What is a Necromancer? Essentially, this title and form of practice revolves around a relationship, exchange, control, or manipulation of the dead. When we break down the word, we are given two root words of proto-Indo-European origin, the first being nek- (to perish, disappear) and the second word méntis (thought, thinking, mind), giving us something... Continue Reading →
Evocation of Runes
ᚠ : Fe is the weapon of Fro, Unusual trade for steel. ᚢ : Ur is a steaming kettle, Pool of ancient energy. ᚦ : Thurs is the might of thunder, Giant serpent in the depths. ᚬ : Oss is inspired speaking, Wind of wisdom calling thee. ᚱ : Reid is rhythm of the drum,... Continue Reading →
Authority from Within
As the path of Odin, Shiva, Socrates, Lucifer, Buddha, and many others will reveal: authority, truth, and wisdom reside in our core, lying within us. Through the emulation and understanding of these most invulnerable and permanent forms, the essence of the Self stirring within every human incarnation, we get a glimpse into a higher, more... Continue Reading →
Irreplaceability, Mastery, and Glory
All men really want is to be irreplaceable. Mans higher purpose is to become a master of something… a professional at X, a genius on Y, an authority on Z. When it comes down to it, men want nothing more than to become irreplaceable. They want to know that no one can fill their shoes;... Continue Reading →
Algiz Maenon
For those that don’t know, my better half and I run a small Pagan oddities shop called Algiz Maenon. We carry animal bones, handmade runes, raw materials, books, music and more. Check us out via the “Bones and Craft” link in the menu.
Walpurgisnacht
Hailaz Walpurgisnacht! However you choose to celebrate the next couple days, do it with your full attention. Meditate on life in its myriad forms. Banish any fetters holding you down in the damp halls of Hel. Personally, we will be preparing a part of the homestead for the return of our patron deity of peace,... Continue Reading →
The World is What You Make It
People talk about “the real world” a lot. Referring, usually, to their self built life of slavery; as if it were something one must accept and welcome. I learned early on that their version of the real world was never a place I was going to survive. The real world, as many have expressed, is... Continue Reading →
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 →
Food for Thought
Clean eating, exercise, appropriate water consumption, and meditation should all be thoroughly explored and practiced before entertaining thoughts or pursuits of mind/body altering medication. Take care of yourself, get stronger, and cut out unnecessary comforts. Keep yourself accountable. Times are definitely not getting easier, so make yourself harder.