To begin initiation into the cult of Odin, one must let go of their reliance on secular and secluded reasoning as being the highest form of knowledge, for Odin is the god of madness, magic and wisdom, not of material intelligence or bland Atheism. Odin is a force of manic inspiration and enlightenment, a force... Continue Reading →
A Step on the Odinic Path
Altar to Freyr/Ingwaz/Ingui People generally choose God(s) (in various forms and names) to devote themselves to based on the qualities and traits they are said to possess. The traits are usually representative of a larger archetype that the devotee wants to portray and has the qualities that they want to possess. Once the person discovers... Continue Reading →
Solar Eye of Odin
From 'Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna : European Sorcery and Divination' Page. 109 This radial incantation is a spell to invoke the Solar Eye of Odin. It consists of a central Sun with four protruding (ᚦ) runes at each cardinal point, symbolizing defensive forces and cultivation of the sorcerers willpower. Additional defensive (ᛉ) runes have been added with... Continue Reading →
How to View, Approach, and Venerate the Old Gods of Europe
Vendel Helmet Plate (900 A.D.) For most people practicing European Paganism, the goal is not merely to worship and pray to the old Gods, but to embody them and entwine their forms within us. We should strive to avoid the worship of external deities and instead become them through the emulation of their archetypal expressions.... Continue Reading →