Comprehensive introduction to the fascinating and ancient runic system of writing and predicting. The runes are one of the most ancient languages in existance. The runes were part of the language, art and magic of the earliest human communities. As such, the runic forms are said to embody the mysteries of the origins of human consciousness. Some different "futharks" or runic symbol alphabets have emerged over the years -- Anglo-Saxon and Germanic to name two. Principles of Runes is comprehensive in it"s coverage of the history and development of the Runes. Over the last decade the runic alphabet and divination system have become hugely popular. People are discovering that the runes can be used as a simple device for making predictions and also as a powerful magical tool. The variety of uses for the Runic system are covered in this book. Also includes: * How to read the different Rune signs * The spiritual and mythic background to the Runes * Divination with the Runes -- and how to develop clairvoyance. * Magic and healing with the Runes.