#just norse pagan things

[iamthexweapon]

[ It's a really funny concept to rp Loki when my deity is Loki. Is that... a sacrilege? xD ]

[tadpoles-and-daydreams]

Why I cuss (affectionately) at my deities, sometimes, and why it's important to me

I'm having some feelings tonight, so here have another "Frog is rambling again" post. This one's about Loki, because they seem intent on speedrunning teaching me shit. Seriously it's been like three weeks.

I wasn't prepared for what working with Loki actually looks like. /pos

Because what that actually looks like, apparently, is sitting watching a comedy anime and getting the distinct vibe that it has a sense of humor that Loki enjoys. And then realizing that's because Loki is actively hanging around... watching fuckin' anime with me. Why the hell would Loki want to watch a dumb comedy anime with the funny little guy he works with?

Seeing a post about watching comedy as a devotional act to Loki later felt intentional, so I ended up deciding to do just that.

Thing is, I grew up exposed to the idea that God is an all-powerful being who deserves nothing less than the best and humans are the scum of the earth. I'm only now seeing that it's been damaging my relationship with my deities. I'm afraid to just chat with them 'too casually.' I apologize if I feel like I said something that's too disrespectful. I've apologized to Loki multiple times because he pulled some shit and my response was "god damnit Loki" or "you motherfucker."

And then they remind me that I call my mom the same thing, and she laughs. It's the same with my friends. All because it's not insulting, or disrespectful, it's a sign of affection. I would never say that and mean it; they know that, so it's funny. It's playful.

Amongst many other things, Loki is teaching me that joy is to be valued. This world tells us that it's dumb, childish, or any other assortment of negative descriptors- and that it has no place in spirituality. Certainly no place in the presence of a god- and that's fucking sad. I think Loki is sad about it too. I think Loki's fucking pissed, actually. How dare we be made to feel shame for what makes us happy. The gods deserve to partake in our joy and our fun just as much as they deserve to be part of our sorrow and fear.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm starting to think that hanging out with some fucker who's scrolling through memes and blasting music might just be a nice change of pace for them.

[acrystalwitch]

I often worry about why the gods spend time interacting with me and other people.

I feel I am lesser than them, and like… why would a god hang out with a human?

But I think honestly..it’s just such a pointless question to worry about. I could wonder all day every day and use my worries to invalidate my own practice. but it wouldn’t change anything.

Because they are there nonetheless, because they have answered questions and prayers. And because I can feel their love and sometimes their displeasure too.

Whether I feel worthy of these interactions really is irrelevant at the end of the day. Because they are happening and I should just be happy for that.

[lonely-darksun]

Wish I saw more people that worship/are devoted to the gods I worship/the god I'm devoted to.

[newts-and-sharks]

To the witches of tumblr, I kinda need help

I’m trying to start my connection to Loki, but I don’t know how to start. I’ve got the altar set up, I have electric candles in place of real ones (temporary/I plan to buy real ones in the future), but I don’t know how to start this all out. What do I do?

[asatroende]

the internet is currently out and im sharing data from my phone but i was thinking about something

in my view of religion and spirituality everything is made up of stories. gods are stories and gods are forgotten and die when their stories are no longer told. humans are stories when alive and even more so when dead; to a point where a dead human can ascend to godhood if their stories are told enough (like how king arthur may have been a real person but how that doesnt really matter at this point). even the smallest things are made of stories because even the rocks have experienced time and change

what this means for this post is that i was thinking about how angry some people would be if i wrote an edda and called it modern au because itd be set in the now and not in the glorified past

[deepwoundsandfadedscars]

The Person of Interest, previously known as "The Guy" before finding out they are also genderqueer and uses they/them exclusively, just sent me a voice message and the nerves are nerving, why am i nervous to open a voice message 🙃

[thanatoseyes]

I wish I had room to put Brigid, Freyja, and Tiamat on their own separate altars. Right now they are all chilling with Persephone, Hades, Hermes, and Hekate.

[lokasae]

fallow periods are good actually 💕

[lokeanlady94]

Oof that childhood trauma shows…..and my mother never wondered why I was obsessed with that movie. I’m feeling particularly sad tonight because here I am back into a pattern of being nocturnal. The reasoning relates to the trauma. When I was younger I grew up in a large volatile household. Night time was the only time I felt safe. Safe from being teased, yelled at, scrutinized, threatened, physically attacked etc. I can finally say I’m in a safe space and away from all that now. I’m about to be 29. I have my own daughter and husband now. But my nervous system will sometimes fall back into that state of being and feeling like I did when I was young, like night was the only time that I could truly be myself and feel comfortable and free. Up until I was 27 (due to financial issues and the pandemic my small family unfortunately had to live with my parents. They continued to control everything down to when and where I could take my child. The final straw was my mother physically attacking me and choking me while my then 4 year old could hear in the other room. I feel guilty because that is now one of her most vivid traumatic memories, but I’m here to unpack that with her and help her through. With taking accountability of course about me even having them live there (unfortunately it was my only and best option at the time.) I maintain minimal contact with my mother and family. They refuse to take accountability or responsibility for the hurt and trauma. I have so many other stories. From being cycled through about 30 medications before I was even 13, her putting me in the mental hospital with teens when I was 10, her not taking my side when I witnessed the unspeakable act of infidelity with my father and another family member…..the list could go on and on…..the major point is guys I’m fucking hurting. My soul is still trying to recover from years of abuse and suffering at the hands of the people who should have loved and protected me the most. IT HURTS SO SO SO BAD. I think a lot of you can relate….if so please interact. I’m trying so hard to heal my inner child and maintain the house for my family. On top of the trauma of being misdiagnosed for years and just finding out I’m autistic is also freeing yet overwhelming. I ache to find genuine connection and love after years of being a lone wolf and surviving. So if you out there I’d love to meet you. We can heal together 💚 This went on longer than it should have 😅 if you read this far thank you so much. Knowing people are listening saves me more than people know. After growing up and hearing “In this house you don’t get to have an opinion” I feel like I’ve been silenced for years and I want scream now.

[arisveah]

just learned that the symbol ive been using to ease my fears of being violently torn apart and possessed by supernatural aliens (thanks animorphs) has now been appropriated into a nazi symbol

gosh no wonder ive been having more problems with them than normal im literally summoning them

[sexychickenschawarma]

Being an oracle is so fuckin dumb. Like people expect you to answer questions and be in call 24/7 but like

THE GODS AINT TALKING TODAY BITCH

And then you're the bad guy.

[cursecuelebre]

Top Recommendations for Norse Pagans that aren’t Problematic.

There is a lot of books by people who are racist and part of far right side of Heathenry and I’m going to try my best and list the books I have that helped me on my path that isn’t problematic and have questionable intentions. Books and YouTube channels.

Anglo Saxon Socerery and Magic by Alaric Albertson. He is very knowledgeable in his work and path especially on runes which includes the rune poem to make your own interpretation and witchcraft side of things. He even talks about the Elves which I appreciate because not a lot of Norse authors talk about them. It’s more Germanic than Norse but I can’t see any problem adopting certain aspects since they are very similar. I will say he does take himself a bit serious at times but his information is so good and worthwhile. I have not read his first book on Travels through middle earth but it focus on more the pagan side.

Poetic Edda and Prose Edda: it’s what every Norse pagan needs. It’s the foundation of Norse paganism not bibles but myths and tales that can help along our journey. There is tons of translations, but my favorites are Dr. Jackson Crawford Poetic Edda and Anthony Fawkes Prose Edda. But look into other sagas as well like Volsung which Dr Jackson Crawford also wrote about.

Beowulf. More of a Germanic tale but again includes it has roots of Germanic sorcery, traditions, religion like the concept of Wyrd (Fate), the runes, and values within his society like loyalty and mythical creatures. Again there is many translations even Jrr Tolkien did a incompleted version of Beowulf but I think Tom Shippey finished that version I could be wrong. Nonetheless explore more than one, the oneI have is by Seamus Heaney.

Grimm Fairy Tales this mostly German Folklore but it’s still quite important to learn about in German folk magic, creatures and entities in German folklore tends to be very real to the practitioner in their spellwork.

The Way of Fire and Ice by Ryan Smith a very progressive outlook in Norse paganism, he talks about creating communities in Norse paganism and calling out and denouncing Nazis in the community how Norse Paganism is inclusive and how to be open to all types of people. But he has a beginner approach to the deities, beliefs, values within Norse paganism.

Look into a lot of academic sources that’s where you will find a lot of information on Norse paganism and religions.

Tacitus Germania - A Roman historian talking about the Germanic tribes their culture and customs.

Saxo Grammaticus history of the Danes

The Viking Way by Neil Price it goes good in depths about magic in Scandinavia like Seidh

Dictionary of Norse Mythology a quick guide to northern myths, if you are trying to find a specific god and you don’t have time to look up in a book it’s in there with great information to each one.

Children of Ask and Elm: History of Vikings by Neil Price on Scandinavian culture during the Viking age

Some YouTube Channels

The Norse Witch: Bente lives in Germany and their channel encompasses all of Norse paganism more around magic. They do interviews with other Norse witches of folk magic like Icelandic and Danish. Even gives good book recommendations and advice on general spellwork as well!.

Dr Jackson Crawford he is an author but he also has a YouTube channel. He was a professor in Colorado on Norse culture, mythology, and language and now is a full time YouTuber. He did a series of videos on the runes which are more historically accurate. Discusses the myths and the language and what do they mean. Jackson Crawford isn’t a Norse pagan nor he doesn’t care if you are one but just letting you know he isn’t coming from a pagan perspective.

The Welsh Viking also like Jackson Crawford but still has really great knowledge on Viking culture.

De Spökenkyker who is a channel that focus on German Folk magic living in Germany who is a practicing German Folk Witch.

Please feel free to add on any recommendations that are helpful and useful to the Norse pagan Community!

[asatroende]

You: prays at an altar and does rituals based on 1800s occultism

Me, deranged: creates a new English orthography inspired by hangul just so I can attempt to imitate the highest form of art Arabic calligraphy as a form of prayer

[traangquil]

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[thanatoseyes]

I've had only goddesses reach out to me about practicing magic.