Single words can sum up no one. The truly wise can bleed from one -ism into the next; be many -ists at once. As long as one is able to understand different points of view and penetrate into the deeper truths below the surface of alternative traditions, one can break free of the “box” that the... Continue Reading →
Augjan Gautaz (Galdr/Mantra Exercise for Invoking Wodaz)
Meditation/Ritual exercise using Gothic and proto-Germanic language galdr/mantras for invoking Wōdaz (inspiration, excitement, frenzy). Music and vocals by Hrukjan. Recorded October 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZCPjAYvGQ
Custom Runes and Bindrunes
I make runes nearly everyday. It keeps them fresh in my mind and allows me to express divine concepts through simple symbology. With runes (and bindrunes) one can essentially deliver ideas to a fellow initiate without words; a language of its own based on the culture of those using them. This is the premise of... 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.
Suffering, Fire, and Wellbeing
The avoidance of suffering shouldn’t be the end goal, contrary to what many Buddhists would argue. Times of suffering are opportunities that give us what we need; chances to break cycles, change habits, grow stronger, etc. while also giving us the (unfortunate) opportunity to completely give up, stall out and/or fail. Suffering is the great... Continue Reading →
The Metaphysics of Action as Expressed by the Germanic Pagan Trinity
In this piece, I will explain how we can metaphorically link all actions, plans and inspiration to a formula represented by the three main deities of Germanic mythology. First and foremost, when carrying out any action, we are met by a force of inspiration. A divine “spark,” if you will. This inspiration has long been... Continue Reading →
Thoughts and Antidotes for Sociopolitical Extremism and Modern Misery
If we are constantly complaining or worrying about the things (or people) we do not like or do not agree with, then we are actively giving our energy to a place that doesn’t benefit us at all in a positive or practical way. Instead of letting this type of mental habit consume us and our... Continue Reading →