One Völva's Journey
Disting or Disablot (February 2nd): a celebration of new beginnings and preparation of the land for planting. It is also the time to honor the ancestors that helped you get through the winter (Disir). Remember! The winter for our ancestors was one of hardship. There were no stores to purchase fresh food at any time.… Continue reading Disting 2022
I was writing up the ritual on 'creating an avatar' for my students when I realized I haven't shared the recipe for the blessing oil I use. It is a wonderful all around oil to use when you are creating sacred objects or need a blessing oil to anoint people for a ceremonial occasion. Blessing… Continue reading Blessing Oil Recipe
How do we show our devotion? What does the völva's daily rituals look like? It is laid into the very foundation of our souls. We base our worship on Right Action or living virtuously. Knowing that doing the right thing, or the thing that brings comfort and aid to those we care about, makes the… Continue reading Daily Devotions
Tonight I am going to wrap myself in Mani’s Mantle and awaken two new talismans. Both of these talismans are made with an eye to protection. Because of this, my Full Moon work this month is focused on Thor and protection. Comment below the name of one (1) person/place/thing and I will light a candle… Continue reading Full Moon Blessings
I am offering this solitary rite for folks to use if they wish. I learned to write ritual though ADF's ritual outline many years ago and continue to borrow heavily from their general structure, though I have changed it to suit my needs in several ways. Disting 2020 Preparation: Shower – Use scents that relax… Continue reading Disting 2020
Staff, Veil & Drum 