Othin is the great ancestral god of the Germanic peoples, most known for his authority over warfare, wisdom, and divine inspiration. He has hundreds of names and faces, only some of which are well remembered in the modern mind such as Odin, Wotan, and Woden. In the Norse poem Grímnismál, Othin (in the form of... Continue Reading →
Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox is the turning point in the year when daylight and darkness are equal once again, tipping the scales towards the darkest period of the year when the nights grow longer and the weather gets colder. Traditionally, harvests would be reaped during this time and various rituals were conducted for the gods and... Continue Reading →
Generation of Wotan: The Furious One
"In a blank field of space arises Wotan, the Furious One. He appears seated in meditation posture, surrounded by the gaping jaws of Fenrir, the Black Wolf of Time; the great Northern symbol of the impermanence of all phenomena. He rests suspended in an upright posture, gazing into the abyss..." Full piece available to contributors... Continue Reading →
External, Internal, and Esoteric Offerings in Relation to Odinic Practice
This piece covers 3 different methods of offering that one can make in relation to Odin. First, we will discuss the external offerings. These are things that we give physically, whether it be wine, meat, blood, runes etc. These offerings we should give often and attempt to keep on a schedule, making sure to ritually... Continue Reading →
Constructing and Maintaining an Altar for Odin
This process is something that is done differently by almost everyone, as there has never existed a pan-Pagan dogma regarding this type of activity. However, most would agree that when constructing an altar in the Germanic fashion, there are 4 main pieces to consider. These 4 pieces we will cover here along with other ideas... Continue Reading →
The Celto-Germanic “Wheel of the Year” According to Past and Present Pagan Customs
Samhain/Álfablót Samhain is a time when the spirits of nature, the dead, and the gods are most likely to emerge to walk amongst the living. During these days, when daylight becomes shorter and shorter, nature around us seems to die and shed its vitality, leaving trunks and branches barren, resembling bones protruding from the forest... Continue Reading →
Traditional Pagan Holidays: Lughnasadh/Freyfaxi (Aug, 1)
Lughnasadh is named after the Celtic Sun god Lugh. This is a time when the first harvests of the year would be brought in and prosperity would begin to be felt amongst the community. Summer is fully in bloom and the golden fields and vibrant flowers mirror the glory of the powerful Sun above. During... Continue Reading →
New Book Out Now!
New book "Wandering the Runic Path: Esoteric Analysis of the Germanic Runes" out now! Hailaz "This book is meant to help guide the runic adept through various untrodden paths regarding the runes and their use in esoteric Pagan practice. Through many avenues such as language, myth, religious comparison, and thorough analysis, one can expand the... Continue Reading →
ALU and the Transmission of Knowledge
ALU represents orally transmitted knowledge that is passed down or transferred between individuals. This is akin to one “vessel” pouring liquid (ALU) into another vessel, representing the passing of tradition and secret wisdom from teacher/guru to student/disciple. This can be visualized like a great fountain, where water cascades down from one source point, representing the... Continue Reading →
Sun Archer : The Pursuit of the Ancient Truth. 