Altar to Freyr/Ingwaz/Ingui People generally choose God(s) (in various forms and names) to devote themselves to based on the qualities and traits they are said to possess. The traits are usually representative of a larger archetype that the devotee wants to portray and has the qualities that they want to possess. Once the person discovers... Continue Reading →
Using Thurisaz as a Weapon Against Depression
Thunder storm on Summer Solstice. Allegany, New York 2021 Depression is a hell of a drug. Sometimes it hits you like a freight train and other times it faintly lingers around like the smell of a cigarette. In these moments when we feel ourselves slipping off of the righteous path and into apathetic dreariness, we... Continue Reading →
Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna: European Sorcery and Divination
Just a reminder that you can still pick up the first edition of Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna: European Sorcery and Divination on amazon. Second edition is in the works and should be available by next year.
The Process.
The saying “have faith in the process” can only apply to those who consistently and aggressively strive for dignity, sovereignty and greatness. Otherwise, this concept becomes a catalyst for laziness, stagnation and an excuse to not break away from that which blinds us… Use everyday as an opportunity to invoke strength and pride and you... Continue Reading →
Animism
Thunder Rocks, Allegany State Park, New York. All things, whether sentient or (seemingly) insentient, possess an essence or a “spirit” within and around them. If you hold a stone tightly and close your eyes, you will sense a connection between your heartbeat and the “rhythm” of the spirit within the stone. In Rune work, this... Continue Reading →
Ancestral Fire
Ritual Fire, Umatilla National Forest 2019 Observing fire in its’ raw form is one ritual activity that directly connects you to eternity, your ancestors, and every age of man before you. Every human eye of the past has gazed into the same flames, unaltered by the tides of time; unwavering in the face of constant... Continue Reading →
The Swastika and the Wheel of Time
Unlike we are raised to believe in the modern world, time is not a linear phenomenon, but a circular one. It exists indefinitely, without beginning and without end, spinning like a wheel around us. The Swastika is a symbol of this endless cycle and a mirror of its’ pattern. It can be seen in the seasons, in the stars, and... Continue Reading →
Mannaz – Rune of Humanity
Mannaz is the rune of man and greater humanity. It represents the vessel in which our spirit is carried and the critical analysis we can apply to the world around us. Mannaz is the ability to articulate and grasp esoteric knowledge, become aware of natures’ patterns, and form practical responses to those patterns. It is a rune of magical... Continue Reading →
Nauthiz – Rune of Resistance
Nauthiz is the rune of need; a vague rune when approached for the first time. However, this “need” has a deep and esoteric connotation associated with it. Something that “must” be done if one wishes to gain answers in this life. Nauthiz is, above all, a force of resistance and resilience. It symbolizes obstacles within... Continue Reading →
Uruz – Rune of Strength
Uruz is the rune of the Aurochs; a strong, wild and ox-like creature that is now extinct. This rune, like the animal, represents strength, endurance and vitality; and it was necessary for young men to venture out and vanquish one of these animals on their own if they hoped to join the warrior class. Uruz... Continue Reading →