Ralph Blum Runes

Historically, Runes were an alphabet used by Germanic peoples for communication, with the Elder Futhark identified as the earliest and most revered runic system. In Norse mythology, runes are believed to embody the wisdom of the Nine Worlds, granted to Odin after he hung from the World Tree for nine nights.

In contemporary Pagan and occult practices, runes have evolved from a historical writing system into a tool for divination. Practitioners, similar to those using tarot cards, cast or draw runes—typically inscribed on stones, wood, bone or ceramic—from a pouch and arrange them on a ritual or rune cloth to interpret their meanings in response to a specific inquiry.

This Ralph Blum Rune Set, includes 25 ceramic runes, accompanied by a faux leather pouch adorned with a pentacle charm, and a Rune interpretations booklet. Designed to facilitate engagement with ancient oracular traditions, these runes offer practitioners an opportunity to incorporate historical symbolism and wisdom into contemporary magickal practices. Embrace these tools and begin your journey with the runes today!

Specifications
Description: One set of 25 Runes by Ralph Blum (runes only – no original book)
Material: Ceramic
Period: Vintage, mid-1980s
Condition: Good, pre-owned
Accessories: Instructions booklet, faux leather pouch, and pentacle charm
Maker: Ralph Blum – Ralph Blum’s Viking Runes, first published in 1983, uses a New Age system with his own interpretations, including the modern addition of the blank rune.