The Younger Futhark (Futhorc) emerged around the 8th century C.E. in Scandinavia and is comprised of 16 runes. These runes were developed from the older 24 rune system we now call the Elder Futhark. Because of this reduction in symbols, some runes inevitably absorbed others in the process, making the system more cryptic. This also... 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 →
The Celto-Germanic “Wheel of the Year” According to Past and Present Pagan Customs
Samhain/Álfablót Samhain is a time when the spirits of nature, the dead, and the gods are most likely to emerge to walk amongst the living. During these days, when daylight becomes shorter and shorter, nature around us seems to die and shed its vitality, leaving trunks and branches barren, resembling bones protruding from the forest... Continue Reading →