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Posted by Freya | May 24, 2011 | Blog, Freya's Shop, Runes |
Please find the various services Freya provides to the community: Runes and Northern Mysteries Course.Correspondence Course Rune readings Books.PDF : Teutonic Magick by Kveldulfr Gundarsson Teutonic Religion by Kveldulfr Gundarsson Wotan The road to Valhalla by Kveldulfr Gundarsson Thule by Bernard King Power and Principles of Runes by Freya Aswynn Shopping...
Read MoreBook Review by Freya Aswynn This book comes 3 parts each containing 3 chapters [9 chapters total] this format in itself is magical and keeping within the traditions of sacred numbers in the Northern Tradition. This book is the single most comprehensive guide to various branches of the Northern Tradition. Part One is named: Mind of the North. Chapter One introduces the legacy of the North, giving a brief summary of the history of the Norse peoples and various influences. The first thing which strikes me about this book, is the writing style, easy and unpretentious, simple and straight. No waffle anywhere. The first chapter especially is written with a enthusiasm for the subject radiating of every page. I especially noticed that it would be very very suitable for kids. Especially young boys who can identify with ‘Viking’ and Anglo/Saxon ‘Warrior’ culture. It should be introduced at schools. So many of books on this subject, mine included, would be ‘boring’ for kids, this is written like and adventure story of discovery. If I wouldn’t know anything about the author I would surmise from his writing that he’s a Teacher at a secondary school and a bloody good one. I whole heartedly recommend Heather parents and groups to use this book as a teaching for school kids. It’s just right, not to complicated and not boring, and with lot’s of...
Read MoreNorthern Lore Reviewed by Sweyn Plowright “Northern Lore” is one of the rare well researched books available on Heathen Lore for Heathen folk. Such books were almost impossible to find in previous decades, leaving a choice between dry academic tomes, or cobbled-together New-Age fantasies. Since 2000, a small but growing number of authors have made the effort to bring academic sources and honest analysis to bear, and put their findings into a useful form. The book begins with a history of Northern Europe, our ancestors, and the cultural influences that we came to inherit. It then covers the runes in detail, explaining the Futharks with a straightforward but academically accurate approach. The middle sections cover a wide variety of traditional lore, including weather, food, and health. There is also an honest discussion of modern practices, such as “rune yoga”, including its history and origins in early 20th Century Germany. Finally, mythology, ethics, divination, and religious practices are covered in an educated and down to earth manner. This is one of a handful of books I could recommend to a student or seeker of Northern Lore that does not need an accompanying list of caveats. Well done. – Sweyn Plowright (Author of “The Rune Primer” & “True...
Read MoreA year of Viking ritual by Scott Mohnkern Scott Mohnkern releases new book, “A Year of Viking Ritual” Scott Mohnkern has released the book “A Year of Viking Ritual.” This book, intended for individuals engaged in the worship of the gods of the Northern Europe provides over 12 different rituals for individuals to use in a solitary or group setting. In addition to the rituals themselves, the book provides topics for discussion relating to the deity being honor, feast ideas, runes to discuss and meditations on each deity. This book is designed for those people that are looking for guidance in their ritual structure, and for those who need rituals to “pick up in an instance” for their groups. The book is available at...
Read MorePosted by Freya | July 21, 2009 | Blog, Interviews |
25 September 2009 (Friday) Rune Mistress – Freya Aswynn Treadwell’s Meets Freya Aswynn An Interview and Discussion on Odin, the Volvas, and Rune Magic 7.15 for 7.30 start Freya Aswynn is a key figure in the latest renaissance in rune magic and Germanic-inspired mystery practices. She shot to fame with the publication of The Leaves of Yggdrasil and her début album Fruits of Yggdrasil in the late 1980s, and through the 1990s, living in London, she developed and disseminated her work with a tenacity that took the whole of Britain by storm. She published and worked experientially in a potent, individualised practice of female-empowered Asatru. Few people, indeed few female magicians of any era, can have been as influential as she was on the preoccupations of a community. In some sense, one could say she has been to the Runes what Timothy Leary was to LSD. Freya Aswynn now lives in Spain, but is back in the UK briefly, during which time she will be appearing at Treadwell’s for one night only. Those who have met her will know she emanates pride, intensity, intelligence and utter conviction. Tonight she is interviewed by Christina Oakley Harrington, who invites her to talk about her vision of the runes, her feelings about female magical power, and about the values of her spiritual path. Questions from the audience will be taken too, at this...
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