04 - Runes for Protection Magic (Part 1 of 2 - Elhaz/Algiz, Isa, Thurisaz)

On today’s episode of Welcome to Magic School, we’re gonna be talking about Runes for Protection Magic.

In Today’s Lesson:

1. What are runes? How can you use runes in magic?

2. Which runes are best for protection magic? (We’ll cover three today; stay tuned for part 2!)

   • Elhaz (Sometimes known as Algiz)

     • elk, elk-sedge, hamsa, branches of the world tree

     • protection for travelers

     • protection from ancestors

     • self-defense, boundary-setting

   • Isa

     • ice, ego

     • energy shielding

     • defensive mirror magic

   • Thurisaz

     • thurse (giant), thorn, Thor’s hammer (Mjollnir)

     • destruction (can be positive or negative, offensive or defensive, can even be creative)

3. What are some specific ways you can invoke or evoke the magic of these protection runes in your witchcraft practice and your day to day life?

Elhaz (aka Algiz): the elk, elk-sedge, the hamsa, the universal sign for STOP, a swan in flight (valkyrie), the branches of the world tree.

Isa: Ice, the ego, stillness, stagnation, reflection shield. Protection can be a help or a hindrance.

Thurisaz: the thorn, the hammer (Mjollnir), the thurse (giant)… forces of destruction, both proactive and reactive.

Further Learning & Additional Resources:

Recipe for an Energetic Protection Roller in a 10mL roller bottle: 15 drops White Angelica, 10 drops Frankincense, 5 drops Thieves, obsidian chips; top with carrier oil. Apply to sternum, back of neck, and inner forearms in the shape of your favorite protection rune.

• Recommended Runic Reading:

  • Modern Runes: Discover the Magic of Casting and Divination for Everyday Life by Vervain Helsdottir https://amzn.to/3mUxYGS

  • Taking Up the Runes: A Complete Guide To Using Runes In Spells, Rituals, Divination, And Magic by Diana Paxson https://amzn.to/3DCI3i8

  • The Big Book of Runes and Rune Magic: How to Interpret Runes, Rune Lore, and the Art of Runecasting by Edred Thorsson https://amzn.to/3aE8kjz

  • Northern Mysteries and Magick: Runes & Feminine Powers by Freya Aswynn https://amzn.to/3mNdoIm

• Additional Resources:

  • View the Rune Resources page on my personal website: https://www.vervainandtheroses.com/resources/runes (this page will continue to be updated with more resources, including a book list and website directory, as time goes on)

  • Wikipedia page for Troll Cross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_cross

  • Tacitus’ Germania: https://www.unrv.com/tacitus/tacitusgermania.php

  • Teal Swan on self-isolation: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUelxCSFUf3/?utm_medium=copy_link

• Plant Magic for Protection:

  • Pick and choose your plant magic from this bundle, curated around the intention of magical protection: https://www.myyl.com/oilcoven#bwm/protection

  • Essential Oil Magic: Natural Spells for the Green Witch (chapter on Protection) by Vervain Helsdottir https://amzn.to/3i6ZOhK

• And More:

  • Book a Divinatory Coaching Session: https://www.vervainandtheroses.com/divinatory-coaching

  • Learn more about Oil Coven: https://www.vervainandtheroses.com/oilcoven

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