When one loses a child, they sometimes fall victim to negative thought patterns. Usually, this would be associated with the attachment one has to “fairness” in life, or what one believes they deserve or have earned. These laws and concerns are not present in nature, fairness is not to be determined by man. Nature has... Continue Reading →
Futhorc Meditation
ᚠ: Fe is a fire, and fuel of desire, Light as a feather, heavy as iron. ᚢ: Ur is one’s power, endurance and might, Primal aggression, and fuel for the fight. ᚦ: Thurs are the remnants, more ancient than gods, Raising creations, from their dead bodies. ᚬ: Oss is the old one, more wise than... Continue Reading →
Reflections of the Summer Solstice
When the Sol, Is at its’ peak, Its’ hidden power, Starts to seep. Into hearts, And into souls, Igniting fires, New and old. And like the flame, It burns away, Every woe, This longest day. (And sometimes fire, Pierces through, The hearts of that, Which fetters you.) We rise to meet, That golden dawn, The... Continue Reading →
Authority from Within
As the path of Odin, Shiva, Socrates, Lucifer, Buddha, and many others will reveal: authority, truth, and wisdom reside in our core, lying within us. Through the emulation and understanding of these most invulnerable and permanent forms, the essence of the Self stirring within every human incarnation, we get a glimpse into a higher, more... 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 →
Suffering, Fire, and Wellbeing
The avoidance of suffering shouldn’t be the end goal, contrary to what many Buddhists would argue. Times of suffering are opportunities that give us what we need; chances to break cycles, change habits, grow stronger, etc. while also giving us the (unfortunate) opportunity to completely give up, stall out and/or fail. Suffering is the great... 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 →
New Lyric Book Coming Next Month
Storm, Fire and Blood is the second book by American Black Metal band Elegiac. This includes lyrics from over 15 songs, works from 2020-2021 covering topics like Paganism, runes, modern culture, and photos/artwork from 2021. "‘Storm, Fire and Blood’ picks up where the last book ‘Resurrection of the Ancient Cult’ ends. This takes you through... Continue Reading →