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Norse Pagan Devotional Poem to Honor All

To all those in harmony with the northern way,
Guiding me with wisdom, day by day,
In helpful ways, you share your light,
I honor your presence, in this sacred rite.

Oh, Aesir of the Northern sky so grand,
Mighty gods who rule o’er this ancient land,
Odin, Allfather, I seek your wisdom’s light,
Grant me your knowledge, guide me through the night.

Odin, Allfather, wise and full of might,
I seek your knowledge, guide me through day and night,
With your wisdom deep, my path you’ll pave,
Grant me insight, as your blessings I crave.

Frigga, queen of the Aesir, so wise,
In your presence, all knowledge lies,
Guide me with your grace, protect and heal,
With your love, my heart and soul, you seal.

Vili, the embodiment of primal will and thought,
In your presence, wisdom’s foundations are sought,
Grant me your insight, sharp and clear,
With your blessings, enlightenment I revere.

Ve, the divine spark of consciousness and existence,
In your presence, I find the essence of subsistence,
Grant me your insight into life’s profound art,
With your blessings, I awaken my innermost heart.

Thor, with Mjölnir, protector bold and true,
I ask your strength to carry me through,
Shield me from chaos, let your hammer’s roar,
Keep me safe and strong, forevermore.

Sif, with your hair of golden hue,
Goddess of harvest, your blessings renew,
Fill my live with abundance and grace,
As I honor you in this sacred space.

Magni, son of Thor, with power in your name,
In your potent presence, I find strength to claim,
Bless me with your might, so unwavering and true,
With your blessings, I rise and mighty deeds pursue.

Mothi, son of Thor, with strength in your bloodline,
In your mighty presence, courage and valor shine,
Bless me with your resilience, fierce and bold,
With your blessings, I face challenges untold.

Thrud, strength and power untamed,
In your mighty presence, valor is proclaimed,
Grant me your courage, unwavering and true,
With your blessings, I rise and breakthrough.

Jord, Earth mother, cradle of life’s birth,
In your fertile soil, I find my worth,
Grant me your strength, grounded and true,
With your blessings, I honor you.

Sunna, radiant goddess, morning’s light,
In your warm embrace, the day takes flight,
Grant me your brilliance, shining so true,
With your blessings, my spirits renew.

Mani, gentle guardian of the night’s domain,
In your silver light, I find soothing gain,
Grant me your presence, serene and bright,
With your blessings, I navigate the night.

Tyr, god of justice, in you I confide,
Guide my actions with your righteous stride,
Help me make decisions, strong and grand,
With your wisdom as my guiding hand.

Heimdallr, guardian of the Bifröst’s gleam,
In your watchful gaze, reality’s seam,
Grant me your vigilance, keen and bright,
With your blessings, I’ll defend what’s right.

Idunn, in your orchard’s sacred grove,
I seek your apples, youth’s eternal trove,
Grant me the gift of ageless vitality,
With your blessings, renew my mortality.

Bragi, skald and bard of eloquent song,
In your melodies, our spirits belong,
Inspire my words, with poetic grace,
In your name, I seek a lyrical embrace.

Baldr, the shining, pure and fair,
Grant me the strength to do what’s right and bear,
Let your light illuminate my path,
In your honor, I raise a joyful glass.

Nanna, in the halls of peace you reside,
In your tranquil presence, sorrows subside,
Grant me your serenity, calm and serene,
With your blessings, I find solace in between.

Hermod, the messenger of the Aesir’s high decree,
In your swift journey, you traverse realms so free,
Bless me with your guidance through life’s winding road,
With your blessings, I find strength in each episode.

Vidar, the silent guardian, clothed in strength,
In your stoic presence, resilience extends its length,
Bearer of the burden, as Ragnarok’s fate draws near,
With your blessings, I face my darkest fear.

Aegir, lord of the ocean’s boundless might,
In your watery realm, waves dance in flight,
Brewer of mead, host of grand feasts and cheer,
Grant me your mirth and mead, so sincere.

Ran, mistress of the ocean’s deep,
In your watery realm, your treasures you keep,
Grant me your guidance, when storms arise,
With your blessings, my course I’ll prize.

Eir, goddess of healing’s gentle touch,
In your presence, ailments lose their clutch,
Bless my body, mind, and soul, I pray,
With your soothing care, chase pain away.

Saga, keeper of stories old and true,
In your timeless presence, wisdom I pursue,
Grant me your tales, from history’s distant past,
With your blessings, my knowledge will amass.

Fulla, keeper of Frigg’s secrets so dear,
In your faithful presence, whispers I hear,
Grant me your loyalty, steadfast and true,
With your blessings, I confide in you.

Eostre, maiden of the fertile spring’s embrace,
In your gentle aura, Earth awakens with grace,
Grant me your renewal, life’s vibrant rebirth,
With your blessings, I’ll cherish the Earth.

Ullr, god of the winter’s cold embrace,
In your snowy realm, I find my grace,
Grant me your strength in the frozen land,
With your blessings, I’ll withstand.

Forseti, the god of justice fair,
In your courtroom divine, all find solace there,
I seek your wisdom in matters of law,
With your guidance, justice I’ll draw.

Snotra, goddess of wisdom and grace,
In your serene presence, I find my place,
Grant me your insight, calm and profound,
With your blessings, wisdom’s depths are found.

Hlin, protector of those in need,
In your caring presence, hearts you heed,
Grant me your solace, in times of strife,
With your blessings, I find strength in life.

Sjofn, goddess of love’s gentle sway,
In your tender presence, hearts find their way,
Grant me your compassion, kind and warm,
With your blessings, love’s sweetest charm.

Var, goddess of sacred oaths I keep,
In your presence, promises run deep,
Grant me your trust and bonds unbroken,
With your blessings, words of honor spoken.

Vor, goddess of searching minds so keen,
In your wisdom’s light, I seek to glean,
Grant me your insight, keen and aware,
With your blessings, knowledge beyond compare.

Saxnot, the deity of the Saxons’ ancient lore,
In your honor, I gather and implore,
Bless me with your strength, unyielding and true,
With your blessings, I rise and courage renew.

Gefjon, the goddess of fertile lands so wide,
In your nurturing presence, my crops and fields abide,
Bless me with abundance, and growth to unfold,
With your blessings, I reap the harvest’s gold.

Mimir, the keeper of wisdom’s ancient well,
In your presence, deep insights I compel,
Bless me with the knowledge from the depths of thought,
With your wisdom, I seek to be truly taught.

Hoenir, the god of foresight and silent contemplation,
In your tranquil presence, I seek revelation,
Bless me with wisdom’s vision, clear and bright,
With your blessings, I navigate the paths of insight.

And to all the Aesir, in Asgard above,
I offer my devotion, my heartfelt love,
In the old ways, I honor and revere,
The gods of the North, forever near.

Oh, Vanir, radiant and fair,
Goddesses and gods beyond compare,
Freyr and Freyja, Njord as well,
To your grace and might, I humbly tell.

Freyr, bringer of abundance and peace,
With your fertile fields, may all strife cease,
Bless my harvest, make my spirit sing,
In your presence, let prosperity spring.

Gerd, the maiden of frost and ice,
In your chilling presence, hearts often think twice,
Grant me your distant and frigid grace,
With your blessings, I’ll find a balanced space.

Freyja, enchantress of love’s sweet embrace,
With your gentle guidance, I find my place,
Bless my heart, entwine my soul in grace,
In your name, I honor love’s warm embrace.

Njord, master of the sea’s tranquil domain,
Bring serenity to my life’s endless chain,
Guide me through tumultuous tides and more,
With your wisdom, I reach a tranquil shore.

Skadi, the huntress of the frigid north,
In your mountainous realm, your strength goes forth,
Grant me your determination, fierce and bold,
With your blessings, I conquer challenges untold.

Nerthus, goddess of fertile Earth’s embrace,
In your bountiful lands, I find my place,
Grant me your abundance, rich and profound,
With your blessings, I till the sacred ground.

Kvasir, the embodiment of shared wisdom’s wealth,
In your presence, I find the spirit of mental health,
Bless me with the nectar of knowledge so profound,
With your wisdom, I explore the world’s fertile ground.

Nehalennia, guardian of the coastal shore,
In your maritime realm, I seek evermore,
Grant me your guidance, by the ocean’s tide,
With your blessings, may my journeys safely glide.

Heidr, in your mystic shroud you dwell,
In your enigmatic presence, secrets swell,
Grant me your wisdom, hidden and profound,
With your blessings, may my knowledge abound.

Hnoss, the treasure of love’s sweet delight,
In your radiant presence, hearts take flight,
Grant me your affection, deep and true,
With your blessings, love’s bond I’ll renew.

Gersemi, a treasure of beauty and grace,
In your radiant presence, I find a sacred place,
Grant me your elegance, both gentle and fine,
With your blessings, my inner light will shine.

Vanir, hear my words, accept my plea,
For your blessings, I bend the knee,
In nature’s cycles, I see your grace,
As I walk this path, your love I embrace.

To all the Vanir, bright and ever near,
In gratitude, I hold you dear,
In the old ways, I honor and revere,
Goddesses and gods, forever near.

To the Aesir and Vanir, I offer my heart,
In this ancient faith, I’ll never depart,
With gratitude and reverence, I hold you near,
May your blessings guide me, year after year.

To the wights of land and sea, I sing this song,
In reverence to you, where you belong,
Spirits of nature, ancient and wise,
I honor you under the open skies.

To the spirits of the trees, standing tall and strong,
In your sheltering branches, all belong,
Rooted deep in the earth, reaching for the sky,
I feel your presence as I pass you by.

To the spirits of the plants and flowers, I extend my call,
In your vibrant blossoms, you enchant all,
From the petals that bloom to the leaves that sway,
I honor your presence in the light of day.

To the spirits of the waters, flowing free and wide,
In your currents and tides, I find my guide,
From the babbling brook to the ocean’s deep blue,
I honor your essence in all that I do.

To the spirits of the mountains, majestic and grand,
In your rocky heights, I take my stand,
Silent sentinels of the ancient past,
Your strength and endurance forever shall last.

To the spirits of the air, on wings you soar,
In the heavens above, you explore and explore,
Carriers of whispers, secrets, and dreams,
I feel your presence in the gentlest of streams.

To the spirits of the fire, burning bright and true,
In your flames, I find courage anew,
Dancing with fervor, your energy untamed,
I honor your warmth, in your light, I am framed.

To the spirits of the soil, where life takes root,
In your dark, fertile depths, my dreams take fruit,
From the smallest seed to the mightiest tree,
I find your blessings in all that I see.

To the spirits of the animals, wild and free,
In your instincts and grace, I find unity,
Each creature unique, in nature’s grand plan,
I honor your presence, as part of the clan.

To the spirits of the food I eat each day,
In the grains, fruits, and vegetables that come my way,
Nourishing my body, sustaining my life’s feat,
I honor your presence, in each meal I eat.

To the spirits of the stones, ancient and wise,
In your solid forms, you stand as our ties,
To the Earth’s history, a witness you’ve been,
I feel your strength in the rocks and within.

To the spirits of my ancestors, I humbly bow,
In your footsteps, I walk, I honor you now,
Guides of my lineage, in the shadows you reside,
I pay my respects, for your wisdom and pride.

To the Alfar, the elves of ancient lore,
In your realms unseen, I humbly implore,
Guardians of hidden places and twilight’s grace,
I honor your presence in this sacred space.

To the Disir, ancestral spirits of feminine might,
In your wisdom and grace, you shine so bright,
Protectors of kin, guardians of the home,
I honor your presence wherever I roam.

To the House Wight, guardian of hearth and hall,
In the cozy confines, you watch over all,
Keeper of the home’s warmth and light,
I honor your presence through day and night.

To the Landvaettir, spirits of the land so old,
In your sacred realms, your stories are told,
Keepers of the wilderness, in every rock and tree,
I honor your presence, for you make the land free.

To the Svartalfar, the dwarves in caverns deep,
In your hidden forges, secrets you keep,
Craftsmen of the earth, with skills profound,
I honor your presence in the underground.

To the Trolls of ancient might and stone,
In the rugged wilderness, you call home,
Guardians of the hidden, in shadows you dwell,
I honor your presence, the tales you tell.

To the Fairies, with wings so bright and airy,
In enchanted realms, where magick is necessary,
Guardians of nature’s beauty, in forests you reside,
I honor your presence, your world so wide.

To the Gnomes, in gardens and woodlands, you’re found,
Guardians of nature, with wisdom in greenery bound,
Keepers of the earth, in gardens you delight,
I honor your presence, in the warm daylight.

To the Elementals, beings of earth, air, fire, and sea,
In your essence, the natural world’s mystery,
Guardians of the elements, in balance you dwell,
I honor your presence, your tales we shall tell.

To the ancient witches and wizards of old,
With cauldrons and spells, your stories unfold,
Keepers of arcane knowledge, in shadows you’d tread,
I honor your wisdom, by your magick I am led.

To the spirit of magick, in spells and enchantments,
In rituals and mysteries, you bring enhancements,
I honor your presence, in my mystical art,
In the world of the unseen, where dreams do start.

To the spirits of the Runes, ancient symbols so profound,
Inscribed in fate’s tapestry, where wisdom is found,
Guiding my path, with mysteries you share,
I honor your presence, with utmost care.

To the mighty Mjölnir, Thor’ hammer so bold,
A weapon of power, in legends long told,
Guardian of Asgard, with thunderous might,
I honor your presence, in battles and in flight.

To the spirits of knowledge, in books and in thought,
In wisdom’s endless pursuit, in lessons I’ve sought,
Guiding my mind, making ignorance retreat,
I honor your presence, in my quest to complete.

To the Norns, I turn my gaze,
Weaving the threads of my destined days,
Past, present, and future you hold in your hand,
Guiding the fates of all in the mortal land.

To the Gods and Goddesses of lands so vast,
In cultures and traditions, through history amassed,
I honor your presence, with respect and grace,
In the tapestry of humanity, you find your place.

To the spirits of time, ever marching on,
Past, present, future, in your realm we’re drawn,
Guiding the course of history, with your silent chime,
I honor your presence, in the grand design.

To Hella, Goddess of the underworld’s gate,
Keeper of the departed, in realms where they await,
Guide of souls to the afterlife’s shore,
I honor your presence forevermore.

To the Folk, the people who gather and share,
In kinship and community, showing they care,
Together we stand, in unity we thrive,
I honor your presence, in this life we’re alive.

And to blood family, friends, and those known closely,
In the bonds we cherish, in hearts that beat most closely,
In the tapestry of love and ties that will never end,
I honor your presence, my family and friend.

To the Vikings, bold and fearless in the fray,
With longships and axes, you’d make your way,
Explorers of distant lands, under skies so vast,
I honor your spirit, from the past to the last.

To the folk of all lands and cultures, past and present,
In diverse traditions, we find strength so effervescent,
In unity and diversity, our shared human story,
I honor your presence, in all your splendid glory.

To the beings of all planets, both on Earth and far,
In galaxies beyond, where endless mysteries are,
In the cosmos’ grandeur, where destinies are swirled,
I honor your presence, in this boundless, cosmic world.

To my Fylgja, guardian spirits by my side,
Invisible companions, in you I confide,
Guiding me through life, my silent, loyal kin,
I honor your presence, as my spirits within.

To Yggdrasil, the World Tree, that binds all realms above,
Your branches reach to heavens, your roots deep below,
In your sacred embrace, all life finds its trove,
I honor your presence, in your wisdom I grow.

And to the Nine Worlds, interconnected and grand,
Each with its secrets, in Yggdrasil’s hand,
I honor your existence, in this cosmic dance,
In the tapestry of existence, my spirits enhance.

Amidst the great mystery of existence’s vast expanse,
In the cosmos’ dance, where stars and galaxies enhance,
I honor the spirit of this boundless enigma’s stance,
In awe, I embrace your presence’s trance.

As for myself, in this sacred space I stand,
A humble part of this divine, cosmic band,
Seeking wisdom, guidance, and growth each day,
I honor my presence, in this sacred way.

To the wights of land and sea, I give my praise,
In your varied forms, through all of my days,
Guardians and keepers of nature’s design,
I honor your presence, for you are divine.

In this devotional ode to all that exists,
To the wights of nature, I must insist,
Your wisdom and beauty, I hold in high esteem,
In this sacred bond, I find my dream.

And in realms beyond, where mysteries reside,
In the unseen, the hidden, where secrets are tied,
To those who guide me, nameless and wise,
I honor your presence, as my spirits rise.

To all those in harmony with the northern way,
Guiding me with wisdom, day by day,
In helpful ways, you share your light,
I honor your presence, in this sacred rite.

Forgive me for not mentioning you by name,
In this heartfelt tribute, your role’s the same,
I hold you in honor, with gratitude and grace,
In the northern tradition, I find my rightful place.

Hail to the Aesir and Vanir’s eternal grace,
Hail to Wights of land and sea, in every place,
In realms beyond and deep within, they play,
Hail to helpful beings guiding my way.

September 15, 2018

The historical way to establish sacred space for a ritual

In terms of establishing sacred space for a ritual, if you wish something more historical (not that there is anything wrong with modern innovations since any religion must change and grow to remain relevant) you can use the Germanic concept of land taking. To do this you take burning fire around the boundary of the space you are claiming. Historically this was done outside so it was a torch, but for modern purposes a candle can be used. You can ask Thor to make the space you are claiming to be hallowed (made holy).

This need not be limited to a circle, square sacred spaces are probably more common in the historical context. Also if it is an outside space regularly used for rituals, historically they put a series of posts around the space and hung ropes between each post, as a way to mark what is the ritual area. Also in regular outside spaces they piled up some rocks and any liquid items from the offerings got poured over these stones (blood, mead, ale, drink of any sort).

In the historical context any ritual sacred space is considered a frithstead. No acts of violence may be done within a frithstead, and all beings within the frithstead have to leave any conflict outside. Properly done ritual offering of an animal (animal sacrifice) is not considered an act of violence since when they historically did this correctly they did it in a way that the animal did not realize it was being killed, and in a painless way. Later the animal was used as food. Since most us modern people don’t raise our own animals and don’t know the proper ways to kill them for food, animal sacrifice is generally no longer done in modern Heathenism. Offering drink and already prepared foods is perfectly acceptable as an alternative.

February 8, 2013

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Volmarr’s Heathen Feast of Love Ritual Feb-14-2013

Need:
• drinking horn
• mead (or wine or beer or even can use juice)
• spring water in small bowl
• fresh pine twig
• offering bowl
• candles
• wand (if you don’t have one you can use your fingers instead)
• Thor’s Ritual Hammer (optional, can use it for the Hammer Hallowings)
• chocolates
• Any symbols of love or sexuality such as hearts or other erotic items or symbols.
• Symbols of Freyja, such as a statue or picture of her and/or other items sacred to her.
• Optionally you can have pictures of the people you shall be honoring in this ritual.

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This ritual, as are all Heathen or northern rituals, is done while facing north, except where otherwise noted. The altar should be such that it is in front of you when you face north.

If you don’t know how to pronounce the runes see my webpage on how to pronounce them here.

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Put spring water in small bowl. Trace 3 Laguz runes over it.:

“LAGUZ… LAGUZ… LAGUZ”

“From the Well of Wyrd does this water flow, and to the Well of Wyrd does it return”

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Make Hammer Sign at item and then splash each ritual item with blessed water using the pine twig and for each item say:

“I bless this ______ with the waters of the Well of Wyrd”

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Now trace Hammer Sign at person being blessed and/or self and splash them with water using twig.

“I bless ______ with the waters of the Well of Wyrd”

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Use twig to splash ritual space with water.

“I bless this space with the waters of the Well of Wyrd”

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Few silent deep breaths.

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All stand in Elhaz position.

“Bi-Frost’s rainbow light shine down upon this space and myself so that I may form a portal between the worlds of Asgard and Midgard”

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Few silent deep breaths.

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All face north and trace the Hammer Sign while chanting:

“Hammer in the north hallow and ward this stead”

All turn east and trace the Hammer Sign while chanting:

“Hammer in the east hallow and ward this stead”

All turn south and trace the Hammer Sign while chanting:

“Hammer in the south hallow and ward this stead”

All turn west trace the Hammer Sign while chanting:

“Hammer in the west hallow and ward this stead”

All return to north and look up and trace Hammer sign while chanting:

“Hammer above hallow and ward this stead”

All look below and trace Hammer sign while chanting:

“Hammer below hallow and ward this stead”

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Return to facing north and all stand in the Elhaz position and chant:

“Around me and within me Asgard and Midgard”

and move into the Dagaz position in the end.

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Few silent deep breaths.

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(Highly recommended optional casting of the rune ring)

(face north and trace the rune shape in the air before you using your wand and loudly chant: “FEHU!”)

(face north-east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “URUZ”)

(face east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “THURISAZ”)

(face south-east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “ANSUZ”)

(face south and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “RAIDHO”)

(face south-west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “KENAZ”)

(face west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “GEBO”)

(face north-west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “WUNJO”)

(face north and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “HAGALAZ”)

(face north-east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “NAUDHIZ”)

(face east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “ISA”)

(face south-east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “JERA”)

(face south and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “EIHWAZ”)

(face south-west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “PERTHRO”)

(face west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “ELHAZ”)

(face north-west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “SOWILO”)

(face north and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “TIWAZ”)

(face north-east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “BERKANO”)

(face east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “EHWAZ”)

(face south-east and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “MANNAZ”)

(face south and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “LAGUZ”)

(face south-west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “INGWAZ”)

(face west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “DAGAZ”)

(face north-west and trace the rune shape and loudly chant: “OTHALA”)

(Few silent deep breaths)

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Hold up the bottle of mead:

“I now brew the holy mead of inspiration. Won by high Odin long ago!”

Chant into the bottle of mead:

“Odhroerir! Son! Bodhn!”

“Now I hallow this drink with staves of light!”

Chant and trace these runes over the bottle:

“Othala”

“Dagaz”

“Raidho”

“Ansuz”

“Raidho”

“Isa”

“Elhaz!”

All say:

“Hail Odhroerir!”

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Few silent deep breaths.

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“Hail Freyja! Daughter of Njord. Sister of Freyr. Descendant of the Vanir. Possessor of Brisingamen. Od’s wife. Vanir-bride. Teacher of seidh. Love goddess. Gold-thirsty one. Queen of witches!”

This next invocation is optional depending on the nature of your relationship to Freyja. Of course you can modify this invocation as you see fit to better suit you.

“Hail Freyja, burning fire of sexual desire, heat of lust and passion, and energies of transformation. You who who stands naked, with only a short cloak of hawk feathers and a jeweled necklace that radiants fire. Your hair long, wild, and golden blond. I look deeply into your pale blue eyes that are like the oceans. Your body of the most pleasing feminine shape. Your pale skin glows with life. I see you breath with longing. Your body moves with the grace of a cat. I look at your full round breasts and dark pink erect nipples. I gaze my eyes upon your sensuous curves. Your legs long and strong. I look between your thighs and see the dew glistening from your sex. I feel the intense fires which burn there. I look upon you! I feel the excitement you invoke in me! I wish to enter deep into you and merge with you in acts of love and pleasure. I worship you who is the Queen of all Northern Witches. I worship your flesh of desire. I call upon you today, on this day which is sacred to that which you hold holy.”

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Few silent deep breaths.

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“Today is the day to honor sexuality and sexual relationships in all forms. Sex is something which creates frith with others and is a great source of joy and pleasure between all forms of life. All expressions of sexuality of any sort between consenting adults is sacred to the goddess Freyja. We must remember to keep our minds open and not consider our own preferred forms of sexual expression to be the only valid way for others. Also we should have respect for those who for whatever reason choose not to engage in any sexual activities at all, for that is their choice. We must honor sex as a personal choice, so long as it is expressed in ways that respects the choices of others, than it is positive and should be honored as a joyful expression of life.”

“This is a time for us to honor all those in our life with whom we have any form of sexual interaction or relationship with on a regular basis. It is important we acknowledge and are thankful for the joys and pleasures they give to us. Now take a few moments to think about these people and how thankful you are for all they give to you.”

Ponder on all such people now.

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Few silent deep breaths.

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“I am thankful to ___________ for the joys and pleasures you give me. I am thankful and glad that you are part of my life and I honor you for the special place you have in my life.”
Repeat for as many people in your life that you have regular sexual interactions with or a sexual relationship with, thanking each one separately.

Fill drinking horn with drink and hold up horn.

“Freyja I thank you for bringing ____________ [,____________, and __________] into my life. May the interaction between us continue to provide joy, frith, and pleasure for us all. I make this offering in thanks to you Freyja! Hail Freyja goddess of sexual pleasure!”

Drink some of the drink and pour rest into offering bowl.

Trace Hammer Sign over plate of chocolates

“I bless these chocolates to give in offering to Freyja. May my sexual and love life be sweet and pleasing for the coming year! Hail Freyja!”

Eat some of the chocolates and put rest in offering bowl.

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Use the pine twig to splash a bit of the liquid in the offering bowl on yourself, on any others in the ritual with you, on your altar, on the ritual space, and in all general areas of your dwelling as well. Does not need to be much splashed around, just a little is fine. This helps to imbue more of the energies of the ritual on you, and others who may also in the ritual with you, and to your place.

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“Now my rite has ended. May all gathered here fare well on their return to their home places. And may the bonds of frith between us grow, gods, wights, and humans alike. Until we meet again.”

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Pour out the offerings from the offering bowl outside:

“A gift for a gift”

Trace gebo at spot offerings were given to.

“GEBO!”

Pour out remaining blessed water outside.

“I pour the sacred water back to the Earth so it may find it’s way back to the Well of Wyrd”

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Now at this point it is very important to ground your energies. This should always be done after every ritual. Not doing so can lead to problems in the long-run. Grounding is like shifting gears in a car, except it is the process of shifting brain states. During rituals you create a trance like brain state, which is desired for during rituals or for during any spiritual practices. But trance states are not good for doing everyday mundane things. You need to return your mind back to the normal state of consciousness after the ritual is finished. That is what grounding is.

The most simple and common method to ground is to visualize yourself as a tree and see roots growing into the ground from the base of your spine and going down into the earth. Sometimes rituals require industrial strength grounding as they can really create some intense energy. In that case you can try the following triple grounding method.:

First visualize your chakras. You picture in your mind closing first the top one and then seeing a sort of lid closing over it, then proceed with the net lower chakra and so on. You want to leave the bottom most chakra, the root chakra fully open as this is your connection to grounding. Don’t be concerned about having the others closed, the normal proper function of them is that they open and close as needed. Problems with being ungrounded happen when one of more of them are stuck open. Only the bottom one is to be left open at all times.

Next step is to picture a ball of pure white light above your head. Now let this white light slowly descent downward into your body and slowly move lower. As it descends it takes with it any unneeded, old, and negative energies. It is sort of sweeping downward through your energies taking all you no longer need with it. Once it reaches your feet let it move lower till it passes down through the floor. If you are on an upper close let it pass all the way to the ground. Let the earth take this energy to recycle it.

Now final step is to do the traditional grounding. Picture yourself as a tree. Visualize roots coming out of the base of your spine and going down into the Earth. Feel the calmness of a tree, the rooted solidness.

If after these three things you still feel hyper or spaced out you can either eat some food, or put a small amount of salt on your tongue. Another thing you can do is prostrate down to the ground, placing your head on the ground and stay like this for a few moments.

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Feel free to copy and use this ritual so long as you acknowledge the source.

January 31, 2013

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Volmarr’s Heathen Charming the Plow Ritual Feb-2-2013

Needed items:
• drinking horn
• mead
• spring water in small bowl
• fresh pine twig
• offering bowl
• candles
• wand (if you don’t have one you can use your fingers instead)
• Any symbols of Thor, a statue of him or picture or a Thor’s Hammer or any items related to him.
• Any items we use for creativity and that we use in our job if we have one. Any computers we own and use should be included along with smart phones. If any item of these sorts cannot be brought to the ritual area then just imagine if being there. If the item is too big to imagine occupying the space then see it there in a mini form.
• Some kind of little cakes on an unbreakable sturdy plate.
• A mini hand-held sledge hammer or (Ritual Thor’s Hammer) only used for ritual purposes.
• A separate very sturdy altar for the cake to be on.

WARNING!: Put the cake on a separate very sturdy altar. Do not put anything burning or fragile or breakable on the same altar as the cake is on. The reason for this is that even if you don’t think you will, this ritual if done correctly will make you end up bashing the cake hard. Things shall fall off the altar that the cake is on. If you put candles on the same altar the cake is on you may start a fire. This is why you must use two altars for this ritual, for safety reasons.