It's usually not spoken of. Its offensive to many and dangerous to the speaker, who can get branded as a heretic or a lunatic or some such.
Symbols dont have inherent power, they only represent ideas. Magick is a symbolic expression as a balanced equation, sort of. That's why a student of the Art studies the seven topics
Grammar, rhetoric, logic
Mathematics, geometry, cosmology, and music.
Occult, arcane and esoteric all have specific meanings. Occult means literally hidden, but modern people associate it with black magic and witchcraft. Arcane is that which is old. And esoteric is concerning the Mysteries.
Cultural anthropology is a fascinating study. But you need advanced language skill, discernment, and an understanding of the beliefs of a people to understand it.
Like you would need significant education to write code for computer games, that is there are prerequisites, that which comes first. Foundation stones.
Because you have not used it yet it might be best to save the study of runic until you need to learn about it. Rune stones are often used as an Oracle, or oracular device. That is called divination. Christians and Catholics especially are critical of divination, they believe it is a sin. I dont approve of divination as general practice. Traditionally it's only done on very special momentous occasions, not by oneself for his own gain. You ask a wise woman if she will throw the bones for you, if she refused that's her right.
In learning to write this program of yours I would say avoid the occult, it is hidden for a reason. Study that which is arcane for background, and learn about the esoteric as important principles.
Alchemy is all about symbols but you should likely avoid it as well. It's a deep labyrinth and while the artwork is easy to remember studying alchemy might well make you completely insane. It's almost impossible to understand anyways and basically useless.
Symbolism is how some people's minds work. Being known for magical thinking may cause others to lose faith in your judgement. Old prejudices run deep
So in terms symbolic representation of Art Craft and Talent, the Art is in describing what is fully and well. The craft is in writing those symbols that best represent it, and talent creates a memory echo of one's intent, like skipping a stone across a pond.
Intent is important, that's why I recommended that book called the four agreements. The warriors path is about intent, without your intent being focused the effort is totally worthless. A warrior clears the link to intent by practicing integrity in all things.
such as you can say, without malice rancor or deceit:
All that is in my life, I create, promote or allow.
