Fantastic text regarding the nature of Dharma, the Self, and each individuals specific purpose in life. In particular, the Gita offers profound insight into the nature of action and personal “duty”, or in this context, personal Dharma. It teaches one to act in accordance with their sacred role and to disregard/abandon any attachment to the... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The History Of Runic Lore
If you’re looking for another rune book to add to your shelf, we recommend this one. “The History of Runic Lore” is a great source book for runes and basic history regarding their use and meaning. The book itself feels like a “coffee table” art book, with high quality, glossy pages. The large square shape... 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 →
Thurisaz Galdr
We recorded a new galdr track this week, Thurisaz in 108 repetitions. Thurisaz means “giant” and represents the god Thor or the giant Jormungandr. Thurisaz also represents the sacred hammer, Mjolnir. This hammer is synonymous with the Vedic Vajra, representing a type of spiritual weapon used against ignorance and obstacles. It can also represent unbreakable... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound: Secret of Seed (Bija) Mantras
If you’re interested in mantra, Sanskrit and sacred/primal sound, then this will be a good addition to your shelf. Many concepts are introduced here for those who want to learn more about these things. Some Vedic astrology and deities are also discussed. If you’re into runes, you’ll see some similarities present here in sound and... 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 →
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 →
Uruz Galdr
Uruz galdr in 108 repetitions. Recorded at Ansuz Society, Spring 2023. All music and sounds by Ansuz Society. No electronic instruments were used on this song. Visit us at ansuzsociety.com Hailaz / Namaste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rTcysAhci0
Ritual of the Wolf
This is a galdr track titled “Ritual of the Wolf” that is meant to invoke the force of wodaz within. Wodaz is a Proto-Germanic word meaning energized, excited, furious, insane, obsessed, frenzied, etc. When this mental state has been achieved, one is able to do many things they would otherwise be unable to perform, with... Continue Reading →
Goþa Fara (Spring Equinox 2023)
We are happy to bring you this new song “Goþa Fara” on this beautiful and auspicious Spring Equinox. ‘Goþa Fara’ is a Gothic phrase meaning, “have a good journey,” and is meant here as a blessing to all beings embarking on new journeys, whether in life or in death. This song, in particular, is dedicated... Continue Reading →