#EIR

[underthetreeshade]

Eir whose names mean grace, gentleness , reconciliation, protection and help is regarded as a goddess and or Valkyrja of healing/medical skills. You can blota to her if you want help with healing ailments and diseases.

Both Poetic Edda and Prose Edda mention her. In poetic Edda she is mentioned as one of the braidsmaids to Menglöd (Menglǫð/ Menglöð) and that Eir and her sisters will answer if someone offer to them.

I decided to draw her with a Bolmört (Henbane) and Läkemalva (Marshmallow). I should buy some and offer some to her next year. Perhaps we could ask for not only healing help but also help with studying, finding herbs.

[gzeidraws]

Bunch of "Six Fanarts" posted over on my BlueSky! 🦋

[broomsick]

Ritual to Eir —

Asking for help with a health problem

This ritual is to be performed when you're struggling with a health problem or an injury. It's designed to require very few supplies, but it's possible to build around it and adapt it to one's specific needs.

You will need:

A drink to offer Her. I suggest alcohol or tea, but anything will do, as long as it's offered with intent. In my experience, herbal teas seem to be Her favorites.

A glass to offer the drink in, and one for yourself to drink from.

A piece of wood on which to carve your rune work. It must be light and small enough to carry around, in case you want to use it as an amulet.

A carving tool you can confidently use (pens or pocket knives do the work perfectly)

A bowl of saltwater. Ideally, water drawn from a body of water, but it's also possible to simply add salt to water from home.

Optional but a great idea: Candles and incense to light during the ritual. Cedar, chamomile, lemon balm and sage are the herbs that I associate with her most, so I generally pick the incense in accordance.

As an aside, instead of rune carving, you can write the runes onto your skin using a green or black pen. It's a method I love to use at a pinch!

How to proceed

1. Start by by pouring the drink for Eir, reciting:

"I offer this drink to mighty Eir, who sits with the helpers of gold-adorned Frigg, that She may hear my call and drive away ailments."

2. Pour a drink for yourself and make a toast, declaring out loud that you're drinking in Eir's honor:

"Kindly maiden, share this drink with me."

3. Carve the runes Sowilo, Algiz, and Uruz onto the piece of wood (alternatively, write them onto the inside of your left arm using a pen). The first, to call upon the bright and powerful energy of the sun, the second, to ask for protection, and the third, to strengthen body and mind.

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4. Gently anoint the runes using saltwater, saying "Eir vígi" (Eir bless). Recite the following in order to formally ask for help:

"Bless and consecrate these runes in the name of Menglöð, divine mistress of the magical arts, of spellcraft, and of Wyrd-weaving songs. By your hand, place upon my body the protection of Lyfjaberg, that I might find my condition to improve and my thoughts to clear. High is your seat among the healers of this world, and sacred among the Ásynjur your word. Your help extend and your blessings grant for those who suffer. Eir, I ask for your help."

5. Optional: sit in Her presence while finishing your drink, and explain the sickness, afflication, or pain you're suffering from. That way, you're letting Her know exactly what you want help with and why. If you want to make other offerings, now is the right time to do so.

[lullabyofthejotnar]

The remaining Valkyries

Eir, Gunnr, Sigrun

[thiswitchwho]

Credit to: Nordic_Sisterhood

[bowldrips]

🌿EIR🩸icon progress

Update on the Valkyrie medic! :D

Text: vestra salus mete sit nescia (May your (good) health know no bounds) is part of runic inscription N 604 M from Bergen, Norway 13th c.

I'm hoping to have this finished this week~

(If you supported me on Ko-Fi this month you may have already seen the full screenshot.)

[ken-katayanagi]

Razputin Vodello Au but it’s Truman on a mission when he’s not even supposed to be doing fieldwork. It’s tracking down Delugeionists because apparently recent photos show them with a baby?? That is very clearly not theirs. It’s Truman scooping up this child, barely more than 6 months old, realizing no one has held them, played with them, comforted them for as long as they’ve been in the Delugeionists grasp.

(Thinking of his own daughter, no more than one, snuggled safe at home in her crib).

It’s Truman finding their blanket discarded in some trash can, Razputin lovingly stitched into its delicately woven corner. It’s him wrapping it around the young boy and taking him home, to a warm bed, to a horde of agents cooing over him because isn’t he so cute, isn’t he so smart?

(Isn’t he so powerful?)

It’s Truman hunting down a family for days. It’s Truman and Hollis arriving with a care package for a family they don’t even know, who might not have even known they have a psychic child, or may not have had one before. (Some telekinesis blocks on twisty mental poles, a fire blanket, a book on how to teach psychic abilities without your own, a pamphlet for a summer camp that he’ll need, given how strong he is even now). It’s Truman almost vomiting at the site of a flame scorched ground, of a campsite left in tatters. The realization that he was too late, before he’d even known that time was running out. (How can he claim to protect psychics if he couldn’t protect them?)

(How can he claim to be able to protect his own family?)

It’s Milla cradling this tiny, perfect boy in her arms and sobbing that she’s not ready, even after all this time. It’s the whole of the Motherlobe taking on the work with her, easing the burden. (You lift us up everyday Carmilla. We will make you feel as light.)

It’s a father and mother, crying in the warm spring air, still mourning a child even after all this time. It’s a family unfindable, because the only way to stay protected is to stay moving. It’s a silent hope in every new town, every slight change in the air, that one day he’ll find his way back home. It’s the sensations that pluck at Augustus’ mind, that make the long healed burn over his right eye throb.

It’s a boy growing up knowing the world is dangerous. It’s that same boy growing up not knowing that that same world loves him so much more than any danger.

[poeticnorth]

Looks who back on their modern galdralag nonsense.

It's me. I'm back on my modern galdralag nonsense.

[asgard-pics]

[serviceweapon]

Gunnr, Sigrun, Eir

[moe-broey]

PLEASE..........

[mossaged]

They say the land remembers. I believe it.

[lullabyofthejotnar]

Midgard Valkyries

Geirdriful

Gunnr

Eir

Kara

[memoryjoule]

hugging the homies after splatfest

[breathing-in-waves]

Can any Pagans, Wiccans, Druids and Witches alike, I'm asking for a prayer to be sent out for my mom who is in the ICU right now with a bad infection and possible pneumonia (she is a cancer patient) please, if anyone can pray for her, her name is Kara, she's such a beautiful person and is pagan herself. She's the best person I know and deserves all the good attention and good vibes right now.

[dancingwithfoxes]

🍁 Merry Mabon! 🍁

below are some messages from gods/goddesses I felt called to share. ❤️🦊 I hope that at any point you find these messages, they are able to help you wherever necessary and give you the strength to be yourself wholly.

Baldur

“To control your emotions does not mean to avoid them we have to seek solace in the hard feelings we face and conquer. ”

foxglove • you may feel as though you do not recognise yourself anymore, or the path you've been taking feels very unfamiliar. Take some time to tether back to your inner self. This season is a moment to reflect on the ways you've changed and grown.

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Bragi

“I've sat with my anger long enough to know its the calling of inner grief.”

henbane • it's believed that some used to crown the passed on with chaplets of henbane, helping them to forget their previous lives so they could move forward without regrets. Something is holding you back from moving on — it's time to forgive and move forward to find your freedom.

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Eir

“We cannot simply sit and stare at the wounds we carry.”

thistle • known for being spiky and unwelcoming. However, they provide as a valuable component toward birds and pollinators. Thistles represent true fulfilment. You have so much to give, and the world around you is ready to give back. Whoever has entered or been a core part of your life is here to provide and remind you of the goodness within the world. You are not alone.

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Ēostre

“Allow yourself to shine without the desire to be seen.”

chickweed • these are known as early-flowering herbs which appear when the rest of the world is still cold and bare. They are full of valuable nutrients and are proof of things returning to life. A series of blessings will make their way to you, they may appear quite modest and miniscule however, they hold much more meaning. You deserve it.

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Freyja

“There are poems inside of you that even paper can't handle.”

mandrake • whether they are used in magical or medicinal ways, mandrakes have been valued for thousands of years by those who grow it. However it takes three years to reach its full potency. Do not judge yourself by the speed at which others grow; you need more time to reach your full potential and there is no shame in that.

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Freyr

“Be patient when becoming someone you have never been before, it will take time to be comfortable in new shoes.”

crocus • speaking up for yourself may just be one of the hardest things to do, particularly if you've ever felt your opinion is not worth being heard. Being assertive does not mean coming across as aggressive; you're simply letting people know what your needs are. Allow yourself the chance to speak up. Something is weighing on you heavily that needs to be talked about.

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Frigg

“Self love is the highest frequency that attracts everything you desire.”

basil • there is growth to be found in helping others achieve the same goal. A leaf of holy basil is placed on the forehead of the deceased to allow them to be seen. By giving your time and energy to others, you will draw the same good energy that you were giving away towards yourself. Remember, what you give is what you will receive.

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Hel

“Please let go of the illusion that it could have been any different to how it played out.”

crocus • feelings not heard are feelings that shall linger much longer than necessary at times. Being honest and vocal about how you feel does not mean you are in any way selfish. Allow yourself the chance to speak up, hearts really are something to be cared for, by expressing hurt emotions we are releasing that weight even just a little.

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Iðunn

“The truth is these scars are the living proof I was strong enough to make a change.”

the sickle • the sickle is not only a symbol of gathering harvest but also a sign of reaching the aftermath of a long and fruitful year. The challenges that you have faced are nearing their end, its time to reflect back on what has passed, both good and bad. Take those lessons and apply them to any obstacle you should find yourself faced with. This is also a reminder of the seasons being ever changing, a new season awaits.

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Jörð

“Just because you are soft does not mean you are not a force. Honey and wildfires are both the colour of gold.”

citrus • common knowledge states citrus fruits are packed full of protective powers. You've been struck with a number of situations that you feel may be out of your control - but through the circumstances that caused them might be, the way you choose to handle them is not. You have the strength to govern how they come to affect you. Some battles can be won and some are best left alone; listen to your intuition, you already know what to do.

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Loki

“Understand we cannot save everyone, you can only love them. You cannot transform for them, you can only hold onto and console when they are faced with the unknown parts of themselves.”

birch • the birch tree is beloved by many for its pure but determined energy. It is one of the first trees to grow leaves in the season of spring. Its also the first to grow back in an area which woodland is cleared; this tenacity is a symbol of strength to overcome hardships. They also represent a time of rebirth. This season brings a new chapter after realising and coming to terms with a situation. Don't let past difficulties make you jaded, enter this phase with confidence.

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Máni

“Healing also means taking an honest look at the role you play in your own suffering.”

asphodel • in Corsica, where asphodel grows, a person who has been gone from their homeland for a long period of time is said to have 'forgotten the asphodel'. You may be feeling heavy nostalgia toward something that has long come to pass — could be an old friend, a place, or somewhere you found great solace in being. Reaching out to that friend or recreating that time or place is what you need right now, why are you holding back?

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Óðinn

“Allow the road ahead of you to speak louder than the one you're leaving behind.”

apple • everything has an ending. Whether it be today or a hundred years from now, nothing can truly stay as it is, and it's not always a bad thing. We naturally shy away from death or change, but don't forget that it too is in nature's plan. Something in your life needs closure, come to terms with it, embrace it and know that in its ending, something new and beautiful will soon emerge and find its way to you.

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Sif

“Being there for others does not mean you get to leave yourself behind.”

aconite • you're facing a difficult or painful decision with no 'right' answer available yet. However in your heart of hearts, you already know what you need to do. Please don't agonise over it much longer than you have to. Named for the hills on which Hercules fought Cerberus, aconite promises there is relief to be had after the brief and challenging fallout of your decision. Know this won't last forever and is momentary.

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Sigyn

“To bring in more abundance we sometimes have to pause and take a minute to appreciate the gifts we are already fortunate to have.”

foxglove • you may feel as though you havent had much fortune or good find you lately. It can be harder to appreciate the good when things feel a little stagnant and calm. There is peace in not having chaos. Acknowledge and reflect on the little things that speak louder, such as a warm cup of tea after a long day, an outpour of rain on a random Wednesday.

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Sjöfn

“People tend to heal and grow the most when they are loved well.”

moonwart • these ferns have many magical properties ascribed to them, but one of the most prominent is their ability to undo or destroy any lock. Our minds are skilled at hiding away old griefs, unwanted feelings and stressful memories. In the long term these will become dangerous but now is the time to make sense of them. Take the opportunity to unlock those hidden spaces and clear out the cobwebs.

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Skaði

“Indulge in the coming of solitude, and find your peace within the season of silence.”

blackthorn • Cailleach is the guardian of an ancient woodlands, she stands in the woods, back bent, raven on her shoulder and holding a staff of blackthorn. People may underestimate you, but you know your true power the lurks within. Don't let other people's opinions take away your confidence in your own magic.

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Thor

“This too shall pass, the hard feelings you hold onto, the ones you fear being unearthed. I just need you to trust in me.”

rose • hanging a rose from a ceiling, a tradition which indicates that any conversation which takes place in its presence must be kept in confidence. Its time to finally open up and talk of what's been gnawing at you. Choose your confidant carefully, it may also be something they've been wanting to talk about. Your relationship can only grow stronger through the act of trusting each other.

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Týr

“I've learned that in order to receive the good things, you need to believe you are deserving of them.”

tulip • there is a Persian tale which tells of a laborer who fell absolutely in love with a princess. To deter this person from pursuing the princess, the king set an impossible task; but upon seeing the person near to completing it, the king told them the princess had passed on. When he to passed, tulips began to grow from him. The moral being, don't let the lies and deceit of others deter you from achieving what you aim for. Don't be fooled by falsehoods that will keep you from greatness. You deserve good things, you are a good person.