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 →
Protected: Further Analysis of the Sowilo Rune
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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 →
Monthly Subscriptions and Donation Options Now Available
I've upgraded the page today to extend the tools available here. Support and response have been growing tremendously, so I wanted to step things up a bit. I'm still very new at this type of website format and have no backround in website creation, but slowly and surely, things are looking more and more ideal... Continue Reading →
Protected: Further Analysis of the Perthro Rune
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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 →
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 →