{"product_id":"the-goddess-casts-the-runes-divination-and-wisdom-of-the-earth-mother","title":"The Goddess Casts the Runes: Divination and Wisdom of the Earth Mother","description":"\u003cb\u003eA transformative perspective on the sacred feminine origins of the runic alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Examines each rune from an eco-feminist viewpoint, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of their significance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Shows how to interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, exploring divination methods, casting techniques, and ethical considerations for rune readings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eHavamal\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 128 pages | Published November 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Destiny Books,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63956455063901,"sku":"9781644117262","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781644117262.jpg?v=1774262747","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-goddess-casts-the-runes-divination-and-wisdom-of-the-earth-mother","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}