Isa is among the most powerful of runes, although, easily overlooked due to its simple form. On the outside, this rune represents ice and the powers inherent within “frozen” states of being; nearly removed from the degradation of time. When looking for etymological clues during the research of this rune, I was unable to break... Continue Reading →
May Day/Beltane
May Day marks the true climax of Spring and transition into Summer in the Northern regions. During this month, lots of plants and herbs begin to emerge after the long winter, bringing a plethora of flora and fauna to the land. On May Day, many Pagans resurrect (uncover) their idols of fertility and parade them... Continue Reading →
Othin Galdr
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 →
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 →
Ansuz Society – Fuþorc
Younger Futhorc galdr track for meditation and practice. Recorded, mixed, and mastered January 2023 at Ansuz Society, Western New York. All music and sounds by Ansuz Society. Visit us at : ansuzsociety.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJWJAZWypeY
Philosophy of Yoga
The term yoga is an ancient one deriving from Sanskrit, originally from a proto-Indo-Iranian word yáwgas (team, yoke) and even more archaic proto-Indo-European word yewg (to join, yoke, tie together). When the common westerner hears the word yoga, he/she is likely stricken by visions of skinny, stretching, robed monks, silently posturing in abstract positions. What... Continue Reading →
A Brief Thought on Attachment and Reward
"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 →
Sun Archer : The Pursuit of the Ancient Truth. 