runework

The use of runes for esoteric purposes.

Noun

  1. The use of runes for esoteric purposes.
    • In the magical realms, runework is used for personal transformation, building wider consciousness, psychic development, healing, investigation of Wyrd, and shaping the environment according to the inner will. - 1989,...
    • Often some form of divination, astrology, tarot, or runework will accompany the ritual as sign or communication from the powers invoked as to the probable outcome of the rite. - 1995, Timothy Miller, America's...

Origin

Etymology tree Proto-Celtic *rūnābor.? Proto-Germanic *rūnō Proto-Germanic *rūnǭ Proto-Norse ᚱᚢᚾᛟ (runo) Old Norse rúnbor. English rune Proto-Indo-European *werǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Indo-European *wérǵom Proto-Germanic *werką Proto-West Germanic *werk Old English weorc Middle English werk English work English runework From rune + work.