I’ve been in a funk lately. I’ve spent countless hours doomscrolling Reddit following subs dedicated to societal collapse, prepping communities, politics, and news. Constant bad news about the economy, about the world, about life itself. It really takes a toll on a persons mental health and stepping out of that has proven to be a …
Humans have a long history of setting boundaries on land. Claiming spaces as their own, deciding who and what can be on that space, what it can be used for and what it’s physical worth is. We mark it out with lines on maps or posts in the ground. We defend that space because it’s … Continue reading Walking the Land
You might be wondering why I would decide to celebrate this day, which I would like to formally put out there as one of the most despised holdovers of the Industrial Revolution. I will be perfectly honest, as a parent of young children, I really don’t want to celebrate it. I hate that this is … Continue reading Daylight Saving Time
This is my first year as a pagan though not my first seasonal transition. I’m coming to really enjoy finding ways to celebrate the passage of time through feasts, offerings, and ritual. The Heathen path doesn’t have a ton of holidays, and to be honest it seems like everyone has their own set days that … Continue reading Acknowledge and Celebrate Seasonal Changes
If you grew up in a Christian church, offerings in your brain might be the time of the service where you sing a song about the importance of giving what you have to the church as they pass around a plate that you guiltily throw a couple bucks into that you’d rather spend on a … Continue reading First Offerings: it’s ok to feel ridiculous
Thurisaz Modern: Strength, Defense, Tool, Weapon, Overpowering Might Norse Rune Poem:Giant causes anguish to women;misfortune makes few men chearful. Icelandic Rune Poem:Torture of womenand cliff-dwellerand husband of a giantess. Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:The Thorn is exceedingly sharpan evil thing for any knight to touchuncommonly severe on all who sit among them. Continue reading Daily Rune Draw 3/2/22
I’ll be honest, I have no idea about anything having to do with moon movements and planet alignments and everything that goes along with horoscopes outside of the every day “oh hey you’re a Cancer, I bet you’re moody as fuck.” (not wrong to be honest). I’m really not looking to learn about astrology because … Continue reading New moon in Pisces
Gebo (Gyfu) Modern: Gift, Exchange, Generosity Norwegian Rune Poem: N/A Icelandic Rune Poem: N/A Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:Generosity brings credit and honor, which support one’s dignityit furnishes help and sustenance to all broken men who are devoid of aught else. Continue reading Daily Rune Draw 3/1/22
Laguz (Logr, Lagu) Modern: lake, dreams, imagination, collective memory, water Norwegian Rune Poem:A waterfall is a river which falls from a mountain-side;but ornaments are of gold. Icelandic Rune Poem:Eddying streamand broad geyserand land of the fish. Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:The ocean seems interminable to men,if they venture on the rolling barkand the waves of the sea … Continue reading Daily Rune Draw 2/28/22
Well, this is me realizing pretty quickly that a daily card pull post isn’t feasible with my current time management skills. So for right now we are going to focus on doing a weekly card pull on every Monday. I’m going to continue focusing on three card spreads for the time being until I feel … Continue reading Weekly spread 2/28/22
Ansuz (Oss, As, Os) Modern: Order, breath, Gods, Meaning, Speech, Odin Norwegian Rune Poem:Estuary is the way of most journeysbut a scabbard is of swords Icelandic Rune Poem:Aged Gautr (Odin)and prince of Asgardrand lord of Vallhalla Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:The mouth is the source of all language,a pillar of wisdom and comfort to wise men,a blessing … Continue reading Daily Rune Draw 2/27/22
Jeran (Ar, Ger) Modern: Harvest, Patience, Time Norwegian Rune Poem:Plenty is a boon to men;I say that Frodi was generous. Icelandic Rune Poem:Boon to menand good summerand thriving crop Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:Summer is a joy to men, when God, the Holy King of Heavensuffers the earth to bring forth shining fruitsfor rich and poor alike. Continue reading Daily Rune Draw 2/26/22
I apologize, I took a few days off to follow what was happening with The Ukraine. So, Exciting news. I picked up a new tarot deck that has the traditional imagery from the Rider-Waite deck for really cheap off Facebook Marketplace, brand new still in packaging. I love the black and gold motif and I’m … Continue reading The Tower… Reversed
Pentacles (or coins) is the suit of physical goods and property. Money, estate, and assets fall under this realm as do occupations. The Father (or King) of this suit is therefore supposed to be in solid command of all of this. The Reverse can mean anything from being poor with money, being obsessed with gaining … Continue reading Father of Pentacles Reversed
Othalan (Ethel) Modern: Homeland, Inheritance, Legacy Norwegian Rune Poem: N/A Icelandic Rune Poem: N/A Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:An estate is very dear to every man,if he can enjoy there in his housewhatever is right and proper in constant prosperity. Continue reading Rune Draw 2/23/2022
This was a difficult thing for me to get for some reason. Like it’s very obvious when laid out, I think I just skimmed over this and kept telling myself “yep, I get that, makes total sense” and moved on from there. Here’s the breakdown as best I can give. Pagan: it’s a Roman word … Continue reading Norse Pagan and Heathen, they’re the same thing… right?
That’s Great! It’s a fantastic path. Here’s the thing though, I’m a terrible resource because I’m really new to all of this and like, only know a fraction of what’s out there. However, here are some great resources that are available. It’s great to ask questions, google the shit out of everything, and keep an … Continue reading So You’re interested in learning about Norse Paganism and Heathenry
Ehwaz (Eh) Modern: cooperation, trust, teamwork, love, animals Norwegian Rune Poem: N/A Icelandic Rune Poem: N/A Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:The horse is a joy to princes in the presence of warriors.A steed in the pride of its hoofsWhen rich men on horseback bandy words about it;and it is ever a source of comfort for the restless. Continue reading Rune Draw 2/22/22
Continuing on our trek through the tarot deck. Today we get to learn about the Justice card. It’s a member of the Major Arcana. It literally means justice. Other words used to describe it is accountability, law, and truth. So how do we interpret that into a reading for the day? Well the simplest way … Continue reading Justice
Naudiz (Naudhr, Naud, Nyd) Modern: Necessity, urgency, fate. Norwegian Rune Poem:Constraint gives scant choice;a naked man is chilled by the frost Icelandic Rune Poem:Grief of the bond-maidand state of oppressionand toilsome work Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem:Trouble is oppressive to the heart;yet often it proves a source of help and salvationto the children of men, to everyone … Continue reading Rune Draw 2/21/22
Landlocked Voyager 