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 →
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 →
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
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 →
Book Review: Beyond the North Wind: The Fall and Rise of the Mystic North
I read this book a couple times when it came out and enjoyed it very much. The author is well versed in Russian language and has researched much that is not very accessible to English speakers, especially on Northern Esotericism, Shamanism, and theories regarding mankind’s existence upon the Earth. There’s something in here for all... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Sorcerer’s Screed
If you’re deeply invested in the runes and rune-work, then this book will be of great use to your collection. “Sorcerer’s Screed” offers innumerable cipher sets to study and experiment with, showing one how they can essentially create their own “secret” systems of runes and runic writing. You can see here how much of the... Continue Reading →
Walō, Grōðaz, Leuhtą
A galdr track in honor of the Spring and the Lord of Prosperity. May all beings thrive. Walō (Well-being) Grōðaz (Growth) Leuhtą (Light) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjXfxDXKbtY
Book Review: The Troll Inside You: Paranormal Activity in the Medieval North
If you are interested in Norse magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural, then this book will be a good addition to your shelf. The writing style is a bit difficult to get used to, but the book is packed full of philosophy regarding Trolls, Odin, sorcery, and various occult topics. There are a lot of excellent... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Þursakyngi II, Loki
There are a few different “Left Hand Path” schools of paganism that some may find easier to digest than others. The Thursatru faith is one of these paths and presents an interesting form of practice based on “Thursian” gods and forces. Depending on your background, there are many things here that one may wish to... Continue Reading →
Sun Archer : The Pursuit of the Ancient Truth. 