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 →
ᚠᚢᚦᚬᚱᚴ (FUTHORC)
The Younger Futhark (Futhorc) emerged around the 8th century C.E. in Scandinavia and is comprised of 16 runes. These runes were developed from the older 24 rune system we now call the Elder Futhark. Because of this reduction in symbols, some runes inevitably absorbed others in the process, making the system more cryptic. This also... 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 →
New Book!
I’ve just released a small (54 page) work that can be found on Amazon. Personal copies will be available in the coming weeks. “This short book is intended to help guide Celto-Germanic Pagans in their yearly celebrations, practices, and rituals. While much of this information regards ancient observations and customs, it also includes many modern... Continue Reading →
Máni, Hati, and the Procession of Time:
New piece for supporters on Substack. Hailaz
New Elegiac album “Black Winds of Wotan” out now!
10 year anniversary album for my project Elegiac. Good Equinox to all! Hailaz
DRAUGADROTTIN: Lord of the Undead
I've added a new piece to Substack for those who have purchased a subscription. I'll be doing this more often as we move into Autumn. Hailaz
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 →
Constructing and Maintaining an Altar for Odin
This process is something that is done differently by almost everyone, as there has never existed a pan-Pagan dogma regarding this type of activity. However, most would agree that when constructing an altar in the Germanic fashion, there are 4 main pieces to consider. These 4 pieces we will cover here along with other ideas... Continue Reading →