Category Archives: Norse/Germanic Spirituality

Fjölkyngi

Posted on March 3, 2023 by David Taliesin

Now there’s a word I didn’t know I needed in my life! Fjölkyngi (FYŒL-koon-gee) is the Old Norse word for magic or witchcraft. It means “great knowledge” and, according to Diana L. Paxson, is “derived from the verb kunna which … Continue reading →

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The Wanderer’s Hávamál

Posted on February 10, 2023 by David Taliesin

Six months ago, when I began an intensive study of the Elder Futhark Runes, I had no idea how deep the rabbit hole would go. I found myself learning some Old Norse language and delighted in reading the myths and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Symbols

Posted on February 8, 2023 by David Taliesin

Way back in the day as I began my exploration of Wicca and other Pagan spiritual paths, two symbols called to me early on that have been with me ever since: the crow and the tree of life. Both of … Continue reading →

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