you. It is the first lesson of
your knighthood. In this lesson, you will learn to draw energies from the world
crystal. The symbolism of the Rune HAGAL points to the world crystal. HAG-ALL means
to take care of the universe. You will also learn to project these energies for
healing, purification, chakra development, chakra balancing, and for many other purposes.
HAGAL, the Rune of the world crystal, stands at the beginning of the second group of Runes
of the Sacred Futhork. Now, after you have been knighted, you are ready to reach into the
realms of creation-eternal, to draw Runic energies, and to project these energies to any point
in your universe, or into the universe of another person, for creative change.
In the preceding lessons -- especially UR and THORN -- you have learned to work in this
direction. Now you have the opportunity to increase the effectiveness of this work and to
deepen your understanding of the processes involved. Now is the time for you to work with
one partner or with a small group. As a Knight, you may start your own castle and practice
group work with Runes there.
HAGAL symbolizes that which comes from the universe. It is the symbol of creative force that
takes care of the workings of the universe in the process of Creation-Eternal. It is HAGAL -- which
is often referred to as “Mother of the Runes” -- that allows you to have access to the creative
forces of the universe, to which you are reaching out in your quest for reaching your Higher Self
and to becoming ONE with the Divine. With HAGAL you have the key of being the Architect of
the worlds. Symbolizing the world crystal, (look at the shape of the Rune!) HAGAL is the focal
point upon which all Runes converge and from which you can reach all other Runes. In this
respect the Rune GIBOR is kin to HAGAL!
Continuous creation means continuous change. HAGAL is the Rune of the worlds. Around
the center of HAGAL the worlds are whirling. HAGAL symbolizes one aspect of the chakra of
the crown of the head as well as it symbolizes one aspect of the root chakra. There are two
more Runes that have a similar symbolic connection with both chakras: FA, the Rune of original
fire (kundalini) and BAR. Bar is the Rune of birth. Likewise it is the Rune of being born again in
the spirit. BAR symbolizes the mystical death that comes after the decision to sacrifice the old
ego to become one with the Divine. FA is male-fiery while BAR is female-watery. HAGAL unifies
the two, center and periphery, into an ever-present balance of phenomena that emanate from
the world-crystal. Understanding of this relation between these three Runes is one of the keys
to your chakras.
HAGAL is the Rune of the tree of life. It symbolizes the union of several couples of Runes. First
EH and NOD, then YR and MAN, and finally AR-KA (the couple that generates EH) with NOD.
HAGAL is the Rune that can bring you in contact with your spiritual guide, with guidance, or with
the Higher Self. It symbolizes the union of fire with water, of spirit with matter, of creation
with chaos, of tree with root. HAGAL is always ready to reach out for a still higher union:
the unification with your Higher Self and awareness, full awareness, and presence,
conscious presence, of the Divine spark within you. HAGAL is the Rune of atonement of
karmic debts. This is so, because there are no longer karmic restrictions once unification, or
spirit-matter, are conscious. With HAGAL you reach out by means of union. Experience HAGAL in
a ceremonial setting -- as described in the lesson RIT -- and you will gain significant insights
that will lead you to very important breakthroughs.
METHODS OF TRANSFER OF RUNIC ENERGIES
One of the most important tasks of the Knight of Runes is to help those in need. This help
is important, for it helps overcome old karma. Furthermore it creates new and positive karma
for you.
When there is talk about projecting energies, many people think immediately about sending
Light, more precisely, white light. When you transfer energy you may project white light or you
may project colors. Colored light is specific energy for specific purposes. White light
is indiscriminate, because it contains all the colors of the spectrum.
Sending Rune energies compares to sending light. With runes you send dynamized energies
from the realms of creation. Runes, specific Runes, are capable of making your projection of
energy specific to the help that is needed. Such projection is not indiscriminate as would be
the case with white Light. Runes dynamize the energies that you project and they give them
their specific colors and hues of colors. The Runic system may be compared to a multi
dimensional spectrum of energies. This spectrum is of a much greater complexity than a
simple rainbow. The Runic symbolism of the Futhork teaches us the many "colors" of this
energetic spectrum.
The beneficial effects of transfer of energy for help, healing, purification, etc., go
beyond mere tangible effects. Using Runes to help others, to heal, to purify, to draw
good circumstances, to help spiritual insights and to help develop chakras, is a form
of gratitude to your Creator within or an acknowledgment of your Creator-You! It is
a sacred task to use the talents with which your Creator entrusted you. To project
Runes to help others, therefore, is an expression of your service to the Divine. It is
your opportunity to erase negative karma.
HAGAL connects and combines the inner and outer Rune realms with the realms of
Creation. Meditate on the shape of HAGAL, and soon you will be aware of its function. In
every practice of transfer of Runic energies (or Light dynamized by Runes), you should be aware
of these very important dimensions of HAGAL.
The KNIGHT, or leader of the castle, will practice transfer of Runes on other persons. Members
of the Order may practice before they are knighted, but we suggest that they be under guidance of
a Knight, or Rune Master, when they do so.
BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE PROCEDURE OF TRANSFER OF RUNE ENERGIES
We strongly suggest that you follow the exact procedure of transfer of Rune energies. Later, as
a Rune Master, you may create your own ways and ceremonials to project Runes. The
following methods have been proven to be very effective. Even complete newcomers are capable
of FEELING Runic energies most of the time, provided they truly open up to them and have
no karmic blockages. You will FEEL the flow of Runic streams. Later, you will be capable of
actually seeing these energies, provided you follow our instructions. Consequently your control
of Runic energies will increase dramatically as will your skill of transferring them and of selecting
the correct Runes for every specific purpose.
YOU PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Set up your outer Rune realm. In case the outer Rune realm is a permanent set up, which is
the case in a lodge facility, then each person who enters the circle of the outer Rune realm has
to tune into this Rune realm. Each person has to become aware of this realm and to acknowledge it.
2. Be aware of your inner Rune realm and get in touch with it. To develop this inner Rune realm
is not an absolute necessity for the person who is going to receive Runic energies. For the
Knight who projects energy, establishing the inner Rune Realm is a must.
3. The person(s) who project Runic energies develop a magical force field and strengthen
their capability to draw and to project Runes.
4. The person(s) who are going to accept Runic energies get themselves ready to accept Runes
and their benefits.
5. After this preparation, Runes are projected and received.
6. Optional: Projection on chakras, kidney (for purification), magnetic treatment to cleanse
and purify the aura, chakras, and physical body.
7. End of the ceremony, thanking and grounding of surplus energies.
SETTING UP OF THE OUTER RUNE REALM
You need: 18 Rune Staves (you may improvise with 18 cardboard tablets that have the
Runes drawn on them), table with white tablecloth, or altar. Candles, Incense burner,
Frankincense or specially blended Runic incense. Candles should be of green color, when
for healing. Pure bees wax candles are better.
Rune Staves: You may order a set that is ready-made, or, as an improvisation, you may draw
the 18 Runes on 18 tablets of cardboard. Crystal Rune Staves are of great power!
Now you determine the area where you intend to perform the transfer of Runic energies (or
any other Runic work). The number of people participating and considerations of comfort
will determine how large the circle will be within which everybody will be: the person(s)
who transfer and the person(s) who receive Runic energies.
You do not need to trace a circle on the floor as in other magical practices. In Runic work the
circle is be determined by the Runes that you lay on the floor, in circular arrangement, as shown
in the lesson of RIT.
The only furniture allowed inside the circle is the little altar (a small card table may suffice),
chairs, pillows, blankets, or whatever else is desirable for the comfort of the participants.
Needless to say, cigarette smoke does not belong in the room where transfer of Runic energies
is performed, especially when for healing!
Once you determined the outline of the circle, you begin to lay out the Runes. Start at the left
side of the North point of the circle (Ideally North) with FA, go around counterclockwise -- like
the zodiac -- and end with GIBOR. As an option, the altar may be placed at the center of the circle.
With the 18 Runes around you, you have set up an energy field with all its component shades
and colors. From this field you can draw energy at will.
It is the Runic symbolism at work. Now, each Rune that you draw contains this symbolism and
it will work in tune with the Runic symbolism as a whole. This circle is your temple.
Next, you charge the Runes of the circle. With this action, you raise the power potential of
the circle. You can charge the Runes in several ways. You will learn these methods in the course
of your studies. For now, we teach you one method.
You proceed as follows: With a magical wand, your index finger, or a power rod, you point at
FA. Sing the mantra of the Rune, then mentally project energy into the Rune Stave of FA, then
sing the stanza of FA of the magical poem "I know the songs . . . " and feel the energy flow
back into you!
Proceed like this with every Rune, until you reach YR, the EH and GIBOR.
Charging the outer Rune Realm can be done by more than one person. In this case, the
celebrating Knight would point at the Rune and charge it, another Knight will recite the
appropriate stanza, while all others chant the mantra of the Rune.
Now, the outer Rune realm is established.
Every person who enters the circle at a later time, has to tune into this outer Rune Realm. This
is done by either looking at each Rune, or by pointing at it, chanting mentally the mantra of
the Rune. Beginners may be assisted by Rune Masters.
ESTABLISHING OF THE INNER RUNE REALM
After entering the circle and tuning into the outer Rune Realm, each participant has to
meditatively establish the inner Rune Realm. The only exceptions are persons who are
not members, but who enter to receive Runic energy. However, it would be good if a Knight or
Rune Master helps these persons establish the inner Rune Realm regardless, so the
energies projected at them will be strongly enhanced due to the fact that they have established
a strong base for reception of those energies.
You tune best into the inner Rune Realm by a silent meditation and proceeding as taught in the
first lessons. If a group as a whole enters the circle at the same time, then a tape may be
played which helps enter the inner Rune realm, or a Knight of Rune Master may guide
the meditation.
You should be aware that your inner Rune Realm is in constant contact with the outer Rune
Realm and that both are linked to the Rune Realms of Creation. Imagine and visualize this with
all your strength. This way you create a powerful flow of Runic energies.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL FORCE FIELD FOR DRAWING
AND PROJECTING OF RUNIC ENERGIES
This following practice needs only be performed by persons who are going to
project Runic energies.
1. Body Position of MAN
Look at the stave of MAN
Visualize MAN
Chant the mantra of MAN
Prayer: Power of MAN, release in me the power of the Divine.
2. Body Position of FA
Look at the stave of FA
Visualize FA
Chant the mantra of FA
Prayer: All Creating Power of FA which is born of the Divine Fire act through me and
help me create!
3. Body Position of UR
Look at the stave of UR
Visualize UR
Chant the mantra of UR
Prayer: UR, Power of origin, Power of the Roots of all Beings, Increase my powers of
healing and of being aware of the causes.
4. Body Position of THORN
Look at the stave of THORN
Visualize THORN
Chant the mantra of THORN
Prayer: Streams of cosmic energies are revolving within me. Cosmic energies radiate
wherever I direct them responsibly.
5 Body Position of IS
Look at the stave of IS
Visualize IS
Chant the mantra of IS
Prayer: One with the Will of the universe, I am master of myself and master of my
universe, filled with power and harmony. I am a radiating and forceful field of
willpower. My will is ruler.
6 Body Position of MAN
Visualize MAN
Prayer: Cosmic powers of Creation stream to me.
7. Body Position of HAGAL
Look at the stave of HAGAL
Visualize HAGAL
Chant the mantra of HAGAL
8. Body Position of IS (arms down)
Visualize IS
9. Body Position of IS (arms up)
Visualize IS
Prayer: Self-Aware, I am antenna. I am drawing energies and power from the
original realms of creation.
10. Body Position of UR
Look at the stave of UR
Visualize UR
Chant the mantra of UR
Prayer: I draw the power from the deepest depths; I draw from the spheres of the
Earth; I draw from the realms of Origin-Eternal; I draw from the roots of All-Mother.
Visualize MAN
Prayer: Self-Aware I draw the power from the highest heights, I draw from cosmic
realms, I draw from the spiritual realms of All-Father.
PREPARATION TO INDIVIDUAL TRANSFER
The person who will project Runic energies:
Body position of FA
Look at the stave of FA, then at the person to whom you project.
Visualize FA
Prayer: By the Power of FA, the spiritual, astral, and etheric Light flows into you. Odic
energy gives you strength on all levels and purifies you.
The person who will receive:
Body position of OTHIL (OS)
Look at the stave of OS
Visualize OS
Chant the mantra of OS (or OTHIL)
Prayer: Knowing of the help from OS, I am open to the influx of Odic energy, power,
and light, which will permeate me and help me on all levels.
HOW TO PROJECT AND RECEIVE RUNIC ENERGIES
Odic energy that is projected is a wholeness of spiritual, astral, mental, and etheric Light. This
Light is dynamized by one or more Runes, which then give it its specific color, shade, and effect.
In general, you draw the Odic energy with one hand, and then you project it to the other
person with your other hand. When drawing, see or feel with your strongest possible
imagination the energy of a specific Rune, or Odic energy, flow into your body through the hand
that poses the rune. In general you draw while inhaling. While inhaling and drawing,
mentally chant the Rune Mantra. When projecting, see or feel with your strongest
possible imagination the Rune energy flow through the projecting hand in the other person, or
into the part of the body the other person where you intend to direct Odic energy.
I recommend to begin your projecting with the Rune Fa into the center between the eyebrows of
the receiving person (the third eye, or ajna chakra). Besides strengthening on all levels,
this method also helps develop the third eye and it leads to development of psychic abilities that
are connected with the awakening of the chakras. This method also helps purify chakras and
to balance them, especially the chakras in which much of our karma is stored.
Later, you may project other Runes through the Ajna chakra. You proceed as follows:
First chant the Rune aloud. Repeat three times. Then point your right (or left) hand toward the
eye chakra. Either project with your palm or, better yet, with the fingers in focus. In either
case, keep a distance of three to six inches from the point to which you project. The other
hand should be lifted up. It acts as an antenna that draws the Runic energies. The hand position
of the Rune will enhance the draw. Feel the energies flow through this hand and arm into
your body, from there into your other arm, hand, and then into the other person. While
inhaling, mentally chant the mantra of the Rune and imagine the energies flow into your
body. While exhaling, imagine those energies flow through your other hand into the third eye
of your partner.
Proceed this way approximately for five minutes. Then proceed in the same manner pointing at
the heart chakra, then Solar plexus, three to five minutes each.
If you intend to heal, then draw and project the Rune UR (hand position) upon whatever part of
the body which you want to benefit from Runic energies. Especially the kidneys are very
receptive to this special kind of purification.
In a later lesson, you will learn to use Runes for purification and strengthening of the aura.
This special process requires the knowledge of using magnetic passes.
TO END THE CEREMONIAL
Persons who projected:
"Powers of the Runes
Flow back to the
Sacred Realms of Creation."
Position of IS. Strongly imagine that all surplus energy is grounded by flowing
through your body into the ground. Both, persons who projected and persons
who received, chant IS. Then:
"We thank our Creator for this experience and for the opportunity to use the tools of
Creation."
EXERCISES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Copy the Song of HAGAL in your book of ceremonials (if time allows).
Murmur the Song of HAGAL
Practice HAGAL meditatively
Practice transfer of energy, if you have the opportunity.
PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT LESSON: THE RUNE NOD
1. About NOD and Karma
2. Ritual to change bad luck into good circumstances.
The Rune NOD
by Karl Hans Welz
THE
RUNE
NOD
"An eighth one is mine, quite useful to hear
Where hate should arise from man against man
This I settle fast!
The symbolism of the stanza of NOD points out that NOD is the Rune of karma, of karmic need
and of karmic debt. With NOD you will be capable of recognizing karma by viewing it from
the creative realms. It is evident that such a perspective leads to the skill to overcome karma.
The power of NOD is a very profound one. It takes a high stage of your personal evolution to
have to power of overcoming karma and of setting actually determining your karma.
In the mythology of the Atlantean North NOD is one of the Runes of the Norns. The Norns
are goddesses who are spinning the threads of destiny, or karma. Therefore to be capable
of working with NOD means to be capable of evoking the Norns. To be capable of such
an operation, the Rune Master needs to have gained a thorough understanding of what
karma means. Otherwise such an evocation will invariably cause problems. The Rune Master
will gain this understanding by acquiring an appropriate mapping, or insight, of TIME in
which DESTINY is EMBEDDED.
NOD allows you to gain an understanding of destiny and of time. Therefore NOD helps you to
gain access to the realms of the Norns. To try to gain access to the realms of the Norns before
you have gained the necessary understanding of NOD may bring some serious problems. In
most cases, though, the Norns will smilingly forgive the person who tries to approach
them unprepared. However, if such approach is attempted with negative, or unethical,
attitude, then whatever the operator projects will inevitable backlash against him or her in
karmic determinism and structuring.
At your present state of evolution, NOD allows you to recognize the reasons for your
present karma. Consequently you will be able to work with it and eventually overcome it. NOD
will give you memories of events that shaped your karma, present and past lives. It will give
you insights in events that were significant for the shaping of your present karma. NOD also
can help you overcome bad karma and change your destiny for the better. At this stage, NOD
is likely to help you accept your present karma and to make the best of it. Read and murmur
the Song of NOD to understand. In addition, set up meditation practices with NOD in a
ceremonial setting.
It is appropriate for this lesson to practice the following rituals that will change your destiny
toward the better. You may use these rituals to help others.
RITUAL TO CHANGE BAD LUCK INTO GOOD CIRCUMSTANCES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Set up your outer Rune Realm.
Establish your inner Rune Realm. You may use the tape for this purpose.
Develop your individual force field (see in L.o.I. of HAGAL)
Practice the ritual of change:
Body position of NOD
Look at the stave of NOD
Visualize NOD
Chant the mantra of NOD
Prayer: "Rune of the Norn
Dissolve karmic ties,
Change bad luck.
O my willpower
Change all problems.
You, my karmic necessity,
Because of you,
Thanks to you,
I am growing
Beyond misery and death."
6. Body position of NOD-cross
Visualize NOD
Prayer: "Calling in need,
Screaming,
Brethren of Hermes,
I beg you!
Be advisors,
Be Helpers,
To me,
Who I am erring
And searching!
Aepandi Nam
Brethren in the universe,
Be of assistance to me,
Turn around misery!"
(If you perform the ritual for someone else, substitute "me" with name of the person
whom you help.)
7. Body position of MAN
Visualize MAN
Prayer: "Ma, original word of plenty,
Be grantor of my requests
Be increase of that
Which is due to me
Spiritually and materially."
8. Body position of SIG
Look at the stave of SIG
Visualize SIG
Chant the mantra of SIG
Prayer: "Creator-Spirit
Dwelling within
Be victorious."
End the ritual as described in L.o.I. of Hagal.
RITUAL OF SUCCESS
To begin, proceed as in previous ritual: Outer Rune Realm, Inner Rune Realm,
individual force field.
1. Body position of NOD
Visualize NOD
Prayer: Rune of the Norn
Dissolve karmic ties
Change bad luck!"
2. Body position of BAR
Look at the stave of BAR
Visualize BAR
Chant the mantra of BAR
Prayer: "New life sprouts
Through the birth-giving
Powers of the Rune BAR"
3. Body position of FA
Visualize FA
Prayer: "Grow, Thrive,
With the power of FA!"
4. Body position of SIG
Visualize SIG
Chant the mantra of SIG
Prayer: "The power within myself
Is victorious.
The all victorious
Power of SIG
Leads me
From success to success."
Visualize MAN
Prayer: "MA, original word
Of plenty
Be grantor of my requests
Be increaser of that
Which is truly mine."
6. Body position of BAR
Look at the stave of BAR
Visualize BAR
Chant the mantra of BAR
Prayer: The blessings of BAR
Fend off blind coincidences
Fend off evil forces!
Shielded by BAR
I enjoy the fruits
Of my requests."
7. Body position of AR
Look at the stave of AR
Visualize AR
Chant the mantra of AR
Prayer: "Completion and success
Brought forth by the
Divine power of the Sun."
8. Body position of TYR
Look at the stave of TYR
Visualize TYR
Chant the mantra of TYR
Prayer: "TYR-TYR, TYR-TYR, TYR-TYR
Wealth increases
Bliss grows
The fruit of combat
Is victory!"
End the ritual as described in HAGAL. Ground surplus energies.
The preceding rituals have the following key:
NOD gives awareness of karma, or it brings you in contact with your karmic background.
BAR gives new direction of karma, like being born again into another time-line.
FA is at the beginning of this new venture. It draws the fire of the beginning.
SIG provides you with the attitude of a victorious person.
MAN brings you in touch with your Higher Self, which transcend karma-subjected space-time.
BAR again solidifies the new birth into another line of karma, which is to be a line of success.
AR causes the necessary reframing of your personality, so you have the tools to succeed.
TYR gives success without your attachment to it.
ACCESS KEYWORDS, TYR through GIBOR
The Rune TYR
Rune of the god of swords. Rune of the god(dess) who sacrifices him/herself, certain
of resurrection. Rune of initiation, of reincarnation, of being born again.
Uses: Hammer of Thor. TYR helps overcome the material world, the fear of material death.
Brings victory of spirit over matter. Recalling of past lives.
Time of the year: August 31 through September 22.
#12
Correlation with the Tarot: 12 card, The Hanged Man. Odin's Song (of initiation): I know how
I hanged on the wind cold tree for nine icy nights, wounded by the spear, . . . . . A shamanic
motif of the dying and resurrecting god, found in all religions.
Mantra: t-t-t-t-tyyyyyyrrrrr
The Rune BAR
Rune of revelation, Rune of birth of the spirit. Rune of birth, of spiritual rebirth. Return to
the Mothers, to the empire of HEL. Life, hopes, wishes. Rune of continuous transformation,
death and rebirth.
Uses: Development of higher spiritual, mystical and psychic capabilities. Lead to inner freedom
and outer independence. Helps birth, spiritual birth.
Time of the year: September 23 through October 15.
#13
Correlation with Tarot: 13th card: Death - Transformation - Metamorphosis.
Mantra: b-b-b-b-baaaaaarrrrrr
The Rune LAF
The ancients used the mythological method to talk of that which is psychological, psychic,
and spiritual. LAF is the Rune of life, of the law of life, of the original laws of the universe, of
the original water. Rune of the sea. Rune of the etheric part of the body. Rune of initiation
which experience life on earth as a process of initiation.
Uses: LAF brings understanding of the life processes, of true religion.
Time of the year: October 16 through November 7.
#14
Correlation with the Tarot: The 14th card of the Tarot: Temperance.
Mantra: lllllllllaaaaaaaffffff
The Rune MAN
MAN is symbolism of man, of mankind, of humanity, of the resurrected god. It signifies the
upper part of the world tree Yggdrasil. Rune of spiritual powers, of directing Mana powers.
Uses: MAN leads to Divine Magic and unfolding of life (see Symbolism of Man). It protects
against enemies. MAN increases and strengthens the aura. It opens the mysteries of MIMIR,
the mysteries of original memories, or of root-memories. Use for levitation, elevation, reaching
in the spheres of the Divine.
Time of the year: November 8 through November 29
#15
Correlation with the Tarot: 15th card: The Devil.
Mantra: mmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn, aaooouuummmmmm
mmmaaannniii
paadmmmmeeeee
huuummmmmm
The Rune YR
Rune of the unio mystica. Desire for completion, and perfection. Rune of the night and of
the Moon. Rune of karma and of karmic tests. The counterpart of MAN, the god with antlers.
Roots of the world tree, from which life springs ("the mighty tree which conceals man, where
man grew from the roots . . .") God in the waters at the winter solstice. God descending to
the material world.
Uses: YR overcomes illusion of the material world, which is often a painful process bringing
radical changes, and a sudden overturning of affairs. Overcomes the illusions of neurosemantic environments. It recognizes mappings as mappings.
Time of the year: November 30 through December 21.
#16
Correlation with the Tarot: The 16th card: The Citadel, Lightning.
Mantra: yyyyyyyyrrrrrr
The Rune EH
Rune of cosmic union, which transcends the 16 Runes of the zodiac, or the octagon with
its polarities. It is the Rune of ideal love, of twin souls, of soul mates. Two in one, Soul
and cosmic. God and man.
Uses: Connects two lives, brings from the Two to the One. Helps find the soul mate.
Brings together soul twins. Brings success and increase.
#17
No connection with the year, referring to polarities unified. Also no connection with the Tarot.
Mantra: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh
The Rune GIBOR
Rune of the wheel of life, of union of the god and the world, of Creator and Created.
Uses: GIBOR harmonizes the relations of twin souls, unifies the energies of the I and YOU in
a cosmic context, both reaching into the common universe, in a true cosmic wedding. Leads
to cosmic consciousness, vision of God, unio mystica, the deepest mysteries of the universe.
#18
GIBOR has no relation to any part of the zodiac, but it is Symbolism of wholeness. Likewise, there
is no correlation to any single card of the tarot.
Mantra: ggiiibbboooorrrr
EXERCISES,
1.
2.
3.
4.
THE
RUNE
NOD
Copy the Song of NOD in your book of ceremonials, if time allows.
Murmur the Song of NOD in a ceremonial setting.
Practice the Rune NOD and meditate.
Practice the rituals described above.
PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT LESSON: I S
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
IS and control of emotions.
Runes for healing.
Runes to awaken the chakras
Breathing exercises for the chakras.
Conscious eating.
The Rune IS
by Karl Hans Welz
IS is the ninth Rune of the eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes. You are now half way through your
first course. Very likely you are now member of a local group, or castle, of the the Great, Timeless Brotherhood of Rune Masters. In this case, you benefit very much from Runic group practices.
IS is a Runes that emphasizes the individual. So important is this Rune that some Rune masters
of the past have put this Rune at the beginning of Runic training and of many practices.
I strongly recommend that you practice this Rune thoroughly and that you explore in depth
its many aspects.
IS is the Rune that leads to your true ego and to your true personality. This is the ego that
remains after you have gotten rid of the many illusions that make up your ego. These are in
part illusions that developed as a result of you identifying yourself with the many distractions
that are flooding your mind incessantly. Such distractions lead you to being attached to
many things that ultimately lead to your being blocked from true advancement.
There is another, more important, aspect to your true ego. To help you grasp the concept
that follows I need to point out an important principle in human history. This principle says
that the religion that best reflects in its doctrine and practices the methods of
socio economic suppression that are prevalent in a society, will be main stream
religion over all the others. Conversely, the most painful methods of socio
economic suppression are incorporated in religious law and doctrine. In fact, most of
these mechanisms are so painful to the individual and to groups of humans as a whole that they
can only accept them when they perceive them as being religious law, custom of the tribe, and
the like.
The individual is subjected to a similar condition. As soon as born, the individual
suffers frustrations, deprivations, and suppression that is near impossible to accept. A
process similar to the previously described one happens: the individual identifies with the
reactions to these mechanisms of suppression, and he or she believes then that these reactions
are part of the ego. An individual who identifies with such reactions is no longer aware of
their causes, and society has gained another willful servant.
It takes a strong ego to reach your spiritual goals. However, if you confound the true ego with
your reactions to suppressive indoctrination, you are in a catch 22 situation, namely that in order
to rid yourself of your limitations you attempt to harness the same mechanisms that are part of
your limitations.
IS teaches you to find your true ego: the ego that shines through the morass of the
limitations with which you are identifying yourself. IS is quite similar to the tarot card of the
hermit, who has a staff that symbolizes his ego. He had to be a hermit so that he could look at
his ego from a perspective that is beyond the limitations of society. The hermit, using IS,
has renounced all distractions so that he can find his true ego that he needs to be ONE with
his inner Self. Being ONE, he is then capable of enjoying life to its fullest, and serving society
much more effectively than he ever could have done with the ego that society so skillfully
has distorted. Of course you can be a "hermit" in the middle of a city, surrounded by people with which you interact on
a daily basis like any other human being.
The stanza of IS in the magical poem shows the way. It says there clearly:
A ninth one is mine:
If danger is out in the sea
To protect my good ship
This is a clear reference to the four elements that the hermit has to master so he or she can
reach the goal of Oneness with the Higher Self (see the course in cosmic consciousness).
Being aware of the true ego is an important step toward this goal.
The ship, being solid, refers to the material plane, the earth element, or consciousness. The wind
is the mind, or the air element, while the floods refer to the emotions, or the water element.
The billowing floods refer to emotions that are stirred up by thought that attaches itself to
futile objects of the external world and to illusions. These illusions are the result of your
identifying the mapping of your perception with the object itself.
Consequently, you have lost the knowledge of the difference between your picture of the world
and the world as it is. Such pictures are nothing but figments of your imagination and results
of your mechanisms of abstraction which in turn are subject to the illusions of a distorted ego.
The act of conjuring the wind is the act of using your will, the representative of the cosmic
fire element. With this will, you learn to control your thoughts that are emotionally charged,
and your emotions that are running wild as a result of your having your thinking attached to them.
The practice of IS teaches you how to detach yourself from your emotionally charged thoughts,
and to reach a standstill of your thoughts whenever you desire to do so. Such calmed
down thoughts give you the control that is necessary for your reaching the realms of your true ego.
You need not go out in the woods to be a hermit, of course. All it takes is practice. With
the mastery of IS, you will find it easy to control Runic energies. Therefore, you can use IS
to attract Runic energies and to ground them.
When you attract Runic energies with IS you are an antenna of cosmic energies. When you
ground them, you act as a grounding rod. The body positions for these two practices
are accordingly. You have your arms stretched above the head when you draw cosmic
energies. When you ground, your arms are hanging down on the sides of your body.
Runes for Healing
With HAGAL, you have learned to project Runic energies to specific parts of the body. The
purpose of this projection is to energize chakras or to help a healing. What follows are
correlations of Runes with functions and parts of the body. With this knowledge, you can
then project Runic energies to any part of the body.
IMPORTANT!
Before I continue here, I need to point out a very important fact. The suggestions that
follow reflect the opinions of Rune masters of the past and present. As you are well aware, in
the US and its territories, any healing that is not sanctioned by the appropriate authorities
is ineffective and does not exist. This seems also to include any type of medical healing that is
still to be discovered before it will be sanctioned by the AMA and related bodies. Because of
that, Runic healing may be considered as an auxiliary placebo and should never interfere with
the officially sanctioned medical treatment.
A symbolism for healing
The Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes are a true symbolism. As I have pointed out in
previous lessons, the word "symbolism" implies that the position of each individual symbol
in relation to all other symbols is of crucial importance. Where no such relation exists, we speak
of an incoherent array of symbols.
A true symbolism typically represents the universe or any part of it. The Eighteen Sacred
Futhork Runes represent the system of creative energies that act in the universe. Some of
the manifestations of the creative energies that connect with the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes
are the world crystal, the periodic system of chemical elements, and the natural zodiac of
creative energies. This natural zodiac has 18 signs.
Our body is a reflection of the universe. From this follows that the Eighteen Sacred Futhork
Runes relate to the system of creative energies in our body. Since these correlations are easy
to demonstrate, the eighteen sacred Futhork Runes lend themselves to chakra balancing,
chakra awakening, and healing of the fields, or systems, of creative energies in our body.
TRADITIONAL CORRELATIONS BETWEEN RUNES
AND HERMETIC MEDICINE:
In the following you find correlations and uses of the Runes in hermetic medicine. In part it
reflects pretty much outdated knowledge about the human body. I still decided to give
these correlations, because they are part of traditional rune teachings!
FA -- ailments of the head, feverish diseases, to burn off fat, ailments of skin and bones,
purification.
UR -- healing Rune in general, finds roots of ailments, neck, liver, nervous system, (when
practiced in combination with IS), chest and lungs (together with OTHIL).
THORN -- Aura of Health.
OTHIL (for OS) -- Chest, back, neck (with UR).
RIT -- Chakra of the throat.
KA -- Digestive organs (with IS), feverish ailments.
HAGAL -- Kidneys and bladder, loins.
NOD -- Infectious diseases and skin (with LAF).
IS -- Neck, liver, and nerves (with UR); Digestive tract (with KA); Accidents and injuries (with
MAN); Blood, gout, arthritis, arteriosclerosis (with TYR).
AR --Strengthens life force, against hallucinations, against possession.
SIG -- Nerves and tendons (with MAN).
TYR -- Blood, gout, arthritis, arteriosclerosis (with IS).
BAR -- Female sex organs, birth.
LAF -- Infectious diseases and skin.
MAN -- Accidents and injuries (with IS), Nerves and tendons (with SIG).
YR -- Lower abdomen, sexual organs.
EH -- Against depression, balance, glands, lymphatic system.
GIBOR -- Procreation; Transmutation.
The preceding correlations are to be understood in many ways, depending on the level at which
the Rune Magician is operating.
As far as healing is concerned, the standard disclaimer is to apply: In the U.S., its territories
and vessels, healing methods are only effective AFTER they have been approved by the FDA.
Before such time they are quackery and should be avoided. I mentioned the above
correlations only in order to give a “folkloristic” picture of the Runes.
Besides, the healing effects, Runes, and especially the shape-vibrations of Rune Yoga, have
strong effect upon the chakras, or spiritual centers, in the body. Projection of specific Runes
upon those centers will purify them and awaken them. The Rune IS can be used to help
the energetic flow up and down the spine, from chakra to chakra.
RUNES AND CHAKRAS
CHAKRA RUNES
Crown FA, HAGAL, BAR
Eye UR, KA, TYR, NOD, LAF, GIBOR
Throat THORN, RIT, IS, SIG, MAN, EH
Heart OS, AR, YR
Solar Plexus THORN, RIT, IS, SIG, MAN, EH
Spleen UR, KA, TYR, NOD, LAF, GIBOR
Root FA, HAGAL, BAR
You may proceed from the crown chakra to root chakra, or from root chakra to crown chakra.
When mutual projecting of energy, take turns. If you are a group, several persons may
project energy on one or several chakras of one person.
BREATHING EXERCISES FOR WORK WITH THE CHAKRAS
Reread the section on breathing in the letter of OS. You will practice a similar way as you did
them. Now, however, you will inhale slowly. As you inhale, mentally sing the Rune FA, while
you feel the energies of FA flow into your lungs. When you exhale, strongly imagine those
energies go down the spine into the root chakra. Repeat 18 times, or 108 times if you can bring
up the patience to do so. Allow yourself sufficient rest before you continue. Then, you may
either proceed with the projection of FA into the root chakra, or you may decide to work with
the Rune UR, which you project in your spleen chakra, then the Rune THORN in your solar
plexus, next OS into the heart chakra, RIT into the throat chakra, KA into eye chakra and
finally, HAGAL into the crown.
At first, visualize that the energies of the Runes are cleansing and balancing the chakras. Later,
you contribute to the opening and development of your chakras. Again, group practice is
very effective as is shown in the lessons of Rune Yoga. What was said here will suffice for
the beginning. Chakra development is a natural part of Rune Magic.
CONSCIOUS EATING
Just as the air you breathe contains energies that may be amplified, charged, and dynamized
with Runic energies, so does food. Desires, or wishes, which are impressed in food, have a
strong impact on the material and etheric planes. As a Rune Master, you will do well to consider
this aspect of food, especially if you want to achieve things that have to do with the well being
of your body, or if you have other material desires.
The practice that is described in the following is very simple. Yet, it is consistent in its
application that will ultimately lead to spectacular success. Practice with at least one meal per
day. It will be good if you practice with wholesome food rather than with junk. In fact, the
negative effects of junk food are well enough known, so that it will be of the best interest of
the Rune Master to refrain from it all together. A healthy body is of importance for your
overall progress and advancement and it is counterproductive to poison it with an average of five
or more pounds of chemical food additives, "certified" colors, "safe" preservatives, fillers, and
what not. (again a variation of the above disclaimer is valid: An additive that is approved by
the FDA is safe until such time when the FDA decides that it is no longer safe!)
1. Sit down with your food in front of you.
2. Establish your inner Rune Realm.
3. Establish your outer Rune Realm by imagining the 18 Futhork Runes around yourself. Of
course you may also actually put your Rune staves around yourself, which will give
additional strength to the ceremonial effects of your practice. To establish your Rune
Realm mentally allows you to practice while in the company of others.
4. Think of your wish which you want to become reality on the material levels.
5. Dynamize the wish with the appropriate Rune or Runes.
6. Draw the Rune (and attached wish) from you inner Rune Realm and project it into the food
which you are going to eat.
7. When eating, be aware that the wish, and attached Rune(s), become part of yourself and of
your universe, all the way down to the material levels. Be sure that nothing will be left over.
You will, at a later date, understand the magical significance of this practice. Also, do not
read during the meal, and any kind of conversation is undesirable, since you should eat only
with your mind, emotions, consciousness, and will focused on your desire, or wish. Do not
formulate two wishes at the same time.
As an alternative, you may project Runic energy into your food the same way you learned to
project energy in the lesson of HAGAL: by drawing and projecting with your hands, as a full
Runic ceremonial. You may also arrange a magical meal with your group, proceeding as
shown under the Rune HAGAL.
PRACTICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
at
5.
THE
RUNE
IS
Copy the Song of IS in your book of ceremonials, if time allows.
Murmur the Song of IS.
Practice hand and body positions, as well as meditations of IS.
Practice conscious breathing for the chakras. Work as far as you feel is good for now. Practice
least with the root chakra.
Practice conscious eating.
AR
1. About AR
2. The magic of water
3. The four elements and Rune Magic
The Rune AR
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome to AR, your tenth Rune. I assume that you have studied and practiced the previous
letter of instructions thoroughly. Acquaintance with the Rune IS is very important for your
overall advancement. Like every Rune, AR has a special message for you at this level. Above
all, AR helps you deal with your "ghosts of the past." Obviously dealing with your ghosts of
the past will naturally lead to dealing successfully with your ghosts of and of your present and
your future. Here we do not speak of “gaseous mammals” but of personal problems: You are
going to overcome things of the past that are haunting you. This includes events that lead you
to irrational dealing with situations. Look at the stanza of AR and meditate upon it. Focus on
the non-conscious material that has accumulated during the past or your present lifetime,
and, neglected by materialistic "psychology," the vast material that is piled up from your past
lives. This material is "stored," so to say, in non-conscious levels that are still less accessible
and more subtle that what psychologists usually refer to as your subconscious mind.
The Rune AR has strong links with energies of the Sun. Practice of AR will help you bring to
Light some of those trends that haunt you. The "covers" of those “evil” spirits disappear. You
will recognize these spirits for what they are and you no longer need to worry about them.
You know them for what they are and it is from this point of power that you are capable
of effectively dealing with them. When you want to cause change on deep levels, Runes are
very powerful tools. In other words, Runes allow you to work on deep-rooted change from
the levels of Creation. Practice of AR is useful on many occasions of changing bad habits and,
still more important, deep rooted and difficult to detect mechanisms within your psyche
that consistently and repeatedly lead you to do things that cause undesirable outcomes.
Practice the Song of AR!
THE
MAGIC
OF
WATER
Water is an external manifestation of the element that bears its name: the water element. As
such, it can serve to bring you in contact with everything that is ruled by this element:
Emotions, the astral worlds, the magnetic fluid on the Etheric Plane (or Higher Material Plane),
life force, the magnetic component of every plane. Water, with its magnetic characteristics, may
be used as an accumulator of life force, or Odic energy. And, similar as you have read
about impregnating food with a wish, so can you project an idea, or wish, into water. This idea
is then dynamized by the life force, or Odic force, of water. Ideally, you charge the water with
raw Odic force before you impregnate the magnetic/Odic energies with your wish. Those among
you who are familiar with Orgone physics may use an Orgone generator (Welz chi generator)
to charge water before you impregnate it with your wish. Otherwise, you may charge water
simply by holding your hands above it and visualizing Odic energy flow from your palms into
the water. After you have impregnated the water with your wish, you may drink it and
"incorporate" your wish. This process is essentially the same as conscious eating.
If you consider the magnetic characteristic of water, you will also understand the many rituals
of washing hands and body before religious practices. Many religious systems have washing of
the hands incorporated in their ritual. You may include such washing in your magical
practices. Before you begin with the practice, wash your hands. While washing imagine
that everything that burdens you, all impurities, etc., are washed off. Better yet, take a bath
with the same imaginations.
THE FOUR ELEMENTS, THE FOUR LEVELS AND RUNIC PRACTICE
We worked already with all four elements, namely fire, water, air, and earth. Even though
Runes are active on levels that are much deeper that the elementary levels, it will be of
importance to have some knowledge of these levels. This is so because it is from there levels
where you trigger the power of the Runes. See also the courses "Magic of the Future" and
"the Course in Cosmic Consciousness"
Let's begin with the material planes. The material planes are the planes that academic
scientists attempt to describe. To it belongs the world of space-time. Yet part of the
material planes is something that science has neglected for centuries even though there is
much evidence and factual basis for it. Very likely, science of academia will keep neglecting
this part. I am talking about life energy and all its manifestations of life. For our purpose we
divide the material planes in two sub-planes: the dense material plane, and the etheric levels of
the material planes. The plane of more density represents -- in our mapping -- that which
we experience (abstract) as being "tangible." The etheric plane on the other hand contains
that which we experience as energies which are in direct relation with what we experience
as material. Of the etheric plane we know the electric fluid (or that which science describes
as electromagnetic phenomena), and the magnetic fluid, which, unlike the electric fluid, is
not subject to the relativistic natural laws. The magnetic fluid of the etheric plane has been
denied by scientists of academia with an irrational fervor. More zealous than academic scientists
are followers of a religious system of skepticism that I label “misguided pop science.”
The magnetic fluid, of course, is well known to occultists and scientists who are not subject to
the vested interests of corporate-controlled academic institutions. Franz Anton Mesmer called
it "animal magnetism" and he developed devices to accumulate it. Later, Baron von
Reichenbach came upon the same energy in his research, and he called it "Od." We call it
"Odic energy" or "Odic force." However, whenever we speak of Odic force, we mean not only
the magnetic fluid of the purely etheric planes, but we recognize that Odic force reaches into
the planes beyond. This is a characteristic of life force (the magnetic fluid of the etheric plane)
that will prove very useful in our later work. Korschelt named this energy "Solar ether" and he
built machines to accumulate and generate it. Wilhelm Reich, who was born and raised in the city
of Korschelt, Lwow, discovered it again and named it "orgone energy." At a later point in
your studies you will find out that Odic energy, or Orgone, is very important in practical
magical work, especially when you want to overcome the boundaries of space-time. The
material world has correlation to the earth element and consciousness, which is the expression
of "earth" in the human being. In the course “magic of the future” I demonstrate that magic is
an exact science. It is action at a distance that involves the use of life energy and structural links.
Beyond the material plane we find the astral plane. Like the materials plane, the astral plane
also contains the electric and magnetic fluid. However here the manifestations of electricity
and magnetism are different. The astral has to do with emotions and the water element. This is
the reason dynamizing and charging of water has such profound effects.
Beyond the astral world, you find the mental world. The mental plane relates to the air
element, thoughts, and the mind.
Above the mental spheres, you find the spheres of will of the causal plane. This plane relates
with to the fire element.
This highest sphere, the causal plane, is also called world of emanation. Next, the mental sphere,
is world of creation, then comes the world of formation, or astral, and finally, the conscious world
of forms.
To the "scientist" among you, I want to point out that, with the above, we have at our disposition
a MAPPING of the world, which has proven to be USEFUL. For our practice, it is irrelevant
whether this mapping is "true" or "false" according to academic logical systems. We are
only interested in the USEFULNESS of the mapping, which is its main criterion. We are, in our
work, abstracting that which we experience on the objective, un-speakable, levels, and going
to higher and higher levels of abstraction, we eventually develop theories, or mappings, which
help us develop our metaphysical practices.
If we reverse the path that we have taken, i.e. proceeding from the material world to the world
of emanation, then we have a fairly good description of what is going on in metaphysical work:
The world of emanation refers to the will which determines that something is to be done about
a specific situation. The world of creation refers to the creative mind, which lays out practical
ways of how to handle a specific situation, then, the astral, gives it shape by concentration
of emotional forces, and finally, you have the material plane, where the change becomes
manifest and conscious. An ancient and little known magical law says that, if you focus all
four elements, namely will, mind, emotion, and consciousness upon one outcome, then this
outcome is bound to happen. In the course of cosmic consciousness you can learn how to
achieve such a focus with relative ease.
To the Rune Master who sets up a ceremonial, the presence of the four elements (candle,
incense, water or wine, and bread or some other symbolism of consciousness-matter-earth) is
an important help. This is so because the presence of these utensils aligns the four
elements without the Rune master needing to focus on it constantly. Be aware that with
the consistent and repeated use of the same utensils or set-up of utensils the Rune Master
develops the presence of specific metaphysical functions without him or her needing to tie up his
or her mind to produce the effect. His or her mind/emotions/will/consciousness is then free
for other things, and the effectiveness of the Rune practice is thus increased considerably.
EXERCISES, THE RUNE
AR
1. Copy the Song of AR in your Book of Ceremonials, if time allows.
2. Murmur the Song of AR.
3. At least two times, while murmuring, tune into the problematic of "ghosts of the past".
Explore your past and use AR to dynamize change.
4. Practice magic of water: project energy into a glass of water (see HAGAL), then project AR
into the water. Drink the water.
5. Practice hand and body positions of AR.
SIG
1. About SIG
2. Guide to Runic Exercises
3. Sounds of Runes, or Rune Mantras
The Rune SIG
by Karl Hans Welz
SIG is another Rune that has to do with visualization. It has to do with useful
mappings that bring the Rune Master to victory in the symbolic battle of life and in
the struggle to reach Oneness with the Higher Self. SIG is the Light of the Sun on
a spiritual level. As a Rune of success, SIG has to do with clarification,
purification, freedom, and life. It symbolizes the soul and the path "coming from God
and back to God." Rune of spirit and of inspiration that strikes lightning like. As
such, SIG has some correlation with Uranus, in an astrological sense.
I take this occasion to give you a comprehensive.
GUIDE TO RUNIC EXERCISES
Before you begin with the Runic practice, you should have prepared yourself accordingly.
1. Establish your Outer Rune Realm.
2. Establish your Inner Rune Realm.
3. Have your body relaxed.
This is necessary for proper breathing. One of the best practices to relax is the "shavasana"
of Eastern Yoga. Lie flat on a mat with your arms slightly angled. This is the position of the
SIE Rune: a variation of the Rune IS. Relax your muscles progressively. Be sure that jaws
and tongue are relaxed, as well as the many small muscles around the eyes. Eyes closed, at least
at the beginning of your practice.
Autogenic training is an excellent way to enter a very profound state of relaxation. It is a
training that is related to lengthy yoga practices, yet more effective than and much less
involved. The relaxation that you achieve with autogenic training is considerably more
profound than what you can achieve with the usual method of progressive relaxation. Study
the free course!
The person who practices Yoga, usually ends the array of exercises with this position. Similarly, it
is good for the Rune Master to remain in this position for a while after Runic practice, after the
Runic energies were properly grounded. SIE naturally follows IS. This very simple, yet
important Runic position causes peace, quiet, dissolving of spasms and tension in the body, help
in internal conflict situations, activation and dynamization of energies received, and
spiritual illumination.
4. Very important: Conscious full-breathing. Without proper control of breath, there is quite
often no total success in Runic practice. Yet, that which is labeled "breathing" by most people,
is generally nothing but a poor fragment of the breathing that should be practiced. Full breathing
is composed of:
a) Breathing with the diaphragm, visible in the movement of the abdomen.
b) The middle breathing, where the ribcage is expanding, and
c) The upper breathing, where by means of lifting the shoulders the last remaining space in the
lung is filled.
Full breathing combines all three ways of breathing. When inhaling, the body appears to expand
in a wave-like movement, from below to the shoulders. When exhaling, this motion goes the
other way.
Full breathing is the basis of all existing healthful systems of breathing. You should practice this
way of breathing in the position of SIE. Begin with a complete exhalation, and wait until the urge
to inhale comes naturally. Next you follow some rhythm of breathing. When practicing, be sure
to do so gently, and avoid strains at any cost. Be aware that gentle stimuli strengthen the life
force, and very strong stimuli destroy the life force. Therefore, the gentler you train your body,
the faster the desired results.
Rhythms to practice:
a) Inhalation: 5 seconds
Hold breath: 1 second
Exhalation: 5 seconds
Wait for urge to inhale
b) Inhalation: 4 seconds
Hold: 2 seconds
Pause: 2 seconds
c) Inhalation: 5 seconds
Hold: 3 seconds
Pause: 3 seconds
d) Inhalation: 3 seconds
Hold: 7 seconds
Pause until urge to inhale
e) Inhalation: 4 seconds
Hold: 16 seconds
Pause until urge to inhale.
Depending of goal and capability, you may extend the times of inhalation, hold, exhalation,
and pause in their proper proportions.
You may dynamize your breath with the imagination that you inhale Odic energies, or specific
Runic energies.
5. Next preparation is to transform your body into a large vibratory field of Runic sounds. Only
a good voice (speak up-front!) results in good resonance. Your voice should not appear as
coming from the throat, palate, nose, or squeezed-out. Vowels should be formed up front.
Practice the sounds of M, N, NG, by themselves and in connection with vowels. This practice
will increase your feeling for sounds and your capability to make various parts of the body
resonate with the sound. This is essential for Runic practice.
6. Thoughts are to be controlled. Observe only those thoughts that have to do with your
Runic practice. Do not allow a playground for vagrant thought to unfold.
7. The body needs to be trained so that it will stay in any Runic position for a while.
When you are familiar with the practice of all of the above, then you are ready for more
involved practice. If you have followed the exercises given in previous letters of instruction,
you should not have much problem. Quite naturally, you may now ask: In what sequence should
I practice Runes?
This question is to be answered individually. Your Cycles of Runic energy are an important factor
to consider, as well as your personal Runes. If, during your previous practices, you found
one specific Rune to which you feel strong links, then you may begin every Runic practice with
this Rune. You may also practice in the sequence of the FUTHORK. Whenever you are advanced
to a degree where you tune into what Runes can tell you, then you will intuitively find out
which sequence to use for what purpose.
SOUND OF RUNES, OR RUNE MANTRAS
Up to this lesson, you have learned to practice Runes by singing specific sounds. If you did
not order the tape on Rune mantras yet, then you were limited to utter only the names of the
Runes as mantras. However, there is much more to singing Runes than mere singing of
their names. In fact, if you compare the Runes to colors of a spectrum, then the many
possible ways of intoning Runes would give you the many shades and hues of a sub-spectrum
for every Rune. Experience will tell you how to use those slight shades of Runic energies, and
which sound is connected with what specific bundle of energies of the Runic Realms of Creation.
Needless to say, what lies before you is an extensive amount of Runic practice, and only
consistent, preferable daily, practice will lead to mastery of the many shades and sub-shades of
the Runic spectrum. At the beginning you should exercise the Runes, one at a time, with
their specific sounding of the name. It is useful to recite the Song of the Rune before practicing
its mantras. Next you begin with variations:
a) Change pitch and loudness of sound. Holding the same pitch, increase power of voice,
then decrease again. Then change pitch, from low to high, then back to low. Practice with
high pitch alone, then low pitch. Develop a feeling of the differences. Find as many combinations
as possible.
b) Practice with fingers close to each other, then with stretched out fingers.
c) Change hand positions, palms pointing upward, then downward.
d) Practice in combination with the imagination of the sound, i.e., hear the sound with your
inner ear, while inhaling, also see the symbol of the Rune with your inner eye. You should
be familiar with the practice if you properly learned how to establish your Inner Rune Realm.
The difference is now that you practice the Rune with many different pitches. In other works,
you introduce the many hues of Runic sub-spectrums into your Inner Rune Realm. This practice
of visualizing while inhaling has especially strong effects on your chakras, provided you project
the appropriate Runic energies in those spiritual centers of your body.
e) Change and vary the sounds of the Runes by substituting vowels with other vowels, or
with diphthongs.
f) Next, focus on specific key-symbols of Runes, such as "root, healing" with UR,
"projection activity" with THORN, etc.
g) Next, you may include the body positions, changing from Rune to Rune, adjusting to the
pitch, from which eventually a Runic dance develops, which makes you capable of drawing
and modifying Runic energies even more powerfully and with much more versatility than you
may even dream about now, especially when, once you are advanced to Rune Master, you
will develop your background music to your practices.
At last, some useful hints for practice of the more powerful Runic exercises and ceremonials:
Before you begin, clean your body, and wash off -- symbolically speaking -- all impurities.
Purify your Aura (see Runic projection in letter of instructions of HAGAL), and rub your body
with good oil. The oil may contain essential oils of herbs, which are in accordance with the goal
(s) that you envision.
Tune consciously into the vibrations of your Runic Realms, and connect the three Runic
Realms. Then you may begin the action with drawing the Rune(s) that are most in tune with you.
At the end of your ceremonial or practice you should visualize an enclosure (aura) of Odic
energy around yourself. As an alternative you may pose the Rune MAN, and sing MAN. This
brings you in tune with the spiritual symbolism of the Holy Grail.
Never forget to ground surplus energy at the end of every ceremonial, ritual, or other
Runic practice. When grounding, visualize IS, pose IS in grounding-position, and visualize
all surplus energy flow through your body into the ground. You may also sing the Rune,
beginning with the highest possible pitch and lowering the pitch more and more, all the you see
the energy flow down your body, and into the ground. This practice prevents you from
being overcharged after the ceremonial. Then practicing with a group, the group as a whole is
to practice the grounding.
The Rune TYR
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome!
Welcome to TYR, the twelfth Rune. TYR is the Rune of self sacrifice. It represents the god
within who self sacrifices, certain of resurrection. TYR has a strong connection with Odin's
Rune Song. With TYR, you are now ready for another initiation. This time it is an initiation that
is not so much an exterior one such as was the knighting ceremony. This initiation is an inner
one. It shows you the futility of worldly life when such a life is not well rooted in spirit.
The initiation in TYR also gives you an experience of the power of Thor's Hammer. However,
to experience this power you need to learn to use this powerful tool correctly and responsibly.
The initiate of TYR expands into the vibrations of the Norse god Thor.
With this initiation you will follow a ritual of renouncing, then returning. In Christian mythology
this ritual is symbolized by the self sacrifice of Jesus, who then descends into the abyss so that
he will return as the Christ. This ritual is a dramatization of the process of the human nature
within us which rejoins Christ consciousness, or the Higher Self.
In the Norse religion, the god Odin recognizes the need of gaining access to the realms of
creation to be a full being. He removes himself from all worldly situations. For nine cold nights
he hangs on the tree of life. The nine refers to the Rune Is and its relation to the true ego.
Perhaps you remember that Jesus was crucified in the ninth hour! As the poem says, this
tree "conceals man, from whose roots man sprung."
Odin gains awareness of the roots of the tree of life and recognizes there the energies of
creation, the Runes.
This shows that Odin's Rune Song is highly symbolic. It has little to do with physically hanging
from a tree and piercing out a physical eye with a physical spear. You need to gain
an understanding of the symbolic meaning of Odin's Rune Song before you can attempt an
initiation of TYR. Then the initiation helps you gain a Christ consciousness like union with the
realms of creation.
Here I repeat Odin's rune Song:
I know myself hanging on the wind cold tree for nine icey nights.
Wounded by the spear, consecrated to Wodan
I consecrated to myself.
I was hanging on the mighty tree which conceals man
Where man grew out of its roots.
They offered me neither bread nor wine
So I bent down in search.
I recognized the Runes; wailingly I grasped them.
Until I sank down from the tree.
Now I began to increase, to be wise,
To grow and to feel well.
From the word, word grew after word
And deed shaped to deeds with deeds.
Now I know the songs like no wise one knows
And should these songs, o human child, be unlearnables to you for sheer endless time;
Grasp them as you get hold of them, use them as you hear of them.
Hail you if you retain them!
Let's point out here: Odin hangs on the wind cold tree for nine icey nights. The wind refers to
the mind. The nine to the Rune Is and so does the ice, frozen water. Remember the Rune
Stanza of Is: A ninth one is mine, if danger is out in the sea ...
Not only is Odin exposed to the elements outside him, but also within. Obviously the realm of
a human being does not end with its skin. Odin is exposed to the elements on the world tree. He
is exposed in an eternal cycle that can only be overcome when time itself has been recognized
as being irrelevant. Odin has to sink down to the roots of time to recognize the Runes, forces
of creation. Odin wounded himself with the spear. The human karma blinds humans. A
misdirected will gives up an eye. Too much concern with karma that results from
"past" (and future?!) lives may bring even more attachment to the material planes of the life
tree and the shackles that bind to the tree become even stronger. Only by gaining access to
the creative realms can Odin re-gain his Divine nature.
Because Odin knows well that he will not handed redemption on a silver platter, but that the
human being has to strive to attain Divinity, he bends down in search. This means that he
focuses on the roots of all existence, symbolized by the tree and its roots. There he recognizes
the energies from the creative realms, or roots: the Runes. He accepts them as a way of life.
This is acceptance of karmic structure from a point that lies beyond karma itself. Once the
karmic bondage is overcome, Odin can free himself from the tree. Now he is master of his destiny.
To be capable of passing the initiation of TYR you should be well grounded in the inner and
outer Rune realms. In previous lessons you should have practiced the basics of Runic
ceremonial. It will be good if you do have a set of ceremonial utensils. You may delay
the ceremonial of TYR to a later time. It is not an absolute requirement to pass this
lesson. However you should have passed it before your initiation to Rune Master.
If you have started your castle with regular meetings, the members of your castle may be
a valuable assistance to your initiation.
For your initiation to being a Knight of THOR you need:
1. Thor’s Hammer. You may use a cardboard hammer in which you write your name. An ideal
tool is the silver Hammer of Thor that you can order from us. This hammer has the Bindrune
SIG-TYR inscribed.
2. An incense burner.
3, Runic incense, Frankincense, or Sandalwood
4. A cup or glass with wine or water.
5. An altar candle.
6. An altar. A simple table with a white cloth will do.
7. A rune dagger, power rod, or wand. A power rod is a metal pipe that is coated with Life
energy accumulating material. You can order it from us.
8. A set of Rune Staves, ideally Crystal Staves.
9. A personal candle inside the circle or square.
10. The tape to introduce you to the inner Rune realm. This is not necessary!
The initiation of TYR takes some preparation and it takes some time. The energies with which
you connect as a result of your initiation will be important for your further advance
and understanding.
Initiation to Knight of Thor
Preparation:
For seven days prior to the initiation be sure not to overindulge in food or drink.
Make sure that you are in as good a physical shape as you can be. Prepare
your ceremonial utensils.
Take a bath before the initiation. This symbolizes purification. Wear clean clothes or
a robe.
Set up the altar.
Bless the water or wine before you set it on the altar: “This is the blood of life
that contains the power of the realms of creation
Put the personal candle in the middle of the altar.
The Ceremonial of Initiation
1. Meditate briefly and connect with the Runic energies.
2. Light the altar candle
Say:
Powers of the Light
Eternal in the Universe
Penetrate Darkness!
Bring Light to the Night!
All around darkness
All around night
I (we) amidst the light
Darkness has merged
With the light.
Position of FA
Say:
Original fire of FA
Burning from the
Roots of times!
Position of AR
Say:
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
At the roots
Of the worlds
Give light to the seeker!
3. Light Incense
Say:
Lead me to a better understanding
Of the universe and myself
4. Tune into the Hammer of Thor and recognize it as your tool to project Rune
energies. This time the projection is to reach inward. Be aware of this.
Say:
Act where I direct them responsibly.
5. Light the personal candle
6. In the four directions, beginning with North, going to West, South, East, draw the
rune HAGAL with your wand, dagger, power rod, or finger.
7. Beginning with FA, point successively at each of the 18 Runes with the wand,
dagger, or power rod. While pointing at a Rune, recite the appropriate stanza of
the magical poem as you charge the Rune.
8. Establish your inner Rune realm
9. Slowly recite Odin’s Rune Song. Tune into the symbolic meaning of each stanza of
the song.
Visualize MAN
Say:
m-m-m-m-m-m-a-a-a -n-n
Sacred MAN, inspire me!
Sacred MAN, make me spiritual!
Awaken Divine wisdom in me!
Awaked Divine love in me!
Meditate briefly before you continue with the next Rune.
11. Body posture of NOD
Visualize NOD
Sing:
n-n-n-n-o-o-o-d-d
Aware of karma
Aware of mission
Mine are the tools
To be free from restrictions
Remain in brief meditation before you continue with the next Rune
12. Body posture of IS
Visualize IS
Sing:
i-i-i-i-i-s-s-s-s
One with the will
Of the universe
I am master of myself
And master of my universe
Filled with power and harmony
I am a radiating and strong
Field of will energy
My will is ruler
Consciously I tune into
The streams of original will
Of the universe
I am One with the will
Of the universe.
13. Body posture of FA
Visualize FA
Sing:
f-f-f-f-f-a-a-a-a
Original fire
Secret, exalted,
Force of the universe
Kindle the Divine spark in me
So that it becomes
The Divine flame!
The original power
Of Divine action
Streams through me.
My consciousness expands
Into the farthest corners
Of the universe!
14. Body posture of AR
Look at the stave of AR
Visualize AR
Sing:
a-a-a-a-a-a-r-r-r-r-r
Arahari, Solar spirit
Lead me from darkness
To my Self
15. Body posture of SIG
Visualize SIG
Sing:
s-s-s-s-s-i-i-i-i-g-g-g
SIGIL, victorious power
Help me overcome
The limitations of matter!
16. Body posture of TYR
Look at the stave of TYR
Visualize TYR
Sing:
t-t-t-t-t-t-y-y-y-y-y-y-r-r-r-r-r
From body to body I went
From life to death
From death to life
Through need and adversity
Through myriads of changes
And forms!
Nothing can destroy me!
I am going towards higher life
And to purer existence
I am reaching for the Sun within.
Eternal Now triumphs
Over illusions that pass.
17. Body posture of SIG-TYR
Sing:
SIG-TYR, SIG-TYR, SIG-TYR!
18. Chant Odin’s Rune Song slowly and attentively. Notice the difference from when
you did so at the beginning of the ceremonial!
19. Drink the water (or wine).
20. Sing:
Powers of the Runes
Flow back to the creative realms!
I thank you exalted forces
For this experience!
21. Grounding posture of IS. Sing:
i-i-i-i-i-s-s-s-s-s
While you visualize the energies draining into the ground.
22. Extinguish the candles
23. Stay in meditation for another two to five minutes.
Exercises:
1. Copy the Song of TYR into your book of ceremonials
2. Practice the Song of TYR
3. Practice the hand posture of TYR, mentally singing TYR while you inhale.
4. Practice the body posture of TYR while singing TYR loudly.
5. Murmuring Odin’s Rune song several times, tune into its symbolic meanings.
The Rune BAR
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome to the Rune BAR!
Welcome to BAR, the thirteenth Rune. BAR is your first Rune to experience after your initiation as
a Knight of Thor.
With this Rune you have an opportunity to touch on the realms from which existence
sprouts, especially life.
In ancient mythology this state carries the name of Chaos. Chaos is that mysterious state
before time and space, or at the root of time-space. Since it is before time, Chaos IS. With
the Rune BAR you learn to experience that the formation of worlds, of universes, and of life itself
is not a process that happened eons ago. With the proper understanding of time, a person
cannot help but being utterly amused at the famous Sunday school question as to "where this
all came from."
Bar teaches that the universe comes from chaos rather than having come from chaos long
ago. Creation is a continuous process and the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes are among the
first manifestations of creation.
Bar touches the threshold of creation. It is not structure yet. The beginning creative structures
are expressed by UR, Rune of the root of time space and by YR, Rune of the three Norns,
goddesses of destiny.
In its esoteric expression BAR is the realm to which the Rune Master descends to be born
again, certain of resurrection. While TYR represents the self sacrifice that preceded the taking
of new form, BAR represents the process of rebirth itself.
Mythologically speaking, the god descends back into chaos, back into the womb,
before experiencing rebirth. In Christian mythology Jesus descended "to hell" before
resurrecting. The Catholic credo reflects that. Catholic priests feel a bit uneasy when
confronted with the question why Jesus did go to the devil. Often they conveniently invent a
realm that is sort of a den to hell. Religious outfits are as credible as chemical corporations
who manufacture “safe and effective” drugs! In all patriarchalistic religions with their typical
rage against women and life, the original meaning of this process was forgotten.
BAR is decomposition as much as it is life that sprouts from it anew. Old structure goes to
make place for new structure. In this respect BAR carries a characteristic of the planet Pluto. It is
a prime Rune of life force of the origin.
BAR provides freedom from restrictions of space-time. Therefore BAR is an ideal Rune to use
when you begin to explore new capabilities such as clairvoyance and ESP. It is a Rune
that introduces you to meditation practices that can lead to the depths that are useful to
acquire these skills. In this case BAR helps decompose the old rigidified structure so that you
can acquire new skills. By means of deep meditation BAR loosens up the rigid structures
of indoctrination that have been imposed on all of us. Therefore BAR is one of the primary
Runes that you can use to enhance your psychic and magical powers.
BAR helps you free yourself from the restrictions of time itself. This practice compares to
the following: You may envision time like the map of a city. As long as you are in one of the
streets of the city, you see something that lies before you and something that is behind you.
At times you come to crossroads and you feel a need to choose. When you elevate yourself
above the city you see that whole of it at once. You see what's behind, what's before, and
the crossroads. With the Rune BAR you can elevate yourself beyond the confines of space-time
into the eternal Now that shows you past, present, and the infinite mesh of time-lines.
The mathematician sees this mesh as a Gaussian ("curved") space. The Rune GIBOR and,
even more so, the FYRFOS (fire foot) represent this structure of the eternal Now beautifully.
BAR represents the eternal creative Now. It teaches us that the zero is not a nothing but that
it may well be regarded as a balance of forces. Once you touch the equilibrium of this balance
you create "out of nothing." Ancient mythologies saw in chaos the realm that contained
everything and nothing.
According to ancient mythology it is from chaos that the "oldest" gods come from.
These mythologies recognized an important fact, namely that gods are created. They did not yet
fall into the fallacy that postulates that some well-structured deity created the universe way in
the past "with his hands". However, having no valid concept of time, they usually put
the emergence from chaos way back into the past rather than recognizing it as a continuous
process that happens at the roots of time. Time is "created at all times," or time
emerges continuously from roots that are ubiquitous as do many other phenomena. Some
modern pop-physicists call this state the "zero energy".
BAR opens us up to an important realm: the realm of the threshold of chaos where
structure begins to emerge.
In its most simplified meaning, BAR represents death and birth, day and night, life and light.
It represents these things not as isolated but as an all encompassing unity. Structure in spacetime is light energy, forming life relates to darkness and chaos. We are living beings in a
structured universe of light. Here we have to refrain from attaching emotional values to the
terms of light and life. Such misguided emotional values are the result of indoctrination by
one sided patriarchalistic religion which by its nature is hostile to life. The structured universe
by itself is an illusion. It gains reality when we connect it with life. Love brings life to the
lifeless universe. With BAR you learn to see life as a whole from a point beyond. You perceive life
in its wholeness that encompasses all its aspects. Therefore BAR is truly a Rune of birth as well as
it is a Rune of death. Bar perceives the human being as a whole. It perceives the human form as
a whole consisting of that which lives in the universe and that which exists in transition.
BAR contains all aspects of creation. It contains life and death, sprouting and decomposition,
time and time-lessness. The Higher Self manifests at the precise point where Chaos is
touched. This is a truth that religionists will never grasp as long as they worship a personal
male god who, structure himself, usually claims to "have created" the universe. The idea of
a gaseous mammal of the male sex who lives above the clouds prevents us effectively from
deeper insights into the workings of the universe.
Our innermost being is also our outermost one. The depth of our life experience touches upon
the farthest reaches of the structured universe that consciousness causes us to experience.
The concepts of BAR reach far beyond any one of the concepts that organized religions can
ever hope to offer. To benefit from these concepts is very simple. So simple indeed is the
loving union of formative chaos and established form that it takes most of us decades,
even lifetimes, to learn. Going back to chaotic experience is near impossible for the person who
has been conditioned to perceive structures only, nothing but structures, and then still
more structures and hierarchies of existence. Too many persons who try to gain knowledge of
the universe do so in the typical Luciferian way of gaining more and more knowledge about it.
They do not know the simple fact that, regardless how many formulas they create and how
much they describe in terms of knowledge, there will always be characteristics left out. BAR
teaches us the lesson that knowledge has to combine with the loving touch of the threshold
of Chaos. Those persons who are unwilling to take the risk of simply letting go and
immersing themselves into the female forces of formation and creation are the "living dead" in
the meaning that Jesus gave to this word. Jesus himself "descended to hell," which means that
he touched upon the chaotic threshold of creation before being born again in His resurrection.
We have to let go of our cherished way of identifying with the maps of our experiences or,
worse still, to identify with the maps that a collective subjectivity tries to indoctrinate us with.
Bar teaches us that the root to our spiritual rebirth is within ourselves. The external form, or
creed, that may lead to it is a help at best. It cannot do the job for us.
BAR helps you in your descent into the underworlds. This descent is a metaphor for getting in
tune with the threshold of creation. You find it in most religious systems. From this descent
the shaman is born again. From this descent the founder of a world religion resurrects, giving
the mythological example of what we have to do to reach Divinity. Descent to the
underworld, eternal birth and transition, and eternal transformations are ideas of which most
large religious systems can only give hints without understanding the deep realities that lie
behind their pompous myths.
The practitioner of evocative magic understands the touching of the creative reality as a descent
to the mothers. Here we tend to experience the eternal creative life force as mother. It is
a dangerous path for the magician who is incapable of letting go of cherished mappings. This is
so because this descent confronts the magician with the formless, shapeless, and
unstructured energetic ocean from which life comes forth in its manifold manifestations. Bar is
the "womb" from which the phenomena that we experience are born and it is the grave to
which they return. Time as we experience it is one of these perceived phenomena.
Being of such a flexible nature, BAR will reveal many of its uses with practice and with practice only.
ROBES
Ceremonial magicians give much importance to the clothing that they wear. Of special
significance is the color of the robe, sometimes the shape of the robe and especially the
symbols that are attached to it. All of this reflects the ceremonial that the wearer of the
robe intends to perform.
Some practitioners, especially those who are part of the old religion, operate nude.
They understand nudity as an expression of their freedom.
Robes are magical utensils. When you use a magical utensil repeatedly you attach ideas,
or energies, onto it. When you perform a ceremonial with such a "charged" utensil present you
need no longer use your powers to bring in these energies that the utensil represents. The
more routine the use of a specific energy or group of energies, the more useful is a
utensil representing it. On the other hand it makes little sense to create a utensil that you use
just once.
When you use a utensil you can ensure that the energies the utensil represents are present.
You can the focus your attention on more specific parts of the ritual that you perform. You can
see utensils as part of a machinery on the spiritual levels that you have present to perform
very specific tasks at each ritual. Robes are no exception to that. They take the aspect of
magical utensils and so do a painted body and even nudity.
Another function of a robe, of a painted body, or nudity, is equally important. A
ceremonial operation requires to some extent that the practitioner gets rid of his/her limitations
of the everyday world and enters another realm of existence. A cleansing ritual such as a ritual
bath or fasting does that to some extent. With the robe, nude body or painted body the
practitioner creates a new set of energies. This procedure then alters the practitioner's view of
the universe. A new set of limitations is valid. More important still, the old limitations are no
longer as strong as in everyday life. When the practitioner uses the robe, nudity, or body paint
to be born into a realm that transcends everyday limitations, envisioned change becomes
possible, even easy. In this respect, the wearing of a robe, nudity, or body paint connect with
the Rune BAR.
Perhaps you will understand this situation of being born into another realm better after you
will have considered the following: Under "normal circumstances" you experience many
limitations. Some limitations are good for you while others are blocking you. The average
person tries to overcome some of the undesirable limitations such as psychological difficulties
from within a state where these same limitations are active, i.e., from the normal waking
state. Quite often their friendly neighborhood psychologist or counselor encourages to do so, for
a hefty fee, of course. The person who makes such an attempt is confronted with a catch22 situation that makes the task of overcoming a specific situation very difficult, if not
impossible. On the other hand, when the person who desires change alters his/her consciousness,
e.g., in a hypnotic state, a new set of limitations emerges. The strength of the limitations of
the "normal state" is considerably reduced. Consequently change is possible, quite often even
very easy, in such an altered state.
If you develop the skill of changing between many different sets of limitations, or states
of consciousness, you will have the tool of dynamically achieving nearly everything that
you envision. The hypnotist is well aware of this fact and so is the preacher of a charismatic church.
This points out the importance of a robe or of changed appearance after a ritual cleaning off the
old limitations. The robe or nudity allows shift into new states of consciousness with
alternate limitations without any long induction or introduction. The power of such a rebirth and
the depth of the new state of consciousness is a result of the practitioner's own imagination and
of the specific appearance of the robe and the surroundings that the practitioner builds for
this purpose.
The spiritual name that the practitioner may have is another such tool. It too relates to a state
of rebirth. The same thing that we have said about robes or nudity applies to the spiritual
name that the practitioner uses.
Baptism and cleansing rituals belong to the realm of the Rune BAR. From this point the
robe, nudity, or body paint emerge.
Robes in Runic Ceremonials
Most of the time the robe of a magician represents the form of energy that is present in
the ceremonial. For each planetary energy there is a robe in the color of the planet: gold for
the Sun, silver or white for the Moon, green for Venus, red for Mars, blue for Jupiter, yellow
for Mercury, and violet for Saturn.
Runes too have their colors, but these colors are more flexible than the planetary colors. There
is no rigid color code per se but rather some preferences of several colors for each Rune. Most
of the time FA will appear in red or orange, sometimes in blue or green and much less frequent
in any other color. UR likes black when referring to its quality as root energy. It is appearing
in green, the color of Venus, when its creative energies help the processes of healing. Likewise is
YR black when relating to its quality as maker of destiny and green when needed for love.
Color appearance of each Rune adjusts to the purpose for which you use the Rune. It is
obvious that you cannot afford hundreds of robes in order to adjust to the specific requirements of
a Runic operation. Nudity is a good alternative when circumstances allow it. Body paint can help.
A good Runic robe is one that brings you in good contact with the creative realms. The closer
it relates to the chaotic roots of creation the more powerful the symbolism of the robes will
be. Therefore the black robe will provide you with the dynamics of being born again. The
white robe in Runic work refers to structure in creation. A good all round robe is in blue color.
Use golden color for sigils on the robe.
Where the situation allows you should wear the robe over the naked body. The traditional
material for the robe is linen. Cotton is fine. Silk gives good protection (insulation) and so
do synthetics.
Practice -- the Rune BAR
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5.
Set up your outer Rune realm, enter your inner Rune realm and tune into the energies of BAR.
Murmur the Song of BAR
Practice Body postures and hand positions of BAR.
meditate over what you have read about BAR and Chaos.
Use the Welz Chi Generator at a setting of 0.5 Hz or 3.5 Hz for deep meditation with BAR.
The Rune LAF
by Karl Hans Welz
Welcome to the Rune LAF!
Welcome to LAF, the fourteenth Rune of the Sacred Futhork. With this Rune you will have
the opportunity to enter the realms of original law, or the law of life. LAF is also the Rune of
the original water, or the water of life.
There seems to be a consensus that the water of life is some mythological "fountain of
youth." Many adventurers tried to discover this fountain of youth. I have to point out that there
is something deeper in the meaning of this symbol. To come to a deeper understanding of
this term, you need to first come to grips with the symbolic meaning of water.
When there is talk of water in educated esoteric circles, there is often a reference to both the
water element and its realm and to the astral realms. The astral realms are the sphere
of manifestation for most energies of a higher order, or entities, before they can descend into
the material realms. The descent into the material realms can only happen with the help of
a material being such as a human. Even entities that are not purely astral, but much more
complex, need the astral plane as a gate to enter the material plane.
In this context it is good that you meditate over the stanza of LAF:
A Fourteenth I sing
To all the assembled people
And I name the Divine Names
For no one knows the names
Of all Albes and Ases
As well as I do.
Clearly there is reference to names. An old magical idea is that once you know the name of
an entity you have it under your control, a name being a structural link to an energy field.
The references to Light beings (Albes, or elves) and gods (Ases or Aesir) are obvious. LAF, then,
is a way to control the beings of the finer densities BEFORE they descend into the material
plane. Compare this way to the path that many a channeler takes, namely to let an astral
entity enter his or her body (materialize) without knowing how to control it, without having the
will to control it, often even without knowing its true name and without ever finding out the
true name of that entity.
There is more to that concept of the water. Water has a clear reference to the etheric level on
the material plane where an entity manifests. This is life energy. Life energy has other names
such as prana, chi, orgone, or animal magnetism. I have been able to photograph many
entities when I supplied them with an adequate amount of life energy from the Chi generators that
I invented. For these photographs I did not need a special camera, but a simple Polaroid
camera was sufficient! This goes hand in hand with the Voodoo concept that you need to feed
the entity that you have do the work. The feeding technique is always a way to set free
sufficient amounts of life energy.
The water of life, therefore, is the magnetic fluid on the etheric plane. This matter of a fine
density has many names such as prana, chi, orgone, mana, and animal magnetism. The
ancients clearly recognized that life emanates from prana. Wilhelm Reich brought scientific proof
of this important fact. The same energy is also good for rejuvenation. Therefore the concept of
the "fountain of youth" is not too far away from reality. However, closer examination of this
energy proves that the famous fountain of youth is actually within ourselves. The orgone
energy ocean that surrounds us is the inexhaustible source of life energy. To find the fountain
of youth means to discover for ourselves the practices that help us harness life energies.
This fountain of youth helps us keep in good shape throughout the period of our life.
About Eternal Life
As long as mankind existed there have been glib talkers who claimed that they found the secret
not only to eternal youth, but also to eternal life. As a matter of convenience, they generally
used concepts of the metaphysical trends that were accepted at the time by most of their
targets, then they modified the concepts for their purpose. There is something else that helps
these hucksters. Aging people are jealous of the younger generation. This jealousy is often on
a non-conscious level. As a consequence they may go one of two routes. They either tend to
buy into a doomsday cult that claims that the end is near (you youngsters cannot enjoy life that
long any more, because the end is near, ha ha ha haaa!) or they fall for the promise of eternal
life. A simple analysis of a history of both of these trends can quickly convince any thinking
person what these claims are worth. Both trends exist at least as long as we can follow
history. Neither trend ever kept what they promised. We know that the world still exists and
we know of nobody that lived eternally. In our days only one group is rivaling the Witnesses
of Jehovah in the amount of ludicrous false doomsday prophesies. This group are the New
Agers. For years I had the fallacious thought that this group might be a bit more sophisticated
than religious fanatics. This seems not to be the case. Quite "au contraire"!
A word to those who dream of eternal life: it does make sense to live a healthy life that
will naturally extend the life time and its quality. To extend life beyond that point is of little
use. This would compare to keep yourself from going to sleep. The average life span of the
human animal has its root in the genetic code. This genetic trait of the average life span (or
of aging) has evolved because the average life span of the human being is optimal for survival of
the species. It is the result of an evolutionary process that established a perfect balance
between the human species and its environment. None of the eternal life hucksters have
talked about gene changing ... yet! Mr. Cheapak Dopra comes close!
The evolved living being knows that there is no death, but only a continuous
transformation. Consequently fear of death is a tragic illusion. The dream of extending one's
life span forever compares well to the wish of the little child to stay awake forever! Both
behaviors are the mark of childish ignorance. Both behaviors prove to be unhealthy in the long run.
This does not mean that we should not benefit from the waters of life, or the fountain of
youth. This gift allows us to live our lives to the fullest as healthy and vigorous human beings.
Eternal Life Energy
at the Roots of the Universe
Modern researchers have demonstrated that life energy is not just something that
acts independently of the electromagnetic ocean of the universe. There is no life energy that
may be conceived as opposing or existing besides electromagnetic energies. Both etheric
energies are part of the same phenomenon: the etheric level which is part of the material
plane. Light and Life are a manifestation of opposites that come forth from chaos. Both forms
of energy set up universes according to their specific characteristics. The time-space continuum
is the mark of light energy, while the magical universe is the mark of life energy. That is the
reason for the importance of life energy in magical work. It is life energy that makes magical
work possible. It is life energy that it at the root of sending magical energy to a target that
is thousands of miles away. It is life energy that allows energies of a higher order (entities)
to manifest in the material planes. Entities can only have effect if they manifest at these
planes. That is the law of magic that the Rune LAF teaches us. It is the law of the water of life.
It is the law of the famous fountain of youth that is within ourselves.
The Hierarchies of Entities
I have talked about energies of a higher order, or entities. LAF teaches us the names of
these entities. In this aspect, LAF is the gate that opens for us the gates to the spheres where
the deities dwell. If we learn to name the names of the entities, we can learn their characters,
what they can do for us, and how we can establish contact with them so that they perform work
for us.
In some instances it is useful to regard entities, or deities, as energies of a higher order. You
have learned about the four planes that correspond to the four elements. The material plane
relates to the fire element or to consciousness. It is the plane where things manifest. Of
the material plane we divide into the dense material plane and into the etheric plane. We may
see the dense material plane as a plane where the etheric forms are "frozen, so to say." The
etheric plane contains the two energy forms, light energy (the electromagnetic spectrum) and
life energy (orgone, chi, prana, etc.). Etheric and dense materials are to extremes of the
material plane. Nothing that we know in the material plane is totally "dense" or structured,
and nothing is totally structure-less or form-less. The astral plane relates to our emotions.
Astral energies are energies in the state of formation. After this the mental plane follows. It is
the plane where ideas and mental images form. Our thinking is perception of mental
forms. Energies that connect with the mental plane can manifest and they have the characteristic
of being able to personify. Therefore we perceive these energies as entities: gods,
angels, devas, ... you name it. The fourth plane connects with the will. It is the causal plane.
This plane contains what we may call the Divine spark or the Divine impulse. In this plane
the impulse of manifestation emerges.
Some of the traditional magicians claim that the astral plane has space but no time and that
the mental plane has time but no space. This model reflects the work that we can do
when connecting with the respective planes.
We need to keep in mind that we always connect with all four planes. Traditional magicians call
this a four-polarity. Many entities have no four fold polarity, but they live as thought forms with
an emotional body, bi-polar. They need four polar beings to manifest.
For this reason I prefer the label "Higher Order Energies" (HOE's) for entities rather than
gods, spirits, angels, etc. This label clarifies better the relation that these entities have with us.
In each one of the planes, the Runes represent the least structured end. In the material plane
they represent near-unstructured light and life energies. In the astral plane they represent near
un-shaped astral beings, or emotions. In the mental plane Runes represent thoughts in the
process of forming, and in the causal plane they represent the impulse in the process of
forming. Runes are closest to the chaotic state. Other energies such as the zodiacal forces,
gods, angels, etc., are much more defined.
The Rune LAF takes a position that allows us to define the deities that we decide to call "by
its name." Therefore LAF allows us to know the names of the Albes and Ases, of light beings
and gods. LAF is true love that creates by interacting life energies (the water of life or the
fountain of youth) with chaos.
About Evocation
An important part of the metaphysical process that leads to self actualization is the capability to
use and direct the energies of the universe. This includes the conscious contact with the
HOE's, deities, devas, genii, etc. These energies have the capability to appear as persons. This
is why we perceive them as spirits. These energies, or spirits, are classified into hierarchies
that reflect their action, their strength, and their importance in relation to us. There are many
ways to classify these spirits.
The earliest methods of this kind reflect in the many mythologies that humans have created.
Each mythology connects with the reality of the worlds of entities, or energies of a higher
order. Although all of the mythologies are very useful, we have to dismiss the claims of some
of them that they are the only acceptable "truth." Such claims block the progress of the
individual, which in some of the above cases is in the interest of the ruling classes that push one
and one only mythology.
Hierarchies, then, are models that we make to put some order into the many energies of a
higher order. The entities result from our focus on specific ranges of these energies. Since they
are models, we can custom tailor them to any mythology. Several excellent classifications,
or hierarchies of entities, connects with the reality of astrological structures. These
astrological hierarchies have all the marks of true symbolisms. This is so because in a
true symbolism the position of each entity in relation to all other is of crucial importance: If
you know the structure of a true symbolism and the meaning of one of its basic elements you
can deduce the meanings of all other elements of the symbolism.
The hierarchies that were derived from the astrological system are the cabalistic system and
the system of spherical magic.
The process of evoking an entity is the following: You zero-in on one specific spirit. You do
this with the spirit's "name," symbol (sigil), etc. Then you give the command that the
spirit manifests on the conscious-material plane. The spirit can only manifest if you give it
the appropriate atmosphere, i.e., if you provide it with the material substance to materialize.
This substance is life energy.
LAF is the Rune that gives you the flexibility in choosing the appropriate hierarchy and spirit
for your evocation. LAF gives you also the means to actually create an infinite amount of
hierarchies of devas, angels, etc., that fit exactly your needs. This you find in the part of the
stanza of LAF that says "for no one knows the names of all the Albes and Ases as well as I do!"
To recognize and experience the structures and hierarchies of "divine" beings and their
mutual relationships is theology. Theology is a Greek word that means knowledge of the gods.
The skill to interact with these beings and to put them to work is theurgy, or the command
over gods. The next step is to actually create these hierarchies. We call this process
theogenesis. Theogenesis means the creation of gods.
A prerequisite for successful theogenesis is a command over the forces of creation. The Runes
are a set of creative energies that we can command. Theogenesis is at the root of the
most powerful practices in metaphysical and magical work.
The Power to Change
In your normal conscious state you live under a specific set of limitations. At some point you
are unwilling to accept some of these limitations. To overcome them while in this normal
conscious state is very difficult: How can you overcome limitations from a state that contains
the same limitations? The whole thing is like a catch-22 situation: You try to overcome
limitations while employing the same limitations that you try to overcome. If you alter your state
of consciousness, you are no longer exposed to the "old" limitations. In such an altered state
other limitations may be valid, but they do not interfere with your envisioned process of
change. Therefore change becomes possible.
The Rune LAF connects with the universe and its basic laws. Therefore you can use LAF to
create alternate universes. These alternate universes have their own laws and limitations.
The limitations differ from the limitations of the "normal" universe. Change becomes possible.
In this respect the Rune LAF is the gate of very powerful technologies of change.
Practice -- The Rune LAF
1. Practice LAF as outlined in previous lessons. Give special attention to body postures and
hand positions.
2. Invoke LAF and experience the symbolic meaning of the fountain of youth and the water of life.
3. Tune meditatively into the Divine hierarchies. First tune into Divine hierarchies of your
own religious background, then explore other religions.
4. Setting of the Chi Generator®: 7 Hz
The Rune MAN
by Karl Hans Welz
THE RUNE MAN
MAN is the fifteenth Rune of the Sacred Futhork. It is one of the most noticeable Runes. You
have already worked with MAN in previous letters of instruction. This was necessary,
because indeed there are few Runic ceremonials that do not call upon the energies of the Rune
MAN in one way or another. In fact, so tremendous can be the energies of MAN and
(less noticeable, yet fully active) YR that both of those Runes could well be substituted for FA and
UR at the beginning of the symbolism. MAN together with YR forms HAGAL, the mother of
the Runes. MAN is the crown and branches of the world tree, Yggdrasil, while YR signifies the
roots of the world tree.
MAN is the symbol of man, of humanity, which strives toward the spiritual, all the while it
is conscious of its roots of destiny. It is the principle of the Higher Self. A fully aware
person, however, has to be aware of its roots -- in YR! In Christian mythology, Christ has
to descend to its roots for three (!) days. The fully aware person has to be one with the
three goddesses of destiny, the Norns, before he/she will reach effortlessly Oneness with the
Divine Higher Self.
Look closely at the stanza:
A fifteenth I count, that which Volkrast the gnome
Sang by the gates of the day
To strength for the Aesir, to force the Albs
The gnome refers to the fourth element: to consciousness. The gates of the day have a reference
to the creation into humanity, the bursting into existence which springs forth from the roots
of destiny, the Norns. MAN strengthens the determination to achieve spiritual Oneness,
here symbolized by the Ases (or Aesir, the Nordic Gods), but it also helps overcome
material limitations.
MAN is the Rune of the human being who resurrects. It is the Rune of the god-man, of power,
of Divine, spiritual, magic. MAN clears the perception and it opens the senses and perception.
The mantra of MAN is ideal to awaken the third eye. The vibration of M and N, when sung
properly, make the whole skull vibrate, and center upon the pineal gland and the area of the
third eye. It not only cleanses, but it makes clairvoyant. It helps perceive the human worlds as
well as the Divine worlds. It makes you grow beyond the tallest of the world trees.
MAN can also give strength on the material planes, and it is, together with UR, IS and AR, used
for experimentation with levitation and to lift heavy objects.
MAN increases and gives wealth.
When looking "downward" (or inward), then MAN opens up the secrets of MIMIR, or
original memories that are seated in the Norns of YR. MAN helps explore YR the same way as
YR helps explore MAN. Original memories are contained in the world-Crystal.
PRACTICE OF MAN
Practice of MAN is self-explanatory. It is Runic practice at its strongest impact, and
strongest perceived. The body position of MAN protects against hostile influences, it keeps
away dangerous psychic influences, and it strengthens the etheric hull of protection (Odic hull);
and so does the symbol of MAN. It also helps achieve quiet, strength, and health. It awakens
the understanding of many spiritual characteristics of the Runic symbolism, and provides
inspiration by drawing the spiritual manifestation into the womb of destiny, represented by
the Norns of YR.
MAN contains a KEY to all other Runes and to the Runic symbolism as a whole.
Especially Runic meditations with MAN will open up your understanding of the Runic
symbolism. Therefore, it is useful to practice MAN while being within your inner Rune realm.
An interesting practice with MAN may be an experiment with levitation, at its beginning, with
making heavy objects appear lighter. Put both hands, right upon left hand, on a heavy object,
sing the mantra of MAN, then withdraw hands and shake them, as if you were shaking
out heaviness. Repeat three times. Then lift. The same experiment may be performed with
people, where two (or four) persons lift a heavy person just with the index fingers. In this case,
the hands of all participants are alternately laid upon the head of the subject, with the
same procedure of chanting and shaking followed.
MEDITATIONS WITH MAN
This letter of instructions will familiarize you more thoroughly with Runic
meditations, which will greatly expand your knowledge of, and your connection with
a Rune. No Rune appears to be a better choice for tuning into spiritual vibrations
than MAN, for it even strengthens the gods (ases or aesir).
To perform very effective meditations, a ceremonial set up is of great help. Of course,
you may also meditate by simply tuning into a Rune.
The set-up
1. Arrange your altar: cup, candle, incense burner, dagger or power rod. Set up the
Rune circle around you. Candle in the center of the circle.
2. Personal preparation: clean yourself, wear your robe, or clean clothes, or
practice nude, according to your background. In any case, be in tune with the
living universe.
3. Set up your outer Rune Realm.
4. Take Runes dagger, or power rod, trace Rune circle around you, then draw the
HAGAL Rune in all four directions, beginning with North (position of FA Rune), next
West, South, and East. Each time you draw the HAGAL Rune, do so with the
strongest possible imagination of protection and Oneness with the Universe.
5. Light the altar candle and say:
Penetrate darkness!
Bring light to the night!
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
Darkness is penetrated
By the light.
Light candle in center and say:
Original fire of FA
Burning from the roots
Of times
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
At the roots of the worlds,
6. Light incense and say:
Lead me to a greater understanding
Of the universe and myself!"
7. Hold both hands over the cup with water (or wine which is thinned with
water). Project the energies of MAN into the cup. Drink part of the water (or wine).
8. Look at Thor's Hammer. Be aware that this brings your consciousness in tune with
the Rune MAN. Hold both hands over it, knowing of its power.
Visualize MAN
Sing:
"mmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn
Rune of MAN
Unfold within me
The power of Divine Magic.
Sacred MAN, inspire me
Sacred MAN, make me spiritual
Awaken in me
Universal Wisdom,
Universal Love.
Sacred Man,
Rune of spirit
In original Light
Man is One.
10. Sit down, keep eyes closed, remain in meditation for several minutes. From time
to time, mentally chant MAN, while drawing its energies into yourself.
or: Body position of MAN
Visualize MAN
Sing:
mmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn
Symbol of ascent
Crown of the world tree
Symbol of mankind
I am open
To the influxus
Of spiritual power
And Odic energies
Which pulsate
In the universe.
Many other meditations are possible here.
11. After your meditation, conclude the ritual by grounding the energies:
Position of IS (grounding)
Visualize IS
Sing:
"iiiiiiiiiissssssssss
Powers of MAN
Thank you for your energies
Flow back to the
Realms of Creation."
12. Imagine, or visualize, the energies grounding, flowing into the ground, through
your body, as water flows down a drain, or seeps into sandy soil.
13. Extinguish the candles and incense burner.
14. Write your experiences in your magical diary.
15. Remove all utensils.
OTHER FORMULAS FOR MEDITATION
Similar to MAN, you may meditate on other Runes. The ceremonial with other Runes is similar
to the ceremonial described above. For extra strength, you may expand the ceremonial,
and energize your inner Rune Realm as well as your outer Rune realm. The student who
followed the course well should be capable of creating such a specific ceremonial.
Here a few formulas for meditation connected with specific Runes:
FA
"Create your good luck in FA, and you will have it."
"The original fire, this high universal force, creates a higher self-consciousness
within myself."
"Original Creative Force of Nature streams through me. Pure love acts and
creates within."
UR
"Knowing UR within - Knowing myself - I have access to knowing everything."
"Know thyself then you know the worlds."
"Knowing my true Self I know the origin of my fate and destiny."
THORN
"No life without death, no death without life."
"Sacred power of THORN, free me from the wheel of eternal returns."
OS
"The power of my spirit frees me."
"Receiving I am tuning into the influxus of beneficial energies."
"Knowing of OS, I am receiver of high spiritual energies."
"I am my right, this right is invulnerable. Therefore I am invulnerable, because I am
my right."
"One with original law, I am above human legalisms."
KA
"I am capable to do what I want to do."
"Cosmic knowledge and wisdom are revealed to me through the powers of KA."
HAGAL
"Care for the universe within yourself and you rule over the universe."
"Spirit and matter create the crystal - the all encompassing structure of the architect
of the worlds."
NOD
"Use your destiny, don't fight it."
"Become a true healer."
IS
"I am center and axis of the world."
"With IS, I am One with the Divine in eternity."
AR
"Be aware of the original fire."
"ARAHARI, Solar spirit, lead me to you."
SIG
"Creative spirit will be victorious."
"The Divine spark within me is victorious."
TYR
"Power of spirit will be victorious."
"The Divine spark within me is victorious."
TYR
"Power of spirit rules matter. Eternal being triumphs over perishable illusions."
"Tiu-Ziu, Hammer of Thor, Creative drive of Creative original force, always active, Will
to create, within myself."
BAR
"Protected by BAR, I enjoy the fruits of my wishes."
"A new life sprouts with the power of BAR."
LAF
"Learn to steer, then travel the seas."
"LAF, Rune of initiation, give me the blessing of illumination."
MAN
"Sacred MAN, Rune of spirit, united with original Light, man is ONE."
"MAN, original word or plenty, increase that which is mine."
YR
"Be aware of consciousness, be aware of matter, Be aware of the tree roots of the
world tree."
EH
"The sacred powers of EH unites me with my YOU."
"Cosmic Universal Love unites to ONE."
GIBOR
"Be ONE."
"Descending from the Origin, GIBOR leads me back to YOU."
PRACTICE, THE RUNE MAN
1. Copy the Song of the rune MAN, in your book of ceremonials.
2. Murmur the Son of MAN regularly, once every day or once every other day.
3. Practice Runic meditations, at least three, before you proceed.
The Rune YR
by Karl Hans Welz
For the beginning student of Runes, the last three Runes are likely to be the most difficult ones
to understand. Not only does the language of the stanzas seem incomprehensible, but also
work with the Runes, once some of their general meanings have been accepted.
To understand the meaning of YR, one has to come to a full understanding of the Rune
MAN. Neither YR nor MAN can fully stand by themselves. If they stood by themselves a
great portion of their power would be lost.
True, for the person who is biased toward the more "spiritual" nature of man, too often to the
extent of totally looking down on consciousness-matter, or the fourth element, MAN comes
easier, yet this is NOT the full scope on MAN.
YR appears as the reversion of MAN, in its graphic representation as well as in the body position.
If you look at the body positions, you will notice that the left hand draws energy from the
universe and the right hand directs it back to the universe.
In cases of MAN, you draw "from above" and project back to "above." In the case of YR, draw
and projection go "below."
The symbolism is clear. While MAN refers to that which we call "spiritual," YR refers
to consciousness-matter. Not the dense matter of the material level, but matter on all levels,
astral, mental, and spiritual included.
It is exactly a one-sided perception of matter, which made it so difficult for many Rune Masters
in the past to truly comprehend the meanings of YR, which represents the roots of the world
tree, Yggdrasil, while MAN represents the crown of the tree.
YR also relates to the three Norns, goddesses who spin the threads of destiny (of
consciously perceived destiny): Urda, the ever present, Verdandi, the ever becoming, and
Skuld, karmic debt, or structure.
YR, in the meaning of many Rune Masters, represents the illusion of matter. Again, here we
deal with a bias that considers matter to be evil and women as evil. It's not matter per se that is
to be considered an illusion, but human thinking which says all too often that our perception
and labeling of our perception are the things that they describe. Such thinking limits the scope
of our dealing with our environment and ultimately rigidifies us in that illusion.
YR can be considered a Rune of mappings, or of theories which we make of our worlds. If we
think that the theory is reality, then we have succumbed to illusion. If we take the theory as a
tool, then we are flexible enough to change mappings whenever needed. Ultimately, it does
not matter whether a theory is true or false (true or false according to what??? another
theory??? biased opinions that have a history of opposing useful innovations???), but whether it
is useful.
We have to keep in mind that the world that we perceive is result of processes of
abstraction. Further abstracting leads to theories of some sort. The factual basis, which consists
of things perceived, therefore has only limited validity. So do facts resulting from inferences.
In their interactions with their environment, humans developed theories, based on some
structural "metaphysics" of their thinking, regardless whether they deal with facts of a
spiritual nature, or with "objective" scientific thought (or bias of academia). Objectivity appears
as an illusionary subjectivity of a larger body of human beings, of masses, of a scientific body,
of some religious group, etc. It changes continuously, as history proves will. Interesting
enough, regardless of this continuous shift, many persons involved in seeking "truth,"
scientific, religious, or otherwise, think that what they have found NOW, or what was revealed
or channeled to them LATELY, is the ultimate truth. All they need to do is look backwards in
history in order to understand the continuous pattern of emergence of such illusion
throughout history and the ultimate futility of such assumption. There is no factual basis known
to me, from which you could not derive infinite many theories, or mappings, of the specific world
(or set of phenomena) which make up this factual basis. Every lawyer could tell you that: You
have a group of facts, you have hundreds of interpretations of those facts available, and what
the lawyer tries to do is to convince judge and jury that his or here specific interpretation is the
only true one. Most scientists try to do the same, but many of them are not aware, or refuse to
be aware, that there are many more theories than the one they cherish. Most religious leaders
are still very shortsighted in this respect -- usually because of vested interests!
YR teaches you to create new and useful mappings according to your needs. YR does not
condemns the material side, but it is fully aware of the importance of that which becomes
conscious to us, and it is ready to enjoy the gifts of consciousness-matter, and to fulfill our wishes.
Many Rune students of the past stumbled over the typically male-chauvinist content of the
last stanzas of the magical poem, not realizing the deeper meaning in it. Their male
chauvinism paralleled their denial of that which is "dirty matter," not realizing that this was a
denial ultimately of that which is consciously perceived.
The last three Runes are a special threshold to an initiation process which requires a tuning
into what matter really means to us. The stanzas can bring a contact with those ideas on a
subtle, subconscious level.
Rune Masters who know history have not so much been caught by the entrapment of the the
last three stanzas. They knew that the time when the present Runic lore was created was much
less patriarchalistic than what the stanzas indicate. In fact, there have been just as many
female shamans as there were male ones. Realizing that discrepancy, they immediately looked
for the more hidden meanings in the stanzas, realizing that if this important step of balancing
was not made, the resulting imbalance would jeopardize the path of the aspiring Rune Master.
SHAPE VIBRATIONS
Being the Rune of conscious perception, of the Norns, it is natural to tune more into the concept
of shape vibrations. When we use this term, we are naturally thinking of the shapes that are
the geometric outline of the Runes. Next, the body positions. What other shapes? Mantras
are shapes, too, so are sounds, or plain colors or combination of colors, feelings in the body,
taste, smells, etc.
The Rune Master is increasingly capable to correlate all those shapes, in order to be capable
of effectively working with Runic energies, to differentiate between Runes and various shades
of Runes, and to apply them in the most effective way possible.
What we do here is to give you some ideas of how to practice shape vibrations in order to get
the right feeling, or visions, of Runes, and how to project your desires or wishes whenever
you practice shape vibrations.
The following gives important hints. You will combine more and more as you progress.
1. The Rune MAN: Stand in the position of MAN, be conscious of the Runic streams entering
your body through your left hand and leaving the body through the right hand.
2. The Rune YR: Stand in position of YR, do the same.
In both cases, wait for specific visions, feelings, etc., write them in your magical diary.
3. (Works best in a group of Rune students) Sit down and establish the inner and outer
Rune Realms. Next, chant mantras of the Runes continuously for at least five minutes.
Ideally more. From time to time, while chanting, stand up, get into the body position of the
Rune, and keep chanting. Compare with other participants and share experiences.
3a. As a variation, while chanting (for at least 5 minutes), consciously draw the energies of
the Rune chanted: hand position of the Rune and draw Rune energies through the hand(s).
With other hand (if free), ideally with a power rod or in your imagination, project the Runic energy
in the middle of your circle. If you practice by yourself, in the middle of the Rune circle which
you laid out on the altar. While chanting, become ONE not only with the Rune, but with the
shape vibrations of the sound.
4. Extend the chanting, ideally with a group, up to 15 minutes. Include your special wish in
the chant. Expect the Runes to set in motion whatever is needed to achieve your goal(s).
5. Set up a ceremonial (as described in the preceding letter), and have a chant of 15 to 20
minutes precede the meditation part.
6. Practice deviations of the Rune mantras (see letter of IS).
7. Practice Rune body positions while lying on the floor. Include chanting. Include your wish.
PRACTICE,
THE
RUNE
YR
1. Copy the Song of YR in your book of ceremonials.
2. Murmur the Song of YR regularly, once everyday or once every other day.
3. Practice as described above, at least three Runes of your choice.
The Rune EH
by Karl Hans Welz
EH is another Rune that can be quite difficult to understand when practiced the first time
around. The superficial meaning is too easy. The beginner tends to stumble over this easiness
and thinks that this is all there is to EH. EH refers to "marriage," and, esoterically speaking,
to cosmic union.
Perhaps, let's look at the shape vibration of the body position. NOD has the right hand up, and
the left one down. EH draws from "above" and directs to "below," while NOD draws from
"below" and directs to "above."
While NOD teaches us to use karma for spiritual goals, EH uses the realm of the spirit to work
on karma. The person who mastered EH and NOD needs no longer be exposed to blind karma.
EH and NOD again join into HAGAL, the world crystal, just the same way as MAN and YR
do. Therefore, the combination of EH and NOD defines the world-crystal for the individual.
There is something more exciting to EH: Take KA, the sixth Rune of the king magician (Knight
at the first level) and AR, Rune of the Solar spirit (Solar Christ), ARAHARI: These two
Runes combine to EH. We need to be capable of working with consciousness-matter so that we
can overcome karmic need. We also need to be aware of cosmic union.
An old Greek myth says that at some time man became so powerful a being that the gods
were afraid of being dethroned. So they decided to split man into two sexes, which, since
then, expend most of their energy in finding each other. Consequently the gods were safe
again. Here you find the myth of the sister soul, soul twins, etc. Meditate on KA and AR
becoming EH, then EH and NOD becoming HAGAL!
It is very important for the student to read between the lines. This is so because in the three
last Runes you will find much material that can be said to the person who practiced and
advanced well, but which should not come across to the person who could not reach yet
the appropriate level.
Most of those who came to this point have practiced Runes in their past lives, and they are likely
to use Runes responsibly to overcome their karmic restrictions. They are reaching a point,
from which they are aware of karmic structuring, and they act accordingly. Doubts have ceded
to exist in many respects.
YR makes good use of that which becomes conscious: It maps it, forms useful theories, and
uses those mappings to advance to the level of god-man. Going back to the myth that I
have mentioned before: The gods feared the human being that used his/her full potential.
An evolved human being knows that there is no need to worship energetic patterns. So they
“made the split into two sexes.” This means nothing more and nothing less than that the
gods polarized human beings and thus controlled human sexuality. Control of sexuality
entails frustration, chronic sexual spasms and unhealthy sexual expression. This then can easily
be directed into insecurity and worship of gaseous mammals above the clouds and
invisible playmates! In its most unhygienic expression, natural sexual ecstasy finds its “ersatz”
in religious ecstasy. I say unhygienic, because religious ecstasy brings excitement (most of the
time not perceived as what it is -- a cheap surrogate with strong sexual overtones), but no release.
EH combines, re-combines, the spiritual with the material-conscious. Idea (in the meaning
which Plato gave it) becomes ONE with perception, without being a fallacious identity (words
are NOT the things they describe).
Again, while the stanza may point toward the re-unification of the two principles of man and
woman in a mystical wedding, which can be performed at any interval in space-time desired, there
is some meaning embedded which at first communicates itself sub-consciously. It is more
a transcending of the attitude that considers unhealthy sexual relations being “God-given’”
or, worse, “natural.”
EH relates to the hermaphrodite in the Tarot-deck ("the world") where the cosmic union of male
and female principles within the individual is perfected. GIBOR, as we will experience,
transcends "the world" of the cabalist and brings in the pantheistic notion (god-universe)
unknown to most cabalists.
To experience the realms of EH, it will be useful to meditate on EH, and to chant the Rune.
This practice is good in a group. It is even better when practiced by a couple. As you come
closer to being a Rune Master, it becomes more important to have group support.
Since most of those who are our students either are leaders of groups (other than Runes) or are
to become such leaders (not necessarily Runes), I strongly urge you to not only let people know
of true unfettered love, but also to further it by all available means.
EH brings the bonding of spirit-consciousness in true cosmic union.
Now, I am including two very important rituals, which you can act out either in an esoteric way or
in an exoteric way: These rituals are the magical calling of the "YOU" and the ritual of
Gnostic wedding.
You may perform these rituals to connect with the sister soul and to wed with the sister soul or
to unify spirit and consciousness-matter. The attentive student will find additional
suggestions between the lines, and may shape the ceremonials accordingly. Both rituals
have strong sex-magical background.
MAGICAL CALLING OF THE "YOU"
1. Set up your Rune staves in a circle. Ideally crystals. Have petitioners candle in
the realm of action, plus candles of EH, LAF, IS, NOD, GIBOR, HAGAL.
2. Proceed as outlined in "Candle magic with Runes." At point 8 (specific ceremonial)
you proceed as indicated below:
3. Light petitioner's candle and say: This candle represents me. My spirit,
determination and intentions are strong as this flame. I will do everything in my power
to get in tune with the "YOU" and the powers of the Runes will be of my assistance in
my action upon the levels of creation-eternal.
4. Light the candle of IS
Body position of IS
Look at the candle of IS
Visualize IS
Chant IS for one minute at least
Say:
Self-conscious I tune into
The streams of original will
In the universe.
Vibrating in the force field
Of the will of the worlds
I am ONE with its will.
5. Light candle of LAF
Body position of LAF
Look at the candle of LAF
Visualize LAF
Chant LAF
Say:
Fulfill the desire for the YOU
Give me the mate of my path
To joint path of life.
6. Light candle of NOD
Look at the candle of NOD (flame)
Visualize NOD
Chant NOD
Say:
Aware of the original law of marriage
I accept it with my free will
Which allows me to overcome
The karmic ties of NOD.
7. Light candle of EH
Body position of EH
Look at the candle of EH (flame)
Visualize EH
Say:
Mate of my soul
Connected to me through many lives
Longingly I am calling you
To wherever you may be
The power of the Rune EH
Will lead you to me.
8. Light candle of GIBOR
Body position of GIBOR
Look at the candle of GIBOR
Visualize GIBOR
Chant GIBOR
Say:
With the power of GIBOR and GEA
Part of my soul
Enters my life
You be my lover
You be my twin
In Gnostic marriage.
9. Light candle of HAGAL
Body position of HAGAL
Look at the candle of HAGAL
Visualize HAGAL
Chant HAGAL
Say:
HAGAL
We receiving and giving
Unite us forever
With the power of All Love.
Close as shown in point (9) in "Candle magic with Runes": "Powers of the Runes . . ."
RITUAL OF THE GNOSTIC WEDDING
Proceed as outlined in "Candle magic with Runes."
Candles needed for realm of action: Petitioners candle, NOD, LAF, TYR, EH, GIBOR, HAGAL
1. Light petitioner's candle and say:
This candle represents me. My spirit, determination and intentions are strong as
this flame. I will do everything in my power to get in tune with the "YOU" and the
powers of the Runes will be of my assistance in my action upon the levels of
creation-eternal.
2. Light candle of NOD
Look at the flame of NOD
Imagine NOD one with the flame and with you (or both of you)
Chant NOD
Say:
Accepting the original law of marriage
With our free will
We overcome the karmic force of NOD.
3. Light the candle of LAF
Body position of LAF (union)
Look at the flame of LAF
Imagine LAF one with the flame and with both of you.
Chant LAF
Say:
In love connected for life
We strive toward joint goal.
Nothing can separate us
The unifying power of LAF protects us.
4. Light the candle of TYR
Body position of TYR
Look at the flame of TYR
Visualize TYR one with the flame and
with you and with the Hammer of Thor
Chant TYR
Say:
Striving to become one
No longer separated
The creative powers
Of the Hammer of THOR
Unifies us.
5. Light candle of HAGAL
Body position of HAGAL (either YR and MAN or EH and NOD, or both)
Look at the flame of HAGAL
Imagine being one with the flame and with the Rune HAGAL
Chant HAGAL
Say:
HAGAL!
Man and woman, woman and man,
Unified: The crystal of the worlds.
6. Light the candle of EH
Body position of EH
Look at the flame of EH
Imagine you being one with the flame and the Rune of EH
Chant EH
Say:
Two worlds of life
Two vibrations of self
Two wills of ego
Two souls unified
In the law of eternity and marriage.
(Position of connected EH)
The great, sacred, union
Happens with universal love.
7. Light the candle of GIBOR
Body position of GIBOR
Look at the flame of GIBOR
Imagine you being one with the flame and the Rune of GIBOR
Chant GIBOR
Say:
GIBOR and GEA
GIBUR and GIFA
Two forces, two souls
Unify in Creation
In cosmic-ecstatic joy.
This sets the stage for sexual union.
Ground afterwards!
PRACTICE THE RUNE EH
1. Copy the Song of the Rune EH in your book of ceremonials.
2. Murmur the Song of EH regularly, once everyday or once every other day.
3. Additional practice as you desire.
The Rune GIBOR
by Karl Hans Welz
Gibor is the Rune of the universe. After initiation Gibor leads to a new cycle. This initiation
of GIBOR to be a Rune Master brings you in touch with the Runic symbolism as a whole. If,
after this initiation, you pass through the eighteen Runes again, then you will do so in awareness
of the symbolism as a whole. New revelations will then follow, a better understanding, and
still more powerful uses that you may apply responsibly.
GIBOR allows you to be ONE with the universe, ONE with the realms of creation. If you
understand the hidden meanings of the Runes YR, NOD, and EH, GIBOR will reveal itself to you.
The initiation to be a Rune Master will open you up to many new insights. With this initiation
you will receive the keys to many new and powerful practices.
After you have become a Rune Master, it will be important that you help others with your
Runic knowledge. I do suggest that you begin to build your own power base. This means that
you should form a Runic castle, i.e., a group of persons who are dedicated to study Runes. This
is so because group practices can help you develop much stronger energies than practice by
yourself would do. Group practice can also turn out to be a significant factor in your
further advancement in your Runic work. As your students ask you about Runic practice, you
will find yourself drawing answers and knowledge from realms that you were not aware
existed. Consequently your power over Runic realms increases, your skills become more
proficient, and your path becomes easier to follow. In brief, you will bring your life more and
more under your own control.
The Initiation
This letter of instruction concerns itself in the main with your initiation. Since this is
a correspondence course, I am going to prepare you for a self initiation. If you do have
the opportunity to be initiated by a Rune Master of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of
Rune Masters, you should do so. If you have formed a castle, you can share the ceremony of
your own initiation with members of the castle.
Persons who practiced the eighteen lessons jointly may perform a joint initiation. In this case it
is important that they join their outer as well as their inner Rune realms.
In the following I am giving suggestions of how you set up your Rune realm for the initiation. If
you followed well the lessons, You are aware, of course, that you may set up your realm
following your own preferences.
Items needed for an Initiation
1. An altar, preferably with an altar cloth. The cloth may be either black or white. A clean
table may serve as an altar.
2. Rune staves. Your personal set may form a circle on the altar. Crystal staves with a
center crystal are very good for your initiation.
3. An incense burner with Runic incense. Frankincense is a god substitute.
4. A power rod or dagger.
5. A Hammer of Thor. It is good if this hammer has your personal Runes inscribed.
6. A cup or chalice with water or wine.
7. Candles. You may use eighteen candles, each of which has one of the Runes inscribed.
8. A robe. You may also practice nude.
Preparations
Do these preparations up to three days before you practice the ceremonial of initiation.
1. Bless the power rod (or dagger): Hold your hands above the power rod, chant one Rune
after the other, and project the energy of each Rune into the power rod.
2. Bless the water or wine. Use your power rod and project with it energy into the water or
wine. Chant all Runes, one after the other, and project their energies into the water or wine.
3. Bless the incense. Do this the same way as you did the water and power rod.
4. Charge the Hammer of Thor, again the same way, by projecting each of the eighteen Runes
into it.
5. Lastly, bless each of the eighteen candles, one by one, by projecting the corresponding Rune
into it.
The Ceremonial
Immediate preparation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
on
Write date of ceremonial and outline of it into your magical diary.
Cleanse yourself in some form of ritual bath.
Put on your robe. Some followers of the old religion prefer to practice nude.
Set up the outer Rune realm, altar, etc.
Imagine a sphere around the whole operation. Charge the sphere, focussing
protection.
Initiation to Rune Master
Introduction:
1. Tune into inner Rune realm
2. Recite song of Odin (follow mentally)
3. light candles, each with the appropriate stanza
4. Connect inner and outer realms
5. Elemental Alignment
5.1. Runic alignment
6. For this important initiation I am inviting all Rune Masters of the past, present, and
future, to participate. I know that I am one of you and that I am striding my path to
perfection and Oneness.
7. Drink water/wine --
I am happy to drink the water of runic wisdom. This is wisdom that unites me with all
masters of the past, present, and future.
8. Take Thor's Hammer
9. Body Position of KA -- Chant KA -- visualize being ONE with the flame of the
candle that represents KA and with the Rune.
Repeat after initiator (or participant)
KA
Cosmic knowledge, cosmic wisdom
Is transmitted by the power of KA
I am a Rune Master
I can do what I want to do.
10. Body Position of GIBOR -- Chant GIBOR
"Coming from the Origin -- Gibor leads me back to YOU."
11. Body Position of IS -- Chant IS
"Self-conscious I tune
Into the cosmic vibrations
Of original will
12. Position of FA -- Chant FA
Original Fire
Secret, exalted power,
The Divine spark within me is kindled
So that it is the Divine flame.
The creative power of Divine presence
Streams through me
My consciousness expands and grows
Into the universe
I came from YOU
I am returning to YOU
You are illumination.
13. Position of HAGAL -- Chant HAGAL
Divinity
Above all
Beyond all
Within all
14. Position of RIT -- Chant RIT (visualize oneness)
All-ritual
Reveals itself in ritual experience
15. Position of OTHIL -- Chant OTHIL
Othil enacts spiritual well-being within myself.
16. Position of OS -- Chant OS
Knowing of the power of OS
I am receiver of
the highest spiritual vibrations
17. Position of LAF -- Chant LAF
LAF -- Rune of initiation
Through LAF I receive the blessing of illumination
I unifies with the Divine
18. Position of MAN -- Chant MAN
Sacred MAN inspires me
Sacred MAN makes me spiritual
It awakens universal knowledge within myself
It awakens universal love within myself
19. Position of AR -- Chant AR
Arahari -- Solar spirit
From darkness do I reach for you
20 Position of SIG -- Chant SIG
SIGIL -- victorious power
SIG helps overcome illusion of perception.
21. Position of THORN -- Chant THORN
Birth and death
Death and becoming
Sacred power of Thorn
Releases me
From the wheel of eternal return
It gives me the grace of spiritual rebirth
22. Position of IS -- Chant IS
With the power of IS
I am united forever
With God-everything
23. Position of TYR -- Chant TYR
Driven from incarnation to incarnation
From life to death
From death to life
Through pain and need
Through joy and pleasure
I went through infinite changes and shapes
Nothing can annihilate me
I am longing for higher life
I am longing for purer life
I am longing for the Sun.
Eternal being triumphs
Over perishable illusion.
24. Position of GIBOR -- Chant GIBOR
Coming from the origin
GIBOR leads me back to it.
25. Position of UR -- Chant UR
From UR
Through UR
Back to UR
Sacred MAN
Rune of the spirit
Connected with original light
Man unifies with god
Human nature is One with the Divine
27. Commitment
May the Power of the Runes
Be my strength as a Rune Master
Be the tool to forge my destiny
Make me understand the destinies
Of individuals, groups, and nations
Lead me on my direct path to my Higher Self
Help me lead those who are seeking
On a better destiny of my planet
Help me contribute
To establishing a prosperous new age
On this planet
Where there is
One unified homeland of mankind
Divine Spirit
Divine Wisdom
Divine Love
Are ruling.
I am Master
Of the tools of creation eternal
I promise
To use these tools responsibly
Meditate
Extinguish candles
Powers of the Runes
We thank you for this experience
Flow back to the realms of creation.
To come when it is my will.
Chant IS three times, imagine all surplus energies grounding while you chant. Repeat
the grounding practice when needed.
Congratulations !
I welcome You as a
Rune Master!
rune master initiation
The Rune GIBOR
by Karl Hans Welz
Gibor is the Rune of the universe. After initiation Gibor leads to a new cycle. This initiation
of GIBOR to be a Rune Master brings you in touch with the Runic symbolism as a whole. If,
after this initiation, you pass through the eighteen Runes again, then you will do so in awareness
of the symbolism as a whole. New revelations will then follow, a better understanding, and
still more powerful uses that you may apply responsibly.
GIBOR allows you to be ONE with the universe, ONE with the realms of creation. If you
understand the hidden meanings of the Runes YR, NOD, and EH, GIBOR will reveal itself to you.
The initiation to be a Rune Master will open you up to many new insights. With this initiation
you will receive the keys to many new and powerful practices.
After you have become a Rune Master, it will be important that you help others with your
Runic knowledge. I do suggest that you begin to build your own power base. This means that
you should form a Runic castle, i.e., a group of persons who are dedicated to study Runes. This
is so because group practices can help you develop much stronger energies than practice by
yourself would do. Group practice can also turn out to be a significant factor in your
further advancement in your Runic work. As your students ask you about Runic practice, you
will find yourself drawing answers and knowledge from realms that you were not aware
existed. Consequently your power over Runic realms increases, your skills become more
proficient, and your path becomes easier to follow. In brief, you will bring your life more and
more under your own control.
The Initiation
This letter of instruction concerns itself in the main with your initiation. Since this is
a correspondence course, I am going to prepare you for a self initiation. If you do have
the opportunity to be initiated by a Rune Master of the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of
Rune Masters, you should do so. If you have formed a castle, you can share the ceremony of
your own initiation with members of the castle.
Persons who practiced the eighteen lessons jointly may perform a joint initiation. In this case it
is important that they join their outer as well as their inner Rune realms.
In the following I am giving suggestions of how you set up your Rune realm for the initiation. If
you followed well the lessons, You are aware, of course, that you may set up your realm
following your own preferences.
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Items needed for an Initiation
1. An altar, preferably with an altar cloth. The cloth may be either black or white. A clean
table may serve as an altar.
2. Rune staves. Your personal set may form a circle on the altar. Crystal staves with a
center crystal are very good for your initiation.
3. An incense burner with Runic incense. Frankincense is a god substitute.
4. A power rod or dagger.
5. A Hammer of Thor. It is good if this hammer has your personal Runes inscribed.
6. A cup or chalice with water or wine.
7. Candles. You may use eighteen candles, each of which has one of the Runes inscribed.
8. A robe. You may also practice nude.
Preparations
Do these preparations up to three days before you practice the ceremonial of initiation.
1. Bless the power rod (or dagger): Hold your hands above the power rod, chant one Rune
after the other, and project the energy of each Rune into the power rod.
2. Bless the water or wine. Use your power rod and project with it energy into the water or
wine. Chant all Runes, one after the other, and project their energies into the water or wine.
3. Bless the incense. Do this the same way as you did the water and power rod.
4. Charge the Hammer of Thor, again the same way, by projecting each of the eighteen Runes
into it.
5. Lastly, bless each of the eighteen candles, one by one, by projecting the corresponding Rune
into it.
The Ceremonial
Immediate preparation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
on
Write date of ceremonial and outline of it into your magical diary.
Cleanse yourself in some form of ritual bath.
Put on your robe. Some followers of the old religion prefer to practice nude.
Set up the outer Rune realm, altar, etc.
Imagine a sphere around the whole operation. Charge the sphere, focussing
protection.
Initiation to Rune Master
Introduction:
1. Tune into inner Rune realm
2. Recite song of Odin (follow mentally)
3. light candles, each with the appropriate stanza
4. Connect inner and outer realms
5. Elemental Alignment
5.1. Runic alignment
6. For this important initiation I am inviting all Rune Masters of the past, present, and
future, to participate. I know that I am one of you and that I am striding my path to
perfection and Oneness.
7. Drink water/wine --
I am happy to drink the water of runic wisdom. This is wisdom that unites me with all
masters of the past, present, and future.
8. Take Thor's Hammer
9. Body Position of KA -- Chant KA -- visualize being ONE with the flame of the
candle that represents KA and with the Rune.
Repeat after initiator (or participant)
KA
Cosmic knowledge, cosmic wisdom
Is transmitted by the power of KA
I am a Rune Master
I can do what I want to do.
10. Body Position of GIBOR -- Chant GIBOR
"Coming from the Origin -- Gibor leads me back to YOU."
11. Body Position of IS -- Chant IS
"Self-conscious I tune
Into the cosmic vibrations
Of original will
12. Position of FA -- Chant FA
Original Fire
Secret, exalted power,
The Divine spark within me is kindled
So that it is the Divine flame.
The creative power of Divine presence
Streams through me
My consciousness expands and grows
Into the universe
I came from YOU
I am returning to YOU
You are illumination.
13. Position of HAGAL -- Chant HAGAL
Divinity
Above all
Beyond all
Within all
14. Position of RIT -- Chant RIT (visualize oneness)
All-ritual
Reveals itself in ritual experience
15. Position of OTHIL -- Chant OTHIL
Othil enacts spiritual well-being within myself.
16. Position of OS -- Chant OS
Knowing of the power of OS
I am receiver of
the highest spiritual vibrations
17. Position of LAF -- Chant LAF
LAF -- Rune of initiation
Through LAF I receive the blessing of illumination
I unifies with the Divine
Sacred MAN inspires me
Sacred MAN makes me spiritual
It awakens universal knowledge within myself
It awakens universal love within myself
19. Position of AR -- Chant AR
Arahari -- Solar spirit
From darkness do I reach for you
20 Position of SIG -- Chant SIG
SIGIL -- victorious power
SIG helps overcome illusion of perception.
21. Position of THORN -- Chant THORN
Birth and death
Death and becoming
Sacred power of Thorn
Releases me
From the wheel of eternal return
It gives me the grace of spiritual rebirth
22. Position of IS -- Chant IS
With the power of IS
I am united forever
With God-everything
23. Position of TYR -- Chant TYR
Driven from incarnation to incarnation
From life to death
From death to life
Through pain and need
Through joy and pleasure
I went through infinite changes and shapes
Nothing can annihilate me
I am longing for higher life
I am longing for purer life
I am longing for the Sun.
Eternal being triumphs
Over perishable illusion.
24. Position of GIBOR -- Chant GIBOR
Coming from the origin
GIBOR leads me back to it.
25. Position of UR -- Chant UR
From UR
Through UR
Back to UR
Sacred MAN
Rune of the spirit
Connected with original light
Man unifies with god
Human nature is One with the Divine
27. Commitment
May the Power of the Runes
Be my strength as a Rune Master
Be the tool to forge my destiny
Make me understand the destinies
Of individuals, groups, and nations
Lead me on my direct path to my Higher Self
Help me lead those who are seeking
On a better destiny of my planet
Help me contribute
To establishing a prosperous new age
On this planet
Where there is
One unified homeland of mankind
Divine Spirit
Divine Wisdom
Divine Love
Are ruling.
I am Master
Of the tools of creation eternal
I promise
To use these tools responsibly
Meditate
Extinguish candles
Powers of the Runes
We thank you for this experience
Flow back to the realms of creation.
To come when it is my will.
Chant IS three times, imagine all surplus energies grounding while you chant. Repeat
the grounding practice when needed.
Congratulations !
I welcome You as a
Rune Master!
rune magick positions
BODY POSTURES
AND HAND POSITIONS
OF RUNES
By Karl Hans Welz
Grand Rune Master
As you know by now, Runes can be viewed as shape-vibrations. In other words,
specific shapes can trigger their energies.
Shapes, in this respect, are to be understood in a very general way. The first thing
which comes into the mind when we talk about shapes, is no doubt the graphic outline
of a Rune. Another shape is the mantra, which is a shape of sound. As you will learn
soon, Mantras can be sung in many variations, which helps you experience the
various shades of Runic energies. Similarly, you can add the shapes of "color" to the
Runic symbol, or environments.
In the above, we showed you two extremes of shapes: first the graphic outline, then
the sound. Those shapes may be combined, of course, which adds to the potentials of
your Runic practice.
One realm of shapes, which is closely connected with, often derived from, the
graphic outline of Runes, are hand-and body positions of Runes. When posing
those, something from the purely graphic outline is lost, no doubt. However, if
you consider the conductivity of energy of the human body, then much is gained.
Hand and body positions add extremely valuable dimensions to your Runic
practice. Especially when those positions are practiced in a ceremonial set-up, by
several persons, each person perhaps representing one specific Rune, or several
persons forming one single Rune.
On this web site I am showing you the basic hand and body positions of Runes.
THE RUNE FA
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, feet together, both arms pointing upward in an angle of approximately 30
degrees from horizontal line. Left arm slightly higher than right arm. Both palms point forward, drawing energy.
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HANDPOSITION: Left arm straight up. Thumb and ring finger to form "FA",
leaning forward. Other fingers point upward
THE RUNE UR
BODYPOSITION: Bending over, arms and tips of fingers pointing to the ground.
HANDPOSITION: Left hand (practice with the right as well) 1. Form a U-shape with
your fingers, open end of "U" pointing downward. Hand approx. 8 inches from eyes.
2. Thumb and index finger shape UR downward. Other fingers point in same direction
as index finger.
THE RUNE THORN
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, feet together, left arm angled, hand on hip,
palm touches hipbone.
HANDPOSITION: The tips of thumb and ring finger of the left hand touch each
other. Other fingers pointing upward.
THE RUNE OS
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, left leg lifted, pointing forward, tips of toes
pointing downward, left arm parallel with left leg. Variation: Right leg pointing to the
side (instead of forward) right arm parallel to right leg pointing downward.
HANDPOSITION: Thumb and index fingers of the lift hand form circle.
THE RUNE OTHIL
(Variation of OS)
BODYPOSITION: Hands above head, palms touching each other, legs apart.
HANDPOSITION: Thumbs and index fingers form the shape of OTHIL, other fingers
touch. Practice on solar plexus.
THE RUNE RIT
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, left arm at angle (like THORN), left leg lifted.
HANDPOSITION: Left arm upright, left index finger and thumb touch on the tips,
other fingers point downward, parallel to palm.
THE RUNE KA
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, both arms point upward, palms point downward. Hands touch each other.
HANDPOSITION: Left hand: all fingers point upward, thumb in right angle to
palm, pointing upward.
THE RUNE HAGAL
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, arms crossed in front of chest.
HANDPOSITION: Both hands forming the letter "H", palms parallel, thumbs touching
each other.
THE RUNE NOD
BODYPOSITION: Right arm in angle upward, left arm downward. Variation: Right
arm upward, left leg to the side. Variation 2: Cross-position, after speaking
"Aepandi nam" bring hands to hips.
HANDPOSITION: Right hand, fingers point upward, thumb to the side, a bit more
than with KA. Variation: With both hands above head, index fingers form shape of
the Rune NOD.
THE RUNE IS
HANDPOSITION: Hand to fist, index finger pointing upward.
THE RUNE AR
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, right leg to the side, arms on side of body.
Variation: Standing upright, right arm to the side, point downward. Variation 2:
Standing upright, arms upward, palms facing each other, right leg to the side.
HANDPOSITION: Fingers of right hand point upward, thumb stretched outward, in
right angle to palm.
THE RUNE SIG
BODYPOSITION: In sitting position, body shape IS.
HANDPOSITION: Left hand up, thumb pointing outward, right index finger to touch
thumb, thumb and all fingers of right hand pointing upward.
THE RUNE TYR
BODYPOSITION: Arms to the side, pointing downward, palms point to the
ground. Variation for SIG-TYR: Arms in angle to side, palms pointing toward head,
or outward.
HANDPOSITION: Right arm thumb, index finger and middle finger to form the shape
of TYR, approx. 8 inches from solar plexus.
THE RUNE BAR
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, left arm at angle, as in THORN or RIT, left leg at
an angle.
HANDPOSITION: Both arms above head, Thumb and index finger of right hand to
form circle, other fingers of right hand in same direction as index finger. Index finger
of left hand to touch lower knuckle of thumb, thumb of left hand to touch end of hand.
THE RUNE LAF
BODYPOSITION: Standing upright, both arms downward, fingertips pointing to ground.
As a variation, point palms upward.
HANDPOSITION: Left arm upright, the upper parts of the fingers to form the shape of LAF.
THE RUNE MAN
BODYPOSITION: Both arms to the side and upward, feel influx of energy on both
sides, feel both streams join in the body. Direct energy to the ground. Variation:
kneeling, sitting on heels, same position of arms.
THE RUNE YR
BODYPOSITION: Arms point to side and downward (as TYR). Variation: Upper arms
on body, lower arms to point to the side and downwards.
HANDPOSITION: Left hand to form "YR" with thumb, index and middle fingers.
THE RUNE EH
BODYPOSITION: Left arm pointing upward, right arm downward (as NOD, both other arms). Variation: Left arm
to side upward, right leg to side downward.
HANDPOSITION: Fingers of left hand pointing upward, thumb pointing outward,
more then KA. Variation: With arms above head, index fingers of both hands to
form shape of EH.
THE RUNE GIBOR
BODYPOSITION: Body to form shape of GIBOR. Variation: Both arms upward to side, both legs to side: X - shape
of body results.
HANDPOSITION: Arms above head, fingers cross each other.
WHY IT IS A GOOD THING FOR YOU
TO STUDY AND PRACTICE RUNES
The SYMBOLISM of the 18 Sacred Futhork Runes gives you ACCESS TO THE REALMS
OF CREATION. THEREFORE...
If you are a PRACTICING PSYCHIC who uses psychic capabilities to help others,
Runic practice will add an invaluable new dimension to your profession.
If you are an ASTROLOGER, READER, or COUNSELOR, Runic practice can bring you
beyond the status of a mere bystander. No loner are you limited to just telling your
clients what trends are in store for them and, perhaps, how they may adjust. Now you
can actively work on your clients' destinies and help straighten out their lives. This
added capability ensures repeat business and better reward.
If you are a LECTURER or TEACHER of metaphysics or if you study to become
one, knowledge of Runic practice will add to your classes. Especially the teaching of
Rune Yoga is very rewarding, since its effects will be felt immediately by the majority
of your students.
If you are involved in the HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS, Rune Yoga and Runic
energy treatment (using the energies of the world crystal) will increase the scope of
your methods available.
If you are SEEKING ENLIGHTENMENT, Runes are one of the fastest and safest ways
to deep mystical experiences, to insights in the workings of the universe and
to experience on Oneness.
If you want to achieve your FULLEST POTENTIAL AS A HUMAN BEING, Runic practice
gives you access to the realms of creation. Runic practice is your gateway to your
chakras and to your inherent psychic powers.
Chances are, you may find a few more reasons why.
I am looking forward to hearing from you
Karl Hans Welz
Grand Rune Master
Free Rune Readings Course Lesson 1
RUNE READINGS
A Correspondence Course - Lesson I
By Karl Hans Welz - Grand Rune Master - the Great, Time-less Brotherhood of Rune Masters
About Runes
Since ancient times Rune readings have played an important role in Northern European cultures. In his
book "germania" Tacitus, a Roman historian who lives some 2000 years ago, describes the casting of
Runes as it was practiced by the Teutonic peoples.
The oldest known runic inscription dates from approximately the same time. It is on an Alaman or
Suebic helmet. On it a name is inscribed, probably of the owner of the helmet:
The inscription on this helmet reads from the right to the left: HARIGASTI(Z)TEIWA (WULF)IL(A).
Both, the Alamans and the Suebes were German tribes. The helmet was found in the last century near
Graz, Austria. It was dated to the years 6-9 c.e. (common era).
The Germanic runes are essentially different from the ancient Greek and Roman alphabets. Runes have
not been used on an everyday basis to write down trivial things. They served religious-cultic purposes
and magic. Their magical power has been fully mastered only by a few Rune Masters. The Germanic
peoples did not have a script for everyday usage.
Knowledge of the Runes was reserved to a few people. It is also very likely that these sacred symbols
were not a spontaneous invention by one person alone. They seemed to have evolved slowly and
through many different alphabets.
The origins of the Runes is somewhat shrouded in mystery. The oldest Runic alphabets have been found
in the Alpine region South of the main ridge.
We know that the Greek alphabet was derived from the Phoenician one. The alphabets that were used in
the Italian peninsula have evolved from the Greek alphabet. Among these alphabets was the
Etruscan alphabet. The Etruscan empire flourished in today's Tuscany, North of Rome.
During a Keltic invasion at about 400 b.c.e. many Etruscans fled North into the Alpine region where
the Illyrians had taken a foothold. Both, the Etruscans and Illyrians were kin to today's Albanians.
Soon the Illyrian tribes developed their own alphabets from the Etruscan alphabet. They used it for
magical purposes. From the Illyrians the Runic alphabets spread to the Germanic tribes. Caesar wrote
that the Suebic people, whose duke, Ariovist, he defeated, used the Runes for divination. From the
Alpine regions the Runes spread into Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The Vikings of Scandinavia were
the last people who had Runes incorporated in their religious system.
In the German realm, the Catholic church destroyed much of the Runic tradition and wisdom. From that
point on the Runic tradition had to be transmitted in secrecy.
With the invasion of Christianity in Scandinavia, the practice of Runic wisdom suffered setbacks similar
to those in the German realm. However, some of the high ranking members of the church became
Rune Masters themselves. consequently the Runes could survive and with them some of the
ancient mythology.
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I want to mention here that a great deal of the Norse (Viking) mythology goes back to real historical
events that actually happened in the Alaman, Frank, and Suebi realms of Southern Germany.
About Rune Readings
In the past years Runes have been increasingly used as tools for divination, readings, and advice. Of
course people who cast Runes are no longer doing this to find out the will of the gods. Some neoodinist circles may be an exception to that.
Runes are an excellent tool to find advice, to help in spiritual evaluation, and to help in personal
growth. They help you know the trends of your future. Knowing these trends will help you in your
decision making processes. Then, once you decided for a course of action that is based on a Rune
reading, you can use Runes again to find out the outcome of your decision.
Of course, you can significantly increase your powers of ESP, including rune readings, when using a Welz
Chi Generator for that purpose. Check out the site http://www.hscti.com or write for a catalogue to:
HSCTI, P.O. Box 666 033, Marietta, GA 30066 or call (770) 425 0391.
Knowing trends of the future is worth a fortune! Many successful people reached their positions because
they gained insight in future trends and acted accordingly.
Managing trends of the future is still better than just knowing them! The Runes can be a significant help
to manage your trends, especially when you boost them with a Welz Chi Generator!
This is so, because the use of Runes goes much beyond giving readings. Runes are a system of
creative energies. You can use these energies to find out about trends and you can use them to make
trends or manage trends. This way, Runes help you to have influence on your future. You may use Runes
to change negative trends, even to eliminate them. Conversely you can use Runes to enhance positive
trends of destiny.
You find these techniques in the Basic Rune Course. this is a course of eighteen lessons that culminates
in your initiation to being a Rune Master. If you want to decisively influence your destiny, you should get
this course now!
The present course has the purpose to give you a comprehensive introduction into Rune readings.
The methods that I am going to show you in the following lessons are based on the most powerful
Runic symbolism of our days: The symbolism of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes.
The following lessons will provide you with a no nonsense approach that will allow you to practice
Rune readings within a relatively short time. The instructions are easy to follow by anyone who is willing
to invest some time into Runic practice. Repeated practice will rapidly develop your skills as a Rune
reader. You may gain certification as a Rune reader if you enroll in the Basic Rune Course and advance to
the eighteenth lesson.
More About Runes
Runes are an ancient system of psychic practice that was last incorporated in the religious systems of
the European North. This system was based on a set of sacred symbols that were referred to as Runes.
In the old Germanic languages the word "runa" referred to a special kind of murmur. It was the
murmuring of nature. Nature gives humans "murmured" messages in a language that is not words.
Nature tells something on the creative levels of experience. The shaman, priest, or visionary knows
what nature tells him or her, but again, cannot translate it exactly into words of everyday usage.
This murmuring is more like the conveying of creative ideas. Neither action nor feelings of this
murmuring can be defined in words of language. Language is too well-defined for such communication.
In his translation of the Bible into Gothic language, the bishop Wulfila used the Gothic word "runa"
whenever he translated the word "mystery." The use of this mysterious word alone caused a
tremendous impact of this translation upon the Gothic people who understand "runa" on a much deeper
level than the original texts of the Bible were conveying!
The Runes have always been perceived as sacred symbols rather than as an alphabet. In fact,
several sounds of the ancient Viking language are not even represented in the Runic alphabet. This fact
by itself rendered the writing of language in Runic symbols to being a rather clumsy affair.
Runes represent energies from the realms of creation. Because of this characteristic, Runes are well
suited for the making of very powerful talismans as well as for other powerful magical practices.
Being creative energies, Runes are extremely flexible. The best approach is by means of "natural murmur
of the creative experience!" Practice with the 18 Sacred Futhork Runes will teach you how to do that.
We cannot describe it!
The Sacred Futhork is the most powerful Runic system in use. This is so because this runic system
connects with the basic creative structures of the universe. These structures are the building blocks of
the universe, so to say. On a material level these building blocks are the chemical elements. The system
of the chemical elements is founded on the number 18, the number of the Sacred Futhork! The 18
also connects with the natural zodiac and with the structure of the world crystal. The creative force of
the enneagram comes to its peak in the connection with the 2 x 9 Runes!
Each of the eighteen Sacred Futhork runes represents a set of creative energies with which you can get
in contact and draw from. In the first and second lessons of this course you will learn key words for
each Rune that serve you to get in contact with their powers!
For your success as a Rune reader it is imperative that you know well how to connect with the
creative energies of each Rune. You need to know how to draw and project Runic energies. With a bit
of practice you will learn to establish your Rune realms. Establishing your rune realms is an essential
practice for successful Runic work, including readings!
Much of what I have laid out here may seem difficult at first. However, the purpose of this course is to
make the learning for you as easy as possible. If you follow the instructions given in this course and do
a minimal amount of practical work, you are likely to give good Rune readings in a couple of weeks. If
you acquire some of the additional material that is designed to simplify your learning, then you can
reach your goal in a considerably shorter period of time.
Each Rune is represented by a graphical symbol. The Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes are, in their outline,
or graphic representation, derived from the Hexagon with the three inscribed diameters. This figure is
often referred to as THE WORLD CRYSTAL. The eighteen, number of the Runes, becomes apparent!
Every Rune connects with worlds of creation and formation. The Rune Poem is part of this ancient
tradition. It appears in the Edda, an Icelandic collection of songs and mythology. This poem has one
stanza for each Rune. In each of these stanzas, there are hidden meanings of the Rune. Some persons
dwell on the outer appearance of the stanzas, and miss their inner meaning. For instance, some people
show a delight in expressing their disgust concerning the "male chauvinist" content of some stanzas, all
the while they miss a deeper understanding of the interplay between Light energies and Life energies that
is symbolized in those stanzas. Their narrow minds prevented them from penetrating deepest mysteries.
FA
I know the Songs that no wise one knows
And none of the human children
The first Song is HELP, and help it will
Against sorrow, hurt, and any distress.
UR
A second I know; quite useful to all people
Who practice the healing hand:
It chases disease and all pain,
THORN
A third Song I know:
If urgency tells me to tie the opponent with magic
Then I dullen the steel of my foes
So that their swords will not cut anymore.
OS
A fourth Song I know:
If an enemy puts a tie on pliable limbs;
Then I speak the spell, the shackles break on the feet
And the fetters break on the hands.
RIT
This I know as a fifth: If in hostile flight
Not matter how it threatens, I block its force
KA
A sixth on is mine: Should a warrior hurt me
With the roots of soft wood;
This warrior who awakens the hate within me
Shall be struck before it gets me.
HAGAL
A seventh I know: If the hall blazes high in flames
Above all the people;
No matter how it burns, I still save them all.
The Magic I know to perform.
NOD
An eighth one is mine: quite useful to hear
Where hate should arise between people
I settle it fast.
IS
A ninth one I know: I danger is out in the sea
An I sing into slumber the sea.
AR
A tenth one I know: When ill wishing spirits
Fly high in the air; I cause them to turn around
Back to their homes, deprived of their covers;
Back to their roots, bewildered their minds.
SIG
This I know as eleventh: When I lead
Into battle the friend, the beloved;
I sing it into his shield, so he will win in battle
And luck around him everywhere.
TYR
A twelfth one I know: When I see the hanged man
On the tree, shaking in the wind
Then I scratch and I stain Runes
The warrior can talk and descends from the tree.
BAR
A thirteenth I name: If I wet the Warrior
With holy water
When he is facing the foes he cannot perish
LAF
A fourteenth I sing to all the assembled people
When I name the Divine names;
For nobody knows the characters of Albs
And of all Aesir as well as I do.
MAN
A fifteenth I count: That which Volkrast, the gnome
Sang by the gates of the day;
To strength for the Aesir, and to force for the Albs,
YR
A sixteenth I know:
If from wise lover I desire joy of love
Then I change the intent
And I turn all feeling around.
EH
A seventeenth I know:
To join together two lives
In love through wise law;
Both are willing, and no one will lightly part after this.
GIBOR
An eighteenth I learned, but I would not let this
Know a just anyone else; for the best Everyone keeps for oneself.
That which leads to the end of the songs.
The one only knows who is in my arms as my only lover.
To achieve a maximum understanding of the 18 Rune Stanza, you need to open up to their
symbolic contents, plus their evocative meanings. Repeat reading this poem several times, and begin
to perceive the deeper meanings the stanzas "rune" (murmur) to you in a language that is not words.
Slowly proceed from stanza to stanza.
ACCESS-KEYWORD, MEANINGS, CORRELATIONS OF RUNES
The Rune FA
The Rune of original fire, Rune of the cosmos, of the universe. Symbolism of fire that acts creatively in
love. Will that spark manifestation down to the material levels. FA rules the Salamanders. Symbolism
of change, Symbolism of the phoenix. Spiritual creation. FAS (fatum or fate), Divine law. Mobility,
wealth. Connection to the Rune KA. Uses: To attract and to absorb Solar and Lunar energy, planetary
energy and energy of the fixed stars. Strengthens personal magnetism and -- on the etheric planes -the electric fluid. Strengthens spiritual powers. Useful at the beginning of psychic healing. Rune to
transfer energy. Unfolding the original fire. Time of the year: December 22 through January 12.
Mantra: ffffffffff (visualize fire, or bright red and flaming FA-Symbolism). fffffaaaaa.
The Rune UR
Symbol of original cause of cosmic and planetary events, trends. Original time, original eternity, root
of eternity. Time-less time where space-time is irrelevant. Cause of causes, original creation,
original immortality, original law of vibration. PRIMA MATER MATERIAE. Original knowledge. In UR are
the roots of Yggdrasil, the world tree. Here the three Norns, goddesses of fate and destiny, are spinning
the treads of people and gods. Here the fountain of wisdom is running, here the gods descend to find
wisdom and knowledge. Uses: From UR is coming forth continuously and continuous new existence. Rune
of healing orgonotic energies on the etheric levels. Opening clair-audience. Increase capability of
recognizing true causes. Strengthens healing energies. Time of the year: January 13 through February
3 Mantra: uuuuuuuuuu (speak oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) uuuuurrrrr.
The Rune THORN
Rune of activity, of the active mind (the symbol of the master of the sword), of active exchange,
Thor's Hammer. Rune of opposing polarities: Life and Death, hot and cold, light and darkness, etc., and
of joining opposites. Rune of eternal return. Mystery of the THORN that awakens from sleep. Burning
thorn bush. Lightning and thunder. Rune of the dowsing rod. Rune of magnetic transfer. Rune of
mental telepathy. Uses: THORN awakens the will to act. It helps to get in touch with the continuous
change of day and night, of waning and waxing, of life and death. Protection against attacks.
Strengthens Aura, especially the mantra. Time of the year: February 4 through February 25
Mantra: ththththth, thththooooorrrrrnnnn.
The Rune OS
The fourth element. Rune of Odic Energy. Rune of leadership, kingship, government. Rune that frees
from the bondage of the material world. Os brings strong Magical powers. It teaches to recognize the laws
of nature that concern the Magical universe, or Magical hyper spaces. Four = completion. Thesis -antithesis -- energetic exchange -- synthesis that becomes thesis of the next following system. Divine
name - spiritual power frees you from the ties of the material worlds. Uses: Growth of spiritual
powers. Drawing of astral and mental energy. Time of the year: February 26 through March 20
Mantra: ooooosssss, ooothththiiiillll, oooodaaalll.
Rune Readings Course Lesson 2
RUNE READINGS
A Correspondence Course - Lesson II
The Rune RIT
RITA, right, the Rune of original law, of Divine law. All-justice, religion, strength, ritual. Rune of the
cosmic rhythm of the worlds. Rune of movement, rotation, wheels, of spiraling development and wheels,
of spiraling development and unfolding. Symbol of the rolling Sun-wheel, Rune of rhythm and of
dance. Uses: RIT allows you to tune into the rhythms of the worlds. It awakens higher powers.
It strengthens inner guidance. Increases experience of ritual. RIT directs thought toward inner
guidance. Strengthens the power of visualization. Time of the year: March 21 through April 12.
Mantra: rrrrrr, rrrriiiit.
The Rune KA
Sexual Rune. Rune of capability. Rune of the occultist. Rune of higher mysteries. Uses: Rune of
protection against magical attacks. KA gives intuition, inspiration, and it connects with the universe.
KA connects with higher polarity. KA increases courage. Time of the year: April 13 through May 5. Mantra:
k-k-k-k-aaaaa.
The Rune Hagal
Fire refers here to "thirst, the fire of thirst. HAG-ALL means to take car of the universe. Symbol of
the omnipresent and all-penetrating creative energy. Symbol of the builder of the worlds. The seven is
the rhythm of the Solar system. The BNE ELOHIM, Venus-entities, who create the world in an eternal
NOW (see Gen. 1,1). Rune of the world tree, of the world, of the tree of life. Combines MAN and YR,
NOD and EH. HAGAL symbolizes maintenance and equilibrium of the moving universe. Rune of the
zodiac and mother of all Runes. Continuous change. HAGAL leads to the spiritual leader. In the microcosm
it represents the human being, and the universe in the macrocosm. Uses: HAGAL gives protection
and harmony. It serves as the solid point within the flight of phenomena. It eliminates the burning thirst
for things that are not important in life. It provides consciousness of Oneness with the Divine. It
brings spiritual powers, wisdom. It increases the functions of the pineal gland and of the solar plexus.
Time of the year: May 6 through May 28. Mantra: hag-all
The Rune NOD
Rune of Karma and Rune of the Norn, goddess of destiny. Rune of karmic debts (the Norn SKULD). Rune
of karmic law, of karmic need. Divine justice that balances. "Hate" in the song refers to unresolved
karma. Nod helps to master you karma, after you have accepted it. NOD symbolized the appearance out
of the infinite, out of the undefined. The Divine manifesting itself within the finite universe, for "a god
who does not manifest itself is dead" (Feuerbach). Uses: NOD makes you aware of your karmic debts, and
it helps dissolve karma. It leads to truth and fitting into the cosmic order, or the Divine Plan. NOD brings
the protection of high spiritual entities of our Solar Symbolism. Use your karma and live it consciously.
Time of the year: May 29 through June 20. Mantra: nnnnnnnnnn, nnnnoooooddddd, aepandi nam
The Rune IS
Rune of the ego, of self-discipline, of discipline. Rune of the personality, of the magical powers of
self-consciousness. Symbolizes will, action, power, and personality. The ego in the microcosm, the
oneness that connects everything created to ONE. The eternal Divine Love which transcends the lower
ego. The magical Rune of completion. The unicorn, the magical wand, the number of the Moon. Uses:
IS strengthen the personality (Earth element or consciousness is symbolized by the solid ship) by
calming emotionally charged thoughts (the wind on the billowing floods), controls thoughts. IS
procures psychic powers through self-discipline and through elimination of that which is unnecessary.
IS leads to Divine Magic. Time of the year: June 21 through July 14. Mantra: iiiiiisssssss, iiiisssssiiiissss.
The Rune AR
Rune of the Light, of the Sun. Wisdom, beauty, virtue, trust, honor, fame. Rune of the initiate. Symbolism
of the Solar child who returns home from darkness. Uses: AR allows control of subconscious thought
patterns and recognizes their point of origin, or roots (meditate on the stanza)!. Rune of re-framing.
Brings change from within. Rune of certainty that dissolves doubts. AR attracts Solar prana. Time of
the year: July 15 through August 7. Mantra: aaaaaaaaaarrrrrr, rrrrraaaaaaaa
The Rune SIG
SIG is the Rune of the light, the Rune of the Sun, the Rune of victory, success, and good luck. It is the
Solar Light in spiritual contemplation. It symbolizes the path "from God to God," the path of the soul.
Rune of the spiritual ray, of inspiration. Uses: SIG brings success, overcomes material limitations,
increases power of the spirit. It gives knowledge, wisdom, illumination. It increases the power
of visualization, and magical powers. Time of the year: August 8 through August 30. Mantra:
ssssssssssss, ssssssssiiiiiiig
The Rune TYR
Rune of the god of swords. Rune of the god who sacrifices himself, certain of resurrection. Rune of
initiation, of reincarnation, of being born again. Uses: Hammer of Thor. TYR helps overcome the
material world, the fear of material death. Brings victory of spirit over matter. Recalling of past lives. Time
of the year: August 31 through September 22. Mantra: t-t-t-t-tyyyyyyrrrrr
Some Preconditions
For you to be successful in Rune readings, you need to become familiar with some basic methods of
Runic practice. In this lesson, I am going to introduce you to two very important things: The book
of ceremonials, and the establishing of your Rune realms.
The Book of Ceremonials
The book of ceremonials is a very important tool for your Runic practice in general and for Rune readings
in particular. True, our times have the advantage of tapes, computers, and printed books. Yet
nothing compares to your own, handwritten, documentation that your book of ceremonials will be.
There is a high symbolic significance to your setting up such a book: It is a significance that reaches
well beyond simply writing down those things that you want to remember. The book of ceremonials is
your own sacred book, written by yourself, and only for your own use. It contains spiritual energies
which you -- consciously or not -- project into this book whenever you are writing in it and whenever you
use it. Time will teach you the immense value of this book. Be aware that repeated use of a
ceremonial utensil ties up energies in this utensil. These energies will then be present later when needed.
All it takes is the presence of the utensil. Consequently you can then consciously focus on other things.
You should consider your book of ceremonials as such a utensil.
To set up your book of ceremonials, you buy a nice looking notebook. First, you copy in it the "Runic
Poem," which contains the key-triggers for the eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes. As you continue in
your Runic practice, you write in your book of ceremonials the various rituals, methods, practices,
and ceremonials with Runes. True, copying takes its time, but this rather small investment in your time
will bear hundred fold fruit.
While copying, be aware that you are writing symbolic language. You will experience the symbolic
meaning communicating itself to you with this practice of the Runes. As you continue you will penetrate
the depths of the symbolic language. This will help you to increasingly gain an understanding of the
hidden meanings of the poems and songs that you never may have thought to be possible.
How to Write your Book of Ceremonials
For your best benefit, and for best results, you should do the copying or writing in your book of
ceremonials in an environment that is optimal for this process. It should be an environment that is quiet
and free from outside interference. Remember, more is going on when you write in your book of
ceremonials than mere copying! Therefore, make sure that nothing will disturb you in this very
important work, and arrange your whole set-up in a ceremonial-like manner.
Before you begin to copy, set up your EPG (Welz Chi Generator) and transfer to yourself. Set it onto an
alpha frequency. This will bring you into a calm state of meditation. See yourself in your inner Rune
Realm. Continue to focus your whole, undivided attention on the process of writing. Visualize and feel
energy flow through your hand and pen into the letters and words that you write on paper. See and
feel every word that you write fill up with spiritual energy and radiating with Light and life energies. If
you cannot yet focus your undivided attention to your writing, do not get unnecessarily worried. Practice
will be your best teacher, and repeated use of the Book of Ceremonials, as you do when murmuring the
Rune Songs, will fill it with strong spiritual energies. (You can also practice without the EPG, of course)
If you proceed as instructed, your book of ceremonials will be a powerful talisman. It connects you with
the Runic Realms of Creation whenever you use it for a Runic ceremony, or reading. There is a
great significance in your writing your own book of ceremonials that goes much beyond that which you
may comprehend at present.
The Rune Realms
Before you begin to practice Runes, you need to establish within yourself a space in which you can work.
It will also be useful to have some symbolic arrangement outside, which you can use to draw and to
project Runic energies.
The arrangement outside is your OUTER RUNE REALM. The inner workspace that you establish is your
INNER RUNE REALM, and the Realm from which you draw the Runic energies is the RUNE REALM
OF CREATION. With your imagination, you connect those three Rune Realms. At a later point, when
your capability of visualization will be sufficiently advanced, you may see the three Rune realms
connected with the axis of the (multidimensional) world tree, where the distance from each Rune Realm
to every other is equal. You will also become aware that the inner Rune Realm is not completely
inside yourself, as little as the outer Rune Realm is completely outside. The three Realms permeate
each other. With your practice, the mutual contact of the three Rune Realms increases continuously, and
so will your capability to harness the energies of the Runes.
The Outer Rune Realm
You create your outer Rune Realm best with some utensils. As a future Rune Master, you need to be
aware that repeated use of the same utensil allows you to set up structures of higher order energies
(HOE) without the need of using your own energies. This practice frees your conscious mind for that which
is most important in your action. Ceremonial utensils compare to machines on the material planes. They
can be regarded as machines that have effects that reach into planes beyond the material levels.
Those utensils are focal points. Needless to say, the best utensil is of such symbolic arrangement that it
can be a focal point for any desired energy of a specific symbolism.
A very strong set of utensils is the symbols of the four elements. These symbols appear in three ways
at least. First, they symbolize the four elements on the material planes. Second, they symbolize the
four elements on all other planes. Third, they represent the four planes on which the Operator acts.
We suggest, that you use the following set of utensils that symbolizes the elements. Use candles for fire,
or the world of emanation and your will. Use a cup with water or wine to symbolize your emotions, the
water element, and the astral world. Choose a dagger (active) and incense (passive) for the air
element, your mind, and the mental spheres. Finally, use a dish with earth, bread, or a coin or
special talisman such as the Hammer of Thor for the earth element, matter, your consciousness, and
the material planes upon which you want to act. Be aware of the old wisdom that, when you align the
four elements, you can perform anything you want to perform. In some way this is like having will,
mind, emotions, and consciousness directed at one and the same goal. You can achieve this with
proper direction of the will power, control of thoughts, concentration of emotions, and conscious attitude.
NOTE: An excellent help for you to align the four elements and reach Oneness with the Divine is the
COURSE IN COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS by Karl Hans Welz. You may order this course from: HSCTI, P.O.
Box 666 033, Marietta, GA 30066. Course Fee: $24.00
The next, very important feature is a utensil, so to say, that brings about protection. The CIRCLE is ideal
for this purpose. However, for it to be very effective, your imagination needs to go beyond the mere
circle that you draw or project. You need to envision a bubble at least. The circle symbolizes your
duniverse, of which you are the Divine principle in the act of creation: You rule all energies in this universe.
Now let's talk about the symbolism that gives you access to the energies with which you want to
practice: the Runic symbolism. You arrange one set of RUNE STAVES (you need another set for the
reading) in a circle around you. You begin with FA in the North, going counterclockwise until GIBOR. If
you intend a specific Runic practice, then you will do well to have the Rune(s) involved in front of you,
taken out of the context of the circle. This symbolically brings you in touch with the specific Rune(s). It
is important that you either make or get your set of Rune staves soon.
You may use a set of rituals (a ritual is a part of a ceremonial) to establish your outer Rune Realm. In
later lessons, you will learn those specific rituals. Here we mention that such rituals include lighting
of candles, charging of the elements, lighting of the incense, establishing of the protection, etc.,
including rules of purification of the practitioner and other participants.
The Inner Rune Realm
Once the outer Rune Realm is established, you continue to establish the inner Rune Realm. You may,
of course, establish the inner Rune Realm only. To establish the outer realm you may project the
Runes mentally into the space around yourself. However, the effect of this technique will be in the main
on the mental planes, unless you are very well advanced. For the sole purpose of training in establishing
the inner Rune Realm, of course, you need not establish the outer Rune Realm. This counts also for
Rune meditations and for murmuring of a Rune Song. However, it is always useful to have at least on
candle burning as a focal point: a "miniature outer Rune realm," so to say. For anything where you
expect effects on the astral emotional, conscious or material planes, you will do well to set up the outer
Rune Realm. All too often students complain that they can not get spectacular results. Failures of this
kind may be for karmic reasons. In most cases, however, it is failure to properly establish the outer
Rune Realm.
The inner Rune Realm takes shape of your visualization. You build up a space within yourself that is
your working space. In this space you imagine yourself working with Runes. You know of the connection
of both Rune Realms with the Realms of creation. To establish this working space, your inner Rune Realm,
to its most effective shape, you need to practice a bit. You need to train yourself to a point where you
can establish this inner Rune Realm spontaneously, at any time. This capability, or course, will in most
cases not be learned spontaneously.
To establish your inner Rune Realm, you proceed as follows:
1. Set up your EPG and transfer the energy to yourself. Set an alpha frequency.
2. Bring yourself in a comfortable position. If you do more than practice, establish some symbolism of
your outer Rune Realm.
3. Relax your body. You may use progressive relaxation, beginning from the tips of the toes
and progressively relaxing up to the crown of your head.
4. Imagine yourself being in a place that you consider to be appropriate for establishing your Inner
Rune Realm. You may imagine that you are in a clearing in the woods, which is very peaceful, with a
brook running through, on a very sunny day. You may see yourself on a quiet beach, or on the top of
a mountain, or in an old temple. Visualize whatever situation suits you, and whatever place you can
imagine as being a holy place. The place that you are to establish now is the place from which you
are triggering and harnessing the Runic energies. This place is your place of power. You are ruler in
this place, master of your universe. For your convenience, and for easier access to the inner Rune Realm,
a tape is available.
You see yourself in the middle of this space, your inner Rune Realm, and you see yourself fully
protected. This protection also reaches out in your outer Rune Realm. It connects with the protective
measure(s) of your outer Rune Realm. Then, you see a circle of Runes around you. Those Runes may
be giant Rune stones, or wooden staves arranged around you, similar to the arrangement you would have
in your outer Rune Realm. Again, the arrangement may be the 16 Runes from FA through YR around
you, beginning with FA in the North, in front of you, going counterclockwise, until you reach YR again in
the North. The Rune EH to you left, and GIBOR to your right. You may also visualize an altar in front of
you, similar to an altar that you may have in your outer Rune Realm. Now, you see every one of the
Runes around you in a glowing light, indicating that they get their charge from the Rune Realm of
creation. At the same time, if your outer Rune Realm is established, this outer Rune Realm is
automatically charged, and the connection to the Rune Realm of creation is established. As the Rune
Master of this universe, you are aware that you are its absolute ruler.
Having established your inner Rune Realm, you may operate from there on a purely mental level. If
your outer Rune Realm is also established, then you may keep the awareness of your inner Rune
Realm being present, and you can now begin with the Rune rituals or ceremonials.
Practice of the inner Rune Realm is necessary for good progress in Runic practice, and for your
advancement toward being a Rune Master.
RUNE READINGS
A Correspondence Course - Lesson III
Access Keywords, Meanings, Correlations of Runes
The Rune BAR
Rune of revelation, Rune of birth of the spirit. Rune of birth, of spiritual rebirth. Return to the Mothers, to
the empire of HEL. Life, hopes, wishes. Rune of continuous transformation, death and rebirth.
Uses: Development of higher spiritual, mystical and psychic capabilities. Lead to inner freedom and
outer independence. Helps birth, spiritual birth. Time of the year: September 23 through October
15. Mantra: b-b-b-b-baaaaaarrrrrr
The Rune Laf
The ancients used the mythological method to talk of that which is psychological, psychic, and spiritual.
LAF is the Rune of life, of the law of life, of the original laws of the universe, of the original water. Rune
of the sea. Rune of the etheric part of the body. Rune of initiation that experiences life on earth as a
process of initiation. Uses: LAF brings understanding of the life processes, of true religion. Time of the
year: October 16 through November 7. Mantra: lllllllllaaaaaaaffffff
The Rune MAN
MAN is symbolism of man, of mankind, of humanity, of the resurrected god. It signifies the upper part of
the world tree Yggdrasil. Rune of spiritual powers, of directing Mana powers. Uses: MAN leads to
Divine Magic and unfolding of life (see Symbolism of Man). It protects against enemies. MAN increases
and strengthens the aura. It opens the mysteries of MIMIR, the mysteries of original memories, or of
root-memories. Use for levitation, elevation, reaching in the spheres of the Divine. Time of the
year: November 8 through November 29 Mantra: mmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn,
aaooouuummmmmm mmmaaannniii paadmmmmeeeee huuummmmmm
The Rune YR
Rune of the unio mystica. Desire for completion, and perfection. Rune of the night and of the Moon. Rune
of karma and of karmic tests. The counterpart of MAN, the god with antlers. Roots of the world tree,
from which life springs ("the mighty tree that conceals man, where man grew from the roots . . ."). God
in the waters at the winter solstice. God descending to the material world. Uses: YR overcomes illusion of
the material world, which is often a painful process bringing radical changes, and a sudden overturning
of affairs. Overcomes the illusions of neuro-semantic environments. It recognizes mappings as
mappings. Time of the year: November 30 through December 21. Mantra: yyyyyyyyrrrrrr
The Rune EH
Rune of cosmic union, which transcends the 16 Runes of the zodiac, or the octagon with its polarities. It
is the Rune of ideal love, of twin souls, of soul mates. Two in one, Soul and cosmic. God and man.
Uses: Connects two lives, brings from the Two to the One. Helps find the soul mate. Brings together
soul twins. Brings success and increase. Mantra: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh
The Rune GIBOR
Rune of the wheel of life, of union of the god and the world, of Creator and Created. Uses:
GIBOR harmonizes the relations of twin souls, unifies the energies of the YOU and I in a cosmic context,
both reaching into the common universe, in a true cosmic wedding. Leads to cosmic consciousness, vision
of God, unio mystica, the deepest mysteries of the universe. Mantra: ggiiibbboooorrrr
More Basics: General Energetic Principles
In the following, I am giving you insights in the structures and working of the universe. What is
of importance here is the USEFULNESS of those insights in relation to what you are doing, namely
giving Rune readings. I do not claim that the descriptions of the structures of the universe are the only
true ones. However, you will find that these descriptions will prove to be useful when you are
receiving insights during a Rune reading.
Universal Structures: The Elements
Perhaps the most familiar universal structure with which any psychic, or reader, is working are the
four elements: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. In our days, the term "element" is somewhat misleading for
the beginner. This is so, because when we hear this word, our attention is immediately drawn to
the chemical elements. The chemical elements are part of a completely different ball game. In our days,
it may be more useful to use the work "principles" rather than "elements.". However, I decided to keep
in line with tradition and use the word "element." Those four principles, or elements, reflect a set of
basic experiences that we have. We can regard the elements as undefined terms. The meanings of
undefined terms are encompassing many things. This allows for a great flexibility of those terms. At first,
I am simply giving things, or experiences, or structures, which relate to the various elements.
FIRE: Anything fiery. The human will. The "world of emanation," or "spiritual sphere" (more about
this below). Physical fire. Hot spices (experienced as "fire" when ingested). Anger, "hot" temper. Fever.
The qualities of fire: HOT (positive polarity) and DRY (electric energy -- more about this later).
The TRIANGLE. WATER: Anything watery. The human emotions, the astral sphere, world of
formation. Physical water, all liquids. COLD (negative polarity) and HUMID (magnetic energy).
The PENTAGON. AIR: Anything airy. Physical air, gases. The mental sphere, world of creation. The
human mind. HOT (positive polarity) and HUMID (magnetic energy). The SQUARE. EARTH: Anything
earthy. Physical earth, solid materials. The human consciousness. COLD (negative polarity) and DRY
(electric energy). The PENTAGRAM. The quality HOT is active The quality COLD is passive The quality DRY
is LIGHT (electric) The quality HUMID is LIFE (magnetic) With the qualities the same holds true as with
the elements. They are to be considered as undefined terms, the meanings of which are encompassing
many things. This allows for a great flexibility of those terms. The elements are related to the various
levels of existence. Earth, or consciousness has relation to the physical, or material planes. That which
is "tangible" naturally is conscious. That which is conscious manifests. In fact, even when you get in
touch with one of the "higher spheres," you necessarily get in touch with that which becomes conscious.
The physical plane is often considered to be the "lowest," or "most dense" plane. I suggest that you do
not fully accept this point of view. In fact, matter as it is perceived changes constantly. It is in
continuous flux as is consciousness. Perceiving the material sphere as "low, rigid," or "dense" may rob you
of very important methods. It is useful to perceive the material plane in two "layers": One is
tangible material (the "lower" material plane), and the other is of an energetic characteristic: electric
and magnetic. This plane is sometimes called the "etheric plane." There, the electric manifestation is
the electromagnetic spectrum (light), which permeates everything in one form or another, from gamma
-- and x-rays to visible light to the radio frequencies. The magnetic manifestation is the life energy
that permeates everything. Throughout the ages, this life energy has received many different names. For
our purposes, we use the word "Orgone." This word was introduced by Wilhelm Reich. We may also use
the word "animal magnetism," which was introduced by Franz Anton Mesmer. Study the course "magic of
the future" to learn working with orgone energy. Diagrams of the levels, energies, etc. are shown
below. PLANE HUMAN CORRELATING EXPRESSION ELEMENT Spiritual Will Fire Mental Mind Air Astral
Emotion Water Material Consciousness Earth
Some More Basics
Giving Rune readings is rooted in a process of visualization, tuning into the Runic energies, and
intuitive interpretation. More advanced readings involve the practice of specific ceremonials. Both
practices require basic meditation skills from which you can then go on to skills of focusing, visualizing,
and projecting energies. I have mentioned before that the use of an EPG (Welz Chi Generator) will
enhance considerably your meditative skills, focus, and eventually projection of energies as in ESP and
astral travel. Meditation as we practice it here is the ability to calm the body and the mind. Later, you
will learn to concentrate on a given subject, to see certain things with your inner eye, and to keep your
focus on one and the same object for a while. You will acquire those skills step by step. For those of you
who are already familiar with those practices, I still suggest that you follow them so that you can
tune yourself in the specific purposes of making talismans. Of course, you need then not practice as long
as a pure beginner would need. Find yourself a quiet spot where you are unlikely to be disturbed. Set
up your EPG, if you have one, and transfer the life force to yourself. Start out by sitting quietly. Be aware
of the many functions of your body that usually escape your attention. The air flowing in the lungs,
your heart beat, some tingling on the skin, and much more. Focusing on your body helps you block out
the many thoughts that chase each other during the normal course of your day by day activities. Once
you know that you are calm, you may begin to practice with Runic mantras. Chant mentally "FA"
while inhaling. While exhaling, let the energies of FA: flow into your body and extend into your aura. Do
the same with other Runes. Write down your insights, feelings, visions, etc., which come as a result of
this practice. What this practice will do for you is teaching you how to manipulate psychic (in our
case: Runic) energies. Continue by concentrating of Runes: Draw the Rune you want to concentrate of
(such as FA) on a piece of paper. Although you know by now the meanings of the Rune, you do not
think about those meanings. Simply look at the Rune you have drawn. While looking, chant the mantra
of the Rune (FA, in our case) while inhaling, chant the mantra mentally while exhaling. Close your
eyes. Continue the mental chanting. At the same time, visualize FA with the eye of your mind, or inner
eye. Hold the picture of the Rune with your inner eye as long as you can. Be aware of the other
experiences, visions, insights, etc., which the Rune brings to you. Once you can hold the image of the
Rune for three to five minutes, you are ready to go on to your first Rune reading.
RUNE READINGS
A Correspondence Course - Lesson IV
About Rune Readings
Most people who know about Runes think immediately of readings, when hearing about them. There is
no doubt that Rune readings are the best known application of Runic practice. Many metaphysical
books concerning Runes are devoted almost entirely to Rune readings. In fact, some recent books
are concerned with no other aspect of Runes at all.
The type of readings dealt with in these books is usually very materialistic, or what could be best
described as worldly. When this kind of reading is the goal, it is of little importance that the Runes
used constitute a symbolism rather than an array of symbols. Indeed, almost any set of symbols
that describe life situations would suffice.
Since this is so, a word of advice is called for. The 18 Sacred Futhork Runes are operating on the levels
of the realms of creation. The symbolism of the Sacred Futhork does not lend itself easily to merely
worldly readings. When you eventually perform Rune readings with the help of the Sacred Futhork,
you should not forget what seem to be statements about worldly situations are coming in fact from
deeper, and more spiritual realms, the realms of creation eternal.
Rune readings, when properly performed, are a voice from the realms of creation. Hence the need to
be familiar with some aspects of Runic practice before you are ready to perform a Rune reading. You must
be capable at least of properly establishing your Rune realms as learned in the second lesson.
Rune readings tell you of the energies from the realms of creation that are at the roots of trends, or
events, in the past, present, and future. Rune readings then tell you what energies you may use to deal
with the situation effectively. Such a Rune reading emphasizes the spiritual background of everything.
The worldly outcome is merely a side effect of a deeper spiritual development. It is never the real crux of
the matter.
About Rune Staves
Rune staves can be made of many materials. One ancient method of reading the Runes was within
the framework of a sacred ritual to explore the will of the gods. In this ritual, the Rune master,
sometimes the father of the family, threw little twigs on the ground. In the pattern that was formed from
the fallen twigs, the reader then found several Runes showing, which he or she interpreted. Later, twigs
were split in two, and Runes were cut on the surface. Therefore, wooden Rune staves were the tradition.
Oak and ash seemed to have been the favored trees. In our days a wide variety of materials are used.
The material that you use for the staves is totally your choice and preference. Some advanced Rune
Masters have several sets of Runes available that are made of different materials. For each Runic
practice, they choose one or more sets following their intuition. In the following, I am going to describe
some of your possible choices.
Wooden Staves
Wood is the traditional material for Rune staves. In our days, oak is preferred, because many Rune
masters connect oak with Teutonic traditions.
Ash, too, is given a high preference. The world tree of the Germanic mythology, Yggdrasil, was thought to
be an ash.
In general, hardwoods make good Runes. Each Rune connects with one or more specific trees.
Rosewood, ebony, and other tropical woods make also excellent sets. You may decide for one set in
which each Rune is made of a wood to which you see a correspondence with the Rune. Many
experienced Rune Masters have several sets of wooden staves. As you advance in your practice, you may
do the following: Collect your own twigs of 1/2 to 3/4 inch's diameter, or branches of 1 1/2 to 2
inches diameter. Then you may intuitively decide which Rune connects best with what twig, or branch.
Then, if branches are your choice, cut discs of equal thickness, 3/8/ to 1/2 inches. When working with
twigs, cut sections of 2 inches which you split in two. This provides you with nice surfaces on which
the Runes may be carved or burned.
The sets made available are kits of ash or oak. The staves are measuring 1 1/8 in. X 1 5/8 in. X 3/8 in.
The Runes are burned on the staves. You will do the final sanding and polishing of the staves before you
go on to charge them. You may also order Rune staves which are already finished. In this case, all you
need to do is charge the staves.
Crystal Staves
Crystals are excellent materials for Runes. As you know already, the 18 Sacred Futhork Runes represent
the 18 facets of the World Crystal. The "ideal" quartz crystal has 18 facets. If you look at such a crystal
from above, you the HAGAL RUNE within the HEXAGON. This is the figure from with the Runes are derived.
Considering the quality of quartzes, using the crystal in its original shapes is preferable to using the bauble.
You may also decide to use other semi precious (or precious) stones for Runes. In this case it is
of importance that you consider astrological factors pertaining to your chart in combination with
your personal Runes. Consult your Rune Master for advice.
We are offering sets of Rune crystals. Each individual crystal measures between 1 1/4 in. and 2 in.
Quartz crystal Runes are universal. They may be used by any person. Rune sets that use a variety
of gemstones are custom tailored to the person who is going to use it. They may be special ordered after
you have received the appropriate advice from your Rune master.
Metal Runes
You may special order metal Runes. Those Runes are brass, copper, or silver. Metal runes have very
special energies that may be preferred in some situation. Unless you are drawn very much to the idea
of having a set of metal Runes, you should prefer wooden staves for the beginning.
Rune Cards
Rune cards are a fairly recent development. However, they have been around much longer than some
people who are bragging about "being the first ever on the planet who published Rune cards" would like
to be true.
Some 35 years ago, a set of Rune cards was included with Karl Spiesberger's book "Runen Magie" that
was published in 1954. Even an "expert" of the somewhat mediocre caliber (as usual) should know
that classic. Don Tyson and Llewellyn Publishers are DEFINITELY NOT the first to ever have published a set
of Rune cards! Since 1986, we recommend the use of Rune cards as a TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE by
those who either begin Runic studies or who cannot afford Rune staves. The Rune should be the only
thing showing on the card. Drawings of gods, nice looking landscapes, and other "arteestic"
expressions (kitsch) are severely watering down the connection of the Runes with the Realms of
creation. This is so, because Runes are DEFINING and CREATING energies. They are not CREATED and
WELL DEFINED energies as is the case with the symbols of the Tarot, where pictures are useful. Pictures
of gods, scenarios, and other clutter which is thought to represent Runes is robbing the Rune effectively
of its original defining and creative power. The nonsense of drawing pictures could only be perpetrated
by "experts" who are totally ignorant of the true power of the Runes and their functions as creative
and defining energies of the universe.
Preparing The Staves
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(from Havamal v. 143)
One of the best choices for the beginner is a set of oaken Rune staves which you may order from us in
kit form. The Runes are burnt in the face of these staves. What it needs now is some of your own
charging, to make these staves powerful, personal tools to trigger Rune energies. By taking great care to
do the finishing work on these staves you will be able to get in tune with each Rune, stave by stave, and
end up with a fully charged set. So now you have the staves burned into the wood to start you off, and it
is up to you to sand them and polish them and charge them with your own energies.
Before you begin on any Rune, read up on the meaning of it. When you are sanding and polishing, be
aware of the meaning of the Rune that you are working with. Be also aware that there is much
more meaning and significance yet to come, which will open up to you as you progress with your
practice and study.
Ideally you should do this work in a ceremonial setting. Set your work table, or altar, EPG, and light
your candle. You may use the ceremonials outlined in the book "Runic Ceremonials." If this is not
possible, get as close as you can to it.
With each Rune, you proceed as follows:
[Position, or hand position, of IS]
Say: Self conscious I am antenna
For the rays and vibrations
From the Realms of Creation.
[Position or hand position, of UR]
Say: Self conscious I draw power
From the deepest depths
From the spheres of the Earth
From the womb of All Mother.
[Position or hand position of MAN]
Say: Self conscious I draw power
From the highest heights,
From the cosmic realms,
From the great universe.
[Position or hand position of the Rune you are working with]
Say: Powers of . . . (Rune name)
Come to me
Stay with me
Give me the wisdom and power
Of your Realm!
Note: If body or hand positions are not yet known, strongly visualize the Rune with which you are
working, in your inner eye.
Now you can sand and polish. While doing this, project energy into the Rune. The Runes MAN and YR,
KA and AR, FA and OS, need to be notched or otherwise marked at the bottom of the Rune stave, so
that you know later which Rune it is.
The first step is to sand with a fairly coarse sandpaper, rounding off corners and tidying up. You can
go straight to the fine sandpaper from here, or use medium before going on to wool. You can oil the
Rune with a good quality oil designed for wood. Some oil polishes and stains require you to steel wool
the surface when wet, or soon after drying. Check the label to ensure perfect results.
Once the Rune feels good to you, hold the stave in your right hand, look at it and say:
You became the carrier of the powers of . . . (Rune name) Tied to you is the power of the Rune.
Sing the mantra of the Rune. Murmur the song of the Rune if you are a student of the order, or recite
the stanza of the magical poem, if you are not familiar with the Song. Draw the Rune in the air with
your dagger, power rod, or wand. Next say:
Powers of . . . (Rune name)
Thank you for your energy.
Flow back to the Realms of Creation
Ground by chanting the Rune IS three times while visualizing all surplus energies drain in the ground,
then go to the next Rune stave.
It is best to prepare on stave at a time. This takes a long time, but you will end up with a well charged set
of Runes, fully tuned to you; well worth the effort you put into it.
If the set of Runes is for the group (castle or lodge), proceed similarly, but have the group present or
in mind while preparing the staves. As an alternative, all members of the group can assemble and finish
the Runes in a group ceremonial using group energies. In this setting it is permissible for all the members
to take part simultaneously, each finishing one Rune at a time, until they are all done.
It is important however that group staves are used for group practices only and that individuals' staves
are use only by the person to whom they are tuned. The only exception is where a Rune master of
Knight uses his or her own personal set for the ceremonials of the castle. Similar provisions apply to the
use of Thor's Hammer.
Whenever you use the staves, make sure that there is nobody around who may project negative energies
or ideas, disbelief, hostility, and so forth, into your Rune staves. Should you suspect, or become aware of
too much negative energy building up in your Runes, it will be necessary to de-node, i.e., purify them
and then recharge them.
Purification: Fumigate in Frankincense, being aware that this action will remove all negative energy. Do
this one Rune at time.
RUNE READINGS
A Correspondence Course - Lesson V
Divinatory Meanings of the Runes
The material that follows must be regarded as a basic alphabet from which you will form sentences. Until
all the basic data, i.e., meanings of Runes, is thoroughly known there can be no insights or intuition from
an inner manipulation of the meanings here listed. Insights based on a THOROUGH mastery of these
basics can with confidence be allowed to enrich the hoard from which you draw your interpretations.
The divinatory meanings given here are to be considered as a bare skeleton to be fleshed out by the
work and intuitions of the student.
It will be good practice to work through the meanings, Rune by Rune. Have the Rune in front of you, read
up on the material that follows (the divinatory meanings), then read through the access keywords of
the Runes (lesson 1 through 3), and finally read the stanza of the magical poem which relates to the Rune.
A practitioner who uses crystals will be astonished at the increase in perceptions brought about by
an alliance of the Runes with the crystals. The hexagonal cross section of quartz, and the fact that all of
the 18 Sacred Futhork Runes are derived from the geometry of the hexagon is the basis of an
enormous increase in crystal power when it is associated with Rune images.
To one without any previous knowledge of other systems the Runes will speak clearly and succinctly. There
is no limit to the intuitions available to one who reads the Runes with pure motives.
FA
Exoteric meaning: Changes, new beginnings, growth, change of residence, travel, animals, mobile
possessions, fire.
Esoteric meaning: Original fire, creative father principle, guidance, Father- God principle.
Potential negative trends: Set-backs, failures, destruction, blockage.
UR
Exoteric meaning: That which is permanent, that which lasts, good fortune, money, physician, medical
help, healing powers.
Esoteric meaning: Original cause, origin, root of all material and cosmic phenomena, contact with the
transcendent, contact with the dead, life after physical death, Mother-God, Creative Mother Principle.
Potential negative trends: Instability, bad influence, disease, ignorance.
THORN
Exoteric meaning: Will to act, setting of goal, power to become.
Esoteric meaning: Return, new emergence from what's apparently old and dried-up, formative power
of the seed.
Potential negative trends: Demonic influence, damage, deception, perishing, enemies.
OS
Exoteric meaning: Speech, talk, discussion, successful as a speaker, mouth, breath that evolves,
uterus.
Esoteric Meaning: Idea of that which is given, idea of that which is evolving.
Potential negative trends: Ill fortune, failure of the work, negative suggestions, misuse of knowledge
and wisdom.
RIT
Exoteric meaning: Right, order, the judge, advice, salvation, money.
Esoteric meaning: Original law, that which flows away, religious feeling, ritual action.
Potential negative trends: Injustice, lawlessness, violent act, black magic practice.
KA
Exoteric meaning: Art, capability, artist, genius, being favored, procreation, the child, force, that
which is established.
Esoteric meaning: Female principle in the universe, as executive power of balancing justice.
Potential negative trends: Refused procreation, injustice, decay, incapability.
HAGAL
Exoteric meaning: That which cares and maintains, protects, and preserves; that which is motherly;
wisdom, harmony, salvation, blessing, protects from hail and fire.
Esoteric meaning: Eternal change, caring and maintaining principle in the universe, Higher Self, God
in us.
Potential negative trends: Exposed to ill fortune, not protected, bad weather, destruction by storm,
hail and fire.
NOD
Exoteric meaning: That which can not be averted, separation, stress, karmic debt, karmic need, but
with outlook for change of karma, banishing ill fortune by means of accepting karma and karmic law.
Esoteric meaning: The decision of the Norns, karma paid-for, cause-effect relations. Capability to
restructure karma.
Potential negative trends: No hope for change, exposed to fate because of revolt against karmic
determination, unavoidable fall and decline, ultimate negation.
IS
Exoteric meaning: Positivity, activity, will, self-domination, influence, personal power, magical power,
power to banish evil.
Esoteric meaning: Unity in the universe, duration, magical powers, action in the cosmos.
Potential negative trends: Passivity, lack of will, being dominated, medium and mediumistic activity.
AR
Exoteric meaning: All that which is beautiful and Sun-like, change to good, virtues, honor, glory,
rewarding work.
Esoteric meaning: Completion, light, Divine spirit, Sun.
Potential negative trends: Ugly, sterility, vice, change for evil, shame.
SIG
Exoteric meaning: Victory, success, gain, successful fight, achieved goal, school.
Esoteric meaning: Salvation by light, inspiration, soul.
Potential negative trends: Destructive light, lightning, hopeless, fight, defeat, failure, exploitation,
blocked soul powers.
TYR
Exoteric meaning: Beginning, creation, excitation, power, success, wisdom, duties fulfilled, art of
concealment and hiding.
Esoteric meaning: Re-birth into the light - life of the soul.
Potential negative trends: Perverted beginnings, tarnished beginnings, falsified knowledge, failures,
dying.
BAR
Exoteric meaning: Becoming, birth, being projected, help in birth, son, bread, song, fountain,
mountains.
Esoteric meaning: Meaning of life on this planet, in this world.
Potential negative trends: Not-becoming, perverted birth, miscarriage, lost son, bitter bread, deathbed.
LAF
Exoteric meaning: Life, experience, test, temptations by life-circumstances, water, sea, good
management.
Esoteric meaning: Test of life. School of the lives. Relations.
Potential negative trends: Succumb to temptation, deception by mate, downfall, emptiness, corpse.
MAN
Exoteric meaning: Man, increase, masculinity, health, plenty, magic.
Esoteric meaning: Spirit, truth, God-Man, male principle in cosmos.
Potential negative trends: Demonic spirituality, left path, growth through improper practices, black
magic.
YR
Exoteric meaning: Woman, femininity, desire, sensual love, passion, perfection.
Esoteric meaning: Woman, mother, chaos from which creation emerges, female principle in the
cosmos, God-Woman.
Potential negative trends: Perversion, unbounded passion, error, maya, failures as a consequence of
wrong action.
EH
Exoteric meaning: Marriage, wedding, partnership, permanent bond, binding decision, hope, duration,
horse.
Esoteric meaning: Permanence and marriage as a law, unity of ego and you, sister souls, soul-love,
God-Man-Woman.
Potential negative trends: Mismatch, unlucky love, ego and you can not find each other due to
karma.
GIBOR
Exoteric meaning: Fulfillment, giver. Gift, sacred marriage, being ONE with the sister soul, protection
against evil forces.
Esoteric meaning: God-All, death-life cycle, seeing of the Divine, Being the Divine.
Potential negative trends: Vain desires for fulfillment, hopeless search for soul mates, godlessness.
Rules for Rune Readings
Keep in mind what we mentioned before, that Rune readings tell you of the energies from the realms
of creation that are at the roots of the past, present, and future of the situation about which you want
to know. So Rune readings tell you what energies you may use from those realms to deal positively with
the situation under examination. As such, Rune readings become a valuable tool for the advanced
Rune Master.
NEVER use your Rune staves to give purely worldly readings by neglecting what Runes tell you about
the deeper, spiritual side of the situation.
Before you lay out the staves the introductory ceremony will be very useful. It makes the vibrations right
for a successful reading. Proceed as outlined in "Runic Ceremonials".
Place: Your altar (table), altar of the castle or lodge; best of all set up in a natural setting in a high
energy place.
Best times: Hours of sunrise, high noon, hour before sunset, midnight.
Best days: Wednesday or Sunday, first day of a Runic period (Mal), sacred days, day before the birthday
of the person for whom the reading is being done.
Direction: Look at the North . . .the location of YR and FA in the altar.
Clothing: Robe, or nude. Wear only metal objects that are meaningful, such as the Hammer of Thor,
the Great Rune Talisman, dagger, or power rod.
Participants: Only those for whom the reading is being done may be present.
Diary: It is important to make notes of the operation and the interpretations in your diary, which is the
best place for notes that must be of a confidential nature.
RUNE READINGS
A Correspondence Course - Lesson VI
The Reading Ceremonial
Introduction
1. Setting of the Outer Realm.
The outer realm is the physical space in which you are working. It is your temple. The setup of your
outer realm symbolizes the universe upon which you intend to operate. Be sure that you will not
be disturbed, and make sure that the room in which you are working is clean.
The Altar Setup
You need an altar. A table will do. Arrange your ceremonial utensils as shown on the previous page.
Leave enough space for the candles and Rune staves which you use for the ceremonial. Set a circle of
Rune staves around the table. The circle should be large enough for you and the other person(s) present
to move around in it. Have the Runes EH and GIBOR on the table as shown. You may have a different
Rune or Runes taken from the circle and put on the table, depending on what ceremonial you
are performing. At the moment these are general purpose instructions. Set the cup with water, wine,
as shown, together with the incense burner, one altar candle, Thor's Hammer, and the Rune dagger or
power rod. At this point you are preparing the circle for the reading so the petitioner's candle is not
yet positioned as in the diagram. This is where it will be a little later when the reading commences.
You should have your book of ceremonials and your diary available. The look of the center of operations
will differ, depending what ceremonial you are performing, but the diagram, without the petitioner's candle
is a good general purpose arrangement.
You may stand, or have a chair available for sitting in front of the table.
Now you can set up the space in which you are going to work, your inner and outer Rune realms. First,
tune in to each Rune in the circle, singing the stanza of the magical poem for each Rune. As an
alternative you may listen to the students' tape that establishes your inner Rune realm, and connect
each Rune of your inner Rune realm with the corresponding Rune stave in your outer Rune realm.
2. Protective Circle
Next, you take the Rune dagger, or power rod. First you trace the circle of Rune staves around the table
and yourself. After that you draw the HAGAL Rune in all four direction, beginning with the North (the
FA Rune in your circle), and going counterclockwise through the West (RIT), South (IS), and then
East (BAR). Each time you draw HAGAL in the air do so with the strongest possible image of protection
and Oneness with the universe. Put the dagger or rod back at the side of the incense burner.
3. Light altar candle and say:
Forces of the Light
Explore darkness!
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
Darkness has merged
With the Light!
Original fire of FA
Burning since the beginning of times
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
At the beginning
Of the Worlds
Give Light to the seeker!
4. Light the incense and say:
Lead me to a greater understanding
Of the universe and myself!
5. Hold both hands over the cup with water or wine.
Be aware of the purpose of your ceremonial. Project into the water or wine the success of the reading
and the beneficial effect of it on the querent. Know as you do this that the water or wine symbolize
emotional strength. Project energy into the water or wine.
6. Look at Thor's Hammer.
Be aware that this is the symbol of your capability of drawing, harnessing, and projecting Rune
energies. Hold both hands over it, knowing of its power. Imagine it being sent to the realms of destiny,
from whence it returns with the knowledge that you seek.
Now, you are finished with the preparation and you are ready for the next step, the ceremony of the
Rune reading.
Ceremony of the Rune Reading
The realm of action is the circular area on your altar, as shown on page 2. For the reading you do not
place your personal Runes around in the usual circle. You shuffle them, face down, inside the realms
of action.
Set the petitioner's candle inside the circle, in the Northern direction, as shown in the diagram on page 56.
7. Light the candle of the petitioner, and say:
"This candle represents . . . . . (name of person for whom the reading is to be made), whose trends of
destiny the Runes are to show."
8. Touch the Hammer of Thor and say:
"I am sending the Hammer of Thor to the Runic realms of Creation. may the Hammer of Thor bring back
the wisdom of those realms."
9. [Position of UR (hand or body).]
Tune to the realm of UR. Sing the mantra of UR (3 or 9 times). Sing the stanza of UR. Then say:
"With the power of UR I am seeing the roots of all fate."
10. [Position of MAN]
Tune into the realm of MAN. Sing the mantra of MAN (3 or 9 times). Sing the stanza of MAN. Then say:
"MAN, symbol of resurrection,
Crown of the world tree,
Symbol of man
I open to the influx of MANA,
Of spiritual power
Which permeates the universe.
Sacred MAN,
Reveal the mystery of MIMIR,
Awaken within me original memory,
Original wisdom.
11. [Position of YR]
Tune into the realm of YR. Sing the mantra of YR (3 or 9 times). Sing the stanza of YR. Then say:
"YR, symbol of the roots
Symbol of the Norns,
Goddesses of destiny,
Who spin the threads of destiny
At the roots of the world tree.
Power of becoming
Which permeates
The Realms of Creation
Bring me in tune with the roots
From which life springs
Eternally.
12. Drawing the Staves
You may now say the question(s) aloud or mentally. Cast all 18 Rune staves onto the altar, while you look
at the sky.
Still looking at the sky, draw three staves. There are other methods to use five, seven, or nine staves.
The first stave tells you about the past, the root, or the beginning of the matter of the question.
The second tells about the present, existing, and active now, of the question.
The third tells of the outcome, future, or development of the matter of the question, if things are allowed
to go on as they now are.
13. Interpretation
Before any attempt of interpretation is made, the data in the previous lesson giving the divination
meanings of the Runes should be committed to memory.
After this section there is a sample reading and how it was interpreted for the querent.
14. After the Interpretation
After the interpretation, you, or the querent, if there is one, drinks the water or the wine. You then end
the ceremony by saying:
Thank you for your advice.
Flow back to the
Realms of Creation."
15. Imagine or visualize the Rune energies grounding,
flowing into the ground as water flows down a drain, or seeps into sandy soil.
16. Extinguish the flame
of the altar candle, incense burner, and petitioner's (querent's) candle, in that order.
Note: The ceremonial setting gives the reading a very deep, spiritual background, which cannot be
achieved as easily by simply drawing Runes from a bag, or in other ways promoted in some of the
recent books purporting to teach Rune Reading. It is the decision of the practitioner whether to
access knowledge from the realms of creation, that will give insights into how present trends may
be developed, or to give psychic fair type reading with all the superficiality of such.
The energies present at the proper ceremonial setting give insight on the levels other than the purely
verbal. A reading should not be just words, talk about karma, or light entertainment. It should provide
a DIRECT EXPERIENCE of the energies and powers that continually shape our destinies.
Sample Reading
This example is taken from an actual reading at which the petitioner asked for counsel in connection with
job difficulties.
The Runes NOD, IS and FA were drawn, after the preliminary ceremonial that prepared the reader
and petitioner for insights of a specific kind.
NOD
An eighth one is mine:
Quite useful to hear
Where hate should arise
Between man and man
I settle it fast.
Be aware that there is karma working at the root of the situation, and it reaches back much further than
the difficulties encountered in this lifetime. Use NOD to access this karma. Sing NOD aloud, and invoke
NOD, and await what NOD will tell you. At this point, the seeker, who was familiar with Runic
ceremonial, has some flashbacks into former lifetimes and situations with some of the same people
involved in the present difficulties. From those insights the seeker was capable of developing a basis
from which to deal with the situation. NOD gave insight and the power to change. The two-way
interaction between the petitioner and the Runes, and the subsequent empowering of the petitioner with
a subtle, directed energy that cleared the way to helpful insights, is typical of a Sacred Futhork reading.
Mere information and conjecture is more likely in other forms of Rune reading.
IS
A ninth one I know:
If danger is out in the sea:
I conjure the wind
On the billowing floods
You are not innocent of what's happening, and NOD has shown you. There is old karma that has to
be worked out. How you are dealing with it at the present time is the question to be examined. It seems
as though you are constantly getting carried away by irritations that form a nucleus around which
your thoughts revolve, thus involving you move emotionally than the actual circumstances warrant.
Because your emotions are tied to the astral level of energies you are projecting these energies into
the situation. This is not beneficial to yourself or the other persons concerned. You are in fact adding to
this old karma instead of settling it. It is possible for you settle these karmic debts without the other
people having to be aware of this. Sing IS aloud and be aware of the energies that are at the roots of
your present behaviors. Be aware of your true ego, which has nothing to do with that ego associated
with ego trips and illusions. (At this point the seeker became acutely aware of certain behavioral
patterns that could modify the situation. He was capable of gaining spiritually on this basis, and discovered
a new aspect of IS).
FA
I know the songs that no wise one knows
The first song is HELP and help it will
Against sorrow, hurt, And any distress.
You may not do anything positive you may decide not to learn the lessons from the situation, and still
you will receive help on the situation. It's stirring you up at the present, more than it should. The
outcome will be positive in any case, since someone will help you. Yet the true message, which helps
you solve the karmic problem rather than the present, worldly one, is to use the fires of purification after
you become aware of your true ego in relation to the whole matter. Visualize FA. Visualize its purifying
fires, and see them reach you in the not too distant future, so that you no longer need depend on
outside help. You learned the lesson, you mastered the karma of this situation, and now you are ready
to help those who are still in need of your help: those whose hate around NOD. You know now how to
help them, being purified yourself. They may be closed to higher wisdom, yet you lay the spark in them,
and helpfully project the purifying fires of FA. Now you are no longer exposed to blind fate, or trends.
Now YOU are making the trends.
Important!
After giving the initial meaning, do not hesitate to WORK with the client on the solution of the problem,
or situation, until all angles of the problem have been explored, and as many questions as possible
have been satisfactorily answered. The 18 Sacred Futhork Runes should not be used for readings by a
person who just wants to throw the Runes and look up the answers in a book. Many initiates don't even
use Runes for readings, there are so many important and helpful things to do with them. Those who do
use them for reading usually use the full ceremonial and treat the matter very seriously. They have
their reward in the depths of the insights produced, and the changes made in the situations
under examination.
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RUNE YOGA LESSON I
Welcome to a most fascinating discipline that enables you to harnesses energies from the realms
of creation by means of utilizing SHAPES. The shapes which you are going to use are based on
the ancient Runes. They serve as triggers which give you access to energies of creation.
Students and practitioners of Rune Yoga have the goal of achieving a balance of the
physical, emotional, and mental bodies, which is at the basis of perfect health; they use Rune
Yoga as a gateway to their chakras and to deep mystical experiences; and they learn the power
to project Light energy. Students of Rune Yoga are encouraged to practice in groups. Unlike
in conventional Yoga systems, where students practice individually, Rune Yoga knows of
practices that are based on group-interaction. In such interaction, each individual is assigned
a specific function within the group-position as a whole. Consequently, the group-position will
always be of a qualitatively (and most times also quantitatively) higher order than the mere
sum total of the energies which each individual would draw. This important characteristic
makes Rune Yoga an excellent tool to build groups for joint practice of Runic ceremonials.
To achieve the benefits of Rune Yoga, the student utilizes many different types of shapes.
Rune Yoga constitutes a unique combination of body- and hand positions (shapes of the
body), controlled breathing techniques (rhythmic shapes), Rune Mantras (shapes of sound), focus
on specific symbols or groups of symbols (Runic shapes, geometrical or graphic outlines which
may be visualized), a meditative awareness of realms within (a link between shapes and worlds
of experience), runic sound pitches (again shapes of sound) and ceremonial settings.
Ceremonial settings constitute a link between shapes and objective energies of the realms
of creation as well as to defined Higher Order Energy Complexes (HOEC's).In this course, you
will advance in Rune Yoga by means of practicical experience. Ideally you should practice with
a group. If you cannot practice with a group, it will be beneficial for you to imagine that you
practice within a group. In this case ayou can take various positions within this group. This is
not unlike playing with "invisible playmates", or thought forms. Such practice will make it easier
for you to practice with a real group whenever you have such an opportunity. It will also
enhance tremendously some of the effects of Rune Yoga over what you would achieve when
simply practicing with the consciousness of being an individual. With practice, you will
increasingly penetrate the intricacies of the discipline of Rune Yoga, much of which is in
creative realms beyond purely logical thinking. Therefore, I will give only as much
theoretical knowledge as is absolutely necessary.
You find the meanings of runes in the Basic Rune Course.In addition to the meanings of Runes
that you find in the Basic Rune Course, there are additional meanings, or functions, of Runes.
These are meanings that are of key importance for your practice of Rune Yoga. It will be good
for you to memorize these meanings well:
FA is an ENERGIZING Rune. It is used to DRAW LIFE ENERGIES, and also to PROJECT them.
It relates to 'fire". Often perceived as warm to hot, and red or orange. Sometimes also "blue fire".
UR is CALMING and HEALING. It gives STRENGTH, and it is used to accumulate life energies.
Often perceived warm, steady, green, growing.
THORN is EMITTING, SENDING, SPIRALLING.
OS is a function of ACCEPTING and receiving, focus of ODIC (or Orgone) ENERGIES.
RIT is ROTATING and DANCING. Ceremonial rhythms and structures.
KA is STRENGTH and POWER. Release of sexual energies. Projection of power. STRENGTH
and POWER. Release of sexual energies. Project ion of power.
HAGAL is BALANCING in all directions, crystallizing. "Taking care of the universe".
NOD is KARRMIC STRUCTURING. The lever to shift karma.
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IS is function of the spine, i.e., the system of CHAKRAS as a whole. Emotional calmness achieved
as a result of calming down thoughts. ANTENNA TO DRAW energies.
AR is mental energy, RELEASING of the past and refraining, energy of the Sun.
SIG is SUDDEN EFFORT, or sudden impact. Lightning-like strike, Victory, Impact.
TYR is ACTION OF THE HIGHER SELF. Odin gets rid of illusions amid attachments.
BAR is sleep, withdrawal, deepest meditations, TOTAL CALMNESS, empty chaos from which
life sprouts eternally.
LAF is law of LIFE FUNCTIONING. Nature. MAN is PHYSICAL STRENGTH energized by spirit,
drawing from above, levitation (reaching above).
YR is DRAWING FROM THE ROOTS. Awareness of roots-eternal. (MAN and YR together form
the world crystal of HAGAL)
EH is balance of life streams. Balance of sexual energies. MALE - FEMALE BALANCE (EH and
NOD together form the world crystal of HAGAL)
GIBOR is the dance of life forces, dance of lives around the universal structure of
HAGAL.. MOVEMENT, COMPLETION.
PRACTICE 1. If you have already an altar for Runic practice, set up your Crystal Runes, or
Rune Staves. Light one candle. If you are at the beginning of Runic practice, keep the
ceremonial setting (see the third lesson for more details) as simple as possible, yet already
present. Simply light a candle as a focal point, and be aware that the candle represents
Light. Symbolically it links you with the realms of creation. 2. The group practices a
short meditation, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Students of Rune Magic may establish their
inner Rune Realm, and join all individual realms to one. Say, with a ceremonial attitude: "May
the power of the Runes
Lead us to a greater understanding
Of the universe and ourselves.
Further our path to Oneness
With the Universe. 4. Everybody standing in a circle, body position of MAN 5. Chant MAN 3 times.
6. Sit down, meditate a for a few minutes. Then share experiences, or, if you practice by
yourself, write in a diary. You have just practiced Rune Yoga: A body position and the chanting of
a mantra in a ceremonial setting. Perhaps also the focus on the graphic shape of MAN. Some
first-time students may have felt a very strong energy flow. MAN is a good introduction in
Runic practice. ,This is so, because it tunes into spiritual realms. Next, let's draw energies
to energize ourselves: as individuals and as a group. 7. Again, everybody stand up, in a circle.
All take the body position Of FA. The hands are pointing toward the center of the circle.
First, chant FA three times, then breathe slowly while you are still aware of the chanting:
inhale four seconds,
hold your breath two seconds,
exhale four seconds,
again hold for two seconds. As you inhale, feel the energies of FA flow through your palms into
your body. Practice for one to three minutes, then sit down and meditate. Share experiences. In
this practice we added another element to our practice. We practiced with the same Rune, but
we added a breathing rhythm, combined with a focus on the body, which is to be energized by FA.
8. Instead of FA practice with MAN the same way as above. Again, meditate and share
experiences. 9. Everybody stands in a circle, and we form the body position of FA. We chant
FA three times, then we change into the breathing rhythm. This time, as we inhale, we draw FA
into the body through an imaginary gate in the area of the solar plexus.. As we exhale, we draw
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the energies of FA from the Solar plexus and project it into the area of the third eye. In
addition, during inhalation and exhalation, we mentally chant FA. KNOW that this process
will continue as long as we stay in the position of FA. Then sit down and meditate. In this
practice we added the focus on specific areas of the body. In addition, we started "training"
our subconscious to continue a process of focusing (or magical action) even when we are no
longer consciously attached to this process. This way we can ensure continuity. 10. Practice MAN
the same way. 11. Now, instead of standing in a circle, participants form the Rune FA. It may
help to outline FA on the floor (with a string). Four or more participants are needed for this
exercise. If there are less people, then we have to imagine others. Then, we proceed as in
7. Meditate and share. Then swap positions in the Rune and compare experiences. Next,
practice MAN the same way. 12. To end the practice, we ground the energies. Grounding
after practice is essential, because it sends back any surplus energies. To ground, we stand
in position of IS and we visualize all energies drain through our bodies into the ground, in a
similar way as water goes down the drain. With this visualization in mind, we chant IS three
times. It will be good to practice the above exercises two to four times before you begin with
the second lesson and send your progress report to receive your third lesson. You may
practice other body positions. May the power of the Runes
Bring you in contact with the realms of spirit
and energize body, mind, and aura.
Rune Yoga Lesson 2
Rune Yoga Lesson II
Welcome to the second lesson of Rune Yoga.
In this lesson, you will learn more elements of Rune Yoga. Here we emphasize the use
of strengthening and healing energies. Again, much of your progress you will
experience as you practice.
PRACTICE
1. If you have already an altar for Runic practice, set up your Crystal Runes, or
Rune Staves, and light one candle. If you are at the beginning of Runic practice, keep
the ceremonial setting simple, yet already present. Simply light a candle as a focal
point, and be aware that the candle represents Light.
2. The group practices a short meditation, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Students of
the Basic Rune Course may establish their inner Rune Realm, and join all individual
realms to one.
Say, with a ceremonial attitude:
Of the universe and ourselves.
With the Universe."
4. Everybody standing in a circle, body position of MAN
5. Chant MAN 3 times.
6. Sit aown, meditate a few minutes. Then share Experiences, or, if you practice
by yourself, write in a diary.
7. Again, everybody stand up, in a circle, and pose the body position of FA. Hands
pointing toward the center of the circle. First, chant FA three times, then breathe
slowly while you are still aware of the chanting: inhale four seconds, hold your breath
two seconds, exhale four seconds, again hold for two seconds. As you inhale, feel
the energies of FA flow through your palms into your body. Practice for one to
three minutes, then sit down and meditate. Share experiences. This practice of FA
was performed to energize yourself, so you will be better able to draw the
healing energies of UR and to project them.
8. Now, we stand again in a circle, and we practice UR the same way as we practiced
FA, meditate and share experiences. UR gave us an experience that was very
different from FA or MAN. We filled ourselves with the energies of FA, UR, and MAN.
This helps us to draw and project those energies as we continue with the practice.
9. Now, we sit in a circle. We take the hand position of FA with our left hand, and chant
FA three times. Next, we begin with our breathing rhythm. While we inhale, we feel
the energies of FA flow through our left hand into our bodies, and we chant mentally
FA. Meditate briefly and share experiences.
10. We practice as in 9, but, when inhaling, we draw FA energies into the area of our
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solar plexus, when exhaling, we project FA from our solar plexus into our right hand
from where we allow it to leave through the palm of the right hand or through
the fingertips of the right hand. Meditate and share.
11. Practice the same way as 10, but this time you point your palm - or the
focussed fingertips, toward the forehead of a partner, at the location of the third
eye. Then, your partner projects FA onto your forehead in the area of the third
eye. Meditate and share. Practice MAN the same way.
12. Practice with the handposition of UR, alternate both handpositions so you may
find out which one of the two positions suits you better. You may point UR toward
other parts of the body. Also, alternate hands, which one drawes and which one
projects, and feel the differences.
13. All participants form the position of the Rune UR. Draw energies of UR and project
in the center of the Rune, or into a specific area of the altar, or of the room. Next,
project on one of the participants.
14. Same practice as in 13, but this time everybody visualizes the healing energies of
UR projected on a person they know needs it. This projection is to be done
mentally. Those participants who do not know the person who is to benefit from
Runic energies may project their energies on one of the participants who knows
the person and who then mentally directs all energies, his own and those of others.
Warning: This should never be understood as a substitute for qualified medical care.
15. As an alternative, place a photo of the person to be helped on the altar, or any
object which is closely linked to this person. If nothing else is available, write the
name on a piece of paper which is to be set on the altar. Project UR onto this object.
16. Participants who feel they would like some energizing, or balancing, may
receive energies as outlined above.
17. Experience the Rune THORN with hand- and body positions.
18. To end the practice, we ground the energies. Grounding after practice is
essential, because it sends back any surplus energies. To ground. we stand in position
of IS, and we visualize all energies drain through our bodies into the ground, in a
similar way as water goes down the drain. With this visualization in mind, we chant
IS three times.
And energize, heal, and balance
body, mind, and aura.
Rune Yoga Lesson 3
RUNE YOGA LESSON III
Welcome to the third letter of instructions of Rune Yoga. While I focused on specific practices in the previous
two letters of instruction, I give you a more detailed information about the ceremonial set up in this lesson.
The ceremonial set up is very helpful. This is so, because it enables you to set up a plenum of energies within
which work is made easier. The Knight of Runes, or Rune Master, refers to the physical set up of the ceremonial.
One of the most important sources of "raw energy" needed for the practice of energy transfer and triggering
is emotional-astral energy. This type energy is in general produced within the context of a good ceremonial setting.
A little known alternative is to produce this emotional-astral energy technically.
ABOUT CEREMONIAL UTENSILS
As I mentioned before, ceremonial utensils are focal points (structural links) for more subtle, higher order
energy components. Such higher order energies are essential for the success of the ceremonial. When I speak of
the "symbolic meaning" of a utensil, then I refer generally to the structures of the Higher Order Energy
components that are connected with the specific utensil. Another important characteristic of utensils is the following:
As the utensil is used on a regular basis, the transcendental energies (HOEC's or Higher Order Energy
Complexes) attached to it increase (and modify to some degree) more and more. Eventually the utensil is capable
of "functioning" without the practitioner needing to be consciously aware of any of the utensil's inherent
characteristics and functions. Thus, a dagger is no longer just a knife, but it is the instrument that gives
the practitionner dominion over astral -emotional energy complexes.
The basic arrangement of all utensils will set your "machinery" or "central switch board" ready to function
smoothly: it allows you to define energies of a higher order, to make them work for you, and to send them wherever
you want to send them.
An important factor, then, is to follow exactly all istructions given in order to have the Runic energies and
HOEC's (which will be created and/or modified by Runic energies) perform as you intended. This is crucial
for manifestation of the desired results on whatever level(s) you projected them.
In the following, I discuss the various utensils that are used in the ceremonial set up of Rune Yoga.
SPECIFIC UTESNILS
1. THE TEMPLE
The temple is your "workshop", or, better yet, your place from which you are triggering the HOEC's for
specific purposes. It is the space within which you arrange all your tools, or machinery. It is your specific outer
realm (outer Rune Realm) from which you reach every point of your universe.
You may, in fact, see the temple as a symbol of your universe. As is the case with any workplace, cleanliness
enhances proper functioning. Since you are working with HOEC's, or "psychic energies", be aware that the
temple needs also to be free from any kind of psychic debris or pollution, otherwise the results of your practices may
be negatively influenced. Many banishing rituals are designed to clean the temple from energies that are not desired.
If you follow this runem, you can project psychic energies without undesirable interference. In Rune Yoga, you may
use the Runes AR, IS and MAN to cleanse.
Many of our students do not have a special room or space available for their temple. Even though a specific
assigned space for a temple has great advantages, it is not absolutely essential. You may practice Rune Yoga
anywhere. You establish your temple by determining what space will serve as your temple, and by cleansing it from
any undesirable psychic energy with AR, MAN, and IS every time before you begin to practice. You may define
the boarder of the temple mentally or with a wand or dagger. Depending on the situation, you may chant mentally
(yes, you CAN perform a fully valid ceremonial in the midst of a crowd, without anybody noticing what you are
doing!), or you may chant aloud while in the body positions of IS (grounding position), MAN, and UR.
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2. THE PROTECTIVE CIRCLE
The protective circle within your temple is a space within which you are working, unencumbrered by any energy
that may be attracted by your work. The circle makes sure that no energies will be present except for those that
you desire to be present. It is a barrier against negative energies and other energies that may interfere with the
HOEC's that you are going to trigger. This way the circle serves not only to your personal protection from
hostile HOEC's, but it also insures a clean functionning of your Yoga practice. An ideal circle is formed by laying out
all 18 Runes, which will then be in tune with your Inner Rune Realm. Have the sixteen Runes arranged on
the periphery of your circle, starting with FA in the North, counterclockwise to YR, which will then be on the right
side of FA. Have EH and GIBOR inside the circle, since those Runes symbolize the marriage of opposites and
the universe of the symbolism.
The diameter of the circle is dependent on the amount of people participating and, of course, considerations of space.
3. THE ALTAR
The altar is the actual workplace, or your control panel. In more advanced practice it can also serve as a point
of manifestation for specific HOEC's. In this case specific measures of protection or insulating methods have to
be obseved.
Being your control panel the altar will contain utensils that connect with the specific structures of the universe
and HOEC's with which you are going to work in your ceremonial. Therefore the arrangement of utensils on the
altar and the symbols used will vary according to the purpose(s) of your ceremonial. You will, however, notice
some CFP (common functionning principle) on all arrangements of your altar.
The size of the altar depends on the number of people attending, size of your temple, amount of utensils, etc. For
most individual purposes and for small groups, an altar the size of 24 x 30 inches will be adequate.
4. RUNE STAVES
Since you will use Runic energies, a set of triggers to those energies is of utmost importance. Those Rune staves will
be arranged in a circle, as shown in the the diagram. More than the staves around yourself and the altar, the staves
on the altar are triggers which conncet with your inner Rune realm and the Runic Realms of Creation.
Practical experience has established that this circle alone can give a clean temple and the protective circle as
outlined above. However, I still recommend that you practice the banishing and cleansing as well as the establishing
of the protective circle wherever possible.
You may use Runes made of cardboard and charged accordingly, or you may use Runes made of wood. Crystal
Runes are excellent and superior even to the traditional wooden Runes for several reasons. One of the reasons is
that the crystalline structure of quartz is the "hexagonal system" which is also one of the bases of the Runic
symbolism (the hexagon with the three inscribed diameters). Pnother reason for the incredible strength of crystal
Runes lies in the fact that crystal energies can be modified and directed: modified by Runic energies which are very
kin to the crystalline energies, and directed by means of gridding.
Again, I have to refer to the Basic Rune Course. Practitioners who used crystal Runes (and coparecl them to
wooden staves) noticed the difference in power immediately!
5. CANDLES
Candles symbolize the fire element, your will powers, or the world of emanataion. Furthermore, there is much
more symbolic meaning to Candles: There is hardly any ceremonial where Light would not play an important
role. Light is neutral. Depending on the action to be performed it assumes some color. Since Light is so important,
many ceremonials contain and include something that symbolizes Light. Candles are the preferred utensil to
symbolize Light. Of course, there are deeper symbolic meanings connected with candles than that of giving Light.
The more you become familiar with various methods involving candles, the more you will become aware of the
many symbolic meanings of candles, and the more you will be able to use candles.
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Candles, as we know, are made of various materials, mostly paraffin, more seldom true bees' wax. Candles may
be scented and colored, tailored to special lenghts and shapes, etc.
Candles are a excellent tool to help the powers of visualization, or imagination.
In our work, we have one or two altar candles and, ideally, 18 candles, one for every Rune. These candles should
have the Rune inscribed which they symbolize.
6. THE MAGICAL WAND
While the candles connect with the will and the worlds of emanation, the wand is the tool which expresses the will of
the practitionner. It is your tool to dominate the HOEC's that have characteristics belonging to the mental spheres.
The symbolic of the powerrod or wand will become familiar to you as you advance in Rune Yoga.
7. THE INCENSE BURNER
The Incense burner connects you with the mental worlds, with HOEC's that are part of the mental spheres, and
with the air element in general.
8. THE DAGGER
The dagger (or sword) represents your mind which controls the emotions and HOEC's that belong to the astral
spheres. Again, while the incense tunes into the mental worlds, the dagger uses mental energies.
9. THE POWERROD
The Powerrod is an ideal combination of wand and dagger. It is very suited for work with Runes, because of the use of
a quartz crystal as a tip of the powerrod.
10. THE CUP WITH WATER (OR WINE)
The cup connects with the astral worlds and with the emotions. It provides the energy necessary to bring results in
your ceremonies. It symbolizes the emotional power of the practitionner. Drinking the water or wine aligns the
astral-emotional energies with the goal of the ceremonial. Water accumulates odic energies (life energies) that
are 'programmed" with the goals of the ceremonial.
11. THE HAMMER OF THOR
It represents your consciousness that can connect with any point in space-time. In other words, the Hammer of
Thor can be projected to any interval in the space-time continuum of your universe. It can be developed into being
your specific tool to break the self-imposed limitations of space-time. It symbolizes conscious action that is charged
and energized by the other elements (wand, sword, and cup). Once energized, the Hammer of Thor will perform
for you. Aain, with repeated practice you will learn more and more about this most powerful tool of Runic
ceremonials. Thor's Hammer is perhaps the best symbol of your conscious projection. It collects within itself the
three elements of the will, mental, and astral-emotional spheres. Once you have charged Thor's Hammer, you
have aligned all elements toward your specific purpose: your will, mind, emotions, and consciousness. All you need to
do now, is to throw Thor's Hammer (its higher plane components) toward your goal, which is embedded in an
interval of your conscious space-time continuum. Thor's Hammer is your tool on the material planes that
reaches beyond the confines of space and time. It is your instrument of power, your connection to your universe,
your power of projecting into your universe whatever energy you charge the hammer with, and to whatever interval
of space and time you desire to send the hammer. Thor's Hammer, therefore, is the most powerful Runic
talisman, symbolizing the element earth on your altar, which you could imagine. You need to learn to use
Thor's Hammer properly. Tune into the Nordic mythology of the god Thor and his hammer, and you will
gain additional information about this powerful tool of Rune Practice. The material hammer of Thor remains on
your altar, of course, but its spiritual parts, or components, you project them to the desired goal. You do this
directing with the powers of your imagination. Be aware that the more you practice using Thor's Hammer, the
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more skillful you will become in its use. In fact, RUNE YOGA TEACHES YOU THE SKILL OF PROJECTING
AND USING THE HAMMER OF THOR! Ideally, your Hammer of THOR should be a true talisman, which you
can wear as a pendant. You may use a piece of paper with Thor's Hammer drawn on it.
PREPARATION OF THE UTENSILS
Repeated use of a ceremonial utensil connects you with specific energies without you needing to tie up your own
forces. Your own forces can then be more effectively directed towards the purpose of your practice. In this respect,
a utensil takes on the function of a GENERATOR OF ENERGIES that belong to the higher levels.
Utensils seen under this aspect, you must realize the importance of proper preparation of your utensils,
including yourself, since you will be an integral part of the ceremonial machinery which you are about to se up.
Ideally, all utensils should be bought new, and only you should use your utensils. Also, you should charge and bless
your own utensils. Never lend your utensils to anybody else. An exception may be candles and incense, as well as
some of the accessories of an altar, such as the incense burner, which may be used by anybody who attends
the ceremonial. A set of Rune Staves and Hammer of THOR may be shared, and belongs to the altar of a Rune
Castle, or lodge. This set may be used by everybody who is member or guest of the group. Your personal Rune
Staves, on the other hand, should NEVER be used by anybody else than yourself. This counts as well for
group ceremonials. The same holds with your Thor's Hammer, Rune dagger, and other utensils that are your own.
Now, to the preparation and blessing of your utensils.
The simplest preparation of a utensil is by charging it with your energies. Bring yourself in a meditative
state, preferably establish your Rune Realms. Then put the utensil in front of yourself and hold your hands above
it. While inhaling, visualize your body drawing energy from the universe. When exhaling, you visualize that
energy stream through your hands into the utensil.
The charging, of course, has many variations. As you progress with your knowledge of Rune Yoga, your insights
will increase, and so will your means available.
Prepare all your utensils by charging them. With all utensils prepared, you are well prepared for any ceremony
with Runes.
PRACTICE
1. While this was not absolutely necessary to mention this in the first lessons, I need now to stress the great
importance of your personal preparation. This includes leaving all those things behind which trouble you. It is
also essential that you DETACH YOURSELF from any goal that you intend to achieve with your practice of
Rune Yoga. It is very advisable for you to take a bath before practicing. It symbolically cleanses you from your
worries and anything else which may contaminate the course of your magical operation. It purifies your
spiritual centers, when you take your bath with this attitude. Wear clean clothes for the practice. You may have
some special clothes for ceremonials, or a special robe. Followers of the old religion prefer to practice nude, for
this symbolizes freedom and direct contact with the living universe.
2. Setting of the outer Realm. The outer realm is the space within which you are working. It is your temple. The set
up of your outer realm symbolizes the universe upon which you intend to operate. Be sure that you will not be
disturbed in your work. Be sure the room where you are working is clean. You need an altar. A table will do.
Arrange your ceremonial utensils as shown in the picture. Leave enough space for the candles and Rune staves
which you use for the ceremonial. You may set a circle of Rune Staves around the table, large enough so you can
move in this circle. Have the Runes EH and GIBOR on the left and right sides of the table, or altar. Have the
Runes which you need for your ceremonial removed from the circle, and set it on the table in the space where you
have the center of operations. Set the cup with water or wine on the table, the incense burner, one altar candle,
Thor's Hammer, and the Rune dagger.
Now, you are ready to set up the space within which you are going to work: your inner and outer Rune Realms.
First, tune into each Rune in the circle, singing the stanza of the magical poem for each Rune. You may, instead,
listen to the tape which establishes your inner Rune Realm, and connect each Rune of your inner Rune Realm with
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the corresponding Rune Stave in your outer Rune Realm.
3. Protective circle: Next, you take the Rune dagger or power rod. First you trace the circle of Rune Staves around
the table, then you draw the HAGAL Rune in all four directions, beginning with North (the position of the FA
Rune), next West (position of RIT), South (position of IS), then East, position of BAR. Each time you draw the
Hagal Rune in the air, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection and Oneness with the universe.
Next, all participants stand up, with the imagination of cleansing, they position first MAN three times, then AR. Put
the dagger back to the side of the incense burner.
4. Light Altar Candle and say:
Penetrate darkness
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
Darkness had merge
With the Light!
Original fire of FA
Of times
Light Force of AR
Born in the Sun
5. Light Incense and say:
Of the Universe and Ourselves!"
6. Hold both hands over cup with water (or wine which is thinned with water). Be aware of the purpose of
your ceremonial. Project the visualization of the result in the wine or water, if the purpose of the ceremonial is
related to you personally. Otherwise know that the water element symbolizes emotional strength. Project energy
into the water or wine. Then drink part of it.
7. Look at Thor's Hammer. Be aware that this is the symbol for your capability to draw, harness, and project
Rune energies. Hold both hands over it, knowing of its power.
Now, you finished all preparation and you are ready for your group practice of Rune Yoga.
8. Practice FA through KA, first body positions, then hand positions, and share experiences.
9. Practice Healing transfer with UR. First body position of UR and chant UR three times, in order to make this
energy predominant within the circle. Next pair up and practice transfer.
10. You are ready to end the ceremony. You say
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Flow back to the Realms of Creation!
11. Imagine, or visualize, the Rune energies grounding, flowing into the ground, like water flows down a drain, or
seeps into sandy soil.
12. Extinguish the flame of the Altar candle and extinguish the incense burner.
13. Chant IS three times, again with the imagination of grounding.
It will be good to practice the above exercises two to four times before you begin with the fourth lesson and send
your progress report to receive your fifth lesson. You may practice other body positions.
And energize, heal, and balance
Body, mind, and aura.
Rune Yoga Lesson 8
RUNE YOGA LESSON IV
Welcome to your forth lesson in Rune Yoga. In the previous lessons you learned to
draw Runic energies, and to direct them for healing and energizing. You have
experienced that simple body positions, combined with other shape related practices,
can generate and harness powerful energies. You also experienced the strength of
group practices, where the group, too, adds to the overall shape energies. Some of
you will have become aware of specific group energies, apart from and in conjunction
with individual energies. Furthermore, you experienced the values of a ceremonial setting.
In this lesson you will gain experiences of working with the spiritual centres of your
body, the chakras. Let's go right into
PRACTICE
1. Setting of the outer Realm. The outer realm is the space within which you are
working. It is your temple. The set up of your outer realm symbolizes the universe
upon which you intend to operate. Be sure that you will not be disturbed in your work.
Be sure the room in which you are working is clean. You need an altar. A table will
do. Arrange your ceremonial utensils as shown in the picture. Leave enough space for
the candles and Rune staves which you use for the ceremonial. You may set a circle
of Rune Staves around the table, large enough so you can move in this circle. Have
the Runes EH and GIBOR on the left and right sides of the table, or altar. Have the
Runes which you need for your ceremonial removed from the circle, and set it on the
table in the space where you have the center of operations. Set the cup with water
or wine on the table, the incense burner, one altar candle, Thor's Hammer, and the
Rune dagger.
Now, you are ready to set up the space within which you are going to work: your
inner and outer Rune Realms. First, tune into each Rune in the circle, singing the stanza
of the magical poem for each Rune. You may, instead, listen to the tape which
establishes your inner Rune Realm and connect each Rune of your inner Rune Realm
with the corresponding Rune Stave in your outer Rune Realm.
2. Protective circle: Next, you take the Rune dagger or power rod. First you trace
the circle of Rune Staves around the table, then you draw the HAGAL Rune in all
four directions, beginning with North (the position of the FA Rune), next West (position
of RIT), South (position of IS), then East, position of BAR. Each time you draw the
Hagal Rune in the air, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection
and Oneness with the universe.
Next, all participants stand up, with the imagination of cleansing, they position first
MAN three times, then AR. Put the dagger back to the side of the incense burner.
Penetrate darkness!
Bring Light to the night'
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
Darkness had merged
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With the Light!
Original fire of FA
Of times
Light Force of AR
Born in the Sun
5. Hold both hands over cup with water (or wine which is thinned with water). Be
aware of the purpose of your ceremonial. Project the visualization of the result in the
wine or water, if the purpose of the ceremonial is related to you personally.
Otherwise know that the water element symbolizes emotional strength. Project
energy into the water or wine. Then drink part of it.
6. Look at Thor's Hammer. Be aware that this is the symbol for your capability to
draw, harness, and project Rune energies. Hold both hands over it, knowing of its
power. Now, you finished all preparation and you are ready for your group practice
of Rune Yoga.
7. Participants in circle. Focus on your crown chakra. Body Position of HAGAL.
Chant HAGAL three times. Hand Position of HAGAL. While inhaling, chant HAGAL. At
the same time, feel energy come into your crown chakra.
8. Focus on your eye chakra. Body Position of HAGAL. Chant HAGAL three times.
Hand Position of HAGAL. While inhaling, chant HAGAL. At the same time, feel energy
come into your eye chakra.
9. Focus on your throat chakra. Body Position of HAGAL. Chant HAGAL three times.
come into your throat chakra.
10 Focus on your heart chakra. Body Position of HAGAL. Chant HAGAL three times.
come into your heart chakra.
11. Focus on your solar plexus. Body Position of HAGAL. Chant HAGAL three times.
come into your solar plexus.
12. Focus on your spleen chakra. Body Position of HAGAL. Chant HAGAL three times.
come into your spleen chakra.
13. Focus on your root chakra. Body Position of HAGAL. Chant HAGAL three times.
come into your root chakra. Go into a brief meditation, then share experiences. It will
be good to repeat this practice two to four times in the following days.
14. Everybody in a circle. Better, forming the HAGAL Rune. Whoever wants
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special attention to one or more of his/her chakras sits in the middle. Hand Position of
UR. Chant UR three times. Then, breathing technique (correlate breathing) and
while inhaling, chant mentally UR while you visualize energies of UR coming through
your hand into your solar plexus. Point palm or fingers of other hand to chakra of
the person in the middle, while exhaling, imagine the energies of UR projected
through yout other arm into the chakra of person in the middle.
15. Same exercise, this time energize chakra (for the beginning, I recommend the
eye chakra or the root chakra) Give everybody a chance of receiving Runic energies.
The person in the middle may either draw the energies consciously, i.e. Inhale and
draw while others exhale and project, or remain in meditative, receptive position.
16. You are ready to end the ceremony.
You say
Thank you for your energy Flow back to the Realms of Creation!"
17. Imagine, or visualize, the Rune energies grounding, flowing into the ground,
like water flows down a drain, or seeps into sandy soil.
18. Extinguish the flame of the Altar candle.
19. Extinguish the incense burner.
It will be good to practice the above exercises two to four times before you begin with
the fifth lesson and send your progress report to receive your sixth lesson.
Bring you in contact
with the realms of creation
And energize, heal,
and balance your chakras.
Rune Yoga Lesson 5
RUNE YOGA LESSON V
Welcome to the fifth letter of instructions of Rune Yoga. While in letter #4 we focussed
on ourselves by balancing our chakras, this fifth letter introduces us to energies that
we perceive as external.
In many metaphysical systems, there is mention of life energy. Life energy is explained
as the kind of force that is at the basis of life, or, at least, is found in conjunction
with living organisms. Like energies belonging to the electromagnetic spectrum,
life energies are considered to be everywhere in the living universe.
Hindoo philosophy refers to life energies as Prana. The Eastern Yoga developed
specific methods of directing and using Prana. In the pacific, it is refered to as
"Mana", carrier of psychic energies and life. There, too, specific methods were
developed to direct and use Mana.
In Western metaphysical and scientific systems, life force is described with many
different labels. Scientists studied these energies under many various aspects. (see
www.orgone.net for updated info)
For your practice you will develop a model of life energies that will prove to be
very useful. For an in depth understanding of these energies, it is helpful that you look
at a few historic developments in the scientific understanding and use of life energies.
One of the early pioneers of a scientific understanding of those energies was Franz
Anton Mesmer, a medical doctor from Stuttgart, Germany, who lived 200 years ago.
He discovered an energy that he thought to be emanating from the hands. He labeled
this force "animal magnetism." Mesmer developed methods of healing with passes of
the hands along the body, at a distance of 1 to 3 inches. In our days his methods are
still practiced by thousands of professional healers, or "magnetiseurs" in France.
PRACTICE I
People pair up. One person sits in a comfortable position in a chair, or lies
down. Preferably relaxed. However, relaxing is not necessary because the application
of life energies will relax.
Next, the other person makes magnetic passes along the body of the first. The palm of
the right hand is facing the body of the person to be magnetized. Always make
the magnetic strokes coming from the extremities toward the center of the body.
When the center of the body is reached, then withdraw the hand in an upward
movement, and lower it again at the end from where you begin again the pass toward
the center. Move slowly. Allow ae to 40 seconds for each pass.
You may apply "animal magnetism" to any part of the body. Proceed slowly. Feel the
flow of energies when receiving energy and when projecting it.
As a next practice, consciously PROJECT energies from your right hand toward the body
of the person whom you magnetize. Also, begin to draw energy through your left
hand and then project it out through your right hand, palm open and facing the body
of the receiving person.
Next, you practice a Runic hand position with your left hand. First FA to energize, then
UR to strengthen, etc.
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Again push through your right hand which makes the passes.
Both partners feel the specific energetic feeling for each Rune they practice.
At the end of the practice, both persons ground with Is.
Vicious attacks from his less capable and less successful colleagues of the
medical profession led Mesmer to leave Vienna and to move to Paris. He went on
to research animal magnetism and soon developed another useful device: a barrel
filled with iron filings from which iron rods protruded. People who wanted to be
energized with life energies (animal magnetism) held on to those iron rods to draw
life energies. The effects of this energetic charge were quite dramatic. Miraculous
cures were observed which, again, drew the envy of Mesmer’s medical colleagues
who were less fortunate with their rather limited skills.
Today we know that those barrels were Orgone accumulators (accumulators of
life energies) and that Mesmer’s animal magnetism was the same thing as Orgone, the
life energy discovered and put to practical use by Wilhelm Reich. Mesmer was the
first person we know of who invented and built a functioning orgone accumulator.
Movement of the hand over the surface of the body is actually intensifying the
energetic fields of life energies in the body.
Use of life energies is a very important facet in your practice of Rune Yoga. In order
to make a very effective use of those energies, we have to develop a picture, or
mapping, of those energies which will prove useful to our practice.
First, we have to establish how those life energies fit our universe as we experience it.
A metaphysical model of the universe incorporating life energies will be most useful
for our work with life energies in combination with Runic energies from the realms
of creation.
Perhaps you are familiar with the metaphysical mapping of the universe which
accepts four planes, each of which relates to one of the elements: to the fire element
the highest plane, the world of emanation, or the sphere of will. Next the mental
sphere, world of creation, relating to the air element. Next the astral sphere, world
that relates to emotions and the water element. Last the sphere of consciousnessmatter, which relates to the earth element. The material world is subdivided into
two parts: the dense-material plane and the etheric plane. Again, I have to point out
that in this case we deal with mappings of the consciousness, the sole purpose of which
is usefulness for our methods of working with life energies’ Whether this mapping
is accepted by "academia" or not is irrelevant when considering this purpose.
On the dense-material plane we arrange that which we experience as "tangible",
while the etheric plane contains the most primal energies: electric and magnetic. What
we call "electric" belongs to the electromagnetic spectrum: heat, light, radiation,
etc. What we call "magnetic" is what we experience as raw life energy: orgone, chi,
prana, mana, odic force, animal magnetism, Solar ether, whatever the name.
As we go to higher planes, we find again many energies of a higher order, astral
energies, mental energies, and will related energies. Planetary energies, for instance,
are complex energies which relate to all planes: mostly astral and mental, but
also components that reach into the etheric planes.
Orgone energy, or animal magnetism, are raw life energies belonging to the etheric
plane. Odic energy, on the other hand (discovered by Baron von Reichenbach) has
some direction: Besides being the raw life energy of the etheric plane, it has also
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relation to the astral and mental worlds. As such, Odic energy gives direction to the
raw life energy.
In our practice exercise, we first drew and projected simply life energy. Both, Franz
Anton Mesmer and Wilhelm Reich devised machines to accumulate this energy from
where living beings can draw it. We may have a barrel with iron filings and draw with
our left hand from the protruding iron rod, or we may draw from the opening of a
Reichian Orgone accumulator, or we may just draw from our surroundings (which
draw would be not as intense, of course), and then project this energy upon ourselves
or someone else.
The second part of our exercise consisted of programming the Orgone and
actually developing Odic energy. We programmed Runes into the Orgone (life energy)
and thus made this life energy charged and modified with energies from the realms
of creation for very specific action: Fa to initiate, to activate; UR to strengthen,
etc., depending on the Runic correlations with body functions and life functions (see
letter * 1).
I mentioned that life energies can be accumulated (even generated) with some
specific devices. We can go one step further and generate specific Odic energies
with devices. An ideal device to generate Odic energies is a Runic circle which is made
up of crystals. The advantage of devices, of course, is to maximize the effects
and intensity of Odic energy at the same time as the personal effort is minimized.
Like every technical device, it is designed to save time and effort for riumans.
Crystals, pyramids of various, Rune Crystal grids, and other arrangements can allow
you to be more and more specific with the energies you want to generate. RUNE YOGA,
on the other hand, ALLOWS YOU TO COMBINE LIFE ENERGIES WITH ENERGIES FROM
THE REALMS OF CREATION AT ANY TIME. The ceremonial setting which you use
when practicing Rune Yoga, as well as group arrangements, are useful additions,
not found in other major Yoga systems.
PRACTICE II
Set Your Rune circle, ideally with a set of crystal Runes. At least, take a center crystal.
Put the Rune UR (strengthening and healing) on the center crystal.
Everybody stands up, chant UR three times (or nine tines) while making the
handposition of UR with the left hand and projecting the energies in the center of
the Runic circle to energize the UR on the center crystal. This way, the "atmosphere"
in the practice room is charged with the Odic energy of UR.
Now practice energy transfer as metnionned in the first practice of this
lesson: magnetizing passes over the body of another person.
As an alternative, draw UR with the left, project UR with the right upon another
person. First one to one, then several people project upon one person.
As with all other practice, always share experiences afterwards. Sharing and
exchanging ideas is very important, because it helps establishing familiarity with
the energies you are working with.
End the practice by grounding with IS
Rune Yoga Lesson 6
RUNE YOGA LESSON VI
Welcome to the sixth letter of instructions of Rune Yoga. While in letter #4 you focused
on yourself by balancing your chakras, this sixth letter introduces you to practices
of awakening and developing your chakras.
If you want to know more about the chakras, or spiritual centres, in your body, I
suggest that you read "Theories of the chakras" by Hiroshi Motoyama, Ledbetters
classic book on the chakras, or others.
While the typical exercises to awaken chakras are are rather lengthy processes,
Runic practice allows us to get results at a rather rapid rate, especially when the work
is done within the framework and structure of group practices. Considering the
amazing results that have been achieved in group practices, it is truly amazing that
so little group dynamics are used in traditional chakra work.
The use of energies from the realms of creation, the Runes, in awakening and
developing your chakras is of great benefit. Not only are those spiritual—
psychic processes speeded up, but Runes also provide the chakras with an
added sensitivity which is in line with the general charactreristics of the Rune.
In principle every Rune can be used for every chakra. However, some Runes may
show more affinity with some specific chakras:
FA is great for the root chakra at the base of the spine, or for the crown chakra. FA
may also be used for the eye chakra, especially in those instances where the eye chakra
is used to "draw" Kundalini.
UR works well with the spleen chakra and with the eye chakra. Of course, UR may be
used anywhere where strengthening or calming are indicated.
THORN is kin to the solar plexus and the the throat chakra. It is good to project
energies of any chakra.
OS, on the other hand is good to receive energies into the chakras, and it is kin to
the heart chakra.
RIT works well with the throat chakra and solar plexus. It it kin to the "rotating
energies" of the chakras. It is
ceremonial projection
KA relates to the eye chakra and to the spleen chakra (magical capabilities that
are attributed to the spleen).
HAGAL relates to all chakras, to the chakras as a group of seven, it has also a
balancing effect on the chakras. HAGPL, projected on the crown chakra, awakens
the whole system, while balancing the chakras from the crown down, one after the
other. The effect of techniques connected with this practice is very powerful, capable
of eliminating many blockages which individuals are subjected to. Once connected
with the crown chakra, it develops pulsating streams between crown and root
chakras, encompassing all other chakras.
NOD relates to the eye and spleen chakras. It can be used to release karmic
structures which are locked up in the chakras, and therefore can be a powerful catalyst
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in the development of any chakra. For those initiates (Rune Masters) who are
more advanced in Runic practice, NOD is a key to reworking karmic structures.
IS, again, is very universal. It aligns the spine, and can function as an "axis" that
connect all chakras, as well as it can serve as an "axis" that connects all chakras of
a group. Is has affinities with the throat chakra and solar plexus.
AR relates to the heart chakra, a "stable heat" and the "Solar fires" within.
SIG works with the throat chakra and solar plexus.
TYR is related to the eye and spleen chakras. It adds spirit of self—sacrifice for a purpose.
BAR has an overall calming effect, it is ideal to put chakras to rest, to bring them to
an absolute calm which, in itself, gives the purity of an environment from which
new action may develop: action which is unencumbered by things taken over
from happenings before. BAR relates to the crown chakra and the root chakra, from
both of which BAR’s absolute calm can spread best.
LAF is the power of law of life, natural spiritual law, as expressed by the recognizing
third eye (eye chakra) and the magically active spleen chakra.
MAN is spiritual power: projected through the solar plexus and throat chakra. MAN
draws spiritual power "from the crowns of the world tree" through the spine,
down through the crown chakra, empowering all chakras all the way down to the
root chakra.
YR, on the other hand, draws the energy of the roots of the world tree through the
root chakra all the way into manifestation in the realms of spirit. Needless to say, YR
has a strong affinity with the heart chakra, where all the forces come to a rest, ready
to radiate outward in rays of energy which is not confined by space—time or any
other dimensional limitations.
EH relates to the solar plexus and throat chakra. It unifies opposites into one whole
which is essentially more than the sum total of its components. The crown is the
roots, and in this union, crown and roots are a new, essentially more evolved, being,
with its gravitational center in the heart chakra. EH and NOD unify into HAGAL which,
in turn, is the "mother" of all Runes.
GIBOR is all in to the eye chakra and to the spleen chakra. It is the world crystal
in motion, which encompasses all chakras and all Runes.
The above are but a few hints which can be the basis for years of practice and
spiritual experience. It shows one of the many strata of a Runic symbolism
which transcends the typical structures of symbolisms as we know it. It shows how
the world crystal, expressed by the hexagon with the three inscribed diameters, relates
to the chakras. Once you understand those relations, then you know why Runes are
such a powerful help in developing your chakras.
Now, let’s continue with
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PRACTICE
This practice is set up for a group. You may practice by yourself, of course, but you
will learn of the importance of group work: perhaps an incentive to either join a group
or to create a group by giving classes of Rune Yoga. In general, the better the setting,
the stronger will be the group energies or personally generated energies. Therefore, it
is advisable to follow accurately the instructions given.
1. Setting of the outer Realm. The outer realm is the space within which you are
working. It is your temple. The set up of your outer realm symbolizes the universe
upon which you intend to operate. Be sure that you will not be disturbed in your work.
Be sure the room in which you are working is clean. You need an altar. A table may
do. Arrange your ceremonial utensils as shown in the picture. Leave enough space for
the candles and Rune staves which you use for the ceremonial. You may set a circle
of Rune Staves around the table, large enough so you can move in this circle. For this
type energy work, crystal staves are much better than wooden staves. Have the Runes
EH and GIBOR on the left and right sides of the table, or altar. Have the Runes which
you need for your ceremonial removed from the circle, and set it on the table in the
space where you have the center of operations. Set the cup with water or wine on
the table, the incense burner, one altar candle, Thor’s Hammer, and the Rune dagger.
Now, you are ready to set up the space within which you are going to work: your
inner and outer Rune Realms. First, tune into each Rune in the circle, singing the stanza
of the magical poem for each Rune. You may, instead, listen to the tape which
establishes your inner Rune Realm, and connect each Rune of your inner Rune Realm
with the corresponding Rune Stave in your outer Rune Realm.
2. Protective circle: Next, you take the Rune dagger or power rod. First you trace
the circle of Rune Staves around the table, then you draw the HAGAL Rune in all
four directions, beginning with North (the position of the FA Rune), next West (position
of RIT), South (position of IS), then East, position of BAR. Each time you draw the
Hagal Rune in the air, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection
and Oneness with the universe.
Next, all participants stand up, with the imagination of cleansing, they position first
MAN three times, then AR. Put the dagger back to the side of the incense burner.
"Powers of the Light
Penetrate darkness!
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
Darkness had merged
With the Light!
Original fire of FA
Of times
Light Force of AR
Born in the Sun
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5. Hold both hands over cup with water (or wine which is thinned with water). Be
aware of the purpose of your ceremonial. Project the visualization of the result wine
or water, if the purpose of the ceremonial is to you personally. Otherwise know that
the water symbolizes emotional strength. Project energy water or wine. Then drink part
of it.
6. Look at Thor’s Hammer and be aware of your capability to draw and project energies.
Now you finished all preparation and you are ready for your chakra practice.
7. Participants in circle. Focus on your crown chakra.
Body Position of HAGAL.
Chant HAGAL three times.
Hand Position of HAGAL.
While inhaling, chant HAGAL. At the same time, feel energy come into your crown chakra.
8. Now, focus on your eye chakra. Body Position of FA. Chant FA three times.
Hand Position of FA. While inhaling, chant FA mentally. At the same time, feel
energy come into your eye chakra. Repeat nine times. Meditate briefly (two to
three minutes) and share experiences.
9. Pair up. One person proceeds as outlined above (8). The other person draws FA
with the left hand and, with the right hand, projects the energies of FA into the eye
chakra of the partner (see practices of projecting in lesson #2).
10. Practice the same with other Runes and with other chakras.
11. Two or more persons project one (or more) Runes into one chakras of a person.
This should only be done only under supervision of a initiated Rune Master who
may ground the energies when need arises.
12. (only under supervision of a initiated Rune Master who may ground the energies
when need arises) Participants of the group form a Rune. Person who receives is
outside the structure of the group Rune (or may be part of it). Energies are projected
on receiving person. Meditate and share experiences. Give all participants a chance
to receive Runic energies.
Note: If you are a group, you may set up a calendar and a plan to work with all chakras.
13. Whenever you are ready to end the ceremony, you say:
Flow back to the
14. Imagine, or visualize, the Rune energies grounding, flowing into the ground,
like water flows down a drain, or seeps into sandy soil.
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15. Extinguish the flame of the Altar candle.
16. Extinguish the incense burner.
It will be good to practice the above exercises two to four times before you begin with
the seventh lesson and send your progress report to receive your eighth lesson.
Bring you in contact with the realms of creation
And energize, awaken, and develop your chakras.
Rune Yoga Lesson 7
RUNE YOGA LESSON VII
Welcome to the seventh letter of instructions of Rune Yoga. In this letter, I will focus
on the side of Rune Yoga which brings about spiritual experiences and insights. You
are going to use meditational triggers for this purpose. Again, the group can project
Runic energies on one (or more) persons who are the center of focus and who
transform those energies into spiritual or mystical experiences. This same method may
be used for readings. This would be a direct Runic reading without necessarily
using staves. Now, let’s begin with the
PRACTICE
Spiritual Experience of the Crown of the Worldtree
1. Arrange your altar: cup, candle, incense burner, dagger or powerrod. Circle of
Runes around yourself or on altar (the latter projects a protective circle around
the group). Candle in the center of the circle.
2. Personal preparation: clean yourself, wear your robe, or clean clothes, or practice
nude, according to your background. In any case, be in tune with the living universe.
3. Tune into your inner Rune Realm. Align the inner Rune Realms of the group by leading
a meditative focus of the inner Rune Realm.
4. Establish the outer Rune Realm. Take Rune dagger, or power rod, trace Rune
circle around you, then draw the NASAL Rune in all four directions, beginning with
North (position of FA Rune), next West, South, and East. Each time you draw the
NASAL Rune, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection and
Oneness with the Universe.
5. Light the altar candle and say:
Penetrate darkness!
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
By the light.
Original fire of FA
Of times
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
Give Light to the seeker(s)!"
6. Light incense and say:
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Lead me (us) to a greater understanding
Of the universe and myself (ourselves) "
7. Hold both hands over the cup with water (or wine which is thinned with water).
Project the energies of MAN into the cup. Drink part of the water (or wine).
8. Look at Thor’s Hamuer. Be aware that this brings your consciousness in tune with
Visualize MAN
Sing:
"mmaaaaaaaannnnnn
Rune of MAN
Unfold within me (us)
The powers of the Divine Insights.
Sacred MAN, inspire me (us)
Sacred MAN, make me (us) spiritual
Awaken in me (us)
Universal Wisdom,
Universal Love.
Sacred Man,
Rune of spirit
In original Light
Man is One.
10. Sit down, keep eyes closed, remain in meditation for several minutes. From time
to time, mentally chant MAN, while drawing its energies into yourself.
If you lead a group, have the group do the following:
Body position of MAN
Visualize MAN
Sing:
"mmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn
Symbol of ascent
Crown of the world tree
Symbol of mankind
I am open
To the influxus
Of spiritual power
And Odic energies
Which pulsate
In the universe.
Many other meditations are possible here.
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11. After your meditation, conclude the ritual by grounding the energies:
Look at stave of IS
Visualize IS
Sing:
"iiiiiiiiiiiiissssssssss
Powers of MAN
Flow back to the
Realms of Creation’"
your body, like water flows down a drain, or seeps into sandy soil.
OTHER FORMULAS FOR MED ITATION
Similar to MAN, you may meditate on other Runes. The ceremonial with other Runes
is similar to the ceremonial described above. For extra strength, you may expand
the ceremonial, and energize your inner Rune Realm as well as your outer Rune
Realm. The formulas that follow may be used to substitute in steps (9) and (10) above.
Be CREATIVE in setting up the specific meditations. The student of the Basic Rune
Course can also use some of the materials which are contained in the Rune Songs.
Here a few formulas for meditation connected with specific Runes and which may help
you set up specific formulas for spiritual or mystic experiences:
FA
"Create your good luck in FA, and you will have it."
"The original fire, this high universal force, creates a higher self—consciouness
within myself."
"Original Creative Force of Nature streams through me. Pure love acts and creates within."
UR
"Knowing UR within — Knowing myself — I have access to knowing everything."
"Know thyself then you know the worlds."
"Knowing my true Self I know the origin of my fate and destiny."
THORN
"No life without death, no death without life."
"Sacred power of THORN, free me from the wheel of eternal ret urns.
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OS
"The power of my spirit frees me.
"Receiving I am tuning into the influxus of beneficial energies.
"Knowing of OS, I am receiver of high spiritual energies."
RIT
"I am my right, this right is invulnerable. Therefore I am invulnerable, because I am
my right.
"One with original law, I am above human legalisms.
KA
"I am capable to do what I want to do."
"Cosmic knowledge and wisdom are revealed to me through the powers of KA."
HAGAL
"Care for the universe within yourself and you rule over the universe.
"Spirit and matter create the crystal — the all encompassing structure of the architect
of the worlds.
NOD
"Use your destiny, don’t fight it."
"Become a true healer."
IS
"I am center and axis of the world."
"With IS, I am One with the Divine in eternity.
AR
"Be aware of the original fire."
"ARAHARI, Solar spirit, lead me to you."
S IG
"Creative spirit will be victorious."
"The Divine spark within me is victorious.
TY R
"Power of spirit rules matter. Eternal being triumphs over perishable illusions.
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"Tiu—Ziu, Hammer of Thor, Creative drive of Creative original force, always active, Will
to create, within myself.
BAR
"Protected by BAR, I enjoy the fruits of my wishes."
"A new life sprouts with the power of BAR."
L AF
"Learn to steer, then travel the seas.
"LAF, Rune of initiation, give ruse the blessing of illumination."
MAN
"Sacred MAN, Rune of spirit, united with original Light, man is ONE."
"MA, original word or plenty, increase that which is mine."
YR
"Be aware of consciousness, be aware of matter, Be aware of the tree roots of the
world tree."
EH
"The sacred powers of EH unites me with my YOU."
"Cosmic Universal Love unites to ONE.
G I BOR
"Be ONE."
"Descending from the Origin, GIBOR leads me back to YOU."
PRACTICE
In the following, you practice a spiritual reading in which the energies are triggered
by the group. The set up is similar as above, but I consider it helpful to give you again
the full step by step instructions.
1. Arrange your altar: cup, candle, incense burner, dagger of powerrod. Circle of
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circle around you, then draw the HAGAL Rune in all four directions, beginning with
HAGAL Rune, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection and
5. Light the altar candle and everybody says:
Penetrate darkness!
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
By the light.
Original fire of FA
Of times
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
6. Light incense and everybody says:
Lead me us to a greater understanding
Of the universe and ourselves!
Project the energies of MAN into the cup. Drink part of the water (or wine).
8. Look at Thor’s Hammer. Be aware that this brings your consciousness in tune with
Visualize MAN
Sing:
"mmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn
Rune of MAN
Unfold within us
The powers of Divine Insights.
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Sacred MAN, inspire us
Sacred MAN, make us spiritual beings
Awaken in us
Universal Wisdom,
Universal Love.
Sacred Man,
Rune of spirit
In original Light
Man is One.
10. Determine the person(s) for whom should be read.
11. One person (the main reader) stands in the center. Others around in a circle. As
an alternative, there may be two or more persons in the center as main readers.
Those around:
Hand position of MAN
The free right hands point at the person(s) in the center.
Visualize MAN
Sing 3 times:
"mmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn"
Each time, project energies of MAN on the person(s) in the middle of the circle.
At the same time, the reader(s) are aware of receiving the Runic energies, thei
attention focussed on the person for whom the reading is done.
12. Everybody meditates for several minutes, waiting for insights and experiences.
13. Share experiences and discuss the situation(s) for which the reading was made.
14. Conclude the ritual by grounding the energies:
Look at stave of IS
Visualize IS
Sing:
"iii iii iii i iiisssssssssss
Powers of the Runes
Flow back to the
Realms of Creation!
rune yoga lesson 8
RUNE YOGA LESSON VIII
Welcome to the eighth letter of instructions of Rune Yoga. In the previous letter,
I focused on the side of Rune Yoga that causes spiritual experiences and insights and
you learned about readings where Runic energies are used in a direct manner without
the usual casting of Runes. In this letter of instructions I will teach you to expand
this latter procedure. You will learn how to tune into karmic structures, how to
give karmic readings, and how to bring positive change to the structuring of karma.
The ceremonial setting is similar to what has been done in the previous lesson. The
focus, however, will be on other Runes. The following is a typical group exercise
which requires group energies. If a group is not available, you may still do the works
with "invisible participants," similar to "invisible playmates" of children. Call upon
some spiritual guides, masters, angels, or other entities which you know halpful for
the purpose. For the student, connecting with the time-less brotherhood of Rune
Masters is helpful.
PRACTICE
In the following you practice a karmic reading and karmic adjustment in which
the energies are triggered by the group.
the group).
nude, depending on your background. In any case, be in tune Mith tne living uni verse.
circle around you, then draw the HPGPL Rune in all four directions, beginning with
North (position of Ffl Rune), next West. South, and East. Each time you draw the
HPGPL Rune, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection and
Penetrate darkness
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
By the light.
Original fire of FA
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Of times
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
At the roots of the worlds
Give Light to the seeker"
6. Light incense and everybody says:
"May the power cf the Runes
Lead me us to a greater understanding
Of the universe and ourselves"
Project the energies cf MPN into the cup. Drink part of the water (or wine).
8. Look at Thor’s Hammer. Be aware that this orings your consciousness in tune with
the Rune MPN~ Hold both hands over it, knowing of its power.
Visualize MAN
S i ng: "mmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn
Rune of MAN
Unfold within us
The powers of Divine Insights.
Sacred MAN, inspire us
Sacred MAN, make us spiritual beings
Awaken in us
Universal Wisdom,
Universal Love.
Sacred MAN,
Rune of spirit
In original Light
Man is One.
10. Body position of NOD
Visualize NOD
Sing "nnnnnoooooodddd" three times
Say:
"Rune of the Norn
Give us insight
in the workings of destiny
Give us insight
In the eternal cycles of karma
11. Determine the person(s) for whom should be read.
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11. One person (the main reader) stands in the center. Others around in a circle. Ps
an alternative, there may be two or more persons in the center as main readers.
Those around:
Hand position of MAN
The free right hands point at the person(s) in the center.
Visualize MAN
S i ng three times: "mmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaannnnnn"
Each time, project energies of MAN to the person (s) in the middle of the circle.
At the same time, the reader(s) are aware of receiving the Runic energies. their
attention focused on the person for whom the reading is done.
13. Body Position of NOD.
Sing NOD three times, while visualizing NOD and projecting it to the reader. Focus on
the karma (e.g. past lives, other karmic energies) of the person(s) for whom the
reading is done.
14. Everybody meditates for several minutes, waiting for insights and experiences.
15. Share experiences and discuss the situation(s) for which the reading was
made. Determine the Rune(s) which can take care of the situation, and how this
may happen. If a conclusive answer cannot be found, then repeat from step (13) on,
also include YR (same as with NOD).
16. When the Rune(s) which is to take care of the situation is (are) established, bring
the oerson for whom the reading was done in the center, others in a circle around go
into body position of the Rune and project the energies onto the person in the center.
Look at stave of IS
Visualize IS
Sing:
"iiiiiiisssssssssss
Powers of the Runes
Flow back to the
18. Imagine, or visualize, the energies grounding, flowing into the grouno, through
It is advisable to practice, with this lesson, healing methods and energy transfers
as outlined in previous lessons. The act of healing itself can be a beneficial
connection with work with karma, and it can bring additional ins i gflt s.
Rune Yoga Lesson 9
RUNE YOGA LESSON IX
< align="left">Welcome to the ninth and final letter of instructions of Rune Yoga. By now,
you know that Rune Yoga not only helps you to develoo individually in many ways, but
it also helps develop a group spirit which, in turn, adds to your personal and
individual development. This interaction, enhanced by ceremonial settings, develops
a consciousness of being connected with the universe. £ mentioned earlier the
main difference between cabbalistic—astrological systems which ~re based on
structures of our Solar system and the Runic symbolisms which are more universal.
While cabbalistic-based symbolisms are well defined and belonging to the realms of
that which is created, Runic and related symbolisms are defining and coming from
the realms of that which creates. Both symbolisms have their specific values and
uses within the framework of our Solar system. To actually exactly determine a
specific trend, or situation, some kind of astrological or cabbalistic structure is
needed, whether it is used consciously or whether it simply there by implication. On
the other hand, a shaoe—related symbolism from the realms of creation, such as
the symbolism of the Eighteen Sacred Futhork Runes, is an excellent basis to
modify planetary trends when need arises. Here I touch upon technologies which
are taught in the intermediate course of Runic practice.
Being aware of this universality of Runic energies, or energies from the realms
of creation, it should become obvious to you that Runes are an excellent help to
modify the trends of destiny of our planet as a whole. fl demon in the planetary
spheres can only manifest on this planet if it has, as a counterpart or focal point of
action a demon within human beings — individuals, groups, nations, or the planet as
a whole. The same counts for the beneficial energies of the zodiac. You should
never forget that the HOECs (Higher Order Energy Complexes) which make up
the structure of the astrological zodiac are NEUTRPL in their value. Ethical
considerations of good and evil are a human outlook which is USEFUL for
human advancement, spiritual and otherwise. Humans decide — tradividually
and collectively —what energy fields of HOECs they relate to and how they relate to
those trends. In other words, the effects of the zodiacal HOECs as determined
by astrologers are a product of collective kar~c structuring.
Now, it should be obvious to you why it takes energies from the realms of creation
to change the perceived nature and impact of specific HOECs on mankind. As an example:
Many effects of the outer planets are perceived and experienced negatively by
most humans of our times. flstrologers say that is so because most humans are
"not evolved to the degree which is necessary to tune into the finer vibrations of
those planets. Even though those good people emphasize the outer planets for
the individual human being, we need to take a closer look at flLL planets when
deciding about impact on the planet as a whole. Much of the individual "good"
delivered by Jupiter and Venus may be detrimental to the planet. The use of energies
from the realms of creation allows us to modify the interaction between zodiacal
HOECs and mankind. Changing the EFFECT of planetary trends is a means of changing
the destiny of the planet. Energies from the realms of creation allow to develop
an OVERPLL BENEFICIPL ENERGYFIELD which smoothly adjusts this interaction
between the planet and the constantly changing HOECs that permeate the planet.
Such adjustment can make this planet a more spiritual place and a better place to
live. Such adjustment is more efective than tackling each one of the myriads of
problems individually without changing the basic structure, which would be a
task reminding us of the efforts of Sisyphos in a Greek myth who, as a
punishment, pushes a heavy rock up a mountain which slips and falls back down
every time he thinks he is close to the top. Every human being has a responsibility
to clean up the mess he or she helped create. To modify HOECs means to modify
karma: individual karma and collective karma. The more people qet involved in
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this process of creation, the stronger the results. Pgain, your practice of Rune Yoga
makes you aware of the importance of group work. This time, however, the group work
is on a global scale, within a planetary framework. Projecting healing energies on
the planet as a whole will energize the global energies of the planet and the return to
the individual will be very strong and at a essentially higher level. It compares to
a multidimensional vortex of energy developed as a result of inteaction of a group
of groups of groups...( HOECs)
The following Runes are especially well suited for this work and at this level of action:
the group of MAN, YR, and HAGAL, the group of NOD, EH, and HAGAL, the group of AR,
KA, and HAGAL, and the group of FA, OS, and GIBOR. Use the ceremonial outlines
shown in the previous lessons and practice a Rune Yoga ceremony with your group (or
by yourself). Be aware of the Rune realms joined in the group and the group realm
joined into the planetary realms. Ps you practice as a group, you will more and
more develop your participation into a yoga on a planetary level.
With a large enough group, you will position the Runes as a mroup, and direct
the energies which are generated toward the planetary destiny. You will be amazed
of how positive projection of this kind reverts to you, since you helped create a
better environment of HOECs for the planet. The benefits of such actions are often
felt immediately.
PRACTICE
In the following you practice a ceremony of achieving ONENESS with the realm
of creation. Such Oneness, or identification, enhances your consciousness of being
a significant part of the universe and it increases your capabilities of working with
the energies of creation and creatively act upon your universe and the planet.
a meditative focus of the inner Rune Realm. Plign the group realm with the Realms
of Creat ion.
circle around you, then draw the HAGAL Rune in all four directions, beginning with
HAGAL Rune, do so with the strongest possible imagination of protection and
Penetrate darkness
All around darkness
All around night
I amidst the Light
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By tne light.
Original fire of FA
Of times
Light force of AR
Born in the Sun
6. Light incense and everybody say:
Of the universe and ourselves!
With the Universe.
We stride the direct path to Oneness
With our Creator
We tear down the fences
Which separate individuals,
Groups and nations.
Fences that have been erected
By blindness.
We are wanderers to higher realms.
Unified with all people
Of good will and power
We are working to achieve
A unified homeland of all mankind
And Divine Love
Are ruling.
7. Hold both hands over the cup with water (or wine which i.s thinned with
water). Project Runic energies into the cup. Drink part of the water (or wine).
8. Look at Thor’s Hammer. Be aware that this brings your consciousness in tune with
the Runes. Hold both hands over it, knowing of its power.
9. Body position of KA
Look at the stave of KA
Visualize KA
Sing:
"kkkkkkaaaaaaa"
Cosmic wisdom, Cosmic knowledge
Are mine.
I am capable to practice Runes.
I am capable to do what I want to do.
10. Body Position of GIBOR
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Look at the stave of GIBOR
Visualize GIBOR
Sing:
"gggggiiiiibbbbooorrrrr"
Say:
" ‘Coming from the origin, GIBOR leads me back.
11. Body Position of IS
Visualize IS
Sing: "iiiiiiiiissss"
Say:
"Self—Conscious I tune into
The realm of original cosmic will.
Vibrating in the energy field
Of the will of the universe
I am ONE with its will
15. Body Position of FA
Visualize FA
Sing:
"ffffffffffaaaaaa"
Say:
"The original fire
The hidden, highest force of the universe
Ignites in me the Divine spark
The Creative force of Divine work
Penetrates me.
My consciousness grows into the vast realms of the universe
It is always within me.
I came from it and I return to it.
It illuminates me.
13. Body Position of HAGAL
Look at the stave of HAGAL
Visualize HAGAL
Sing:
"hhhhaaaaggggaaall
Say:
"Creative forces of the universe stream to me
Creative forces of the universe act inside me
Creative forces of the universe act through me."
14. Body position of GIBOR
Look at the stave of GIBOR
Visualize GIBOR
Sing:
"ggggiiiibbbboooorrr"
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Say:
Divine Oneness
Permeating the universe
I and the universe
15. Go into meditation for several minutes.
16. Share experiences
Look at stave of IS
Visualize IS
Sing:
"iii iii iii iii isssssssssss
Powers of the Runes
Flow back to the
I hope you enjoyed this course. After completion, you may receive your certificate of
Rune Yoga teacher after you completed also the Basic Rune Course. I strongly
suggest that you study the Basic Rune Course (if you have not done so yet) and to
work toward your initiation as a Rune Master. I wish you the best for your path!
MAY THE POWER OF THE RUNES
LEAD US TO A BETTER UNDERSTANDING
OF THE UNIVERSE AND OURSELVES
Karl Hans Welz
Grand Rune Master

Armanen runes Introduction

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