Embodying the secret knowledge and mysteries of nature, runes are living symbols that offer a profound system of thought and practice which underlies Western culture. Runes act as keys to the unknown as well as tools for communicating with divinity, especially the divine within. THE LITTLE GIANT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RUNES shows you how to tap into the age-old secret power of runes to create a better and more enriching life. Generally associated with the ancient Northern European peoples, runes are magical symbols that convey the story of creation, life, destruction, and rebirth, and how these forces are constantly occurring on many levels of being. Runes connect with your body, mind, spirit, and the environment, and they are ideal for use in psychological integration, spiritual growth, healing, and magic. Learn the history of runes and the meanings and associations of each symbol. Then discover a wide variety of ways to use these tools to find answers to personal questions, increase self-awareness, relieve stress, gain a sense of personal empowerment, clear out blockages in your life, and foretell future events. Cast and read runes, create runic charms, do runic yoga, and more. THE LITTLE GIANT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RUNES also has 24 rune layouts that are easy-to-use, plus a chapter devoted completely to rune magic! Order online from both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.