I'm unsure if it's a societal issue or an American phenomenon, but many, myself included, struggle to fully embrace moments of leisure. Enjoying simple pleasures, relaxation, and serenity—reading for hours in your favorite chair or indulging in a hot bath with a glass of wine—often comes with a sense of guilt. Even when taking a …

☁️Simple Cleansing Ritual☁️

• Fill a bowl or a basin with clean water, either at room temperature or slightly warm, depending on your preference.• Take a moment to center yourself and set your intention for the cleansing ritual. You may silently or verbally affirm your desire to release any negative or stagnant energies and invite in positivity and …

🌳Yggdrasil Tarot & Rune Spread🌳

Hello! 🧡 This is a spread that can be used with tarot, Oracle cards, or runes. It's based on the Tree of Yggdrasil. It's not truly known where each of the realms lies on the branches and roots of Yggdrasil but this is an idea of the world tree I feel comfortable with. I hope …

Norse & Viking Book Recommendations

"Alsnotr maðref íþróttir nema villok vel margt vita,bækr hann lesi". "If a very wise manwants to learn accomplishmentsand know many things well,let him read books" ~ Hugsvinnsmál. BRIEF INTRODUCTION When reading any book on Norse mythology or history, it's important to look up the author and their history/perspectives. It's always important to take things with …

Brief Lesson on Völur and Nordic Women

People may think that the vikings were all about men and virility, but women played a large, if not bigger part than them in their day to day society. For example, the Völur (singular=Völva), who were very important women. They were witches who always traveled with wands as big as walking sticks, which were buried …

🥀✒️DIY Flower Ink✒️🥀

This is by far the most ample ink I have in my home, it is that of inks made from flowers. This is the one of the easiest and fastest inks to be create and requires the least amount of materials to produce brilliant and soft colors. The inks from flowers can be either stunning …

Two Paths Tarot Spread

Having to choose between two different options without any foresight can be very difficult! With a sense of what lays ahead for each path, you can have some peace of mind over your future. For this very simple spread, two tarot cards will be drawn regarding the tough decision that’s on your mind. CARD #1 - …

❄️🔮Crystals for the Holiday Season🔮❄️

Winter has arrived! It can be a beautiful time of year for many, full of festivities and the Solstice. It is also an invitation for colder and darker days, seasonal affective disorder, and isolation. This is a list of stones I think work nicely in battling the winter blues. Happy holidays and new years everyone!🤎🌟 …

🐂Gefjon Devotional Tips🐂

Gefjon; The Giving One, wife of Skjöldr, and Queen of Zealand. She known as the patron deity of ploughing, virginity, oxs, and foreknowledge, and known for her tale of tricking the Swedish king Gyfli. These are ways I personally honor Gefjon and my personal associations with offerings and her. If you have something negative to say keep it …

Reclaiming Norse Imagery

While it’s certainly important to recognize where our imagery is being misused, we definitely shouldn’t stop using it. When a symbol becomes too closely connected with a racist movement, it becomes theirs – it belongs to the racists and eventually, it'll be seen as a symbol of hatred. Ultimately then, the symbol is removed from …