Thoughts, Wind, and Odin

Learning to control attachment over one’s inner winds (thoughts) is one layer of Odinic meditation. Stop trying to “control” your thoughts. This will only cause anguish. Instead, practice control over your attachments and reactions to thoughts, making them powerless over your being. Hailaz / Namaste

Further Analysis of the Tiwaz Rune

Tiwaz ᛏ / T Tiwaz is a peculiar rune, representing a broad spectrum of meanings, associations, and uses. In Proto-Germanic, Tiwaz means “deity/god,” and would later develop into the Norse god Týr.  In most cases, it is agreed upon that Tiwaz is a rune of victory, war, warriors, justice, and the sky.  Tiwaz stems from... Continue Reading →

Purpose, Law, Karma

Much of our suffering in life comes from trying to do too much.  “Doing” implies a creation of Karmic chains, whether good or bad, that will have to be mended at some point in time. However, by doing only what is necessary, it is possible to sever the roots of future Karma. Finding out what... Continue Reading →

Ansuz Society

The Ansuz Society is a new expression of old traditions, focusing on re-establishing a connection between the East and West through various techniques such as sound, mantra/galdr, meditation, yoga, animistic philosophy, and devotion to the divine. Although we emphasize a dominantly Germanic Pagan religious expression here, we feel that may different paths embody an identical... Continue Reading →

Further Analysis of the Algiz Rune

Algiz ᛉ / Z Algiz is a rune with many meanings, names, and connotations. In Proto-Germanic, it goes by the name Elhaz or Algiz, both of which mean“elk”. This rune symbolizes the largest and most robust of the male deer, mirroring the antlers in shape and meaning. Algiz represents defense, vitality, strength, protection, health, fertility,... Continue Reading →

Samhain Hails!

Tonight, the homes of the living shall become the halls of the dead. We melt into timeless forms, becoming faceless in the darkness. I wish you health, wholeness, freedom and fulfillment. And to all beings in the tree, may you achieve all that you seek in this life. Hailaz ᛟ : ᚾ : ᛞ Photo... Continue Reading →

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