It is more often written about, when referring to Winter, to discuss and focus on our maintaining and cultivating of light and fire (physical and metaphysical) in the home, family, and soul etc... We know of many Northern European customs, such as inviting the evergreen into our home during the Yule season, surrounding ourselves with... Continue Reading →
Holy Trinity Bindrunes
These two bindrunes represent the Holy Trinity of ancient Germanic Paganism. The gods who encompass this trinity are traditionally the Sky Father, Earth Mother, and Thunder god. As seen on both runes, reading from top to bottom, we see the runes ᚨ : ᚦ : ᚠ representing Odin (Sky Father), Thor (Thunder God), and Freyja... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Nepal
In 2007, my family took a large donation of school supplies to Kathmandu, Nepal. My stepfather had some connections there, so we were able to become acquainted and friendly with the locals fairly quickly. We stayed in a small hotel near the magnificent, blue-eyed stupa in the center of town. The trip was extremely positive and... Continue Reading →
Another cycle has begun.
The internal fires (ᛋ) have been lit. The torch (ᚲ) has been acquired. The dead (ᚨ) walk with us, side by side, ahead and behind. With full stomachs and full hearts. (ᚠ) Spirit becomes flame against the long night. We will endure (ᚢ) all (ᛈ) with open arms, as we journey towards the Throne (ᛟ). The... Continue Reading →
The Wanderer
One of the most important things about Odinism is traveling. This of course applies to the Shamanic or visionary aspect, but more importantly to the physical traveling or “wandering” of the Earth. The Odinist must track down sacred places, spend nights alone in new woods, explore the vast deserts, the mountain peaks, the lakes and... Continue Reading →
Command the Storm
Will you simply ride the storm of life, at its’ every whim and want? Or will you command it’s momentum into the abyss; like the reigns of the chariot of the Thunderer? Use every day to conquer fear and obstacle; never surrender. Hailaz!
Control Your Mind, Control Your World
Something I learned from (and credit to) growing up around Buddhism was to take responsibility and ownership of my own mindset and actions. When you realize that your suffering is not caused by others, but by yourself, you begin to reform the way you view and react to life and its’ obstacles. This realization brings... Continue Reading →
Internal Alchemy
When people approach others for spiritual guidance or advice (aside from dedicated teacher/student relationships) they usually expect them to deliver some sort of elaborate truth on a silver platter; some almighty answer that removes their need to search or do the internal “Alchemy” that is required of them in this life. However, even if the... Continue Reading →
An Aspect of Initiation into the Cult of Odin.
To begin initiation into the cult of Odin, one must let go of their reliance on secular and secluded reasoning as being the highest form of knowledge, for Odin is the god of madness, magic and wisdom, not of material intelligence or bland Atheism. Odin is a force of manic inspiration and enlightenment, a force... Continue Reading →
Runes, Bones and More.
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