Using the Runes by D. Jason Cooper

by D. Jason Cooper

An examination of the origin and meaning of the Runes, this book shows them to be a system that even today is still able to produce positive effects. D. Jason Cooper looks at how pre-Christian Germanic rune alphabets were used for both magic and ordinary writing. He studies their history and associated mythology, describing their role in magic, godforms and astral projection, and demonstrates how to carve, colour and use runes for fortune-telling. Furthermore, the book demonstrates how the runes can be used for divination and problem-solving, and to that end gives a variety of methods for spreading and casting the runes. By the author of "Understanding Numerology".

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Nat. · Rating 5 out of 5]

comprehensive unique excellent book.
way ahead of its time. tells us about orgonite for example
far better than any of his later works. in comparison.
Jason gives unique recital and method of carving correctly the runes.
how to make talismans and has them there with instructions to charge and in / ev- voke the entities that are living god forms.
brilliant god forms descriptions. for a sample you get descriptions of hell and loki. Heimdall and frigg /freya eg the goddess god form of frigg in strength and adversity as well as with the form of the goddess of the hearth and home.
but the book is dangerous to follow (unless you grasp it fully and have good command of your psychic energy aura and can close down properly. )
it looks like some runes have been drawn in error but The book uses the adapted. goturk script.
excellent notes on the astrology and use of divination
scrying astral pathwalking and much moore it is his best work.

[Mr Conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using the Runes by D. Jason Cooper is, in my opinion, one of the clearest and most practical books on the subject. The writing is superbly structured and easy to understand, making it accessible to both beginners and those with more experience. Cooper provides clear instructions on how to read, cast, and interpret the runes, blending tradition with thoughtful insights that bring the symbols to life. What I especially appreciate is how the book balances practical guidance with deeper meaning, making it a reliable companion for anyone serious about rune work. Highly recommended for its clarity, depth, and usability.

[Shawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

In short, I was wrongly expecting something on the history of the writing as it appeared in stonework or less permanent structures. A history of the development of the characters. First part held to it, but the last, vast, majority seems a personal magics book; where my subscription to the veracity of the material stopped. Caveat lector

[Mitchell Stern · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is slim but don’t be fooled. It is an excellent primer on rune-based magic and more broadly the practice of Nordic neopaganism.

[Eve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting little book about the Germanic Runes. If you are intrigued to learn about the Runes, this is a good book to start with.