Laguz ᛚ / L Laguz is the rune of liquid. In Proto-Germanic, laguz means “water, sea, ocean, or wetness.” Other Proto-Germanic names of this rune include lahō (lake, pond, puddle), and laukaz (leek). When we look for roots in this word, we reach the proto-Indo-European lókus, meaning a “pool or pond.” With these various forms,... Continue Reading →
The Sacred Oak of the Ansuz Society
The Ansuz Society sacred Oak tree dedicated to the Thunder God. We bow to the supreme wrathful protector of man and Earth. May all beings be shielded by strength and certainty. Hailaz / Namaste
Freedom, Change, Blame
Life’s hard for everyone, and chances are, lots of people are experiencing more dire issues than ourselves; all the while continuing to perform highly and exhibit love and respect toward their fellow man. Be the latter and conquer the obstacles you need to in life. Don’t compare yourself to others and do not make excuses... Continue Reading →
Odin, Knowledge, Sacrifice
Like Odin, our search for knowledge coincides with how much we are willing to sacrifice in order to develop our higher Self. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the reward. Hailaz / Namaste
Shiva
Shiva represents the higher Self within all beings; that which transcends the flesh and connects us all to the source. Shiva is the origin, the permanent aspect of conscious reality; the eternal point of stillness in a constant sea of changes. Shiva is rhythm, abundance, and divine union; the almighty vibration at the core of... Continue Reading →
Thoughts, Wind, and Odin
Learning to control attachment over one’s inner winds (thoughts) is one layer of Odinic meditation. Stop trying to “control” your thoughts. This will only cause anguish. Instead, practice control over your attachments and reactions to thoughts, making them powerless over your being. Hailaz / Namaste
Mjolnir and Vajra
The Mjolnir and the Vajra are spiritually symbolic weapons meant to destroy ignorance, uphold order, and ultimately, represent the indestructible and diamond-like state of awareness that exists within us. Whether or not you carry this symbol on your person throughout the day, always remember its power when needed, until it becomes a constant state of... Continue Reading →
Ansuz Society
The Ansuz Society is a new expression of old traditions, focusing on re-establishing a connection between the East and West through various techniques such as sound, mantra/galdr, meditation, yoga, animistic philosophy, and devotion to the divine. Although we emphasize a dominantly Germanic Pagan religious expression here, we feel that may different paths embody an identical... Continue Reading →
Further Analysis of the Algiz Rune
Algiz ᛉ / Z Algiz is a rune with many meanings, names, and connotations. In Proto-Germanic, it goes by the name Elhaz or Algiz, both of which mean“elk”. This rune symbolizes the largest and most robust of the male deer, mirroring the antlers in shape and meaning. Algiz represents defense, vitality, strength, protection, health, fertility,... Continue Reading →
Focus, Compassion, Development
How many cataclysms happen within the seed before it sprouts, how many obstacles before the flower blooms? Keep your head up, focus on your goals. Be kind to your fellow man. We all struggle, we all experience suffering. There’s no need to add to this Karmic weight. The war is against ourselves, not the world.... Continue Reading →