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

Welcome to Magic School

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

View these show notes with pictures and more at https://www.welcometomagicschool.com/episodes/protectionrunes/

My personal website: https://www.vervainandtheroses.com/

In Today’s Lesson:

• What are runes? How can you use runes in magic?
• 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)
• 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?

Further Learning & Additional Resources:

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

Today’s Homework:

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• Welcome to Magic School can currently be reviewed on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podchaser, and Audible.
• There’s no official homework today, since this is episode part 1 of 2, but if you want to get a head start, put anything you learned from this episode into action and tell me how it goes!
• Extra Credit: Share what you learned on Instagram and tag @welcometomagicschool so other witches can benefit, too!

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