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Norse Divination: Illuminating Your Path with the Wisdom of the Gods
Journey into the Norse Pantheon to Uncover the Secrets of Your Past, Present, and Future
Reveal your life's path in a brand-new way with Norse Divination, the only book designed around the Nordic gods themselves rather than the Futhark. Through concise yet enlightening analyses of these deities and their relationships to each other, you'll unlock answers to your deepest questions and find more happiness and success.
An excellent primer on Norse mythology, this book teaches you how to easily create your own thirty-six-piece divination set and use it to explore the gods and goddesses' beliefs, customs, loves, and deaths. Each deity, along with important mythological items, has a dedicated chapter outlining who they are, what their role is, and how they can help you divine the best course of action in any scenario. Featuring clear and thorough instruction on how to read all thirty-six pieces in their past, present, and future positions, Norse Divination helps you harness hidden knowledge and forge a unique practice.
Reveal your life's path in a brand-new way with Norse Divination, the only book designed around the Nordic gods themselves rather than the Futhark. Through concise yet enlightening analyses of these deities and their relationships to each other, you'll unlock answers to your deepest questions and find more happiness and success.
An excellent primer on Norse mythology, this book teaches you how to easily create your own thirty-six-piece divination set and use it to explore the gods and goddesses' beliefs, customs, loves, and deaths. Each deity, along with important mythological items, has a dedicated chapter outlining who they are, what their role is, and how they can help you divine the best course of action in any scenario. Featuring clear and thorough instruction on how to read all thirty-six pieces in their past, present, and future positions, Norse Divination helps you harness hidden knowledge and forge a unique practice.
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256 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2021
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November 13, 2021
I guess I should start by saying that this is not necessarily what I expected. I thought that this was a book about how to Divine with runes and how to use the stories of the gods in conjunction with them. So as I started reading it I was very confused but then when I figured it out it rather blew my mind. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's a whole new system of divination. With its symbols and meaning. So to say that I was very excited is an understatement.
If you've read any of my reviews you'll know that the first couple paragraphs are what I consider to be the cons of the book and to be honest, this book is really hard to find any. I can only really think of two, firstly the first chapter talks about the alphabet and how to sound the words in Old Norse. Which is great but I'm dyslexic and yeah that was difficult. Secondly, I got this on my Kindle Fire and there are no photos so I don't know what the significator for each Gods, places, and objects are.
This is a bit of a bummer because I want to make these divination tools. So what I'm probably going to do is go to the local bookstore and get a copy and take pictures of the significators. This is not the fault of the author, This is just how Amazon does their Kindle books.
Now for the positives, this is a very well thought out divination system incorporating Norse mythology and gods. Within the book, you will find extensive chapters on each of the god's places and things, to better understand how to read the pieces. It is much more intricate in explaining each one than most books with other divination tools. It gives you options to change different gods and significators for each piece. You also get the standard Norse creation story which a lot of Norse books have. But it is very important and learning, it's the beginning of everything.
You also get the standard Norse creation story which a lot of Norse books have. But it is very important and learning, it's the beginning of everything. Also, the author's voice is easily readable. You don't feel as if you have to take out a dictionary to figure out what some words are and in what context he is referring to the book. So you don't feel like you have to be an English scholar to get the gist.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Gypsy Elaine Teague created an alternative for people that don't resonate with runes but still want a connection to their Norse Magic when it comes to using divination tools. Even if you never use these pieces as a divination tool you can still learn a lot from reading this book. Because it opens your mind to a more personal understanding of the Norse gods and their world.
If you've read any of my reviews you'll know that the first couple paragraphs are what I consider to be the cons of the book and to be honest, this book is really hard to find any. I can only really think of two, firstly the first chapter talks about the alphabet and how to sound the words in Old Norse. Which is great but I'm dyslexic and yeah that was difficult. Secondly, I got this on my Kindle Fire and there are no photos so I don't know what the significator for each Gods, places, and objects are.
This is a bit of a bummer because I want to make these divination tools. So what I'm probably going to do is go to the local bookstore and get a copy and take pictures of the significators. This is not the fault of the author, This is just how Amazon does their Kindle books.
Now for the positives, this is a very well thought out divination system incorporating Norse mythology and gods. Within the book, you will find extensive chapters on each of the god's places and things, to better understand how to read the pieces. It is much more intricate in explaining each one than most books with other divination tools. It gives you options to change different gods and significators for each piece. You also get the standard Norse creation story which a lot of Norse books have. But it is very important and learning, it's the beginning of everything.
You also get the standard Norse creation story which a lot of Norse books have. But it is very important and learning, it's the beginning of everything. Also, the author's voice is easily readable. You don't feel as if you have to take out a dictionary to figure out what some words are and in what context he is referring to the book. So you don't feel like you have to be an English scholar to get the gist.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Gypsy Elaine Teague created an alternative for people that don't resonate with runes but still want a connection to their Norse Magic when it comes to using divination tools. Even if you never use these pieces as a divination tool you can still learn a lot from reading this book. Because it opens your mind to a more personal understanding of the Norse gods and their world.
October 28, 2021
Deeply rooted, beautifully instructive, and philosophically strong.
I've spent some time with a few different divination systems, and books about them. This book is what I wish all of those others were. Divination systems using deity work pull their nuance from the complexities of the gods and their lore, which requires knowledge both "factual" and intuitive. One thing I especially loved about this work was the recognition that source material has both uses and limits, and where the limits exist, practical use can shed more light.
At the start of the book, *author* gives a summary of Norse mythology that is focused and purposeful. So often, a summary like this is dry and often unfocused to the point it feels like either a soulless rote lesson or a slightly drunk friend telling scattered stories like "remember that one time Loki-" and never circling back to why that anecdote about the horse mattered. Yes, that's part of the material we have, but a well-constructed summary of the core mythology supports the book's focus on the runes' roles in the world and how that translates to a reading.
The majority of the book addresses each rune in the collection, who or what it is, and what that means for each way it's drawn. Massively helpful as a functional learning guide and reference.
I think this will have a permanent place on my shelf and I look forward to recommending it to people interested both in Norse mythology and in rune work.
I've spent some time with a few different divination systems, and books about them. This book is what I wish all of those others were. Divination systems using deity work pull their nuance from the complexities of the gods and their lore, which requires knowledge both "factual" and intuitive. One thing I especially loved about this work was the recognition that source material has both uses and limits, and where the limits exist, practical use can shed more light.
At the start of the book, *author* gives a summary of Norse mythology that is focused and purposeful. So often, a summary like this is dry and often unfocused to the point it feels like either a soulless rote lesson or a slightly drunk friend telling scattered stories like "remember that one time Loki-" and never circling back to why that anecdote about the horse mattered. Yes, that's part of the material we have, but a well-constructed summary of the core mythology supports the book's focus on the runes' roles in the world and how that translates to a reading.
The majority of the book addresses each rune in the collection, who or what it is, and what that means for each way it's drawn. Massively helpful as a functional learning guide and reference.
I think this will have a permanent place on my shelf and I look forward to recommending it to people interested both in Norse mythology and in rune work.
October 17, 2021
I read this book early through NetGalley.
This book is intriguing: a new divination system based on the pantheon of the Norse deities is presented. The instructions to make your own set are clear, as are the explanations for each symbol. I enjoyed reading through the explanations.
If there is a downside, it's in the bibliography, which could have been much more extensive. I wish there had been more information on why certain figures from Norse mythology represent something, or even better, when there is conflicting information. That would have earned a fifth star for me.
This book is intriguing: a new divination system based on the pantheon of the Norse deities is presented. The instructions to make your own set are clear, as are the explanations for each symbol. I enjoyed reading through the explanations.
If there is a downside, it's in the bibliography, which could have been much more extensive. I wish there had been more information on why certain figures from Norse mythology represent something, or even better, when there is conflicting information. That would have earned a fifth star for me.
November 22, 2021
I've long been interested in Norse history and lore, so when I saw this book I knew I wanted to read it. Somehow I didn't realize that this was going to be a guide for actually doing my own divination based on Norse lore; I was expecting it to be a history book about how the Norse did divination or something, haha! In any case, what a delightful surprise! The beginning of this book provides a GREAT foundation for what to expect and explains some things about Norse history and various Norse alphabets over time. I was impressed to discover that the author created their own divination system here, and provides a very thorough guide for using it. The best part? I can make my own set of rune tiles and use them along with this guidebook! Each chapter discusses the rune in detail, including the deity it represents, their story/history, and how to interpret the rune in your reading based on its position and orientation. Personally, I haven't even tried them out yet because I want to be sure I am drawing the runes correctly on my tiles (the advance copy doesn't seem to show me this bit very well, so I'll wait for my physical copy). Norse Divination is a wonderful combination of lore, history, and divination methods you can bring into your own practice! Highly recommended.
April 15, 2022
This was a wonderful book. Super easy to read, I love how Gypsey writes and how easily it flows. She does a fantastic job of making it easy to understand, especially the Norse Pantheon, which is pretty tangled.
This book outlines a new form of deviation using the Norse gods and objects. Complete and interesting this form offers a different perspective from runes and appears easy to create and use. The book contains a different chapter for every rune giving you a background on the god or object and then how to use it in the divinatory form the author suggests.
Can’t wait to create my own set and start using it
This book outlines a new form of deviation using the Norse gods and objects. Complete and interesting this form offers a different perspective from runes and appears easy to create and use. The book contains a different chapter for every rune giving you a background on the god or object and then how to use it in the divinatory form the author suggests.
Can’t wait to create my own set and start using it
November 2, 2021
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I have always been interested in Mythology and this book on Norse Divination did not disappoint. I have always been interesting in Runes as well. But Rune divination is not the easiest. That said, this book was definitely a great read as to how and what each rune stands for and how to amplify your reading. Amazing addition to runeology.
I have always been interested in Mythology and this book on Norse Divination did not disappoint. I have always been interesting in Runes as well. But Rune divination is not the easiest. That said, this book was definitely a great read as to how and what each rune stands for and how to amplify your reading. Amazing addition to runeology.
November 6, 2021
I don't personally know that much around runes and their readings, but I found this book to be very intriguing. I've always had an interest in Norse traditions and I found using the gods rather than the Futhark to be rather amazing. The book provides information on how to create the 36 pieces and how to use them to discuss the past and guide the present and future.
Thank you to Netgalley, Llewellyn Publishing, and the author for providing me with an eARC of this book. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to Netgalley, Llewellyn Publishing, and the author for providing me with an eARC of this book. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 6, 2021
This book was a wonderful surprise. I'd expected it to be more traditional rune reading, or about how the Norse did divination and how that related to the Norse Gods, instead it was so much more. Incredibly educational and accessible, the author's voice and writing really opening this book up to someone knew to the topic, and what I particularly enjoyed was that it wasn't just information about the divination system or the Norse Gods and stories and their relation, but also a guide to making your own divination set. An excellent book that I will be revisiting in the future.
September 26, 2021
I've long wanted to dig deeper into Runeology and, while there are many books on the subject, I have never felt connected to my runes. Norse Divination filled that gap for me. The mixture of history, spirituality, and instruction made this the first book on runes that felt like more than theory. Additionally, the instruction on making your own runes was so appreciated. I finally feel like I am connected to my runes and understand the spiritual basis for the practice!
November 22, 2021
I recently discovered that I have Norse ancestry. Pair that with a burgeoning passion for all things divination and witchcraft, and you have a very satisfied reader.
Despite containing somewhat niche subject matter, this book is approachable, helpful, instructive, and sure to be a staple text on my witchy shelf.
Despite containing somewhat niche subject matter, this book is approachable, helpful, instructive, and sure to be a staple text on my witchy shelf.
May 4, 2022
Not what I originally expected it to be. This book gives a great insight of norse divination and is written in a way that is logical and easy to follow.. Definitely a useful read for anyone who uses norse systems of divination.
July 23, 2023
Amazing book! It contains loads of information on all of the gods and a nice introduction to the mythology.
This is a brand new divination system using the runic alphabet. If you were wanting to learn more about the original system then this is not the book you are looking for.
This is a brand new divination system using the runic alphabet. If you were wanting to learn more about the original system then this is not the book you are looking for.
September 18, 2021
When I discovered some Norse roots in my family I became intrigued with all things Norse and this book was my latest find. I absorbed so much from this book with customs and history, but most of all, I love that Gypsey not only guides you through divining, but also creating your own divination set. How awesome that is! Maybe it’s my creative side speaking, but I’m excited to create my own set and put them into use.
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