A Gyðja is a female priestess, healer, seeress and acted as an oracle in Norse shamanism and Seidr haling practices. The Gyðja was considered an intermediary between humans and the gods/goddesses to bring though healing, blessings and wisdom from the gods to the community. 

Runes are an ancient alphabet and lettering system of the Germanic languages and were also used as a system of writing by the Norse people and Vikings. These runes were thought to have magical properties and had a sacred significance to the Norse people. Runes were used in special divination, magical practices and for protection.