When the Sol, Is at its’ peak, Its’ hidden power, Starts to seep. Into hearts, And into souls, Igniting fires, New and old. And like the flame, It burns away, Every woe, This longest day. (And sometimes fire, Pierces through, The hearts of that, Which fetters you.) We rise to meet, That golden dawn, The... Continue Reading →
Rune Ruminations
ᚠ: Lords of wealth, And Earthly stride, Pave the way, Where wagons ride. ᚢ: Drinking from, Those robust horns, Wild, merry, Fighting forms. ᚦ: Building high, Crumbling low, Bushes prick, Protect from foe. ᚫ: In the chest, There lies a flame, Howling wind, Calls the name. ᚱ: While in motion, Keeping wits, Travel far, On... 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 →
Evocation of Runes
ᚠ : Fe is the weapon of Fro, Unusual trade for steel. ᚢ : Ur is a steaming kettle, Pool of ancient energy. ᚦ : Thurs is the might of thunder, Giant serpent in the depths. ᚬ : Oss is inspired speaking, Wind of wisdom calling thee. ᚱ : Reid is rhythm of the drum,... Continue Reading →
Philosophy of Yoga
The term yoga is an ancient one deriving from Sanskrit, originally from a proto-Indo-Iranian word yáwgas (team, yoke) and even more archaic proto-Indo-European word yewg (to join, yoke, tie together). When the common westerner hears the word yoga, he/she is likely stricken by visions of skinny, stretching, robed monks, silently posturing in abstract positions. What... 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 →
The Self and Metabiology
A perfect Self should be viewed in the context of human biology. As a “perfect” organ(ism) can exist, serving its purpose with extreme clarity, so can an actualized and/or super individual Self. Not all of us are meant to be a heart, for instance… Some of us embody a form whose perfect expression is unique... 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.