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Sónargöltr: the Yule Boar.
One historical Yule practice was, a boar would be led into the hall, and the people would lay their hands on it and publicly swear solemn oaths for the year ahead, known as heitstrenging, after which it was sacrificed and eaten. It was connected with the worship of Freyr, hence the boar.
This practice is attested in the Hervarar Saga ok Heiðreks; every year, King Heiðrekr would sacrifice the largest boar he could find to Freyr on the eve of Yule. Beforehand, his men would lay their hands on its bristles and take oaths. Heiðrekr vowed to let any man go who could defeat him in a riddle contest; a vow he later breaks in the Saga when Odin defeats him and he strikes at him with his sword, and he dies shortly after.
It is also attested in the Helgakviða Hjörvarðssonar, wherein King Hjörvarðr’s men swear oaths on a sacred boar at the king’s Yule feast, and Héðinn vows to marry Sváfa.
We see a similar practice today in one form of Hindu Puja, where a coconut is used in place of a sacrificial animal.
In the later Middle Ages, an enduring tradition was serving a boar’s head at Christmas feasts; Jacob Grimm believed this may have been a holdover from the ancient sacrifices, wherein the head would often be severed.
While some of you may (understandably) not want to get and sacrifice a live boar, one day this winter, this could be observed with a ceremonial feast (maybe a ham?) and an offering to Freyr, and by making vows for the year ahead. ᛝ
In the Middle Ages, the Feast of Saint Stephen took the place of Sónargöltr on December 26th, where a boar’s head would be served. Saint Stephen allegedly raised six people from the dead, which may have lead to an association with Freyr, and his roles in renewal and rebirth, and as a keeper of the dead. ᛝ
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I've redone my palmistry page to include more information on the major & minor lines as well as hand shape.
Again please don't re-upload this to other sites like pinterest
“OKAY I DID MY BIRTH CHART, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?”
Here’s what the planets do:
The Planets affect your sense of…
The Planets & everyday life
Posts that relate to each planet
Important Astrological Definitions
Which Planet rules each sign
Which Planet rules each sign + descriptions
Here’s what the signs in each planets mean:
Moon in…
Mercury in…
Venus in…
Mars in…
Jupiter in…
Saturn in…
Uranus in…
Neptune in…
Pluto in…
Have no idea what I’m talking about? For the love of God please do your birth chart.
Baby witch tips from other witches
This is yet another collection of posts, this time with tips for beginner witches, all of witch I think are pretty reputable and helpful. Do with these what you will <3
tips for beginner witches - @ecailledeluna
super simple kitchen witch tricks - @hallow-witxh
colours meaning - @witchaliya
candles - @hallow-witxh
ritual ingredients - @androgynouswitch
simple crystal uses - @hallow-witxh
everyday witchy things - @petriquartz-occultshop
manifesting tips - @carmensapientia
grimoire ideas - @spectral-pisces
moon water tips - @hallow-witxh
what is samhain? - @coinandcandle
wheel of the year - @the-clever-cupboard
what do crystals actually do - @arcanas-grimoire
how to spot fake crystals - @petriquartz-occultshop
what harms crystals - @themirroredmoon
do spell components matter? - @30000-bees-in-a-pointed-hat
free online witchcraft books - @breelandwalker
This is just the stuff I've found so far, this is in no way an exhaustive list. And above all, please remember to do your research, don't believe everything you see online, and trust your gut. If something seems weird or sus, IT PROBABLY IS. Ok, sweet water and light laughter till next we meet <3
Hexenringe und Feenringe: Ein tiefer Tauchgang in die nordische Kultur
Die geheimnisvollen Formationen von Pilzen, die als Hexenringe oder Feenringe bekannt sind, haben in der nordischen Kultur einen besonderen Platz. Über Generationen hinweg wurden diese natürlichen Erscheinungen mit verschiedenen Überlieferungen, Mythen und Folklore assoziiert.
Das Phänomen des Hexenrings
Hexenringe entstehen durch den natürlichen Wachstumszyklus bestimmter Pilzarten. Ein Pilzmyzel beginnt im Zentrum des Rings, breitet sich unterirdisch in alle Richtungen aus und nimmt Nährstoffe aus dem Boden auf. Im Laufe der Zeit sterben die Pilze im Zentrum ab, da die Nährstoffe dort erschöpft sind, und neue Pilze wachsen am äußeren Rand des Myzels. Dies schafft den unverwechselbaren Kreis von Pilzen an der Oberfläche.
Von Elfen, Trollen und anderen Wesen
Elfen und Feen: Die Vorstellung, dass Elfen und Feen in den Feenringen tanzen, ist tief in der nordischen Folklore verwurzelt. Die Legende besagt, dass sie bei Mondschein tanzen und singen und jeden, der in ihren Ring tritt, in ihren Reigen ziehen. In einigen Geschichten erhält der unglückliche Eindringling die Fähigkeit, in die Elf- oder Feenwelt zu sehen, aber oft zu einem hohen Preis.
Trolle: Besonders in norwegischen und schwedischen Überlieferungen werden Feenringe manchmal als Spielplätze von Trollen dargestellt. Die Trolle, oft als schelmisch und manchmal auch gefährlich beschrieben, könnten denjenigen bestrafen, der ihren Tanzplatz stört.
Geister und Hexen: In einigen Gebieten wurden die Ringe auch als Orte gesehen, an denen Hexen tanzen oder Rituale durchführen. Geister, insbesondere die Seelen von Verstorbenen, könnten auch in den Ringen gesehen werden, besonders in der Walpurgisnacht, einem traditionellen Frühlingsfest.
Rituale und Aberglaube
Die tiefe Ehrfurcht und Furcht vor diesen Ringen führte oft zu Ritualen und Aberglauben. Es wurde geglaubt, dass das Mähen von Gras oder das Entfernen von Pilzen aus einem Feenring Unglück bringen könnte. Um Schutz zu suchen, könnten die Menschen um den Ring herumlaufen oder bestimmte Sprüche und Gebete sprechen.
Man glaubte auch, dass das Platzieren von Steinen in einem Feenring oder das Zeichnen von Kreisen mit Salz oder Kreide die magische Energie darin einschließen oder neutralisieren könnte.
Moderne Interpretation
Mit dem Fortschritt der Wissenschaft und dem besseren Verständnis von Pilzwachstumsmustern wurde das Mysterium der Hexenringe zwar entschlüsselt, aber ihre kulturelle und mystische Bedeutung in der nordischen Kultur bleibt bestehen. Für viele sind sie weiterhin ein Zeichen für das Übernatürliche, ein Fenster in eine andere Welt oder einfach ein wunderbarer Anblick in der Landschaft, der an vergangene Zeiten erinnert.
Fazit
Obwohl die wissenschaftliche Erklärung für das Phänomen der Hexenringe heute bekannt ist, bieten die mit ihnen verbundenen Geschichten und Mythen einen faszinierenden Einblick in den Volksglauben und die Vorstellungskraft der nordischen Kultur. Sie erinnern uns daran, wie die Natur und das Übernatürliche oft miteinander verflochten waren und wie Landschaftsphänomene die kulturellen Erzählungen und Traditionen beeinflussten.
by Jatukham Ramathep
Christians: Witches are creepy. They make like animal sacrafices and worship satan.
Witches:
Essential oils
*Dilute Essential oils with a form of duplication oil before applying to skin! Olive oil, and other things work.*
Geranium oil- Known to aid in calming nerves, relieving stress and easing depression. Also helps of menopause.
Pink Grapefruit oil- acts as Disinfectant, stimulant and antidepressant.
Cinnamon oil- Aids in increasing blood circulation, and acts as a sexual stimulant. When mixed with carrier oil, it makes a good massage oil for aching muscles.
Clary Sage oil- Known to help boost self-esteem, confidence, hope and mental strength, therefore it also aids depression.
Rosemary oil- When inhaled it can boost mental energy, as well as clear the respiratory tract.
Frankincense oil- Helps keep a clear mind, relieve chronic stress and anxiety, reducing pain and inflammation as well as boosting immunity. This oil aids in fighting cancer.
Lemon oil- Known to remove mental fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and nervous tension.
Bergamot oil- Known to relieve stress levels or high tension and best used in a diffuser.
Ylang ylang oil- Very good for the skin, known to refresh it and best used in a diffuser.
Patchouli oil- Has wound healing and scar reducing properties, as well as aphrodisiac effects.
Eucalyptus oil- Great for aromatherapy, aiding respiratory problems, and massaging oil.
Lavender oil- Known for its relaxing and calming qualities, this oil is good for massaging, relaxation and aromatherapy.
Lemongrass oil- Having invigorating properties, acting also as an antiseptic.
Orange oil- Having warmth and cleanliness properties, it works as a very good diffused oil.
Peppermint oil- Known well for being used in aromatherapy, massage oil and inhalation.
Tea tree oil- Aiding well as a herbal skin remedy, aromatherapy and home remedy use.
Germanic Paganism Sources
I can’t list these sources without first going through a million different caveats. I’m going to keep this introduction brief due to the length of this post, but be aware that these sources have been subjected to Christianization, speculation, mistranslation, etc. Many of these sources were copied down by Christian authors who may have altered the truth in order to fit their perspective. Some may have vague terms or phrases that we can no longer understand because they existed in an entirely new context. Essentially, approach all of these texts from a speculative and critical lens. This doesn’t mean we can’t decipher the truth. We can decipher the truth by comparing texts from the same time, countries, etc with each other and finding the common threads. Pairing these attestations with archaeological records is also immensely helpful and I hope to compile a list of archaeological records some time in the future. You can find many free records and studies by simply typing, for example, “anglo-saxon burials archaeological excavations.”
This list consists of records of various Germanic peoples, histories, as well as semi-legendary sagas and poetry. By exploring a variety of texts instead of just ethnographic works, we can understand the history, culture, customs, traditions, values, and more. These are all crucial in approaching paganism with the goal of accurate and thorough understanding. I wanted to focus primarily on sources from close to the pagan period, but I have also included current sources in the grimoires and runes section. For the contemporary study of Germanic paganism, I always recommend Stephen Flowers!
Happy researching
The Eddas
https://www.norron-mytologi.info/diverse/ThorpeThePoeticEdda.pdf
http://vsnrweb-publications.org.uk/EDDArestr.pdf
England
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/657/pg657-images.html
https://ia804700.us.archive.org/31/items/exeterbookanthol00goll/exeterbookanthol00goll.pdf
https://langeslag.uni-goettingen.de/oddities/texts/Aecerbot.pdf
https://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/03d/0627-0735,_Beda_Venerabilis,_Ecclesiastical_History_Of_England,_EN.pdf
https://www.ragweedforge.com/rpae.html (this website also has the norwegian and icelandic rune poems)
https://www.dvusd.org/cms/lib/AZ01901092/Centricity/Domain/2897/beowulf_heaney.pdf
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/ascp/
https://ia601403.us.archive.org/12/items/bede-the-reckoning-of-time-2012/Bede%20-%20The%20Reckoning%20of%20Time%20%282012%29.pdf
Germany
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/nblng/index.htm
https://www.germanicmythology.com/works/merseburgcharms.html
Frisia
https://www.liturgies.net/saints/willibrord/alcuin.htm
Denmark
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/saxo/index.htm
Iceland
https://archive.org/details/booksettlementi00ellwgoog/page/n4/mode/2up
Finland
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/kveng/kvrune01.htm
Germania
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7524/7524-h/7524-h.htm
The Sagas
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/598/598-h/598-h.htm
http://vsnrweb-publications.org.uk/Heimskringla%20II.pdf
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/heim/05hakon.htm
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/vlsng/index.htm
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/egil/index.htm
https://sacred-texts.com/neu/ice/is3/index.htm
https://sagadb.org/files/pdf/eyrbyggja_saga.en.pdf
https://sagadb.org/brennu-njals_saga.en
Grimoires
https://archive.org/details/GaldrabokAnIcelandicGrimoire1
https://handrit.is/manuscript/view/is/IB04-0383/9#page/3v/mode/2up
https://galdrastafir.com/#vegvisir
Runes
https://www.esonet.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Futhark-A-Handbook-of-Rune-Magic-Edred-Thorsson-1984.pdf
*Due to link limits on tumblr, i cannot link all of these. Please paste them into your browser.
*Also, sadly I could not find some of the sources I wanted for free. I will continue to update this post with new links and it will be pinned to my profile always!
