Wise counsel from Freyja to me about energy work ( Read more... )

21. Galdr and Seidr are two different forms of magic. Galdor is the magic of the Aesir. Seidr is the magic of the Vanir.

There is a variation of this misconception that replaces Galdr with Rune magic. Both versions of the misconception associate Galdr and/or Rune magic with the Aesir and those who are true to them and Seidr with the Vanir and those ( Read more... )

“In the Norse religious world, contrary to general belief on this subject, it was not warfare, combat, or physical strength that was most highly valued, but magic. Runic inscriptions, large stones with illustrations difficult to interpret, esoteric poems, and amulets of all kinds all prove that magic played a preeminent role.” So wrote Regis Boyer ( Read more... )

I was taught and have often heard that when doing energy work our intention is what really matters. I agree that our intention is of essential importance in energy work. Without a clear intention our energy work lacks focus. The energy has no direction. However, is our clear intention really enough for effective energy work? I think not.

Is there ( Read more... )

To be a witch is to be an agent of change. But change is going on all of the time. We cannot help but be agents of change. Who isn’t an agent of change?

A witch consciously wills specific kinds of change like healing, financial assistance, love, sex, and success in important endeavors. Who doesn’t consciously will these changes when they are needed ( Read more... )

I've been struggling with my energy  work recently. I haven't seen the results that I wanted to see, when I wanted to see them. Not taking things on faith and wanting evidence that my work is effective played a role in my frustration, no doubt. I was even blaming Freyja and beginning to distance myself from her. This morning I decided to have a ( Read more... )

Many who are true to Odin and the Aesir like to separate seidr and the runes. They assert that seidr and the runes are two separate, very different forms of magic. Seidr they assign to Freyja and the Vanir. The runes they assign to Odin and the Aesir. Their general tone is that rune work is superior to seidr.

As part of their distinction they go ( Read more... )