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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 Rice

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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Fehu: Prosperity In All Of Its Forms

Posted on August 28, 2024 by David Taliesin

Fehu is the first rune in Freya’s Aett. Therefore, in some ways, it can be seen as a rune of beginnings. The traditional interpretation of this rune is wealth and abundance and is often associated with cattle. Keywords that come … Continue reading →

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Stories of Giants: Jöntar and Nephilim

Posted on April 8, 2023 by David Taliesin

Perhaps the most well-known giants, thanks to Marvel’s Thor movies, are those mentioned in Norse Mythology. The Jöntar inhabit one of the Nine Worlds known as Jötunheimr. There are numerous stories about them that are easy to find. But did … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Circle Ritual: Nov 11

Posted on November 12, 2018 by David Taliesin

Hammer Rite Tree: We call quarters differently today. To honor the Heathen path, I am going to use an elder Hammer Rite. The Hammer is both the symbol for Heathenism and Earth (which Thor is God of in Norse lore.) … Continue reading →

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