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Ending the Futhark With Dagaz
We end the Futhark with Dagaz (ᛞ) because we believe that after one realizes the true Self, represented by Othala (ᛟ), one can then “break the cycle” of saṃsāra, like the breaking of dawn on a new day. This process of enlightenment is represented by Dagaz. In reality, whether you end with Othala or Dagaz, one... Continue Reading →
Rune Ruminations
ᚠ: Lords of wealth, And Earthly stride, Pave the way, Where wagons ride. ᚢ: Drinking from, Those robust horns, Wild, merry, Fighting forms. ᚦ: Building high, Crumbling low, Bushes prick, Protect from foe. ᚫ: In the chest, There lies a flame, Howling wind, Calls the name. ᚱ: While in motion, Keeping wits, Travel far, On... Continue Reading →
Irreplaceability, Mastery, and Glory
All men really want is to be irreplaceable. Mans higher purpose is to become a master of something… a professional at X, a genius on Y, an authority on Z. When it comes down to it, men want nothing more than to become irreplaceable. They want to know that no one can fill their shoes;... Continue Reading →
Algiz Maenon
For those that don’t know, my better half and I run a small Pagan oddities shop called Algiz Maenon. We carry animal bones, handmade runes, raw materials, books, music and more. Check us out via the “Bones and Craft” link in the menu.
Wisdom of the Futhark
ᚠ: Fehu is resource, wealth, and abundance. ᚢ: Uruz is oxen, pride of the marshes. ᚦ: Thurisaz builds it, and also destroys. ᚫ: Ansuz is wisdom, wind of the body. ᚱ: Raido is wagons, rhythm of seasons. ᚲ: Kenaz the torch-light, fire of knowledge. ᚷ: Gebo the crossing, of gifts between friends. ᚹ: Wunjo is... Continue Reading →
Walpurgisnacht
Hailaz Walpurgisnacht! However you choose to celebrate the next couple days, do it with your full attention. Meditate on life in its myriad forms. Banish any fetters holding you down in the damp halls of Hel. Personally, we will be preparing a part of the homestead for the return of our patron deity of peace,... Continue Reading →
Second Edition of ‘Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna: European Sorcery and Divination’ Out Now!
Pleased to announce that edition two of “Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna: European Sorcery and Divination” has been published and is now available worldwide via Amazon. Personal copies have been ordered and should arrive in the next couple weeks. This version includes a new cover, new chapter covering the Younger Futhorc runes, new bindrunes, and various... Continue Reading →
The Draugadrottin Bindrune and a Brief Introduction to Vampyric Odinism
The Draugadrottin bindrune is used to venerate Odin’s form as “Lord of the Undead,” or as I see it, “Lord of the Twice Born.” This is a shamanic form of Odin; one that walks between the veil of worlds. Draugadrottin is a master of death, but also a conductor of new and improved life. Therefor,... Continue Reading →
Dagaz : Rune of Enlightenment
The hidden power of the Dagaz rune rests in those faint instances when esoteric knowledge enters you like a bolt of lightning, revealing inexpressible truths that before seemed unattainable, now appearing crystal clear. In these instances, we discover immense wisdom within ourselves and insight into the dynamic patterns of existence. Dagaz is identical to the... Continue Reading →