Category Archives: Norse/Germanic Spirituality

The Invitation of the Blank Rune

Posted on February 24, 2026 by David Taliesin

There is a rune that does not belong to the Elder Futhark, yet somehow always finds its way into modern rune sets—the blank rune known as Odin’s Rune. In divination, it conveys that life can be mysterious, ambiguous, and unknowable. … Continue reading →

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Berkana: New Beginnings

Posted on February 17, 2026 by David Taliesin

Last week, I was fortunate to attend an online five-night Moon Bootcamp through the Irish Pagan School. The content was excellent, and we learned to align our spiritual practice with the phases of the moon. While I don’t have permission … Continue reading →

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The Norns Still Weave: Discovering the Teutonic Sense of Time

Posted on September 8, 2025 by David Taliesin

I’ve been reading Kveldulf Gundarsson’s Teutonic Magic: A Guide to Germanic Divination, Lore, and Magic, and came across an intriguing passage about the Old Teutonic concept of time: “Perhaps the most notable difference between modern thought-patterns and those of the … Continue reading →

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Eir: Norse Goddess of Healing

Posted on July 15, 2025 by David Taliesin

As I was preparing for this coming weekend’s Circles at Asheville Raven & Crone, I came across a divine name I was not familiar with: Eir, Norse Goddess of Healing. Her name means “help” or “mercy.” As best as I … Continue reading →

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Old Norse Concept of the Self

Posted on April 10, 2025 by David Taliesin

In traditional Christian theology, there are three separate parts that make us who we are: body, mind, and spirit. Thanks to St. Paul, most Christians share the belief that these three are at war with one another. Our spirits struggle … Continue reading →

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Nauthiz: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on April 1, 2025 by David Taliesin

As part of my spiritual practice, I usually draw a single rune from my bag each day and then take note how I see its energy being played out in my life and my interactions with others. Today, I drew … Continue reading →

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Uruz and Thurisaz

Posted on March 27, 2025 by David Taliesin

When I first began studying the runes, I read many different interpretations of both Uruz and Thurisaz. I had a hard time figuring out exactly how they spoke to me. While runes such as Fehu and Ansuz were crystal clear, … Continue reading →

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Tiwaz: Justice Warrior

Posted on March 3, 2025 by David Taliesin

Tiwaz is a powerful rune that is the first rune in Tyr’s Aett. I drew it the other day as I was facing several difficult challenges including a very sick dog. I was falling apart emotionally and this rune helped … Continue reading →

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Queering the Runes: Book Review

Posted on February 17, 2025 by David Taliesin

Every once in a while you come across a book that you simply can’t put down. Such was the case for me with Queering the Runes: Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom in Rune Magic & Mythology by Siri Vincent Plouff. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Runes and Hurricane Helene

Posted on November 19, 2024 by David Taliesin

The day before Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, I drew a rune for guidance which is something I do almost every day. This time I felt compelled to draw two and, wouldn’t you know it, I pulled Algiz and … Continue reading →

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