Wane Wyrds

"Freyja Wandering" Amber is an organic gem, which is created over hundreds of thousands of years. Amber itself is actually simply solidified tree sap, which is why one often finds inclusions and organic objects and small creatures such as insects inside. It is the softest gemstone on earth in its solidified state, and if place in fire will eventually melt, releasing a fragrant scent which is common enough that most would recognize it immediately. For a Vanatru like myself, the gemstone of Amber is also connected to the Goddess Freyja herself. Baltic amber is some of the most sought after amber in the world, often washing up on the Baltic shores, in a myriad of colors such as cherry, green, yellow, and the commonly known traditional buttery copper color we call amber. Though the etymology is uncertain, both amber and gold are known as Freyja's tears, and many modern day followers of the Goddess Freyja choose to wear this stone in honor of her. Amber is called Fre...

I spent the majority of my life trying to find my path. I was born into a Christian household, and until about two years ago I would have called myself a Christian, though in truth I felt lost. I was a Christian because that was the norm, what was generally accepted. That being said I was never truly a Christian in the reaches of myself. Yes, I tried to believe in God and Jesus. But the more educated I became the more falsehood I found with the dogma and principles. That part of me that was always, even as a child, so deeply connected to the earth and the wights of all things, called constantly to me. I ignored it to the detriment of my own identity. I was in constant conflict spiritually, and this reflected in every facet of my life. I had dabbled in Wicca and a bit of paganism, and had read the cards since I was twelve. But each time I got involved in these things more deeply, I would eventually become afraid of being punished by the Christian God. So I buried my desires for a magica...