Wane Wyrds

Quartz, usually the clear variety, is one of the most well known and often incorporated magical gems in modern paganism. It was used extensively throughout history as well. Most of the time, we think of quartz and envision the clear variety, though in reality most of the well known semi precious gems, such as amethyst,   tiger's eye, carnelian, citrine, etc. are all different varieties of quartz crystal. For clarity and brevity, this post is about Clear quartz in particular. Make sure your crystal ball really is crystal! Clear quartz has been called the universal power stone throughout the ages, due to it's ability to hold and transmit a wide variety of spiritual and magical energies. It is found all over the world, and this also makes it affordable, which is a plus for practitioners as well. One of the best things about working with clear quartz is that it can be charged for a particular purpose, and once this purpose is done it can be cleansed and recharged again. This ...

I find that in talking about seidr, shamanisms, and astral travel in general, there is little discussion about how we protect ourselves as we journey forth into unknown territory. One often hears it proclaimed that the need for protection is great, the spirits can be dangerous and malevolent in nature, one must know what they are doing, etc. But outside of basic warding and protection techniques, I haven't found much information on how to shield oneself from harm when one fares forth. One reason perhaps is the perceived need for secrecy when it comes to preserving traditions or personal insights. Another perhaps is the reluctance to accept spirit communication as real, and the fear of being labeled mentally unstable or ill. Another is simply self doubt of what one experiences, and the internal conflict between what is imagined and what is "real." My dedication to Freyja and the Vanir has led me on an interesting path, which is enabling me to let go of reluctance and be...