Pierced by the Light: Viking Gods, Runes and 21st Century Magic [Paperback]

Svenson's runic practice is firmly rooted in understanding the Norse literary texts and respecting the deities they depict.

Pierced by the Light was written from the heart and with feeling to express one individual's point of view on how the Norse Archetype can be perceived as a personal guide to life and living. I make no claim to be a leading authority on the subject but I have endeavored to advance some new material as well as some older familiar themes which should appeal to all those of you who are seeking their soul identity by walking in the steps of their ancestors a way of life we call today the Northern Tradition. There is a huge selection of New Age books on the market about the runes today, filled with at best conjecture or even the author's personal esoteric belief system. Others put out a mix and match reconstruction of different magical disciplines, which are a far cry from the actual usage and actual purpose or reasoning why these ancient archetypal symbols came into being. Many have had to rely on re-hashed rune works, which are inaccurate to say the least! Very little is actually known about the true origins of runes. So much work is still needed on expanding their kernel rune forms and values to the times when runes were still a living tradition.

The beauty, dignity and power of the Northern Tradition are presented by Rig Svenson in this in-depth examination of the Viking Gods, runes and 21st Century magic. Drawing on authentic sources and texts, many of the myths surrounding the Northern Tradition are held to examination and proven to be false whilst the truth is exposed to those truly interested in the beauty and strength of the Northern Gods, Goddesses and practices. Rig has been active in this field for over 20 years and is experienced in many allied subjects. Objective enough to give details of his sources, honest enough to state when he is offering a theory or hypothesis, his name and work is bound to inspire runesters old and new, and be discussed for many years to come