{"product_id":"the-goddess-casts-the-runes","title":"The Goddess Casts the Runes","description":"\u003cb\u003eA transformative perspective on the sacred feminine origins of the runic alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark in Mother Goddess lore, offering an alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that have historically shaped runic interpretation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Examines each rune from an eco-feminist viewpoint, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of their significance \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shows how to interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, exploring divination methods, casting techniques, and ethical considerations for rune readings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining each rune from a feminist and Goddess-oriented viewpoint, Anu Dudleyshows that the roots of the runes lie in Mother Goddess lore rather than the Odin-centric mythology that has long dominated interpretations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOffering a more comprehensive understanding of their significance in relation to feminine energy and the Triple Goddess--the triad of Maiden, Mother, and Crone--Dudley delves into the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark, intertwining themes of ecofeminism and Earth-based spirituality to provide a compelling alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that shape runic interpretation. She also addresses Odin's appropriation of the runes and their treatment in the \u003ci\u003eHávamál\u003c\/i\u003e poem, highlighting how their meanings were rebranded within a patriarchal culture. Dudley then shows how to read and interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, offering methods of divination aligned with the feminine. She also discusses casting techniques and considerations for rune interpretation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReframing the runes as symbols of our connection with the living world and setting aside male-oriented hero myths, this book rediscovers an ancient, intuitive, Earth-based spirituality that reveals the runes as representations of the Earth Mother ideals of compassion, wisdom, and justice.","brand":"Destiny Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50020662018298,"sku":"9781644117262","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_b56d0ae7-ef35-4d15-bf1d-c2369736d46e.jpg?v=1786136999","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/the-goddess-casts-the-runes","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}