Wane Wyrds

I found this book at one of my local thrift shops, and when I opened it was thrilled to see some familiar names. Freya, Fulla, Dvalin. This area is a very strange place to find fiction relating to the Norse gods, so I decided to pay my dollar and have a read. To be honest I wasn't expecting much, as the majority of most lore based fiction has left me yawning. It just seems so lifeless and repetitive. There is a fiction book simply titled LOKI I tried to read not long ago, and it would be the typical unimpressive attempt at Norse fiction. I ended up reading this book in a few hours over the night and at an early morning appointment. I was definitely impressed by the book, and find myself wishing there was more to come, hopefully there is as I have not looked into the author or any other works she may have written. The book was published in 2009 so there may be more by now if she intends to continue, though the story had a bit of a wrapped up ending it may not be likely. PLOT ...

I really hope I am not boring everyone with the soul searching lately, it just seems like at this moment in my life I have been focused more on inner rather than outer working. Alot of thoughts and feelings about my past and my self have been sort of coalescing in the past few weeks, and I find them interesting. Maybe it is good to share, part of being pagan is improving the self too isn't it? I think many times we let the external get the best of our attention and neglect the development of our inner selves. At this time I am trying to incorporate these inner changes into a more holistic approach to spirituality and life in general. So bear with me if you are interested, and pass along until next time. I fell in love a few years ago, and this time it was real love. Maybe the first time I actually knew what that felt like. Its been nearly four years now with this person and if anything the love between us has only grown. Its been a greater blessing to me than I could describe....

I know its a bit early to be thinking about so called "New Years resolutions" but lately I have  been caught in a strange space mentally. I have just completed my degree requirements and am waiting for my diploma. I am suddenly left with little to fill my time and have been somewhat confused about how to fill my time. I have had a strange string of good luck lately yet have struggled to keep my mood on the up the past few weeks. I guess I am feeling a bit lost, and uncertain how to feel after completing a goal I have been so focused on these past three years. My schoolwork filled so much of my schedule, and now here I am fully qualified yet uncertain. I'm a bit angry with myself for not enjoying the moment more. I should be filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment, yet instead I am faced with a whole new set of worries and incessant thoughts of the past. I think I have come to a realization that the difficulties of my past have had a very deep emotional effe...

HEY GUYS! Sorry its been awhile but the last month has been VERY HECTIC, As I am sure it has been for most of you all getting reading for the holiday season. I just wanted to stop by to make a quick Announcement. Thanks so much for everyone who entered and showed support for my blog! I am always happy to know there are those in this world who find my ideas worth reading about! More to come soon, I PROMISE!  IN FRITH CENA

It's been awhile since I had a giveaway. I planned on having one when my followers list reached 100, but never had the time. I am now at 108 followers and couldn't be happier that so many of you actually enjoy my little blog, so its time to give back. I have recently acquired some items that are Celtic in nature, and relating to Celtic spirituality and myth. I am definitely fascinated with the European mythos, and have thumbed through a couple books. But as I focus on the Norse tradition, these items are not particularly relevant to me at the present time. Rather than have them collect dust, I decided they would make a wonderful giveway for any of my readers who might be interested in a Celtic path or are interested in exploring the culture and spirituality of the Celts. Items included in Giveaway as Follows Celtic Women's Spirituality by Edain McCoy  Celtic Magic by DJ Conway 366 Celt: A Year and a Day of Celtic Wisdom and Lore by Carl McColman *...

                 There is much debate and misuse of the term frith in the heathen community. It is a word that has different meanings for different people, in the modern age. Some extend frith to no one, others to any individual whom they like or gives them a friendly word. Even I use the words, In frith to close my blog posts. But if I want to make clear the meaning, one must understanding that such a greeting is not an extension of my own frith, but rather an expression of hope that my readers may enjoy the blessings of their own.           Frith is often translated as “peace,” which in truth is an extremely vast oversimplification. Frith in truth is a term which indicates an immersion in a psychological type of unity experienced with those who are one’s kin. In anthropological terms, one could argue that frith in its historical representation cannot be experienced by modern individuals. Our social society si...

I belong to several online groups and forms dedicated to heathenry or Asatru in general, even though as a Vanatru most of my belief and practice is not very "acceptable" to more hardcore types. Anyway I wish I could remember the conversation and place, but not long ago someone was discussing blots and how,when,why etc. they should or should not be performed. Hyndla and Freyja by Hanz Frolich, public domain In the simplest sense of the words, a blot is a ritual sacrifice to the gods. Once upon the time these sacrifices could have been the sacrifice of an animal or in some cases even human sacrifices. Other precious objects such as gold, food, or drink were also common offerings to the gods, along with other things of great number. Today's sacrifices can take any number of forms similar, minus the human sacrifice part of course. At any rate, a blot to the gods or a particular god is a fairly common modern day heathen ritual. In this particular conversation, there s...