Change, Growth, and Wisdom

Changing and growing are similar but separate concepts. Change has no positive or negative connotations. It is just the objective and constant state of existence. Growth, on the other hand, means a positive shift towards the best possible outcome of an organism; becoming larger, stronger, and more capable of survival etc. Things will always change,... Continue Reading →

Tradition and Rhythm

“(Tradition) cannot be inherited, and if you want it you must obtain it by great labor.” - T.S. Eliot Unless we establish rigorous and unshakable tradition in our own lives, we will never experience the countless secrets hidden in the rhythms of nature. Like the seasons, like the cosmos, like music… Everything is acting in... Continue Reading →

The Wanderer

One of the most important things about Odinism is traveling. This of course applies to the Shamanic or visionary aspect, but more importantly to the physical traveling or “wandering” of the Earth. The Odinist must track down sacred places, spend nights alone in new woods, explore the vast deserts, the mountain peaks, the lakes and... Continue Reading →

Command the Storm

Will you simply ride the storm of life, at its’ every whim and want? Or will you command it’s momentum into the abyss; like the reigns of the chariot of the Thunderer? Use every day to conquer fear and obstacle; never surrender. Hailaz!

Internal Alchemy

When people approach others for spiritual guidance or advice (aside from dedicated teacher/student relationships) they usually expect them to deliver some sort of elaborate truth on a silver platter; some almighty answer that removes their need to search or do the internal “Alchemy” that is required of them in this life. However, even if the... Continue Reading →

An Indo-European perception of Sin.

Sin means to deviate from that which we are devoted to. This can have completely metaphysical and divine connotations or completely secular and material ones, it makes no difference in its relevance. When you truly devote yourself to something you must consider every moment and action that doesn’t coincide with your own mastery or understanding... Continue Reading →

Rise from the Ashes…

Someday, in the right incarnation, the modern, civilized and domesticated man will wake up and realize (with much anguish) that he is himself extremely sick and culturally, spiritually, physically and mentally unwell. His prison of flesh and bones with constrict him into a new state, a state of self awareness wrought with a great vastness... Continue Reading →

Fire of Creation Bindrune

From ‘Runes, Bindrunes and Hahalruna : European Sorcery and Divination’ Page. 108 This bindrune consists of a central ᚱ rune extending into a ᛋ rune. One interpretation would be that this bindrune is a spell for controlling fire or solar forces. Use this bindrune to enhance control over the fiery and creative aspects of life. This can... Continue Reading →

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