#norse heathenry

[skaldish]

A reminder!

[kyprigeneia]

sometimes i think about how reblogging something that made you think of a deity and devoting that act to them is kinda like texting them 'lol this is so u'

[w-y-r-d]

[chaos-bites]

💐 Subtle Freyja Worship 💕

Honor passed ancestors/loved ones; learn about your family history

Keep a self-care/self-love journal

Show yourself the same kindness you give to others

Have a candle that reminds you of her (no altar needed)

Keep a picture of her in your wallet

Wear jewelry that reminds you of her

Wear perfumes/colognes that remind you of her

Have a stuffed animal boar, cat, or falcon/bird of prey

Practice standing up for yourself and others; stand up for what you believe in

Have imagery of love, wings, or cats around

If you have a cat (or any pet), play with them

Assert your personal boundaries; learn what your boundaries are

Volunteer at an animal shelter, especially a cat shelter

Drink herbal tea, and add honey to it; drink something comforting

Feed neighborhood cats or birds (or dogs)

Support women's rights or SA survivor organizations

Practice discreet witchcraft or learn non-obvious divination methods (cartomancy, pyromancy, carromancy, etc.)

Express yourself in little ways, if you can't be open; a bracelet to represent your gender, pride flag colored shoelaces, etc.

Take a self-care/self-love bath, especially with flower petals (ensure they're safe first!!!)

Buy a bouquet of flowers, for yourself or a loved one

If you have a partner, do something nice or romantic for them; a date somewhere they like, surprise gifts, spending time with them, etc.

Give compliments to strangers; give compliments to yourself

Practice self-acceptance

Make a list of positive traits you have as well as points of pride

Take a hike/walk out in nature

Try to see the beauty in the world around you; notice the beauty in the little things

Spend time with your loved ones

Cook a good meal for yourself or loved ones

Take care of yourself physically and emotionally

Start a skin/body care routine

Start a flower garden; tend to plants

Eat your favorite candy

Be gentle with yourself when you're having a difficult time

Meditate to the sounds of nature or flowing water; be comfortable with your own presence

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May add more later on! This is my list of discreet ways to worship Freyja. Take care, everyone, and I hope this helps! 🩷

Link to my Subtle Worship Master list

[zanywitchchaos]

Digital offering for Loki 🔥💗

[samwisethewitch]

One of my favorite parts of working with Freyja is getting to witness her constant shifting between different aspects. She's a goddess of plenty. She's a goddess of the dead. She's the fertility of the earth and the bounty of the harvest. She's vengeance. She's a goddess of womanhood. She's a goddess of sexual "deviancy." She's the glitter of gold and gems. She's the Seeress prophesying doom. She's all of these things at once, and I love witnessing her vastness.

[studies-in-heathenry]

I’m getting gender affirming surgery today! Prayers for a safe operation and an easy recovery are welcome!

[jackalopewitch]

Jörmungandr grant me the opportunity to end a cycle and start afresh.

Jörmungandr help me shed my skin and feel confident in who I am.

Hail Jörmungandr 🐍

[thoughts-of-a-heathen]

Hello, I wonder if you can help me stay away from the Nazis?

A while ago I saw this excellent spreadsheet on different heathen authors and associations: which had reliable information, which were white supremacist, etc. Somehow I didn't save it. I can't find it anywhere and I don't remember who posted it. Did you maybe see the same one (or even make it)?

Hi there!

While I haven't seen that specific post, I think that referencing declaration 127 can be a helpful place to start.

In general, it's important to be mindful of what organisations, etc. that you're following. In my experience, heathens and pagans who aren't nazi or right wing will be very happy to tell you about that fact. Any degree of vagueness on this topic would make me cautious about the person/organisation in question.

I'll give you an example to illustrate this:

In Sweden, there are two larger heathen organisations. One (Forn Sed) won't accept you as a member if you disagree with their statutes about inclusivity. Like, you have to sign a document saying that you share their views on this matter. They make it abundantly clear that bigots, racists and nazis aren't welcome. Their statutes of inclusivity reads:

"[Samfundet Forn Sed] stands for a humane and democratic view of life, and recognises [that] all people are equal, regardless of gender, gender-nonconforming identity, origin, disability, age or sexuality. The association stands for religious tolerance and religious freedom in the multicultural society of today. The association is open to everyone who accepts these values."

The other organisation (Nordiska asasamfundet) has one sentence about "not making any distinction based on origin, gender or sexuality," while simultaneously claiming that "asatro" has a focus on "traditional values". They also state that asatro is "open to anyone who shares [their] values and wants to protect the nordic heritage and ancient customs." Furthermore, they want asatro to become a world religion. As in actively turning more people pagan. They also state that they don't eat food that has been consecrated to other religions. (In a Swedish context, this can only be understood as an antisemitic and islamophobic dog whistle.)

I could go on, but I think this is enough to make my point.

SFS doesn't care about your religion or how you choose to practice it, as long as you believe in equality, democracy and tolerance. NAS, on the other hand, clearly places their version of asatro above other religions. They don't make any kind of demand on you believing in equality or tolerance.

Picking up on these kinds of things requires knowledge, and I highly recommend reading up on nazi symbolism, ideology, and dog whistles. The more you know about them, the easier it is to avoid them.

@notthesomefather also made a post that is relevant to this conversation. Research, research, research! Think critically. Question things. Look into people's backgrounds and who they choose to associate with.

I know that I have written about this before, but I can't find the actual posts right now.

Maybe my followers have more to add to this?

[fernsinthemist]

WIP of my latest piece of Odin! I draw the Nordic deities so rarely and He has been calling a bit lately.

Commissions for deity icons/portraits are open, message me :)

[skaldish]

Norse Animism is based on the notion that we can socialize with the world and that the world socializes in return.

Which means our relationship with anything is inherently collaborative. We are not just interactinv with things, but participating in their existence as they participate in ours.

[kyprigeneia]

the cure for loneliness is sitting in a peaceful spot, lighting a little candle and inviting a deity you love to join you

[w-y-r-d]

[wingsadorned]

this is such a fucking weird post to make , but i wanted to ask if you guys could put me in your thoughts and prayers ? i went through something traumatic yesterday with someone i considered to be a really close friend , and i really need it .

i’m so thankful to my goddesses that when i prayed to them in the midst of my panic , they helped me out . i’d just really appreciate some prayer from you guys .

[samwisethewitch]

I am literally begging Marvel/MCU stans to tag your content appropriately.

I'm glad you got a new season of the show you like! I'm glad you love the characters! I love online fandom and I hope y'all continue to enjoy doing your thing.

But as someone who worships Thor, Loki, and other Norse deities, I would like to not be flooded with MCU content when I'm trying to connect with other people who share my religion. I've blocked the #mcu, #marvel, #marvelloki, and #lokiseason2 tags, and I'm still getting MCU content in Heathen tags.

Please use proper tagging etiquette when posting about fictional characters who share names with real religious figures.

[studies-in-heathenry]

There doesn’t have to be an end goal or purpose when interacting with a deity.

People often seek out gods with an end goal of receiving assistance or guidance.

But you can also just interact with them for their company. You can hail them, give blot, or even just be in their presence for no other reason then you can.