Norse-Wiccan Simple Samhain Ritual for a Couple
By Willow Voss
Performed skyclad under the waxing or full moon closest to Samhain, in a secluded grove, with consent as the unbreakable Rede, honoring the thinning veil and the ancestors.
Preparation
Choose a sacred space in nature or a shadowed chamber, lit by the flicker of Samhain’s somber light. Anoint with oils of myrrh or patchouli for mystery and grounding. Bathe in stream water or an infusion of mugwort and rosemary for purification and ancestral connection. Set a simple altar with found items: stones for Earth, a raven feather for Air, a candle or small fire for Fire, a bowl of rainwater for Water. Symbols for Freyja (amber stone, falcon imagery) and Odin (raven imagery, a small staff or rune-carved wood) adorn the space, but hands and intent cast all.
Casting the Circle
Stand skyclad, facing north.
Join hands and walk deosil (clockwise) thrice around the space, visualizing a silver mist boundary, shimmering like the veil between worlds.
Chant together:
“By will and word, we cast this circle, a veil between the worlds, sacred and whole, on this Samhain night.”
- Call the Quarters, starting East, moving deosil, gesturing with open hands:
- East (Air):
“Hail Guardians of the East, powers of Air and wisdom, breath of Odin’s ravens, come witness and protect.” - South (Fire):
“Hail Guardians of the South, powers of Fire and will, Freyja’s burning seiðr, ignite our rite.” - West (Water):
“Hail Guardians of the West, powers of Water and intuition, Freyja’s tears of gold, flow through us.” - North (Earth):
“Hail Guardians of the North, powers of Earth and endurance, Odin’s rooted wisdom, ground our magick.”
- East (Air):
- Invoke the center:
“Spirit within, bind this circle true, as the veil thins.”
Invocation of Deities
Stand facing each other, beneath Samhain’s moon.
- Priestess raises arms:
“Freyja, Vanadis, Lady of love, war, and seiðr, golden-haired mistress of Folkvangr, descend into me, fill me with your ecstasy and power on this Samhain night. So mote it be.” - Priest kneels briefly:
“Odin, Allfather, Wanderer of wisdom, sacrifice, and runes, raven-crowned god of Valhalla, enter me, grant your insight and strength. So mote it be.” - Embrace lightly, awakening the divine presence, feeling the ancestors’ gaze.
The Five-Fold Kiss
To bless and arouse the gods within, performed fully twice. First, priest to priestess:
- Priest kisses priestess’s feet:
“Blessed be thy feet, that walk the paths between worlds.” - Priest kisses priestess’s knees:
“Blessed be thy knees, that kneel at the sacred altar.” - Priest kisses priestess’s vagina:
“Blessed be thy womb, vessel of creation and life.” - Priest kisses priestess’s breasts:
“Blessed be thy breast, formed in beauty and strength.” - Priest kisses priestess’s lips:
“Blessed be thy lips, that utter the Sacred Names.”
Then, switch: priestess to priest:
- Priestess kisses priest’s feet:
“Blessed be thy feet, that wander with the Allfather.” - Priestess kisses priest’s knees:
“Blessed be thy knees, that kneel at the sacred altar.” - Priestess kisses priest’s phallus:
“Blessed be thy phallus, spear of wisdom and life.” - Priestess kisses priest’s chest:
“Blessed be thy chest, formed in strength and vision.” - Priestess kisses priest’s lips:
“Blessed be thy lips, that speak the Sacred Names.”
Scourging for Purification
Stand facing each other, the priest holding the scourge. With mutual agreement, the priestess receives first:
- Priest says:
“By the touch of the scourge, I purify thee, releasing all that binds thee from the ancestors’ truth.” - Gently strikes the priestess’s shoulders and back five times, light and rhythmic, symbolizing the shedding of mortal weight.
- Priestess takes the scourge, saying:
“By the touch of the scourge, I purify thee, freeing thy spirit for the gods and the veil.” - Returns five gentle strikes to the priest’s shoulders and back.
- Both breathe deeply, visualizing cleansed energy rising, open to Samhain’s mysteries.
Ritual Dancing (Raising the Cone of Power)
Join hands and dance deosil around the space, feet stamping the earth, bodies swaying beneath the Samhain moon. Chant in unison, voices building:
“Freyja’s seiðr, Odin’s runes,
weave through us as the veil communes.
Power rise, from earth to sky,
in Samhain’s truth, our magick fly!”
Visualize energy as a glowing cone spiraling upward, shimmering with ancestral whispers. Continue until the surge peaks, breaths quickened, forms alive with primal heat.
The Great Rite Actual
At the zenith, enact the sacred marriage—the true union of bodies as Freyja and Odin. On a bed of fallen leaves, moss, or herbs, the priestess receives as the Goddess, the priest gives as the God. With reverence and consent:
- Priestess:
“I am the Goddess, vessel of creation and seiðr.” - Priest:
“I am the God, spear of wisdom and life.” - Unite in ritual intercourse, moving with the surging rhythm, channeling power into the joining. Female receptive, male projective, blending into oneness under the thinning veil. Chant softly:
“As Freyja and Odin entwine, so do we divine.”
Climax releases the cone toward the intent (connection to ancestors, wisdom, transformation). Linger connected, grounding the ecstasy, feeling the ancestors’ presence.
Cakes and Ale
Share simple food (apples, bread, pomegranates) and drink (mead, wine, or cider) to earth the energy and honor the dead.
- Priestess offers drink:
“May you never thirst, in this world or beyond.” - Priest offers food:
“May you never hunger, in this world or beyond.” - Partake, spilling libations to the deities, elements, and ancestors.
Thanksgiving and Closing
- Thank the deities:
“Freyja and Odin, we thank thee for thy presence and blessings on this Samhain night. Depart if ye must, but stay if ye will. Hail and farewell.” - Dismiss the Quarters widdershins (counterclockwise), starting North, gesturing farewell:
- North:
“Guardians of Earth, hail and farewell.” - West:
“Guardians of Water, hail and farewell.” - South:
“Guardians of Fire, hail and farewell.” - East:
“Guardians of Air, hail and farewell.”
- North:
- Walk widdershins thrice, visualizing the silver mist dissolving:
“The circle is open, but unbroken. Merry meet, merry part, merry meet again, across the veil.”
Ground by touching the earth, eating more, or visualizing roots sinking deep, carrying Samhain’s wisdom.
!!!Content below the break is NSFW!!!
Read More…Willow’s Guide to Norse Wicca
By Willow Voss
Hello, seeker. My name is Willow Voss, age 18, and I’m writing this from the quiet corners of my small apartment in Janesville, Wisconsin, where the woods whisper secrets and the moon watches over my solitary rituals. It’s 1992, fresh out of high school, and I’ve been walking the Wiccan path for a few years now, drawing from books that feel like old friends—Gerald Gardner’s wisdom, Starhawk’s earth-centered magic, and the ancient echoes of Norse lore that call to my blood like the wind through pines. I’m no high priestess in a grand coven; I’m just a girl with pale skin and black hair, clad in my velvet blouse and Doc Martens, tending my altar of stones and herbs. But I’ve woven together what I call Norse Wicca—a simple, powerful blend of British Traditional Wicca (BTW) roots with the raw, mythic strength of the Norse traditions. It’s not for rigid hierarchies or large gatherings; it’s crafted for solitaries like me, for couples who share a deep bond, and for casual small groups of friends who meet under the stars without fanfare.
This guide isn’t a rulebook carved in stone. It’s my personal map, inspired by the Wiccan Rede—”An it harm none, do what ye will”—and the Norse Hávamál’s counsel to live wisely and honor the gods. BTW gives it structure: the duality of Goddess and God, the circle casting, the tools of power. But I’ve oriented it toward the lone practitioner, the intimate pair, or a handful of trusted souls, because magic thrives in authenticity, not spectacle. We’ll keep it grounded, like the earth under my boots during a woodland rite. No need for elaborate robes or secret oaths beyond your own heart’s vow. Let’s walk this path together, step by step, with the simplicity of a rune-carved staff and the power of a thunderstorm.
Chapter 1: Foundations – Understanding Norse Wicca
Norse Wicca is my way of honoring the old gods of the North—Odin the Allfather, Freya the Vanir queen, Thor the thunderer—through the lens of Wicca’s modern revival. BTW, as founded by Gardner in the 1950s, emphasizes initiation, polarity (the balance of masculine and feminine energies), and coven work. But in Norse Wicca for solitaries and small circles, we adapt: self-initiation replaces formal rites, and polarity becomes a personal dance, whether alone, with a partner, or in a loose group of 3-5.
At its core, believe in the Divine as dual yet one: the Goddess as the earth-mother Skadi or the seeress Frigg, weaving fate; the God as Odin the wanderer or Frey the fertile lord, bringing growth. The Norse pantheon isn’t distant; they’re allies in the web of Wyrd (fate), much like Wicca’s Lord and Lady. We follow the Wheel of the Year, but infuse it with Norse festivals—Yule as the Wild Hunt, Ostara as Freya’s awakening. Ethics are simple: Harm none, including yourself and the earth. Honor the ancestors, the land spirits (wights), and the runes as tools of insight.
For solitaries: Your practice is your own. No need for approval; the gods see your intent.
For couples: Polarity shines here—masculine and feminine energies in union, like Odin and Frigg’s wisdom shared.
For small groups: Gather casually, perhaps around a fire pit. No high priest/ess; rotate roles or let intuition guide.
Start with a dedication rite: Alone or together, under the full moon, cast a circle (more on that later), invoke the gods, and pledge your path. Use blood from a pricked finger on a rune stone if it feels right—simple, powerful, binding.
Chapter 2: The Sacred Space – Creating Your Altar and Circle
In Norse Wicca, your altar is your hearth, a bridge to Asgard and Midgard. Keep it simple: A wooden table or cloth on the floor, facing north for the earth’s strength.
Essential tools, drawn from BTW but Norse-flavored:
– *Athame (knife)*: A blade for directing energy, etched with runes like Algiz for protection. Use it to cast circles.
– *Wand*: Carved from oak or ash (Yggdrasil’s wood), for invoking gods.
– *Chalice*: A horn or cup for mead/offering, symbolizing the Goddess’s womb.
– *Pentacle*: A wooden disk with a carved pentagram, perhaps ringed by runes, for earth grounding.
– *Cauldron or Bowl*: For scrying or burning herbs, like Freya’s brewing pot.
– *Runes*: A set of 24 Elder Futhark stones or tiles—your oracle, beyond BTW’s tarot.
Add personal touches: Feathers for Odin’s ravens, stones from your local woods, a Thor’s hammer pendant.
For the circle: BTW teaches casting with athame, calling quarters. In Norse Wicca, adapt to the directions as realms—East (Air, elves), South (Fire, Muspelheim), West (Water, Niflheim), North (Earth, Jotunheim). Invoke the gods at center.
Solitary: Walk the circle thrice, whispering runes.
Couple: One casts, the other calls elements—masculine/feminine balance.
Small group: Pass the athame, each adding a rune chant.
Close by thanking, walking widdershins (counterclockwise). Simple ritual: Light a candle, say, “By Odin’s eye and Freya’s grace, this circle opens to time and space.”
Chapter 3: The Gods and Spirits – Who We Honor
Norse Wicca reveres a pantheon alive with stories from the Eddas. No blind worship; build relationships through offerings and meditation.
Key deities:
– *Odin*: Wisdom, poetry, sacrifice. Call for knowledge; offer mead and poetry.
– *Freya*: Love, magic, war. Goddess of seidr (Norse witchcraft); invoke for spells of attraction or protection.
– *Thor*: Strength, protection. Hammer for warding; offer ale and oats.
– *Frigg*: Home, fate. For divination and family magic.
– *Frey*: Fertility, peace. For growth rites.
– *Skadi*: Wilderness, hunt. For solitary strength.
– *Loki*: Change, trickery. Approach cautiously; he teaches flexibility.
Ancestors and wights (land spirits): Leave milk and bread outdoors. In rites, honor them first.
For solitaries: Meditate on one god daily, journaling visions.
Couples: Alternate invocations—her for Goddess, him for God.
Small groups: Share stories round-robin, invoking collectively.
Power comes from reciprocity: Give offerings, receive guidance. Simple prayer: “Odin Allfather, grant me sight; Freya fair, lend your might.”
Chapter 4: Magic and Spellwork – Simple, Powerful Practices
Magic in Norse Wicca is seidr meets Wiccan craft—intent woven with runes, herbs, and will.
Basics from BTW: Raise energy (chanting, dancing), direct it, ground.
Norse twist: Use galdr (rune chanting) for power.
Tools: Runes for divination/spells; herbs like mugwort for visions, oak for strength.
Simple spells:
– *Protection*: Carve Algiz on a stone, bury at thresholds. Chant: “Algiz guard, harm depart.”
– *Love (for couples)*: Bind two runes (Gebo for partnership) with red cord under full moon.
– *Prosperity*: Offer to Frey with seeds; plant them post-rite.
For solitaries: Self-focused, like rune meditation for insight.
Couples: Great Rite symbolic—union of athame and chalice for polarity magic.
Small groups: Circle dance to raise cone of power, then release for shared goal.
Ethics: Threefold law applies—what you send returns. Always with Rede.
Advanced: Seidr trance—sit with staff, journey to realms. Start simple: Breathe deep, visualize Yggdrasil.
Chapter 5: The Wheel of the Year – Norse-Infused Sabbats
Wicca’s eight sabbats, blended with Norse holy days. Celebrate simply: Outdoors if possible, with fire and feast.
– *Yule (Winter Solstice)*: Wild Hunt; honor Odin. Solitary vigil with yule log; couples exchange runes; group storytelling.
– *Imbolc (Feb 1-2)*: Brigid’s fire, Norse as Disablot (ancestors). Cleanse with snowmelt.
– *Ostara (Spring Equinox)*: Freya’s return. Egg rites for fertility.
– *Beltane (May 1)*: Maypole as Yggdrasil; polarity strong for couples.
– *Litha (Summer Solstice)*: Baldr’s light. Bonfire leaps.
– *Lammas (Aug 1)*: First harvest; thank Frey.
– *Mabon (Autumn Equinox)*: Second harvest; honor wights.
– *Samhain (Oct 31)*: Veil thin; ancestor feast, like Alfblot.
Esbats (full moons): Lunar magic, Freya’s domain. Simple: Scry in water, charge tools.
Adapt: Solitaries journal; couples share visions; groups potluck rituals.
Chapter 6: Daily Practice and Growth – Living the Path
Norse Wicca isn’t weekend magic; it’s woven into life.
Daily: Morning rune draw for guidance; evening gratitude to gods.
Meditation: Sit under a tree, breathe with earth’s pulse.
Journal: Track dreams, spells—my black-bound book is my grimoire.
For couples: Shared altars, joint meditations strengthen bonds.
Small groups: Meet monthly, no obligations—casual as a coffee chat, but with runes.
Growth: Self-initiate after a year and a day. Rite: Fast, bathe in herbs, vow to gods in circle.
Challenges: Doubt? Ground with walks. Loneliness? Remember, gods are company.
Chapter 7: Community and Ethics – Beyond the Self
Though solitary-oriented, connection matters. Join pagan meets casually, but guard your energy—I’m introverted, so I choose wisely.
Ethics: Rede first. Respect nature—pick herbs sustainably. Inclusivity: All welcome, no judgment on orientation (though I’m straight, magic is universal).
If forming a small group: No oaths; consent always. Rotate leadership.
Closing Thoughts
This is my guide, seeker—not the only way, but a simple, powerful thread in Wyrd’s tapestry. Walk it with heart open, boots grounded. May Odin grant wisdom, Freya magic, and the earth strength. Blessed be, in the old ways.
With quiet grace,
Willow Voss
Janesville, 1992
Hello is a Modern Good Health Blessing Rooted in Germanic Paganism
The word hello has an interesting history—it connects back to the same roots as healthy and whole.
Origins of hello
- The earliest forms of hello show up in the early 1800s in English. Before that, people used greetings like hail, good morrow, or how do ye do.
- Hello originally came from older Germanic exclamations like hallo, hollo, or hullo, which were used to attract attention (like shouting “hey!”).
- These in turn come from Middle English hallow, hollo, linked to Old High German halâ or holâ (“to fetch” or “to call”).
Connection to health and whole
- The root is the Proto-Germanic hailaz, meaning “whole, uninjured, of good omen.”
- From this we get:
- Old English hāl = “whole, unhurt, healthy” → Modern whole and hale.
- Old English hǣl = “health, prosperity, good luck” → Modern health.
- Old English hāl wes þū = “be whole/healthy” → which evolved into “hail!” as a greeting or toast.
The shift
- So originally, greetings like hail! literally meant “be whole, be well.”
- Hello branched off from these attention-calling cries related to hail and hollo, and over time became the standard greeting.
- The deeper root across hello, hail, whole, health is the Proto-Indo-European kailo-, meaning “whole, uninjured, of good omen.”
✨ Hello is historically related to healthy and whole. Saying “hello” is ultimately wishing someone wholeness and well-being.
⚔️ Ritual of the Battlefield Flow
A peaceful spell for busy chaotic traffic and busy chaotic in store shopping crowds.
- Pause at the Threshold
Before you step into the road, store, or crowd, place your hand lightly over your heart. Feel your breath steady. - Rune Whisper
Say softly (or silently):
“Raidho guides my steps. Wyrd weaves my path. I walk with clear eyes and steady heart.”
- Raidho (ᚱ) → order in movement, finding the rhythm in chaos.
- Algiz (ᛉ) → protection, shield of awareness.
- Visualize these runes glowing before you, one leading, one guarding.
- Flowing Awareness
As you move, treat each person or obstacle as if they were game AI spawns—not enemies, not allies, just patterns to observe. You weave through with grace, not resistance. - Grounding Close
When you arrive home, touch the earth (or even just tap the ground with your shoe) and whisper:
“The battle is done. Peace returns within.”
🌌 Ritual of Sound and Stillness
⚡—Here’s a simple Viking-inspired sound ritual you can do while listening to Viking folk music at home with earbuds. It’s light, calming, and honors both Viking music and the spirits.
1. Prepare the Space
- Sit comfortably where you usually relax (living room, temple room, or wherever feels right).
- Light a single candle, if you wish, as a symbolic hearth-fire.
2. Begin with Breath
- Put in your earbuds, and start to play Viking music.
- Close your eyes.
- Take nine deep breaths in through the nose, out through the mouth.
- Imagine each exhale blowing away the noise of the day, leaving only calm.
3. Incantation of Sound
“Song of the skalds,
Spirit-wind stirs,
Drum-beats of dawn,
Dreams now awaken.
Hail to the hall,
Hearth-fire within,
Music is memory,
Mystery flows.”
4. Offer to the Gods, Spirits, and Ancestors
- In your mind, say:
“I gift these sounds to the Aesir and Vanir, to the land-wights, and to my ancestors. May they flow as rivers of memory, may they rise as wind over sea.” - As the music plays, imagine it leaving your earbuds and weaving through the unseen world—an offering carried on the air.
5. Immerse in the Music
- As the drums hit, feel them in your heartbeat.
- As the flutes or strings rise, let them lift your breath and spirit.
- If chants or voices come, imagine they are the voices of ancient skalds echoing across time.
6. Seal with Gratitude
- When a song naturally ends, place your hand on your chest.
- Whisper: “I am in harmony. The music flows through me. Hail.”
- Blow out the candle, returning the light to the world.
✨ This ritual doesn’t need more than 5–10 minutes, but it transforms casual listening into something sacred. Each time, you’ll feel Viking music as more than entertainment—it becomes a living offering and meditation.
Ritual of Rest After Labor
Grass is shorn, the field made clean,
Blade laid down, its duty seen.
Sweat to soil, breath to sky,
Work is done, the task passed by.
Now two weeks of stillness come,
Hearth is tended, spirit one.
Hands that toiled shall now be free,
To drink of peace, like leaf on tree.
Odin guard my mindful hours,
Freyja bless with gentle powers,
Thor keep storms and strife away,
While I in quiet strength shall stay.
I give thanks to land and breath,
To life, to toil, to hard-earned rest.
So let it be, the spell is cast—
My body heals, my spirit lasts.
The Viking Way to Woo a Woman
In Norse Viking culture, wooing a woman is seen as an important aspect of courtship and is often approached with great care and consideration. The Viking way of wooing a woman involves a combination of Norse philosophy, psychology, Viking magic, and an understanding of the cycles and processes of nature, as well as seeking the assistance of the Norse gods and goddesses. Here are some key elements of the Viking way of wooing a woman, along with some spells and prayers that can be used in the process:
- Respect: In Norse culture, respect is highly valued, and this extends to the way in which men approach women. When wooing a woman, it is important to show her respect and to treat her with kindness and consideration. This might involve listening attentively to what she has to say, asking her questions about her interests and values, and showing her that you value her as a person.
- Confidence: Confidence can be an attractive quality in a potential partner, and the Vikings believe in the importance of cultivating self-confidence in order to be successful in all aspects of life, including in matters of the heart. When wooing a woman, it is important to be confident in yourself and in your intentions, while also being open and authentic about your feelings and desires.
- Courage: Courage is highly valued in Viking culture, and this includes the courage to take risks and to pursue what one wants in life. When wooing a woman, it is important to be brave and to show her that you are willing to take risks in order to be with her. This might involve making the first move and expressing your interest, or taking steps to spend time with her and get to know her better.
- Magic: The Vikings believe in the power of magic and often use various forms of magic in their daily lives. When wooing a woman, it is common to use magic to try to win her favor. Some spells and prayers that might be used in this process include:
- A love charm: To create a love charm, you might gather items such as rose petals, a piece of paper with your initials written on it, and a piece of ribbon. Place these items in a small bag and carry it with you as a reminder of your intention to woo the woman you desire.
- A love spell: To cast a love spell, you might try writing your intention on a piece of paper and placing it under a candle. As you light the candle, recite the following prayer: “Goddess Freya, hear my plea, bring love and passion to me. As I will, so mote it be.”
- A prayer to the gods and goddesses: To seek the assistance of the gods and goddesses in your wooing efforts, you might try reciting the following prayer: “Odin, Hoenir, Lodur, hear my call, bring love and passion to me, one and all. Freya, goddess of love and desire, guide me on my path to love and fire. Thor, god of strength and protection, keep me safe on my journey to affection. By the power of the runes, let my love be true, and bring me and my beloved together anew.”
- Nature: The Vikings are closely attuned to the cycles and processes of nature, and they believe in the importance of living in harmony with the natural world. When wooing a woman, it is important to consider the natural rhythms and patterns of the relationship and to be attuned to the needs and desires of both yourself and the other person. This might involve taking walks in nature together, or spending time outdoors enjoying the beauty of the natural world.
In summary, the Viking way of wooing a woman involves a combination of Norse philosophy, psychology, Viking magic, and an understanding of the cycles and processes of nature, as well as seeking the assistance of the Norse gods and goddesses. It is based on values such as respect, confidence, courage, and a connection to the natural world, and it involves being open and authentic about one’s feelings and desires. By following these principles and using spells and prayers as tools to guide the process, it is possible to cultivate a strong and fulfilling relationship with the woman you desire.
Volmarr’s Norse-Wicca Solitary Ritual Outline May-5-2019 Freyja and Freyr Version
Volmarr’s Norse-Wicca Solitary Ritual Outline May-5-2019
Freyja and Freyr Version
☆Need:
• Wine
• Water in the water bowl
• Salt in the salt bowl
• offering bowl
• Incense
• candles
• Thor’s Ritual Hammer (optional, can use it for the Hammer Hallowings)
• a representation of Freyja
• A representation of Freyr
• Cakes or cookies
☆Cleansing Ritual Space
Hold athame. Move to the center of the ritual space. Caste an earth banishing pentacle to the center of the space.
“I exorcise this place, that nothing malignant be found herein. Let it be free of all evil and be cleansed and purified. In the names of Freyr and Freyja I cast forth all spirits both seen and unseen from this place.”
Put down athame in altar. Take up the broom.
“As I sweep ‘cross this ground
let no evil here be found.
As I walk the spiral path,
let all evil flee my wrath.
As this broom sweeps round this place,
let it now be sacred space.”
Use the broom to ritually sweep the energies clear of the ritual space. Once all the space is swept clear:
“Freyr and Freyja hear my plea,
that this place from all evil shall be free.
Make of it thy sacred home,
blessed in every leaf and stone.
In all thy names I call to thee,
As I will, so mote it be!”
Now set up the ritual space for the ritual. Be sure to make sure all needed items are preset. Be sure to get ready in any ways needed. Make sure any needed candles are there. Be sure any needed incense is there. Put the cauldron in the center of the circle space if that is needed for the ritual.
Do the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Hammer, without the rune-ring.
Stand before the altar. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and center your thoughts on the upcoming ritual and the reason behind it. Ring the bell once and say:
“This ritual has begun.”
☆Lighting Of The Candles
Light the Presence Candle (a white taper candle).
“I light this Candle (lights Presence Lamp)
in the name of that ancient presence,
which is, was, and ever shall be
male, female, all-knowing, all-powerful
and present everywhere.
And in the names of the four Mighty Ones,
the rulers of the elements,
may power and blessing descend
in this hour upon this place
and those gathered here.”
Light the Goddess and God candles, the altar red fire candle, the incense charcoal (if being used), and the four quarter candles from the Presence Lamp.
Light all other candles, minus any spell candles.
Light all deity tea-lights or deity candles.
☆Blessing of the Water
Place water bowl on pentacle.
“I exorcise thee, O Creature of Water, that thou cast out from thee all the impurity and uncleanliness of the world of phantasm. In the names of Freyr and Freyja.”
Pick up water bowl with both hand and hold it in front of you while visualizing your energy extending to purify the water.
☆Blessing of the Salt
Place salt bowl on pentacle.
“Blessings be upon thee, O Creature of Salt; let all malignity and hindrance be cast forth from thee, and let all good enter within. Wherefore do I bless and consecrate thee, that thou mayest aid me. In the names of Freyr and Freyja.”
Pick up salt bowl with both hand and hold it in front of you while visualizing your energy extending to purify the salt.
Put water bowl on pentacle. Pour all salt into the water.
Put the water bowl to the side.
☆Casting the Circle
Hold athame and move to northern part of circle.
“I conjure thee, O Circle of Power, that thou beest a boundary between the world of men and the realms of the Mighty Ones; a meeting place of love and joy and truth; a shield against all wickedness and evil; a rampart and protection that shall preserve and contain the power that I raise within thee. Wherefore do I bless thee, and consecrate thee, in the names of Freyr and Freyja.”
From northern edge of the ritual area, holding your dagger in your power hand. Visualize a blue-white flame issuing from the tip of the dagger. Point it at the floor in the East. Walk clockwise or deosil around the circle three times, drawing the circle mark in the air as you go. Be sure to overlap the ends in the North as you finish.
Take hold of the water bowl. Move to the north of the circle.
“Salt and water, by casting thee,
let no spell, or unknown purpose be,
except in true court with me,
and as I will, so mote it be.”
Using the fingers of your power hand, lightly sprinkle the water around the edge of the circle, beginning and ending in the North.
Splash self with the water.
Replace the water bowl on the altar.
Light the incense using the Presence candle. Hold the incense. Move to the north of the circle.
“As this oily essence bear,
lends it’s great strength unto the air.
Attracting spirits of the light,
guardians, both day and night.
This charge is true in prophecy,
and as I will, so mote it be.”
Carry the burning incense around the circle, beginning and ending in the North. Return the incense to the altar.
Smudge self with the incense.
Hold the fire candle. Move to the north of the circle.
“Creature of Fire, this charge I give,
no evil in our presence lives.
No spooks, or phantoms may stay,
Not around this place, not night, not day,
This charge is true in prophecy,
and as I will, so mote it be.”
Carry the red altar fire candle around the circle, beginning and ending in the North. Return the candle to the altar.
Take hold of the water bowl. Sprinkle the salt water over the altar.
“Elementals, Spirits, Gods of Old,
this altar fresh you now behold.
You all agree that it’s bound to me.
In peace and true serenity,
this place is perfect harmony,
and as I will, so mote it be.”
☆Calling the Watchtowers
Ring bell.
With athame trace three circles and the make an air invoking pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the East, Lords of the Air, I summon and call you to witness my rites and to guard this sacred Circle.”
Poke center of pentacle to activate the Watchtower gate. See in mind’s eye the pentacle light up.
With athame trace three circles and the make a fire invoking pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the South, Lords of Fire, I summon and call you up to witness my rites and to guard this sacred Circle.”
Poke center of pentacle to activate the Watchtower gate. See in mind’s eye the pentacle light up.
With athame trace three circles and the make a water invoking pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the West, Lords of Water, Lords of Death and Initiation, I summon and call you up to witness my rites and to guard this sacred Circle.”
Poke center of pentacle to activate the Watchtower gate. See in mind’s eye the pentacle light up.
With athame trace three circles and the make an Earth invoking pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the North, Lords of the Earth, guardian of the Northern Portals, powerful God and gentle Goddess, I summon and call you to witness my rites and to guard this sacred Circle.”
Poke center of pentacle to activate the Watchtower gate. See in mind’s eye the pentacle light up.
☆Invoking the Ancient Ones
Face north. Make the Goddess position.
“Lovely Freyja, I call you into my Circle
to aid me in my rites tonight and
so I may caste magick to work my will.
Hail and welcome lovely Freyja!”
“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!
Hail Freyja!”
See Freyja standing before me naked, save only a short cloak of magickal hawk feathers and a jeweled necklace that radiates power. Her hair long and wild and golden red. Her pale blue eyes that are like the oceans. Her body most pleasing feminine shape. Her pale skin glows with life. She breath with longing. Her body moves with the grace of a cat. See her full round breasts and dark pink erect nipples. Gauze your eyes upon her sensuous curves. Her legs long and strong. See her feet, her toes curling into the soft earth. Enjoy the view of her perfectly round and toned bottom. Look between her thighs and see the dew glistening from her sex and feel the intense fires which burn there. Look upon her. Feast your eyes upon her beauty. Feel the excitement she invoke in me. Hear her sultry voice whisper to you to discover her innermost mysteries.
Take some deep breaths now and close your eyes and spend some time meditating on her form and energy.
“Freyja,
you charge that I seek pleasure and beauty bright,
Please lend your energies to my rite,
and take root as a guiding presence in my days and nights,
so I may learn your ways and be filled with your light.
Hail Freyja, lovely Goddess greatly desired within my sight!”
Face north. Make the God position.
“Mighty Freyr, I call you into my Circle
to aid me in my rites tonight and
so I may caste magick to work my will.
Hail and welcome mighty Freyr!”
“Hail Freyr! Son of Njord. Brother of Freyja. Husband of Gerd. Trusted friend of Skirnir. Descendant of the Vanir. Harvest god and wealth-giver. King of Alfheim. Blot-god of the Swedes. Possessor of Skidbladnir, and the boar known as Gullinbursti. Beli’s slayer. Enemy of Surtr. Wielder of the stag-horn. Fruitful one. Sure giver. Father of the Yngling line. Lord of the Volsi!
Hail Freyr!”
See Freyr standing before you. He is completely naked, and has a raging hardon. He is very handsome, and seems Earthy, but regal. He is a young man that seems filled with life and vitality. He glows with the power of prosperity and well-being. He seems very friendly and welcoming. He carries a stag horn. In his other hand he has a tiny model Viking ship, but there is some strange magick coming from the model, it feels like it could somehow become the size of a massive life size ship. He has medium long sandy blond hair, and a beard.
He smiles to his sister Freyja and embraces her, and then gives her a very sensual kiss on the lips. You can sense a strong sexual charge between them both. They both smile at one another and then smile back at me. Freyja winks at me. Freyr pats me on the shoulder in a friendly way, and then gives me a warm friendly hug. Freyja then leans in and embraces me and her lips meet mine in a very sexual intense kiss. Both of them now stand in the circle, ready to help with my ritual.
Take some deep breaths now and close your eyes and spend some time meditating on his form and energy.
“Freyr,
you charge that I live life with joy and energy bright.
Please lend your energies to my rite,
and take root as a guiding presence in my days and nights,
so I may learn your ways and be filled with your light.
Hail Freyr, powerful God of vitality and might!”
☆Self-Blessing
Anoint yourself with ritual oil in the places indicated while saying the following:
“Blessed be my feet that walk in the ways of the Goddess.
Blessed be my sex, creative power of life.
Blessed be my breasts formed in strength.
Blessed be my heart that I feel compassion for all who are living.
Blessed be my mouth that speaks the sacred names.
Blessed be my eyes that behold the beauty of Nature.”
Finally anoint yourself in the center of your forehead:
“Blessed be my inner sight that I may receive a message within my soul.
Bless me, my Lady Freyja, that I may see
You truly, so I may see all things
of the world of spirit
In love and trust, so mote it be.”
☆Charge of the Goddess
Best is to listen to a recording of the charge while meditating on the form of the Goddess that has been invoked in the ritual, and feel her energy.
“Listen to the words of the Great Mother who was of old also called among men, Freyja, Artemis, Astarte, Diana, Saga, Idunn, Aphrodite, Skadi, Laxmi, Frigga, Parvati, Gerd, Cerridwen, Lalita, Eir, Arianrod, Sif, Kali, Saraswati, Hel, and by many other names.
Whenever ye have need of anything, once in a month, and better it be when the Moon be full, then ye shall assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of me, who am Queen of all Witcheries.
There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet have not yet won its deepest secrets: to these will I teach things that are yet unknown.
And ye shall be free from slavery; and as a sign that ye are really free, ye shall be naked in your rites; and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and love, all in my praise.
For mine is the ecstasy of the spirit and mine also is joy on earth; for my Law is Love unto all Beings.
Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever toward it; let naught stop you or turn you aside.
For mine is the secret door which opens upon the Land of Youth; and mine is the Cup of the Wine of Life, and the Cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of Immortality.
I am the Gracious Goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart. Upon earth, I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal; and beyond death, I give peace, and freedom, and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor do I demand sacrifice, for behold I am the Mother of All Living, and my love is poured out upon the earth.
Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess, she in the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven; whose body encircleth the Universe; I, who am the beauty of the green earth, and the white Moon among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the heart’s desire, call unto thy soul. Arise and come unto me.
For I am the Soul of Nature, who giveth life to the universe; from me all things proceed, and unto me must all things return; and before my face, beloved of gods and mortals, thine inmost divine self shall be unfolded in the rapture of infinite joy.
Let my worship be within the heart that rejoiceth, for behold: all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. And therefore let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honour and humility, mirth and reverence within you.
And thou who thinkest to seek for me, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not, unless thou know this mystery: that if that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it without thee.
For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire.”
☆Charge of the God
Get into God position and meditate on the Sun, feeling the energy of the Sun descending into you. Feel the energy of the God fill you.
“Listen to the words of the Great Father, who of old was called among men, Freyr, Osiris, Adonis, Zeus, Thor, Pan, Bragi, Cernunnos, Odin, Ganesh, Tyr, Shiva, Heimdall, Vishnu, Njord, Krishna, Baldr, Lugh, Mimir, Narayana, Ullr, Buddha, and by many other names.
I am the radiant King of the Heavens,
flooding the Earth with warmth and encouraging the hidden
seed of creation to burst forth into manifestation.
I lift my shining sword to light the lives of all beings
and daily pour forth my golden rays upon the Earth,
putting to flight the powers of darkness.
I am the spirit of all beasts wild and free.
I run with the stag and soar as a sacred falcon against
the shimmering sky.
The ancient woods and wild places emanate my powers,
the birds of the air sing of my sanctity.
I am the harvest, offering up grain and fruits beneath
the sickle of time so that all may be nourished.
For without planting there can be no harvest;
without winter there can be no spring.
I am the thousand named Son of creation.
Know that by all names I am the same.
The spirit of the horned stag in the wild, the endless harvest.
See in the yearly cycle of festivals my birth, death and
rebirth and know that such is the destiny of all creation..
I am the spark of life, the radiant Sun, the giver of peace and rest.
I send my rays of blessings to warm the hearts and strengthen the minds of all.”
☆Invoking Rune Ring to Raise Power
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!”
☆Great Rite
If doing as symbolic: Set the chalice of wine on the pentacle. Take the athame and hold over the wine/juice, but without it touching the liquid inside.
If doing it as masturbation be touching self during this.
“Now I must reveal a great Mystery.
Assist me to erect the Ancient Altar, at which in days past all worshipped, the Great Altar of all things. For in the old times a woman was the Altar. Thus was the altar made and placed…
… and the sacred place was the point within the centre of the circle, as we of old times have been taught, that the point within the centre is the origin of all things. Therefore should we adore it.”
Kiss Priestess on her yoni, or picture kissing the Goddess there if doing the rite as a solitary.
“Therefore, whom we adore, we also invoke, by the power of the lifted lance. O circle of stars [kiss], whereof our Father is but the younger brother [kiss], Marvel beyond imagination, soul of infinite space, before whom time is ashamed, the mind bewildered and understanding dark, not unto thee may we attain unless thine image be of love. [Kiss]
Therefore, by seed and root, and stem and bud and leaf and flower and fruit do we invoke thee,
O, Queen of space, O dew of light, O continuous one of the Heavens [kiss]. Let it be ever thus, that men speak not of Thee as one, but as none, and let them not speak of thee at all, since thou art continuous, for thou art the point within the circle [kiss], which we adore [kiss], the fount of life without which we would not be” [kiss].
And in this way truly are erected the Holy Twin Pillars Boaz and Joachim [kisses breasts]. In beauty and strength were they erected, to the wonder and glory of all men.
O Secrets of secrets that art hidden in the being of all lives. Not thee do we adore, for that which adoreth is also thou. Thou art that and That am I” [kiss].
I am the flame that burns in every man, and in the core of every star [kiss].
I am Life and the giver of Life, yet therefore is the knowledge of me the Knowledge of Death [kiss].
I am alone, the Lord within ourselves whose name is Mystery of Mysteries [kiss].
Altar of mysteries manifold,
The sacred Circle’s secret point
Thus do I sign thee as of old,
With kisses of my lips anoint [kiss lips].
Open for me the secret way,
The pathway of intelligence,
Beyond the gates of night and day,
Beyond the bounds of time and sense.
Behold the mystery aright
The five true points of fellowship….”
If doing as symbolic: Lower athame into juice. If doing actual form, penetrate yoni of Priestess with lingham.
“Here where Lance and Grail unite,
And feet, and knees, and breast, and lip.
Encourage our hearts, Let thy Light crystallize itself in our blood, fulfilling us of Resurrection, for there is no part of us that is not of the Gods.”
☆Ritual
(Ritual and spells here.)
☆Raising Power
Hold wand.
Point wand to east air candle.
“Air to vitalize it.”
Point wand to south fire candle.
“Fire to purify it.”
Point wand to west water candle.
“Water to consecrate it.”
Point wand to north earth candle.
“Earth to ground it.”
Point wand up and move wand in a clockwise circle.
“Spirit to blend all Elements together into an unbreakable link with Freyja and the Freyr. So mote it be.”
All now dance in circle around the circle.
“Ecko, Ecko Azerak,
Ecko, Ecko Zomelak,
Ecko, Ecko Freyr,
Ecko, Ecko Freyja.
Ecko, Ecko Azerak,
Ecko, Ecko Zomelak,
Ecko, Ecko Freyr,
Ecko, Ecko Freyja.
Ecko, Ecko Azerak,
Ecko, Ecko Zomelak,
Ecko, Ecko Freyr,
Ecko, Ecko Freyja.
Darksome Night and Shining Moon
Balance of the dark and light,
hearken ye our Witch’s Rune,
as we perform our sacred rite!
With earth and water, air and fire,
by blade and bowl and circle round,
we come to you with our desire:
let all that is hidden now be found!
With censor, candle, book and sword,
and ringing of the altar bell,
we tie a knot within our cord
to bind our magic in a spell.
Mother of the summer fields,
goddess of the silver moon,
join with us as power builds!
dance with us our witch’s rune!
Father of the Summer dew
Hunter of the winter snows
With open arms we welcome you!
Dance with us as power grows!
By all the light of moon and sun,
by all the might of land and sea,
chant the rune and it is done.
As we will, so mote it be!
Ecko, Ecko Azerak,
Ecko, Ecko Zomelak,
Ecko, Ecko Freyr,
Ecko, Ecko Freyja.
Ecko, Ecko Azerak,
Ecko, Ecko Zomelak,
Ecko, Ecko Freyr,
Ecko, Ecko Freyja.
Ecko, Ecko Azerak,
Ecko, Ecko Zomelak,
Ecko, Ecko Freyr,
Ecko, Ecko Freyja.”
Release the energies as a cone of power.
☆Cakes and Ale
If you didn’t do symbolic Great Rite: Put the chalice on the pentacle and hold athame over it and lower it into the chalice while saying:
“As this athame is the male, so this cup is the female, and joined they bring blessings.”
Raise the chalice high over the altar and say:
“To Freyja! To Freyr! To all divine beings, fairies, and spirits whom have assisted me in my ritual and magick. I make this offering in thanks!”
Pour some of the drink into the offering bowl, and drink the rest, passing it around with anyone else present.
(optional cakes offering)
Place plate of cakes on the pentacle. Take the athame and press the tip of it to the cakes. Say:
“Freyja bless this food. May it bestow health, strength, joy, and peace (or whatever else you wish), and that fulfillment of love which is perfect happiness.”
Raise the plate of cakes over the altar and say:
“To Freyja! To Freyr! To all divine beings, fairies, and spirits whom have assisted me in my ritual and magick. I make this offering in thanks!”
Put some of the cake into the offering bowl, and eat the rest, passing it around with anyone else present.
☆Closing the Circle
Face north.
“Freyja! I thank you for your presence and your gift of magick.
Depart to thy realms if you must, stay if you will.
Depart with my blessings and love
and my promise to seek pleasure and beauty,
as you have charged.”
“Blessed be!”
“I bid you hail and farewell.”
“Freyr! I thank you for your presence,
and your gift of abundance and vitality.
Depart to thy realms if you must, stay if you will.
Depart with my blessings and love
and my promise to live life with joy and energy,
as you have charged.”
“Blessed Be!”
“I bid you hail and farewell.”
Bring the the athame with.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the East, Lords of the Air, I thank you for attending my rites and protecting my Circle. As you depart to your pleasant and lovely realms, I bid you hail and farewell.”
Poke center of pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the South, Lords of Fire, I thank you for attending my rites and protecting my Circle. As you depart to your pleasant and lovely realms, I bid you hail and farewell.”
Poke center of pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the West, Lords of Water, Lords of Death and Initiation, I thank you for attending my rites and protecting my Circle. As you depart to your lovely realms, I bid you hail and farewell.”
Poke center of pentagram.
“Lords of the Watchtowers of the North, Lords of Earth, guardians of the Northern portals, powerful God and gentle Goddess, I thank you for attending my rites and protecting my Circle. As you depart to your pleasant and lovely realms, I bid you hail and farewell.”
Poke center of pentagram.
Use the candle snuffer to put out the God, Goddess, and all quarter candles. Then put out the fire candle. Last put out the Presence Candle.
Cut the athame across the invisible circle and then move counterclockwise, sucking the circle energy back into the athame.
Place hands upon the rituals tools and the altar and push any extra energy into the the tools and altar.
Say:
“The circle is cut, but the blessings long remain. Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again. Blessed be!”
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Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs are a form of old folk magick based on runic magick, but in a form that was created by German immigrants. They are used on barns and other buildings as a way to bring in good luck, protection, and positive energies. They are talked about in the book, Northern Magic, by Edred Thorsson. Wikipedia has more info on them. In Pennsylvania there survives a form of fold magick called Pow-wow. Many elements of Pow-wow magick hint back to older forms of northern magick, as that is it’s roots going back. You can buy hex signs from a place called Jacob Zook.
Seidr
I don’t practice seidr, it is actually considered to be women’s form of magick and not something that is encouraged for men to practice, but still I do like to know about it, since I love learning about all forms of magick and practice.
Here is some good information about it:
Common Modern Folk Practices that are Heathen in Origin
1 Tooth-Faerie – Done as a sacrifice to honor the Alfar & Frey, there king, in thanks for the growth of the kids teeth to come.
2 Christmas-Tree – Actually a Yule practice to represent Yggdrasil. The ornaments are sacrifices made to the gods. Probably (maybe; just a theory) also given to appease Odin and the wild hunt. Notice how many ornaments are human like? Maybe this was so the wild hunt would take these symbolic people instead of real people.
3 Wishing-Well (Fountain) – Is a magickal practice used to place something into the 3 sacred wells (Hvergelmir, Wyrd, Mimir) so that it may manifest into ones Wyrd. Like as an example. If one wanted a car they could toss a matchbox car into a body of water while wishing for a new car and picturing what kind of car they want (and the tiny toy car should be one that reflects this model).
4 Piggy-Bank – Represents Frey’s golden Boar. Frey is the god of fertility and abundance (which is associated with money in modern times).
5 Drinking-Toasts – This is merely the modern survival of the sumbel ritual.
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