ALU represents orally transmitted knowledge that is passed down or transferred between individuals. This is akin to one “vessel” pouring liquid (ALU) into another vessel, representing the passing of tradition and secret wisdom from teacher/guru to student/disciple. This can be visualized like a great fountain, where water cascades down from one source point, representing the... Continue Reading →
Gothic Language Book Recommendation
For those interested in Germanic Paganism, this is an excellent source for poetry and devotional hymns in the Gothic language. This includes songs and invocations to archaic forms of Odin, Thor, Freyr, Frigga, and many other familiar divinities. Although these are modern pieces, they hold within them a genuine love and respect for the Pagan... Continue Reading →
Shiva Prayer
Reverence to the Non-Dual, Eternally still and beyond the reach of time, Unchanging tranquility and perfect awareness, Where death and space are nonexistent. May all beings see, and recognize Self, In others, animals, trees and all. Hailaz / Namaste https://youtu.be/NRRrzHgLqIE
New Book “Freyr’s Aett” Now Available!
This book is the first of a 3-part analysis of the deeper meanings hidden within the runes of the Elder Futhark. Through various avenues of mythology, language, and history, we will expand the scope and meanings present in each rune as it moves through time and culture. We will explore well known runic theories, as... Continue Reading →
VOLUSPO (FULL POEM / BARDIC RECITATION)
English language (Bellows translation) recitation of the poem "Voluspo" from the Poetic Edda. This poem covers the Norse conception of creation, destruction, and rebirth, as told to Othin by the Volva. Recorded by Hrukjan, October 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A81Jd5_3BY&feature=youtu.be
Focus, Compassion, Development
How many cataclysms happen within the seed before it sprouts, how many obstacles before the flower blooms? Keep your head up, focus on your goals. Be kind to your fellow man. We all struggle, we all experience suffering. There’s no need to add to this Karmic weight. The war is against ourselves, not the world.... Continue Reading →
Augjan Gautaz (Galdr/Mantra Exercise for Invoking Wodaz)
Meditation/Ritual exercise using Gothic and proto-Germanic language galdr/mantras for invoking Wōdaz (inspiration, excitement, frenzy). Music and vocals by Hrukjan. Recorded October 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZCPjAYvGQ
3,6,9 Rune Poem
Fe is wealth, That can always be weighed, Gold and cattle, the fee that is paid. Ur is strength, Endurance of oxen, Slag from iron, waste from creation. Thurs are old, Primordial beings, Within wisdom ancient, all is kept. Oss is god, Animation of flesh, Wind of the body, force of the breath. Reid is... Continue Reading →
Custom Runes and Bindrunes
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 →