I make runes nearly everyday. It keeps them fresh in my mind and allows me to express divine concepts through simple symbology. With runes (and bindrunes) one can essentially deliver ideas to a fellow initiate without words; a language of its own based on the culture of those using them. This is the premise of... Continue Reading →
Family, Tribe, Skill
A lot of people these days are hungry for community, camaraderie, freedom, tribe, etc… These are all good things to want and to ultimately strive for; especially when paired with a regular sacrificing of everything that doesn’t align itself with this vision. However, for those who are seeking for this “group,” it is wise to... Continue Reading →
Shagbark Hickory
The tree we chose to represent our Irminsul/Yggdrasil is located in the dead center of our property and is one of the oldest trees still remaining after the years of logging, oil drilling, and neglect the land has experienced. The Shagbark Hickory tree, as someone who came from the West coast, was one of the... Continue Reading →
Further Analysis of the Thurisaz/Thurs Rune
Thurisaz / Thurs / Thyth Th / ð Thurisaz has roots in the power of thunder, representing the hammer of Thor, Mjolnir. However, it is widely used for (and known for) offensive and defensive forms of sorcery; internal and external direction of force. Another core concept hidden in this rune is the deep mystery of... Continue Reading →
Introductory Reading Recommendations on Germanic Paganism Part. 2
For those looking for further reading recommendations on pre-Christian Germanic culture, here’s a few more books that I found useful on the journey: - “Teutonic Mythology” by Jacob Grimm. - “Barbarian Rites” by Hasenfratz. - “Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples” Dickins editions. For those who like a quick informative read, “Barbarian... Continue Reading →
Introductory Reading Recommendations on Germanic Paganism
People ask me for book recommendations a lot, especially when first delving into Germanic Paganism. 3 books I would recommend for constructing a basic worldview within Heathen spirituality (aside from the Eddas and Sagas) are: - “Gods and Myths of Northern Europe” by H.R. Ellis Davidson. - “Germania” by Tacitus. - “A History of Pagan... Continue Reading →
Subscriptions and Further Reading
For anyone looking for further information, I have started a Substack account where you can sign up for free or for $5 a month. Paid subscribers will have access to exclusive material that is unavailable publicly and will receive new articles weekly. You can also purchase my book "Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna: European Sorcery and... Continue Reading →
Runic Possession
ᚠ Fe can be prison, If one isn’t wise, For all of desire, Wears its’ disguise, If made in masses, One takes his chances, Without it he would- Most certainly rot. ᚢ Ur is the kettle, Steaming on fire, Screaming with fury, Sounds of creation, Hoof in the soil, Horns up at heaven, Creature of... Continue Reading →
A Few Word Origins for Pagan Diviners
What is a Druid? On the surface, we know Druids as ones who were/are among a certain group of Celtic priests, specific almost solely to the island of Ireland. These sorcerers were known to carry out the sacrifices and were known for their strict means of initiation; comprised of history, science, law, mythology, astronomy, and... Continue Reading →
Root Words of “Dark” Magic
What is a Necromancer? Essentially, this title and form of practice revolves around a relationship, exchange, control, or manipulation of the dead. When we break down the word, we are given two root words of proto-Indo-European origin, the first being nek- (to perish, disappear) and the second word méntis (thought, thinking, mind), giving us something... Continue Reading →