Internal Meditation for Norse Pagan Protection

This internal meditation ritual focuses solely on internal visualization and energy work, aligning with Norse Pagan principles of rune magic and ancestral connection.

#### Preparation:

– Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions.

– Close your eyes and take several deep breaths to relax and center yourself.

#### Meditation Steps:

1. **Grounding and Centering:**

   – Visualize roots extending from your body into the earth, anchoring you firmly to the ground.

   – Feel the strength and stability of the earth beneath you, connecting you to its protective energies.

2. **Invoking Rune Protection:**

   – In your mind’s eye, visualize the rune Algiz (ᛉ) glowing with a protective golden light above your head.

   – See this rune’s energy descending slowly, enveloping your entire body like a shield of shimmering gold.

3. **Empowerment with Ancestral Strength:**

   – Feel the presence of your Norse ancestors surrounding you, their wisdom and strength flowing into you.

   – Sense their protective energy merging with the Algiz rune, enhancing its power and solidity around you.

4. **Creating the Fiery Wall:**

   – Visualize this protective energy expanding outward from your body, forming a fiery wall of golden light around you.

   – See this wall as impenetrable, repelling any negativity or harm that may approach.

5. **Setting Intentions:**

   – Mentally affirm your intention for protection, stating clearly and with conviction that this shield will safeguard you from all harm.

6. **Sustaining the Shield:**

   – Hold the image of the fiery wall firmly in your mind, maintaining the visualization for as long as feels necessary.

   – Feel the warmth and strength of the shield, knowing it remains active and protective around you.

7. **Expressing Gratitude:**

   – Thank your ancestors for their guidance and protection, acknowledging their presence and support in your spiritual practice.

8. **Closing the Meditation:**

   – Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment.

   – Take a few deep breaths, feeling the residual strength of the protective shield around you.

   – When ready, gently open your eyes and conclude the meditation with a sense of peace and security.

This internal meditation ritual harnesses the power of visualization, rune magic, and ancestral connection to create a potent shield of protection. It requires no physical items or external actions, making it suitable for deep internal work and spiritual practice within Norse Pagan traditions.