Völuspá Seiðr As Wyrd Consciousness

Author : Yngona Desmond
Publisher : Booksurge Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1419618415

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Völuspá : seiðr as wyrd consciousness by Yngona Desmond Pdf

Sei�r is profound intuition and ineffable wisdom, and V�lusp� is the single most important text on Sei�r - the European 'shamanistic' tradition. This is the only book that explains them both with remarkable depth and clarity. A must read for anyone who seeks to rekindle Old European spiritual traditions in their every day life!

Author : Matthew Ash McKernan
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738772110

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Wyrdcraft by Matthew Ash McKernan Pdf

Weaving Germanic Paganism with mysticism, magic, and his background as a transpersonal therapist, Matthew Ash McKernan introduces you to wyrd, a mysterious web of being that connects everything. Wyrd encompasses all organisms, ecosystems, matter, phenomena, purposes, and possibilities. It is destiny, nature, soul, magic, and mystery intertwined. In Wyrdcraft, McKernan guides you through a process of attuning to wyrd as it manifests within all the domains of your life, teaching you how to sense and intuit the ways of wyrd more clearly than ever before. Exploring the intersections of psychotherapy, ecotherapy, Heathenry, and magic, this contemplative and experiential book offers nearly fifty exercises to help you cultivate wyrd consciousness—an awareness that is naturally revealing, healing, transformative, and becoming. Becoming what, you may ask? You will see as you align with the wisdom of wyrd, heal yourself and our interconnected world, and remember the nature of your Higher Self.

Author : Amber K
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738708232

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True Magick by Amber K Pdf

This revised and expanded anniversary edition features the same delightful introduction to the history and lore of magic as the first edition of the "little green book" published 15 years ago.

Author : Eric De Vries
Publisher : Pendraig Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Witchcraft
ISBN : 9780979616877

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Hedge-Rider by Eric De Vries Pdf

Hedgerider: Witches and the Underworld is a re-interpretation of (Hedge-)Witchery. Drawing from an extensive historical, folkloric and mythological body it re-attributes and re-defines Witchery as a Heathen Cult centred around the journey to the Underworld and contact with the Unseen. With the insights into Cosmology, Philosophy and Practice this book provides a working body of Heathen Witch-lore, designed to transform the essence of humanity in something greater through contact with our Fetch and the Underworld itself.

Author : Susan Greenwood,Erik D. Goodwyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317517214

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Magical Consciousness by Susan Greenwood,Erik D. Goodwyn Pdf

How does a mind think magically? The research documented in this book is one answer that allows the disciplines of anthropology and neurobiology to come together to reveal a largely hidden dynamic of magic. Magic gets to the very heart of some theoretical and methodological difficulties encountered in the social and natural sciences, especially to do with issues of rationality. This book examines magic head-on, not through its instrumental aspects but as an orientation of consciousness. Magical consciousness is affective, associative and synchronistic, shaped through individual experience within a particular environment. This work focuses on an in-depth case study using the anthropologist’s own experience gained through years of anthropological fieldwork with British practitioners of magic. As an ethnographic view, it is an intimate study of the way in which the cognitive architecture of a mind engages the emotions and imagination in a pattern of meanings related to childhood experiences, spiritual communications and the environment. Although the detail of the involvement in magical consciousness presented here is necessarily specific, the central tenets of modus operandi is common to magical thought in general, and can be applied to cross-cultural analyses to increase understanding of this ubiquitous human phenomenon.

Author : Michael Strmiska
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781851096138

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Modern Paganism in World Cultures by Michael Strmiska Pdf

The most comprehensive study available of neo-pagan religious movements in North America and Europe. Modern Paganism in World Cultures collects the work of specialists in religion, folklore, and related fields to provide a comprehensive treatment of the movement to reestablish pre-Christian religions. Detailed accounts of the belief systems and rituals of each religion, along with analysis of the cultural, social, and political factors fueling the return to ancestral religious practice, make this a rich, singular resource. Scandinavian Asatru, Latvian Dievturi, American Wicca—long-dormant religions are taking on new life as people seek connection with their heritage and look for more satisfying approaches to the pressures of postmodernism. The Neopagan movement is a small but growing influence in Western culture. This book provides a map to these resurgent religions and an examination of the origins of the Neopagan movement.

Author : Evelyn C. Rysdyk
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620555941

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The Norse Shaman by Evelyn C. Rysdyk Pdf

An experiential guide to the wisdom preserved in Europe’s far north • Includes shamanic journeys to connect with deities and your ancestral shamans • Provides step-by-step instructions to prepare for and conduct a seiðr ceremony • Draws on archaeological evidence and surviving written records from Iceland • Reveals the long tradition of female shamans in northern European shamanism Shamanism is humanity’s oldest spiritual tradition. In much of the Western world, the indigenous pre-Christian spiritual practices have been lost. Yet at the northern fringes of Europe, Christianity did not displace the original shamanic practices until the end of the Viking age. Remnants of Norse shamanic spirituality have survived in myths, folk traditions, and written records from Iceland, providing many clues about the ancient European shaman’s world, especially when examined in conjunction with other shamanic cultures in northern Eurasia, such as the Sami and the tribes of Siberia. Reconstructing the shamanic practices of the hunter-gatherers of Scandinavia, Evelyn Rysdyk explores the evolution of Norse shamanism from its earliest female roots to the pre-Christian Viking Age. She explains how to enter Yggdrasil, the World Tree, to travel to other realms and provides shamanic journeys to connect with the ancestral shamans of your family tree, including the Norse goddess Freyja, the very first shaman. She offers exercises to connect with the ancient goddesses of fate, the Norns, and introduces the overnight wilderness quest of útiseta for reconnecting with the powers of nature. She explains the key concepts of Ørlög and Wyrd--the two most powerful forces that shape human lives--and provides exercises for letting go of harmful behavior patterns and transforming simple knowledge into profound wisdom by connecting with Óðinn. Thoroughly examining the shamanic rituals of seiðr, the oracular magic of the Nordic cultures, the author provides step-by-step instructions to prepare for and conduct a seiðr ceremony, including creating your own seiðr staff and hood, and explores the ancestral use of shamanic songs or varðlokur to accompany the ceremony. Woven throughout these exercises, Rysdyk provides archaeological evidence from Neolithic sites supporting the long tradition of venerating wise women, grandmothers, and mothers in ancient cultures and the important role of female shamans at the heart of northern European shamanism. Providing an accessible guide for anyone trying to fulfill their shamanic callings, these powerful rituals can provide personal healing and a clear path for finding our way into a harmonious relationship with the natural world.

Author : Jenny Blain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134519156

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Nine Worlds of Seid-Magic by Jenny Blain Pdf

This accessible study of Northern European shamanistic practice, or seidr, explores the way in which the ancient Norse belief systems evoked in the Icelandic Sagas and Eddas have been rediscovered and reinvented by groups in Europe and North America. The book examines the phenomenon of altered consciousness and the interactions of seid-workers or shamanic practitioners with their spirit worlds. Written by a follower of seidr, it investigates new communities involved in a postmodern quest for spiritual meaning.

Author : Valarie Wright
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 149285056X

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Seidhr Sprehhan by Valarie Wright Pdf

The Eight Steps to Sei�r - how to arrive at your Calling! Are you looking for a hands-on Sei�r format? Feel overwhelmed by the spread-out references and dead languages? Ready to answer the Wild Call that seethes beneath the surface of your skin? Then it's time to Ride the Hedge, Run with Wolves, and Galdr Aloud the Eight Whispers of Sei�r Wisdom.

Author : Valarie Wright
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533059071

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Forn Threifa by Valarie Wright Pdf

Learn Ancient Healing Touch, and why it's important today. In this book you'll learn: -The Source of Healing within yourself, -The role of the Healer in daily life, -How Health is related to being Whole and Holy, -About the Healing women and men of Lore, -Cursing, and the Healing Oath, -That Healing wisdom was found equally among the Old Europeans (Celtic, Germanic, and Slavic tribes).

Author : The Norroena Society
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440131790

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The Ásatrú Edda by The Norroena Society Pdf

From the ashes arises the sacred lore of the North, the ancient stories and proverbial wisdom of the satr religion. Mighty Gods and fierce Giants battle in the never-ending struggle between order and chaos, while men seek honor and glory in the eyes of their beloved deities. After many years of research and piecing together sources, now comes the first known holy text ever presented for the satr faith. Giving these ancestral accounts in their true, epic form, The satr Edda is designed as a religious work by and for the men and women of this path. In reconstructing this sacred epic, the idea is to create a living storytelling tradition that will honor the legacy of the ancient Teutonic peoples, while providing an in-depth source of satr wisdom for our modern world.

Author : Robin Artisson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1541141512

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The Words of Odin by Robin Artisson Pdf

What is best for human beings in this human life? What does it mean to be a friend, and how are friendships best made and maintained? What are the best things humans can treasure, and how can they most easily secure them? In a strange world full of dangers, what strategies are best for getting through safely, and how was the greatest wisdom in the world won? "The Words of Odin" is a modern rendition of the ancient book Havamal- the words of advice given to human beings from the God of Wisdom himself, long ago. Filled with the ancient wisdom-sayings, proverbs, and stories of the Old Norse people, Havamal is a tried-and-true manual of wise living and cunning strategy for navigating the subtle complexities of human interaction and avoiding dangers of all sorts. Travelers, wanderers, guests, friends, and seekers of the ultimate wisdom within human life can benefit from Odin's perennial cleverness and timeless advice. This annotated edition contains a clear and nuanced rendering of Havamal into English, preserving its original poetic richness, and is followed by many detailed and informative notes regarding the cultural, mythological, and historical background from which the verses of wisdom arise, all to help readers from any background to understand the beauty and depth of the text. It also contains the text of Havamal in Old Norse.

Author : Kari Tauring
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 1430323396

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The Runes: A Human Journey by Kari Tauring Pdf

Asking where the runes come from is a bit like asking in what year did Adam and Eve leave the Garden of Eden? Yet, they are connected questions. Linguistically, runes come from Phoenician roots that split into Greek and Italic to eventually form the runes with Hebrew and Arabic on the other side of the family tree. This is the Indo-European Family of Languages. The languages and the stories they tell are connected at the core and this book attempts to weave them back together. Mythology that is equally as ancient is essential to understanding the runes. You will find the stories of Norse mythology, Eastern philosophy, and even Native American traditions fleshed out in the Glossary of this book. Because it is all connected.

Author : Paul C. Bauschatz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000354470

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The Well and the Tree by Paul C. Bauschatz Pdf

Author : Edred Thorsson
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0877285489

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Futhark by Edred Thorsson Pdf

Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. In Futhark, American runologist Edred Thorsson introduces readers to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, their definitions, and mystic properties. The runic system of magic and mysticism is one of the most powerful forms of metaphysical thought available to the Western world. This bestselling classic book on Runes continues to be required reading for those who seek true knowledge of the mystery of the Runes. Thorsson's presentation of this powerful system is lucid and profound and provides a valuable tool for spiritual transformation and self-development.