Gebo / Giba / Gyfu G (geh-bow) Gebo is the rune of exchange and generosity; of gifts both given and received. Gebo represents the most important qualities in heathen ethics; balance, appreciation, and respect. Gebo, in this way, represents the sacrifice; a gift for a gift, a sacrifice for a sacrifice. This is a very... Continue Reading →
Protected: Further Analysis of the Raido Rune
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Custom Runes and Bindrunes
I make runes nearly everyday. It keeps them fresh in my mind and allows me to express divine concepts through simple symbology. With runes (and bindrunes) one can essentially deliver ideas to a fellow initiate without words; a language of its own based on the culture of those using them. This is the premise of... Continue Reading →
Protected: Further Analysis of the Ansuz Rune
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Protected: Further Analysis of the Fehu Rune
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Protected: Further Analysis of the Kenaz Rune
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Family, Tribe, Skill
A lot of people these days are hungry for community, camaraderie, freedom, tribe, etc… These are all good things to want and to ultimately strive for; especially when paired with a regular sacrificing of everything that doesn’t align itself with this vision. However, for those who are seeking for this “group,” it is wise to... Continue Reading →
Shagbark Hickory
The tree we chose to represent our Irminsul/Yggdrasil is located in the dead center of our property and is one of the oldest trees still remaining after the years of logging, oil drilling, and neglect the land has experienced. The Shagbark Hickory tree, as someone who came from the West coast, was one of the... Continue Reading →
Further Analysis of the Thurisaz/Thurs Rune
Thurisaz / Thurs / Thyth Th / ð Thurisaz has roots in the power of thunder, representing the hammer of Thor, Mjolnir. However, it is widely used for (and known for) offensive and defensive forms of sorcery; internal and external direction of force. Another core concept hidden in this rune is the deep mystery of... Continue Reading →
Introductory Reading Recommendations on Germanic Paganism Part. 2
For those looking for further reading recommendations on pre-Christian Germanic culture, here’s a few more books that I found useful on the journey: - “Teutonic Mythology” by Jacob Grimm. - “Barbarian Rites” by Hasenfratz. - “Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples” Dickins editions. For those who like a quick informative read, “Barbarian... Continue Reading →