Runecraft – working with Runes. Studying the Runes through analysing their meanings and mythology. Also includes meditations about their shapes, names &c.
Runic divination– the most popular and the most traditional type of Runecraft. In his book Germania, Tacitus wrote that the ancient Germans used carved pieces of wood for divination, so it seems clear that the Runes were used for divination since ancient times.
Galdor – singing or reciting of magical chants. Like every type of Runecraft, this practice is based on the knowledge of the Runes. Galdor can be achieved by saying the names of the Runes in a particular way – by vibrating. Runic or other spells are called galdors.
Talisman magic– work with Runic or other talismans. A lot of informations about talisman magic can be found in medieval Icelandic grimoar called Galdrabók.
Seiðr – refered to group of magic tehniques such as sexual magic, spells, prohesying &c. Many of the techniques mentionеd under can be considered as seiðr- techniques.
Spa – prohesying. In ancient time German witch or volva prohesied sitting on the prophecy-seat ('high seat' or seiðrhjallr). In trance state she goes in the Underworld and speaks with the spirits of the dead.
Utiseta – a practice during which a vitki (German warlock) or volva sits alone outside, in the dark, with no fire, and contacting the dead or some other entities.
Going under the cloak- another form of soothsaying, similar to utiseta. In the ancient times it was done this way: soothsayer pulled his cloak over his head and fell into a trance. In that state he talked with the spirit of the dead or other spirits, seeking their advice. 'Going under the cloak' was practised in public places, but the one who was soothsaying was not to be disturbed, and his name should not be mentioned.
Hamfarir – connected to traveling outside the body in the form of an animal. Odin often used this kind of magic when he had to do a job that demanded a long journey. This way he would do the job more quickly, by simply lying in his bed, sending his spirit into a certain animal.
Tein seið –also called herb- seið. Practice based on the use of plants for medicinal purposes. Sometimes plants are also used in the practice of Shamanic ritual trances.
Nidstang – making of the ‘Cursing Pole’. The pole would be made from a piece of wood with a horse’s head attached at the top, and the pole would be directed to whoever was going to be cursed.
Stadhagaldor– or Runic yoga. Practicing body positions of Runes and working with the Runic energies
Runic mudras– practicing hand positions of Runes, this magic is similar to Stadhagaldor.
Vanadis
Ansuz is the Rune of the Asir Gods, most of all Odin as their leader. As we know, Odin is the God of word magic and it's Ansuz that represents the word as a fully formed unit of energy. The process of control we commenced with Uruz is here completed by controlling the energy, be it physical or psychological. Therefore, Ansuz is the Rune of the king – the absolute ruler. In the Runic poem Ansuz is also connected to the word, it's the “source of all tongues” and the “pillar of wisdom”. Because of it Ansuz can be used to better one's eloquence, to put chaotic thoughts into order. Even though Ansuz represents the goal we reached through Uruz and Thurisaz, this goal is fickle because establishing absolute control is not the peak of spiritual development. Even though a person is now capable of controlling one's life and circumstances, one still has a lot to learn and the spiritual journey is nowhere near its end.
