Isa

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 →

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 →

A Rhythm of Younger Runes

ᚠ Fe makes right, ᚠ Fe makes greed, ᚠ Just enough – is what we need. ᚢ Ur has hoof, ᚢ Ur has horn, ᚢ Mighty wild – eyes of scorn ᚦ Thurs are sharp, ᚦ Thurs are wise, ᚦ Ancient beings – in disguise. ᚬ Oss is wind, ᚬ Oss is wide, ᚬ Pointed... 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.

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 →

Change, Growth, and Wisdom

Changing and growing are similar but separate concepts. Change has no positive or negative connotations. It is just the objective and constant state of existence. Growth, on the other hand, means a positive shift towards the best possible outcome of an organism; becoming larger, stronger, and more capable of survival etc. Things will always change,... 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 →

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