Cernunnos/Hurnaz represents the spirit, soul, or incarnation of the forest itself. Unlike most gods, which fill an archetypal form congruent to their other roles, Cernunnos isn’t necessarily one that the practitioner aspires to be(come), but rather, a spirit one asks for protection, aid, and blessings from. Our idol stands at the edge of our property... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Bhagavad Gita
Fantastic text regarding the nature of Dharma, the Self, and each individuals specific purpose in life. In particular, the Gita offers profound insight into the nature of action and personal “duty”, or in this context, personal Dharma. It teaches one to act in accordance with their sacred role and to disregard/abandon any attachment to the... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The History Of Runic Lore
If you’re looking for another rune book to add to your shelf, we recommend this one. “The History of Runic Lore” is a great source book for runes and basic history regarding their use and meaning. The book itself feels like a “coffee table” art book, with high quality, glossy pages. The large square shape... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Sorcerer’s Screed
If you’re deeply invested in the runes and rune-work, then this book will be of great use to your collection. “Sorcerer’s Screed” offers innumerable cipher sets to study and experiment with, showing one how they can essentially create their own “secret” systems of runes and runic writing. You can see here how much of the... Continue Reading →
Thurisaz Galdr
We recorded a new galdr track this week, Thurisaz in 108 repetitions. Thurisaz means “giant” and represents the god Thor or the giant Jormungandr. Thurisaz also represents the sacred hammer, Mjolnir. This hammer is synonymous with the Vedic Vajra, representing a type of spiritual weapon used against ignorance and obstacles. It can also represent unbreakable... Continue Reading →
Walō, Grōðaz, Leuhtą
A galdr track in honor of the Spring and the Lord of Prosperity. May all beings thrive. Walō (Well-being) Grōðaz (Growth) Leuhtą (Light) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjXfxDXKbtY
Book Review: The Troll Inside You: Paranormal Activity in the Medieval North
If you are interested in Norse magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural, then this book will be a good addition to your shelf. The writing style is a bit difficult to get used to, but the book is packed full of philosophy regarding Trolls, Odin, sorcery, and various occult topics. There are a lot of excellent... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Nightside of the Runes: Uthark, Adulruna, and the Gothic Cabbala
This is a great addition to the shelf for anyone wanting to step out of their comfort zone with rune-work and runic theory. 3 different systems are analyzed and explained here, with additional historical context regarding the figures involved and their lives. It would be difficult to not find something useful here, no matter your... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound: Secret of Seed (Bija) Mantras
If you’re interested in mantra, Sanskrit and sacred/primal sound, then this will be a good addition to your shelf. Many concepts are introduced here for those who want to learn more about these things. Some Vedic astrology and deities are also discussed. If you’re into runes, you’ll see some similarities present here in sound and... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Luminous Mind
If you already have a basic understanding of Eastern philosophy, this book will be a great addition to the shelf for those looking to delve deeper into (Tibetan) Buddhism. Although the Tibetan language is not part of the Indo-European language family, the foundations of Buddhism were created by Sanskrit speaking (IE) peoples, making it part... Continue Reading →