"Better indeed is knowledge than mechanical practice. Better than knowledge is meditation. But better still is surrender of attachment to results, because there follows immediate peace.” - Bhagavad Gita When we act in accordance with what is righteous, we remove the attachment we have to acquiring the “fruits” of our labor, because the labor itself... Continue Reading →
Insight into the Function, Form and Relationship Between Odin and Thor
Odin has long been viewed in connection with the wind and inspiration, while Thor has been related to willpower, strength, and action. These two forces, in an elemental or alchemical context, represent two distinct functions of the self-development of the Superindividual, Übermensch, Buddha, Druid, Shaman, Monk, Priest etc. The two parts of this mechanism... Continue Reading →
Reflections of the Winter Solstice
Blood on the Birch, cold was the night wind and snow, to and fro… Gaut of the North, rides on the wind traveling high, and down again. Beyond the smoke, beyond the flames disappear, within the dusk… beyond our shapes, beyond our names begin anew, from ash of luck. Oak and Cherry, Apple and Spruce... Continue Reading →
Strength in Balance Bindrune
This bindrune is meant to enhance balance, inspire clarity, and reinforce stability of the mind, emotions, and spirit. A central Eihwaz rune establishes the spine/trunk; the “axis mundi” or center of the spirit. It represents the self within the spell. On either end of the Eihwaz rune, we see the opposing elemental forces of fire... Continue Reading →
The Roads of Hel
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!