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 →
Generation of Wotan: The Furious One
"In a blank field of space arises Wotan, the Furious One. He appears seated in meditation posture, surrounded by the gaping jaws of Fenrir, the Black Wolf of Time; the great Northern symbol of the impermanence of all phenomena. He rests suspended in an upright posture, gazing into the abyss..." Full piece available to contributors... Continue Reading →
New Book Out Now!
New book "Wandering the Runic Path: Esoteric Analysis of the Germanic Runes" out now! Hailaz "This book is meant to help guide the runic adept through various untrodden paths regarding the runes and their use in esoteric Pagan practice. Through many avenues such as language, myth, religious comparison, and thorough analysis, one can expand the... 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: Karma Chakme’s Mountain Dharma As Taught by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, Volume 1
“No matter how many arrows you shoot at the sky, you can never really pierce it, because there is nothing there to be pierced.” In this context, true nature of mind must be realized as sky, completely boundless and without form, unable to be pierced or changed. Pure, naked, clear awareness. When one comes to... 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 →
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: The Nine Doors of Midgard
When it comes to modern (and easily accessible) works on Paganism, Thorsson’s “Nine Doors of Midgard” is probably the most complete and well done piece that gives one a truly robust and challenging curriculum to follow. The reading list for each door is great and the overall outline will no doubt send you down a... Continue Reading →
Books Restocked!
All rune books have been restocked. Each copy comes signed and includes a handmade bookmark and wooden rune. May all sentient beings utilize the power of the runes. Hailaz